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.
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This Easter why don’t you head to Ipswich for an awesome Easter getaway?The city has all the ingredients for a terrific holiday. For starters, it has Easter Bunnies! The Llama Farm is home to Queensland’s largest llama herd. Guests are invited to book and enjoy guided tours where they can meet and feed the animals! And over Easter, the farm’s resident bunnies will be there to charm the little ones.
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.
Looking for an amazing stargazing experience? Ipswich is the place to be! With its dark night skies and expansive countryside, Ipswich is a prime location for star gazing. For an unforgettable night-sky experience, read on! GrandchesterSpicers Hidden Vale is one of the top stargazing destinations in Ipswich. Located just outside the town of Grandchester, this sprawling property features wide open fields with little to no light pollution, making it the perfect spot for a clear view of the stars. For the best results, you'll want to book in for the night and settle in for your own personal showing of the heavens.White Rock - Spring Mountain ReserveFor an equally immersive stargazing experience, another great option is to check out the Moon Rise Tour and City Lights night hike with Ipswich City Council. This unique tour offers exclusive access to the conservation estate after dark, for an entirely different point of view. If a decent hike, some wildlife and then some stars is your cup of tea, this one is the choice for you. Find the tour here.
Spending a few hours riding your bike is a great way to not only get some exercise in the great outdoors, but it’s also a fun activity you can do with friends and family.Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, Ipswich has plenty of pathways and trails to suit people of all ages. So go explore Ipswich today!Brassall BikewayThe Brassall Bikeway is a popular route for families and cyclists as it links North Ipswich, Brassall, Wulkuraka and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.