Whether you are visiting Ipswich for business or pleasure, coming for an event like CMC Rocks QLD visiting friends and family or wanting a romantic getaway, there are multiple accommodation options available.Best WesternFeaturing an array of modern rooms with kitchenettes, a laundromat, wireless internet, on-site restaurant, cocktail lounge and an outdoor pool, this hotel has everything a traveller could ever need.Best Western is close to the beating heart of the Ipswich Central Business District, there are a range of amenities nearby, including restaurants, takeaway food, medical facilities and walking tracks. 

By footpath, tour coach or car, there’s plenty for history lovers to explore in the city of Ipswich.Call in at the Ipswich Information Centre as a starting point and grab some trail maps or ask about specific heritage landmarks you can visit.Besides entire streets lined with stately colonial Queenslanders across the city, there are plenty of public landmarks to take in and many are in use, including at Kholo Gardens, creating a character-filled backdrop for the events, organisations and businesses contained therein.

There's just something so restorative about staying in nature.  Whether you want to rough it a little by camping or you'd prefer the comforts of four walls and a bathroom - here's the spots to get on your to stay list.Ivory’s Rock Here you'll be immersed in nature with wallabies and koalas to spot.  The campsites have mountain views and private bathrooms, there's powered and unpowered sites, WiFi, bunkhouses and a rent-a-tent service where the staff will set up your tent and beds before you arrive.  Ivory's Rock is suitable for caravanning and camping, is open for weekenders and has extended times during the school holidays.Hardings PaddockFor a more rustic experience book into Hardings Paddock right at the foot of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate.  The campground is great for bird-watching, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding (BYO horse and bike).  You will need to bring your own camp shower and drinking water but there are camp loos and shower cubicles available, as well as a large firepit. 

While many of us travel for festivals and events, I’m a big fan of staying a few days longer to explore the region. Ipswich is the perfect place to do this, with many unique experiences on offer.So next time you head to Ipswich for one of its fantastic events, don’t rush off. Discover more with this three-night camping itinerary.Day OneArrive at Ivorys Rock and set up campLocated around 20 kilometres from the Ipswich CBD, Ivorys Rock is a top spot to camp in the Ipswich region. Set on over 1,700 acres of stunning Australian bushland with rolling hills, nature trails and native wildlife, Ivorys Rock is camping reimagined.

In the heart of Queensland, Ipswich beckons travelers with a unique narrative - one that intertwines a rich heritage with the pulse of innovation. Here, tradition stands hand in hand with change, and old-world charm gracefully blends with contemporary flair.Ipswich, bestowed with the title of a Heritage City, stands as a testament to time’s enduring beauty. Its streets are adorned with architectural marvels, but none quite as captivating as the Ipswich Antique Centre. Housed within a splendid building that whispers tales of yesteryears, this antique haven invites you to wander through history.

Escape from city-life to somewhere a little more off-grid to soak up some serenity while surrounded by nature.  Enjoy switching off your screens but make sure to bring a camera for magical moments at cocktail hour as the sun goes down.Twigley FarmTwigley Farm is a cosy and secluded glamping experience designed for couples in the rural town of Haigslea.  You can sip a glass of wine by the fire, soak in a heritage outhouse bath and watch the sunset over the paddocks.Collect eggs from the chickens, wander through the orchard, visit the mini ponies and baby goats on this rural property only 45 minutes from Brisbane.