Ipswich’s famous Pumpyard brewery site has a new brand over the doorway and a new line-up of delicious beers on offer. Say g’day to Stony Creek Brewing Co.Stony Creek sprang to life in 2020 when Jack Anderson began brewing with his father at their Townson property in the Lockyer’s Mulgowie Valley.Jack’s parents, Deryk and Karen, had spent a few years in Roanoake, Virginia in the US, an area liberally sprinkled with small breweries.
There is an ancient legend about a Chinese Emperor whose pot of boiling water was accidentally sprinkled with leaves falling in the breeze. He smelled its pleasant aroma, took a sip, and tea was born!Today’s it’s consumed all over the world – and remains one of our most popular drinks in Australia.If tea is … well… your cup of tea, the City of Ipswich has a potful of delightful experiences on the boil.
Before you head to Ipswich for an event, check out these 20 reasons why you should stay a little bit longer and explore Ipswich while you’re here.If you're looking for accommodation check this list: Where to stay in Ipswich.Soar high on a hot air balloon flightFloating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights offer a scenic one-hour journey over farmland and country landscapes. Your blissful morning ends with breakfast at a popular local café. Flights run most days but are weather dependent.
School holidays can be a magical time spent making memories with the family, but the long summer break can sometimes feel too long. When the kids are once again back at school, you might need some me time to decompress from the endless "mum", "dad", "I'm bored" talk. Use this list that can help you plan some fun times without the kids.Smash your frustrations away!Don't wait, book in now to smash out those school holiday frustrations safely - at Rage Cage. All the safety equipment is supplied, and it's just you in a room with a bat smashing to your heart's content! Enjoy.Indulge in fried chicken followed by ice cream sans childrenIf you've spent the holidays trying to force fruit and veges onto the kids, saying no to takeaway and just setting a great example for the kids with healthy eating - then I applaud you! And you probably need a cheat day...
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.
You can have them with the lot, patties stacked on top of each other in between slices of melted cheese, fried chicken or slow cooked meats, but there's one thing that every great burger has - a delicious balanced flavour and a price point that won't break the bank...Here's a few places serving up fantastic burgers in Ipswich.Bacon brisket burger - La ParrillaGet a taste of South American cuisine with this delish burger. La Parrilla have taken their slow cooked beef brisket, added grilled bacon, American cheese, red onion, pickle, hickory barbeque and rance sauce and put it in between two pieces of brioche bun. It's a taste of perfection located in North Ipswich. The burger is $16.90 and you can add fries for $4.
