Warning, this list may cause serious FOMO. Add these adventures to your Ipswich itinerary, just don't forget to invite your BFF.Get your head in the cloudsThe best way to see the Ipswich countryside is sky-high in a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights basket. Live out your motorsport dreamsYou can become a V8 race car driver for a day in the drivers’ seat of an iconic Ford, Holden, Mustang or Camaro. Or take to the track in a go kart, drift car or on the back of a superbike.
Got the need for speed? An urge to live on the edge? Then Queensland Raceway has a high-octane experience for every age and level of thrill seeker.Located just 45 minutes west of Brisbane’s CBD in the City of Ipswich, the track has become a hub for current and budding motorsport champions in Australia.But you don’t need to be a champion to hit the same bitumen as the likes of Dick Johnson, Craig Lowndes or Scott Mclaughlin. Anyone from any walk of life is welcome to come and check it out.
While many of us travel for festivals and events, I’m a big fan of staying a few days longer to explore the region. Ipswich is the perfect place to do this, with many unique experiences on offer.So next time you head to Ipswich for one of its fantastic events, don’t rush off. Discover more with this three-night camping itinerary.Day OneArrive at Ivorys Rock and set up campLocated around 20 kilometres from the Ipswich CBD, Ivorys Rock is a top spot to camp in the Ipswich region. Set on over 1,700 acres of stunning Australian bushland with rolling hills, nature trails and native wildlife, Ivorys Rock is camping reimagined.
Jacaranda season is just around the corner and the most breathtaking place to take in these blooms is, of course, our heritage city, Ipswich. Start your day at dawn with a sunrise hot air balloon ride with Floating Images. Pilot, Graeme Day, has been flying for over 30 years and boasts spring as the time to gain altitude and spot these purple pretties from above.
With mountain biking gaining popularity in the community, it is essential there are trails suited to all levels of riding. As a rider I know we are constantly pushing our boundaries and skills to new levels, riding steeper more technical trails. These boundaries can be somewhat limited with more common blue and green beginner level trails.Having said that, the following includes some of the best ADVANCED riding in Ipswich for the rider looking to test their own abilities!Phils Trail, Castle HillIn my opinion this is the most technical trail at Castle Hill, Blackstone Reserve. With big ruts carved into the sandstone from tyres, steep switch backs and tight trees, Phils is sure to test out your bike skills. The trail also ends at the drop into the pump track/jump line, the perfect way to finish a sick track!
Sometimes, the perfect destination for a romantic weekend away can be right in your own backyard. If you’re looking for a spot to unwind, relax, and spend quality time with the one you love, you can’t go wrong with Ipswich.With quaint, heritage charm, pastel sunsets over the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside, and plenty of unique experiences, there’s more than enough in Ipswich to plan your perfect weekend away—whether you want to do everything or nothing!Here’s a few of the most romantic things to do in Ipswich.
