Young children (and parents!) will love how easy it is to experience the great outdoors in Ipswich.An outing to the bush with young children doesn’t mean you have to rough it. Ipswich has a range of natural areas with the types of facilities that make the whole experience more enjoyable for the whole family.All of these areas are funded through Enviroplan, which is a council initiative to protect and manage areas with high conservation values, Enviroplan celebrated 25 years in 2021.
As Spring rolls around every year, Jacaranda trees in the Heritage City and surrounding countryside start to bloom, adding a pop of colour to parks and reserves.Here are a few ways to experience the Ipswich Jacaranda season this year.Wander Timothy Molony ParkThe park is opposite St Mary's Church - a spectacular 1870s landmark which is one of the city's most photographed buildings - is fringed with Jacarandas blooming every Spring that eventually form a purple carpet on the grass below.
The Heritage City has 6500 hectares of reserves and conservation estates to explore. Some have amazing facilities for kids from play equipment, zero depth water parks and environmental education centres. Some of the city's parks are located on the banks of the Brisbane River and offer an ideal location to laze the day away.Learn more about some of the best parks in the region and some of the secret locations you can visit.
Man’s best friend has never been as important in our lives as now... Holiday with your best mate in the Heritage city and select from these pet friendly experiences.Head to Joseph Brady ParkTo start your adventure we’ll stop at Joseph Brady Park where you can bring your pup for a run around on a leash. Take a walk near the river which is home to swans and ducks.There's also plenty of off-leash parks around Ipswich, have a look at the map below.
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.
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.
