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On a mission to sniff out the best bites, sights, and delights in Ipswich—because boring days are banned. If it’s fun, I’ll find it (and probably Instagram it).

Where to grab dinner and a drink in Ipswich Central

If you're out and about attending events in the Heritage City or just looking for somewhere to grab dinner and a drink with friends and family, here's a handy list of the best places that are open at night in Ipswich Central.The Rusty NailIpswich's newest tapas bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and nights for bites and brews.  The Rusty Nail specialises in creating custom cocktails and delicious morsels of food and are open 4pm-10pm Thursdays, 2pm-10pm Sundays and 4pm-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.  They also have a DJ playing Friday nights and live music on Sunday afternoons.Indian MehfilIndian Mehfil is an authentic Indian restaurant set inside a heritage building that used to be a bank.  They also whip up some great cocktails!

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Ipswich's best guided tours

If you love discovering new places to visit or getting a behind the scenes look at places, then guided tours might be for you.  Here's a few of the best on offer in Ipswich!Take a guided night walkYou can take in the beauty of nature at night in these guided walks through the White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate at dusk when the estate is usually closed.Your guide will expertly help you reach the lookout where you can see the twinkling lights of Brisbane City, before leading the descent back to the starting point.

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Tackle a beer tasting trail in Ipswich

Ice cold, brewed to perfection, with just the right amount of bubbles - there's nothing like a refreshing ale on a warm sunny day, or a heavier brew to get you through a colder one.If you like beer, then you're in luck in the heritage city, as there's a few places to settle in and undertake some serious tasting.So grab a designated driver and head off in search of new flavours!

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Take a look at the Ipswich Nature Centre from the animals' point of view

Whether or not you're familiar with the Ipswich Nature Centre you've never seen it from inside the enclosures.Get inside with the snakes, lizards, wallabies and the eagle.These 360 degree images were captured as part of the Ipswich Trekker project - taking images of the best Ipswich venues and locations and adding them to Google.

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Make a weekend of it while you're at Planes Trains and Autos

There's an exciting line up for this year's Planes Trains and Autos event, however there's also lots to see and do in the region, so why not book somewhere to stay and make a weekend of it!Stay over night after your adrenaline charged day on April 30 and wake up fresh to explore the CBD including Queens Park or go antiquing at vintage stores like the Ipswich Antique Centre and the Vintage Advantage.Visit the Queensland AutospectacularOn May 1 the Queensland Autospectacular will be held at Willowbank Raceway as part of the adrenaline-charged weekend that is Planes Trains and Automobiles.

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A weekend in the 'Swich for fun-seeking families…

Are we there yet Dad? Dad? Hey Mum, are we there yet? Mum mum mum muuuuuum?If this sounds familiar, you'll be pleased to know there’s a south-east Queensland destination you can reach from Brisbane, Toowoomba, the Gold and the Sunshine Coasts without a monotonous long haul drive.Say g’day to Ipswich, the historic city with a big country heart, packed with fun things for adventurous families to do.

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