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Planes, Trains and Autos in Ipswich

Planes, Trains and Autos is an exciting, family friendly event that celebrates all things aviation, rail and autos in the city of Ipswich. It’s held at the Workshops rail Museum and there’s plenty enjoy. Highlights include:FREE access to all museum exhibitions and kid’s activitiesCar, truck and motorcycle displaysMotorsport personalities Drag cars and vehicles from Willowbank RacewayRide a historic train at Queensland Pioneer Steam RailwayAir Force and Army machinery and vehiclesAviation displays and flypastsFamily interactive activities including wind tunnels and bottle rockets

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.

Make a weekend of it while you're at Planes Trains and Autos

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.

A weekend in the 'Swich for fun-seeking families…

Are we there yet Dad? Dad? Hey Mum, are we there yet? Mum mum mum muuuuuum?If this sounds familiar, you'll be pleased to know there’s a south-east Queensland destination you can reach from Brisbane, Toowoomba, the Gold and the Sunshine Coasts without a monotonous long haul drive.Say g’day to Ipswich, the historic city with a big country heart, packed with fun things for adventurous families to do.

Ipswich's best parks and gardens for kids!

The Heritage City has 6500 hectares of reserves and conservation estates to explore.  Some have amazing facilities for kids from play equipment, zero depth water parks and environmental education centres.  Some of the city's parks are located on the banks of the Brisbane River and offer an ideal location to laze the day away.Learn more about some of the best parks in the region and some of the secret locations you can visit.

Discover playgrounds with cafes and restaurants only metres away

Are you looking for a place to take the kids where they can burn off some energy and then indulge in morning tea?  Or an ideal spot to meet up with friends for a play date followed by lunch? Then check out these top spots in the Ipswich region.Ripley Splash and PlayGrab the kids’ swimmers and a towel for this one – Splash 'n' Play at Ripley has shallow streams and small fountains for the little kids to play in and water shooters and aqua arches for the older children.There’s also a playground with seesaws and swings, a giant twisty slide, climbing ropes and a flying fox.

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