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Discover Ipswich

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

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Address: 14 Queen Victoria Parade 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 With less than two weeks left to plan a breakfast or lunch outing for Fathers Day - heres a round up of some of the best options on offer for Sunday, September 6.

25.01.2022 Go to WOAH! Swing by Woah Cafe on the main road from Brisbane into Ipswich for a menu that goes beyond the norm. Also the home of the famous little 'espresso bear.' Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/3nI7O9G

25.01.2022 Did you know Ipswich has its own gin distillery? And it’s an award winner - Imbibis Craft Distillery at Marburg picked up two silver gongs at the 2020 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards for their signature gin & also a shiraz brandy. Tastings are available by appointment.

25.01.2022 The nostalgia is real soaking up some rays on the sunny rear deck here, gingham tablecloths rippling in the breeze, great home style food arriving at the table ... and maybe even the distant sounds of Greensleeves as a Mr Whippy van does his rounds of this tiny town. Get Marburg Pub on your weekend day trip list! Details here: https://bit.ly/31m6Re3

25.01.2022 With the first signs of spring in the air, escape the city and celebrate the new season with suitably spanking fresh sipping and dining at Homage Restaurant in the homestead at Spicers Hidden Vale Full details here: https://bit.ly/2YEGzls

24.01.2022 FOODIE ALERT! A smashing new menu has just landed at Raceview Hotel and it's a beauty! Read all about this loved dining & entertainment hub here: https://bit.ly/33S1XGX

24.01.2022 A new cafe has opened on the way into Ipswich. Come and say gday to Sam & Lina at Woah Cafe at 33 Brisbane Rd, Ebbw Vale. Parking out front. Its their second day today! Also - if you buy a coffee this week, your next one is free.

23.01.2022 Are you up for tackling some new hiking terrain? If yes, why not join this walk on September 26.

23.01.2022 This new outlet in the country town of Marburg promises a unique and ever-changing collection of antiques, curios and designer finds...

23.01.2022 We could probably all do with an uplifting experience right now. (Thanks 2020!) Here's one way to get it... the greatest moments from Andre Rieu's elaborate hometown concerts are coming to the BIG SCREEN at Limelight Cinemas Ipswich this October 15-18. Various times - get in quick to secure a spot!

22.01.2022 Explore a selection of Australian contemporary artworks from the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection - open daily. Featured artists include Patricia Piccinini, Alex Seton, Daniel Wallwork, Leila Jeffreys and Jan Nelson. No bookings required for general admission.

22.01.2022 Even Santa can't wait for an Ungermann's ice cream...Get in store to try special Christmas flavours coming soon! More about the ice creamery here: https://bit.ly/3n8H29l

22.01.2022 The popular Japanese Tea Ceremony in beautiful Nerima Gardens offers time out from the everyday and an insight to time-honoured traditions. There are still some October dates available. Hit the link for full details.

22.01.2022 Gift ideas for the person who has everything! An elephant teapot, Spanish matador figurine, 50s flamingo necklace, a retro bud vase, a stitched work of the Russian Orthodox Church in Brisbane, or perhaps an English bread crock!? All these and many more can be found at The Vintage Advantage in Ipswich’s Top of Town. You might also like to know that shop owner Glenn is an artist with work in the exhibition opening tomorrow at the Ipswich Community Gallery at D’Arcy Doyle Plac...e! Read all about The Vintage Advantage here: https://bit.ly/3laJVFl

22.01.2022 With more than 100km of trails and a whole heap of downhill fun to be had Hidden Vale Adventure Park is the perfect place to run, explore, hike! Or, if youre so inclined, throw yourself downhill on a mountain bike - chopper in with Pterodactyl Helicopters. Our website has more details: https://bit.ly/ctcHVAPMTB

22.01.2022 Original ideas for the person who has everything! An elephant teapot, Spanish matador figurine, 50s flamingo necklace, a retro bud vase, a stitched work of the Russian Orthodox Church in Brisbane, or perhaps an English bread crock!? All these and many more can be found right now at The Vintage Advantage in Ipswich’s Top of Town. You might also like to know that shop owner Glenn is an artist with work in the exhibition opening tomorrow at the Ipswich Community Gallery at D’A...rcy Doyle Place! O ideas for the person who has everything! An elephant teapot, Spanish matador figurine, 50s flamingo necklace, a retro bud vase, a stitched work of the Russian Orthodox Church in Brisbane, or perhaps an English bread crock!?

