For those wishing to combine history with wine appreciation, Ipswich
obliges with Ironbark Ridge Vineyard. The award-winning vineyard is
the oldest in the region. Modern-day visitors can channel their inner
sommelier, sampling chardonnay, shiraz and fortified wines. Best of
all, Ironbark Ridge is not the only winery in the region – it’s merely the
first stop on the Scenic Rim Wine Trail, which winds through cellar
doors in Harrisville and Mt Alford, near Boonah.
Once you have tamed the track, take on the skies with Pterodactyl
Helicopters. Feel the thrill of the River Run – a high-speed, low-level
buzz along the Brisbane River and back. If that sounds like a little
too much adventure for you, simply opt for a helicopter joyride or a
City Sights Tour over Ipswich’s historic city centre. For a truly unique
experience, combine the thrill of a scenic flight with great country
hospitality on a helicopter wine tour or country pub crawl.
Start at The Workshops Rail Museum – it promises ‘big loud fun’
and delivers on all three. For big, there’s the huge model railway that
depicts scenes from Queensland’s rail network: coal and sugarcane
trains, suburban railways and a Sky Rail. Loud is for the behind-thescenes tours through the working blacksmith and boiler shops. Fun
is for the diesel and tilt train simulators and the dedicated Nippers
Railway.
Natural encounters
Pay a visit to the wombats, wallabies and emus that call Queens Park
home. The Ipswich Nature Centre is a free mini zoo that houses a
host of native animals, as well as a barn of farm animals who won’t say
no to a gentle pat. The Japanese-style Nerima Gardens is a tranquil
spot for a weekend wander, and for the kids, there’s a rail and mining
inspired playground that draws on Ipswich’s coal mining heritage.
Hungry visitors can cook lunch on one of the on-site barbecues, or
grab a bite at the Queens Park Cafe.
Splashtastic adventures
Flying high in the sky
For those who prefer the softer side of adventure, a scenic hot air
balloon flight with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights may be
more your style. Watch the earth disappear beneath the traditional
wicker basket as you float in quiet and stillness, with nothing but the
gentle sound of the burner elevating you into the cloud-dotted sky. As
you rise, the region unfolds in a panorama below you, from the Great
Dividing Range to the Brisbane City skyline. When you finally come
back to earth, a champagne breakfast awaits.
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Brisbane Region
Robelle Domain in Springfield Central is yet another kid-friendly
destination. Adult visitors will also be tempted by this vast parkland,
complete with water play area, playground, and nightly sound and
light show. Pack the bikes and scooters too – the park includes more
than 11km of boardwalks, walking and cycling tracks.
Exploring Top of Town
Welcome to Ipswich
One of Queensland’s oldest cities, Ipswich has a rich history as
well as a vibrant cultural scene, a combination that makes it an
ideal destination for a weekend drive.
MAY
Ipswich Show
Ipswich
Showgrounds
Did you
know?
Ipswich is the birthplace of
rail in Queensland, with the
first train journey going from
FUCHS
Winternationals
Willowbank
Raceway
Rosewood
Festival
Rosewood
V8 Supercars
Queensland
Raceway
Jacaranda
Festival
Goodna
Ipswich
Christmas Lights
Tours
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Ipswich Market Calendar
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Tour in style
Unwind in the vines
Ipswich Festival
Various venues
DECEMBER
Get your engine running – for real – at Queensland Raceway. This
professional-level racetrack is home to some of Australia’s most
prestigious motor racing championships, but you can burn some
serious rubber here too. Floor the accelerator and feel the power of
a fully race-prepared V8 engine. Conquer the same turns, s-bends
and straights that have challenged some of Australia’s best racing car
drivers.
History made fun
JUNE
Feel the need for speed
CMC Rocks QLD
Willowbank
Raceway
For visitors with kids in tow, Ipswich has more than you could fit
into a single weekend, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying.
SEPTEMBER
Not every weekend can be about relaxing – sometimes what
you’re really after is an adrenaline hit.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
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ADVENTURE SEEKER
APRIL
Art appreciation
The nearby Ipswich Art Gallery is another trove of cultural treasures.
Occupying the 1861 Mechanics’ School of the Arts building, it is now
a modern art gallery and social history museum. Immerse yourself
in the gallery’s permanent and touring exhibitions, discovering local
and international artists and enriching your Ipswich experience. The
innovative and interactive exhibitions in the dedicated Children’s
Gallery provide adults and children alike the chance to get hands-on
and create their own masterpiece.
Earth Frequency
Festival
Ivory’s Rock
Conference &
Events Centre
The Workshops Rail Museum
JULY
Hot air ballooning
Day out with
Thomas,
The Workshops
Rail Museum
OCTOBER
The Top of Town is home to streets of original shop facades of
saddlers, carriage works and boarding houses. These days the
buildings house cosy restaurants and second-hand stores bursting
with kitsch items and antiques, the perfect place to spend a day
browsing and wandering.
JANUARY
Shop til you drop
MARCH
History, pleasure and the arts converge in Ipswich’s shops
and galleries.
