You can have them with the lot, patties stacked on top of each other in between slices of melted cheese, fried chicken or slow cooked meats, but there's one thing that every great burger has - a delicious balanced flavour and a price point that won't break the bank...Here's a few places serving up fantastic burgers in Ipswich.Bacon brisket burger - La ParrillaGet a taste of South American cuisine with this delish burger.  La Parrilla have taken their slow cooked beef brisket, added grilled bacon, American cheese, red onion, pickle, hickory barbeque and rance sauce and put it in between two pieces of brioche bun.  It's a taste of perfection located in North Ipswich.  The burger is $16.90 and you can add fries for $4.

Whether you're looking for a spot to lay out your own spread, or want someone to do all the work for you, you'll find your way to picnic heaven with this list. Soul NookGrab your closest friends and book a luxury bell tent picnic at the Old Church grounds in Marburg.  Soul Nook take care of everything, the styling, the food, the bubbles and even the music with solo artists able to be booked to serenade you for the afternoon.  Just about any type of occasion is catered for, including hens parties and intimate date night settings.

It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold, Autumn is just right in the City of Ipswich to get outside and explore…Explore the great outdoorsEver hiked to the top of Flinders Peak?  Now’s the perfect time to get outdoors and explore nature.  We have a variety of hikes and walks available in Ipswich. From easy boardwalks to advanced hikes with rock scrambles.   Explore them all here.  Take a drive to the countryPull on your boots and get exploring hobby farms, producers and country towns.  There are some amazing farmers who happily open their gates and welcome visitors to come and experience the country life firsthand.  Plan your country drive here. 

Start planning an educational excursion with Discover Ipswich that your class group will love…Our special tours within Ipswich will make your next excursion easy with a pick and choose request system that will streamline your next visit to Ipswich. Select a tour that has been formulated to engage students on a fun history or nature tour. Choose your own itinerary to personalise your trip or talk to our team to discuss your curriculum needs.We look forward to assisting you in planning your next excursion to discover Ipswich: Queensland’s beautiful heritage city never felt so young!

From marvellous fashion finds to charming novelty items, special one-of-a-kind products and rare antiques, Ipswich is a great place for any shopaholic to shop ‘til they drop.One of the city’s best shopping districts is the Top of Town Precinct, which caters to every taste and budget.Fashion enthusiasts will love browsing the latest trends at Obsession Shoes, which carries overseas cult brands, while Oh! JoJo Boutique stocks clothing, accessories and jewellery.

The city of Ipswich is a short drive from Brisbane and offers visitors so much. It is steeped in history and more recently, locals have been busy rejuvenating the city’s night life.Monte Lane is Ipswich’s newest and coolest hangout. It’s a wine bar and restaurant that offers easy vibes and good times. It has a share plate menu as well as a pizza menu – and the bar comes stocked with an awesome selection of wines, creative cocktails and constantly rotating beers on tap. 

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.

If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of heading out to the Watercress Creek Olive and Limes Festival do yourself a favour and check it out this year when the festival returns in April 2027.The festival is held on Bernie and Lorraine Mahon’s olive and lime farm about 20 minutes north of Ipswich Central.It started out as a small country market and has grown into an amazing day out with tastings, tours, picnics and a diverse range of market stalls on the 7.5ha farm.

In Ipswich we have farms that open their gates for you to explore, either choose one to visit on a day trip or make a weekend out of it and stay at one for the night.Start with a morning session on Saturday at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm.  This authentic farm lets you pet and feed the animals including sheep, lambs, alpacas, goats, chicken and geese for 90 minutes.  You can also meet farmers Penny and Dave and find out more about the animals and what life is like on the farm.Your next stop is only 15 minutes away at Watercress Creek Olives and Limes in Pine Mountain. 

If you’ve got kids then you know that close encounters with animals never get old.  Luckily Ipswich has a handful of great places where you can interact with furry friends.  Here’s 7 places to visit that offer animal experiences.1. Ewe Nique Hobby FarmThis charming hobby farm is home to sheep, lambs, alpacas, chickens, goats and geese.  Children and adults can meet, pat and feed the animals and walk through the bird aviary which features replica dinosaurs and fish ponds!.  Ewe Nique Hobby Farm also has a coffee shop selling hot and cold drinks as well as homemade cakes, slices, muffins and other snacks.  2. The Llama FarmA farm experience that offers visitors the chance to take a Llama for a walk, feed, pat them and take a Llama selfie or two.  The Llama Farm has the largest herd of Llamas in Queensland as well as donkeys, goats, miniature ponies, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl and more.  Tours are available on weekends and school holidays by appointment.  They are also running a Little Llama Farmers school holiday program.