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Plan the paw-fect dog friendly stay

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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Ipswich Easter Staycation

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.

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How to plan a relaxing babymoon in Ipswich

Congratulations, you’re having a baby!Before you hear the pitter patty of tiny feet, you deserve to treat yourself to a well-deserved break away from your doctor’s appointments, washing onesies and stocking up on baby essentials at the supermarket.Just like a honeymoon, a babymoon is the perfect excuse for you and your significant other to get away for a few days to indulge in one last adult escapade before your little one arrives.

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Where to stay in Ipswich...

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. 

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How to spend a weekend (or week) at Spicers Hidden Vale

Wind your way along country roads to discover Spicers Hidden Vale, an escape just an hour’s drive from Brisbane combining the style and comfort of a luxury retreat with the warmth of country welcomes. Here you can discover a genuine regional adventure that combines a breath of fresh air with luxury, garden to plate dining and a generous range of nature-based activities.You can experience the bush at its best in understated luxury, with space to relax.  Space to listen, to laugh, to embark on an adventure among the abundant wildlife on the 12,000 acres of Australian bush.And here's a few ways to get the best out of your weekend...

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Top camping, glamping and farm stays in Ipswich

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. 

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