It's 9AM, the sun's shining, birds are calling and there's a whole weekend ahead, just waiting to be filled up with stuff.You throw on your finest casual attire, grab the spread, pack the Esky and make those last motions towards the door.Then suddenly, out the corner of your eye, you spot a familiar face. Pressed hard against the window, ears raised, eyes forward, floppy, dribbly and heartbroken. He lets out one last ditch whimper of grief... and you already know he's coming with you.
There’s lots to love about camping. The freedom, fresh air, the faint smell of last night’s campfire, warm marshmallows, the outdoors, wildlife, stars and the chance to sit down and actually talk with your friends and family … the list is endless.Do you know what’s not to love about camping? Setting up the tent. I can almost see you nodding in agreement. Arriving at your campsite to a tent that’s already set up sounds like bliss, right?Well, it is!
As Dr Andrew Tribe held out a stumpy tailed lizard, he asked the kids if they would like to hold it. My five-year-old daughter, who is clearly not a reptile fan, slowly shrank backwards to ensure that I was between her and the odd-looking lizard. My seven-year-old son simply said, ‘’Yes please!’’ and held his hands out. Dr Tribe, who runs the wildlife research centre at Spicers Hidden Vale, promptly plonked the armoured lizard into his hands and continued on with some fascinating facts.‘’Do you want to hold it mum?’’ he whispered.‘’Errr, no thanks,’’ I whispered back. To be honest, I could barely tell which end was its head and which was its tail.
Whoever said the best things in life are free must have been referring to picnics. With a rug, basket and a bit of culinary imagination, you can give swanky restaurants a run for their money. Then you can chew with a view just about anywhere.When it comes to picnic grounds, Ipswich delivers, with no shortage of parks for picnicking. In fact, the city spreads across an area of 1090 square kms with a population of just 200,000 people amongst its borders. That’s nine tenths the size of Los Angeles! What are you waiting for? Make like Yogi Bear, pack (beg, borrow or steal) a picnic basket, don a hat and discover Ipswich’s best picnic spots with this guide. Colleges Crossing Recreation ReserveIf you’re all about the scenery, turn off Mount Crosby Rd, and set up your picnic at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve.
When you visit Ipswich, you can experience nature in the finest form with a range of nature-based tourism options. The city has a strong focus on conservation and sustainability and your visit helps to support these efforts. You may even be surprised to hear what is on offer and we cannot wait to show you.Queens Park Environmental Education CentreThe Queens Park Environmental Education Centre is designed to be enjoyed by all ages showcasing how important the environment is. With interactive displays, an in-house cinema space and an active events hub this venue is a must visit whilst in town. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 2pm.Ipswich Nature CentreAlso in Queens Park you will find the Ipswich Nature Centre. There is an incredible bilby enclosure which runs a breeding program for the endangered species, and many other Australian native animals including a rescued Eagle that you can learn about. Entry is via gold coin donation and will be a very memorable visit for all.
Celebrating a birthday is one of the most exciting times in a child's life – The cake, sprinkles, balloons and presents, what's not to love!If you have a upcoming birthday in your family but are stuck for ideas on how to make the day a memorable one, you're in luck, because we have made the task easier for you by composing a list of the top places in Ipswich to host a party.With lots of beautiful parks, animal experiences and adrenalin-fuelled activities, Ipswich is the perfect location for your next get together.
