When it gets hots this summer, head to the city of Ipswich, just 30 minutes from Brisbane. That’s because the local city council has opened a big selection of FREE water parks that are suitable for families and great for kids of all ages, even little toddlers.Bob Gamble Park is in the River Heart Parklands has a zero-depth water pool for the kids and plenty of other activities like flying foxes, slides, a discovery forest and much more.
In Ipswich we have farms that open their gates for you to explore, either choose one to visit on a day trip or make a weekend out of it and stay at one for the night.Start with a morning session on Saturday at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm. This authentic farm lets you pet and feed the animals including sheep, lambs, alpacas, goats, chicken and geese for 90 minutes. You can also meet farmers Penny and Dave and find out more about the animals and what life is like on the farm.Your next stop is only 15 minutes away at Watercress Creek Olives and Limes in Pine Mountain.
The great outdoors Flinders Peak hiking with Kids ,Sometimes the best adventures are right under your nose. Scott and I have driven past Flinders Peak for years, admiring the dominant peak with its dramatic cliffs until we finally decided to schedule it in as our next family adventure.The hike is rated as a Class Five (Difficult) walking trail, and our three boys aged 9, 11 and 12 love a good hard hike and were up for the challenge.
Take a step back in time and have a peek at our prehistoric past with these sites around Ipswich... Denmark HillFossils were first discovered at the Denmark Hill Conservation Area as early as the 1890s. In the 1920s eight tonnes of material was sent by train to the University of Queensland and thousands of fossils were uncovered dating right back to the Triassic Age more than 200 million years ago.Follow the Triassic Circuit, a 200-metre walking track, kids will enjoy this circuit, there are barbeques, a playground, toilets, picnic settings and sealed walking paths through the park.
An Ipswich summer day can be hot, hot, hot! With temperatures rising well above 30 degrees on most summer days, knowing the best places in Ipswich to cool off is a must! There are plenty of places to cool off on a hot Ipswich day, from zero depth water parks to massive lagoons, public swimming pools, and natural waterways.No doubt your family has their favourites which they visit regularly, but if you’re after some tips on where to cool off this summer, here’s a list of some of the best places to swim in Ipswich. Orion LagoonIn the peak of summer, families flock to the Orion Lagoon in their droves! That’s because the Orion Lagoon is just awesome, offering something for everyone - and it’s completely free!
If you're dealing with a picky eater in the family and seeking a place that caters to both your palate and your kids', then explore these family-friendly dining spots in Ipswich. Featuring a play area for the kids or a special menu just for them, here are our current top picks for dining out with your little ones in Ipswich.Queens Park CafeThe quintessential place to eat in Ipswich is Queens Park Café. This place is made for kids – it’s a destination that will keep the kids entertained all day! Located within Queens Park, there are loads of free activities surrounding the café which includes a playground, an Environmental Education Centre, Nature Centre (gold-coin donations are appreciated), Nerima Gardens and plenty of room to kick a ball or run around.The Café itself has breakfast and lunch options for the kids, with loads of options for the grown-ups. Among the favourites for adults are dishes like eggs benedict and chicken parmigiana, complemented by a wide array of other tempting options. Kids will be kept happy with the ever-popular chicken nuggets or choose from avocado on toast, hot cakes or the kids’ breakfast. And when it comes to the thickest thickshakes around, Queens Park Café has you covered with eight different flavours to choose from. The Café caters for a wide variety of food allergies as well.