FEBRUARY
Ipswich Event Calendar
ARTS & LIFESTYLE
The Handmade Expo Market – Third Saturday
of each month
Ipswich Turf Club, T L Cooney Av, Bundamba
Oz Night Market – Every Saturday
Booval Fair, 139 Brisbane Rd, Booval
Peak Organics Farm Gate Market - Every Saturday
Ivory’s Rock Conventions & Events
Centre, Mt Flinders Road, Peak Crossing
Tivoli Twilight Markets - Every Second Saturday
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Tivoli Drive-In, 50 Coal Road, Chuwar
Getting to Ipswich
Ipswich to Grandchester
(formerly Bigge’s Camp)
in 1865.
TRAIN
The Brisbane Citytrain network provides regular connections
from Ipswich to Brisbane.
Give me Ipswich Any Day
ROAD
TAKE
ME
Top of Town
From the East: The Ipswich and Centenary Motorways link
Ipswich to Brisbane.
Ipswich including Queens Park,
which was included in the first
A TASTE OF IPSWICH
AFTERNOON
MORNING
I’M F
RE E
There are over 500 parks in
Take the 30-minute trip from Brisbane and start your day
with coffee or brunch at one of the many cafes inhabiting
the heritage buildings in the city’s heart. Cactus Espresso
Bar, located near the bustling Brisbane St, is perfect for
people-watching, while Fourthchild Café & Restaurant, just
across the road, has the cosmopolitan charm of a cafe in a
much larger city. After a morning of gourmet delights, walk
off your indulgences with a poke around the nearby vintage
shops, where you’re sure to uncover a treasure or two.
survey of Ipswich in 1842.
From the South East: The Logan Motorway links Ipswich to
the Gold Coast, the Pacific Highway and Gateway Motorway.
From the West: Ipswich links to Toowoomba via the Warrego
Highway and to Warwick via the Cunningham Highway
Ipswich has over 5000ha of
Conservation Estates, some
The Ipswich Art Gallery was the
of which have nature trails for
first gallery in Australia to have
bushwalking, horse or mountain
a dedicated children’s gallery.
bike riding. Hardings Paddock
offers bush-camping sites.
If you need to stop for a light refreshment, head to the
Pumpyard Bar & Brewery. This micro-brewery established
in the historic Technical College building (circa 1901) has
a collection of 10 local brews and craft beers on tap. The
menu is rustic and simple – food you can hold in one hand
while you sip a perfectly matched beer from the other.
BUSES
Daily bus connections are available from the Brisbane Transit
Centre in Brisbane. For more information contact the centre
on 07 3236 2020.
Ipswich’s Brookwater Golf
Course was designed by Greg
EVENING
Norman and is recognised as
Robelle Domain
visitbrisbane.com.au
When it’s time to rest your weary heads, Ipswich offers
a variety of accommodation styles. Choose from smart
hotel rooms and contemporary apartment-style digs or
convenient, friendly motels. Luxury lovers can indulge
at Spicers Hidden Vale, a 8000ha property to the city’s
south-west complete with on-site day spa, award-winning
restaurant and yoga program. For something more central
and intimate, stay in the centre of town at quaint B&B
Mary’s Place. Floral wallpaper, period furniture and the
claw foot bath all enhance this home away from home’s
heritage roots.
NEXT STOP: As well as being right on Brisbane’s doorstep, Ipswich
is also a gateway to the spectacular Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and
Somerset regions. Come and go with ease, or stay and traipse on to
even more of what the region has to offer.
the best public access golf
course in Queensland.
Queens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich
07 3281 0555
[email protected]
Pterodactyl Helicopters is the
only company in South East
Queensland offering winery
tours by helicopter.
Floating Images in Ipswich
is the closest hot air balloon
company to Brisbane.
The Ipswich Visitor Information Centre is located at Queens Park on
Queen Victoria Parade in Ipswich. This accredited Visitor Information
Centre offers a one-stop shop for travel information including maps,
brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable
locals, the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre offers a free booking
service for accommodation and tours, a great selection of souvenirs
and local arts and crafts, and provides advice on the things to see,
things to do and where to eat in Ipswich.
Give me Ipswich Any Day
One of Queensland’s oldest cities, Ipswich has a rich history as well as a
vibrant cultural scene – a combination that makes it an ideal destination for a
weekend getaway. Power-up the adrenaline with car racing, or scale back and
simply spend a day moseying between chic cafes and quaint vintage shops.
For the latest on what’s on and where to eat, drink,
Somerset
shop, play and stay, head to visitbrisbane.com.auRegional Council
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Stumps Hotel
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Gemütlich
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Floating Images
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River Heart Parklands
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Country Comfort Ipswich
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Fourthchild Café & Restaurant
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Obsession Shoes
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Ipswich Trike Tours
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Quest Apartments Ipswich
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Pumpyard Bar & Brewery
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Urban Pantry
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Robelle Domain
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Metro Ipswich International Hotel
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Ipswich?
Share your day with
Ipswich Nature Centre
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Ipswich Art Gallery
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Springfield Lakes Hotel
BLVD Restaurant, Springfield Lakes Hotel
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Ipswich Motorsport Precinct
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Ipswich Antique Centre
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National Paintball Fields
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Triassic Park
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Homage Restaurant, Spicers Hidden Vale
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Brookwater Golf Course
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The Workshops Rail Museum
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