If you’re looking for a road trip where you can bring your best mate, then look no further than Ipswich!Book in for a pet friendly stay at the luxurious Spicers Hidden Vale.The Chinese Cottage is pup-friendly and the pooch package includes daily a la carte breakfast, complimentary WiFi, a plush dog bed, water bowl, food bowl, lead, doggie bags, blanket and a long lasting bone.
Just because the mornings are crisp, doesn’t mean the days will be miserable. Winter days in Ipswich tend to be sunny and reach highs of 22 degrees – the perfect temperature to explore outdoor activities.Have a picnicPack the esky, bring a rug and get ready to soak up some sun! There are some amazing places to have a picnic in Ipswich. Whether you want someone to take care of all the hard work for you, or just visit one of the fantastic parks around, we have a few ideas the whole family will love. Explore your inner farmerSpend a weekend exploring farms, tasting produce and meeting animals. Learn all about farm life and at the end of the day stay in a rural retreat with gorgeous country views. Find out how here.
Discover Ipswich's charming heritage sites, art and nature reserves with a fully inclusive group tour available through the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.CBD Heritage TourIndulge in a delicious morning tea in Ipswich and a two hour guided heritage tour with knowledgeable tour guides on board your bus. Take in the Heritage City with iconic buildings and homes and then lunch at your choice of selected venues. From $45 per person.Queensland Museum Rail Workshops TourEnjoy morning tea at the Information Centre and then take a tour at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops. Lunch at a restaurant inside a beautiful heritage building that is now home to Jets Leagues Club. Visit the Ipswich Art Gallery or Ipswich Nature Centre in the afternoon. From $50 per person.
The winter holidays are the perfect time to enjoy everything Ipswich has to offer.If you are craving sunny days full of perfect family memories, load up the car and head half-an-hour west of Brisbane to the historic town of Ipswich, which is brimming with activities and tourist attractions the whole family will love.From watching the sunrise while you soar high above the ground in a hot air balloon, to feeding a llama, having a picnic by the lagoon, learning more about historic steam engines and licking delectable ice cream flavours, Ipswich is the perfect place for families to explore.
The annual 2025 Planes, Trains and Autos Festival promises an exciting array of events and activities for enthusiasts of all ages. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect throughout the May long weekend in Ipswich.Fully ChargedSaturday 3 May experience a huge day out at Fully Charged held at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.Watch the sky come alive with incredible aerobatic displays from Matt Hall and Kris Sieczkowski. Whilst on the ground attendees have the chance to interact with a variety of inclusions such as racing lawnmowers, emergency services vehicles, and V8’s to name a few. Crowd favourites like Ipswich Waste Services machinery and the Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights basket will also return to the family-friendly event.
For that old-world charm of shopping in independent stores in a traditional streetscape, head to Ipswich’s historic Top of Town precinct.This Brisbane Street stretch oozes character and originality as well as the city’s trademark heritage charm. And even better – there are fabulous restaurants and cafes woven into the mix. Here are some of the retailers you’ll find in the Top of Town, Ipswich.The Old Flour MillThe historic Old Flour Mill Building is home to a range of business's including completely charming and original boutique shops - Embers & Twine, The Soul Cauldron, Nhuralama Shop and The Mill Coffee Shop. Here you'll find handmade gift items and scented candles, Indigenous Art all things mystical and enchanting from books on spirituality to crystals. There's also a plant and aquatic shop, beauty services and photography located here!
