There's an exciting line up for this year's Planes Trains and Autos event, however there's also lots to see and do in the region, so why not book somewhere to stay and make a weekend of it!Stay over night after your adrenaline charged day on April 30 and wake up fresh to explore the CBD including Queens Park or go antiquing at vintage stores like the Ipswich Antique Centre and the Vintage Advantage.Visit the Queensland AutospectacularOn May 1 the Queensland Autospectacular will be held at Willowbank Raceway as part of the adrenaline-charged weekend that is Planes Trains and Automobiles.

Still need to get dad something special on Sunday 7 September? Then check out this great list of gift ideas for Father’s Day.Float high in the skyGet up in the sky with a gift certificate for a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight. This would be a great family adventure to tick off your bucket list!  There's also a special code for 10% off for Dad’s day. Just pop in FATHER2025, the code is valid for flights between 1 August and 30 September.Race around in a MustangGive dad a gift certificate for a V8 Race Experience in their new Mustang!  The purpose built race car with a 500hp engine and supercar race suspension is brand new, and there's nothing else like it in Australia.

If you have a day off this Ekka Show Day holiday (Wednesday August 13) – but don't want to face crowds, come out to Ipswich and see what’s on offer around the heritage city and its country surrounds...Taste local delicaciesStart your day with a coffee fix by visiting Ipswich Coffee Roasters – to try the city’s own locally roasted coffee in a warehouse at 7 Clay Street West Ipswich. Pick up a bag of beans or just enjoy a cup.  Follow up with a stop into Rafter & Rose, a popular breakfast/brunch and lunch destination where they whip up some beautiful flower adorned cakes and slices - that you can taste!Cuddle a lambYou can get your farm yard animal fix in Ipswich with a visit to Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm where you can cuddle a baby lamb, pet a goat and feed a fluffy alpaca.