21.01.2022 A shout-out for one of the city's newer cafes. Nice one! Must Do Brisbane

21.01.2022 Forget fine art, at Sip n Dip Australia in the Heritage City, its all about creating fun art with a glass of wine in hand! Book your spot today https://bit.ly/WSipDip

21.01.2022 A tour of Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre has the ability to endear young and old to the wonders of the natural world around us. Read about one writer's recent visit with her children: https://bit.ly/2JivKRu

21.01.2022 Get your Celtic groove on this Saturday night at Banshees Bar & Artspace in the heart of Ipswich city! Winners of the 2020 Australian Celtic Music Award for New Celtic Talent of the year, Limerick, brings together four talented musicians who have a ‘Reel’ passion for hi-energy music broadly representing the Celtic rock genre, including originals, classics and traditional tunes. This will be a fantastic night out! Hit the link for full details.

21.01.2022 Catch funny man Ross Noble at the Ipswich Civic Centre on December 11 and 12. Tickets still available but be quick as this show will sell out!

19.01.2022 Choo choo! The Workshops Rail Museum's Day Out with Thomas in Ipswich is the perfect Christmas gift for the kids. Secure your ticket to attend during the school holidays https://bit.ly/DIDOWT Note the format for this year's event has changed slightly, check with the Workshops for this year's event details.

19.01.2022 Need a little shinrin-yoku in your life? Its the Japanese word for forest bathing and Nerima Gardens has plenty of pathways winding through the trees for your wandering pleasure. Set in historic Queens Park, theres a cafe here at too - and the free zoo & walk-through aviary known as the Ipswich Nature Center. Full story here: https://bit.ly/2QgsW7l

19.01.2022 No need to cook tonight - Ripley Markets are on from 3-8pm with a colourful array of craft, fashion and homewares on offer as well as live entertainment and food trucks!

19.01.2022 Oh hello breakfast! The gluten-free waffles are quite a hit at Rafter & Rose - come and enjoy them in botanical surrounds this spring! Read more on this and other great places to eat here: https://bit.ly/32zmdwd

19.01.2022 Tucked in beside a laundromat and a convenience shop on Gledson St, North Booval youll find a little bakery with a BIG reputation for its pies. Baker Ben, with 30 years experience, and his partner Carol scored Bronze for their Pork Sausage & Onion pie & Silver for their Plain Mince Pie at Australias Best Pie Competition in Sydney last month. The annual Baking Association of Australia competition attracted entries from 324 bakeries around Australia. Visit Teddys Bakery at North Booval for some of Australias very best pies, made from scratch every day!

18.01.2022 Ride, run or walk - the Epic weekend (September 19-20) at @hiddenvaleadventurepark has something for everyone, from the novice riders, runners and walkers to the professionals of each discipline, offering eight races and several categories...

18.01.2022 LIVE Music is back and one of the biggest gigs of the year will be Trip the Swich Festival in February, bringing a glittering line-up to Ipswich - including ICEHOUSE, The Angels, Shannon Noll, Killing Heidi & Boom Crash Opera! Tickets are on sale now!

18.01.2022 Gift Idea! Santa got his paint on at a Sip 'n' Dip art class this week and...it's another APPROVED gift. Their artsy hampers are also on the list. More on Sip 'n' Dip here: https://bit.ly/3fa6xV6

17.01.2022 Starting this Saturday, here's a breezy little list of Christmas markets to get on your shopping calendar. For regular markets around the Ipswich region, check out the Shopping & Markets category under Things to Do at discoveripswich.com.au

17.01.2022 Its the first day of Spring and the first of a new month full of entertainment around Ipswich. Check out whats on here: https://bit.ly/3gIgEzv

17.01.2022 Australias favourite Crusing Car Show comes to Queensland Raceway this coming weekend - September 12-13, drawing hundreds of muscle cars.

17.01.2022 Take a train ride through the countryside this Sunday with Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) - the Picnic Train services depart from historic Swanbank Station at 9am, 11am and 1pm. This one-hour trip features heritage timber carriages hauled by restored diesel locomotive 1616, winding through the old coal mining sites and bushland. More on QPSR here: https://bit.ly/3dbloNO

17.01.2022 This month the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway will be running twilight Santa trains. They depart 3pm, 5pm and 7pm on Dec 5,6,19 and 20. The heritage bus and live Christmas carols will be at the Swanbank Station from 2pm. Seats are limited due to covid safe plans, so book early to avoid disappointment. More on the QPSR here: https://bit.ly/38ZJDyM

17.01.2022 If you havent already seen these stunning works by some of Australias finest muralists and street artists nows the time to come on down...

17.01.2022 Hands up who drives a Holden? And who drove one last Century? This image from the Picture Ipswich archives shows a transport display set up at Faulkner Motors, 154 Brisbane St, for the Ipswich Centenary in 1960. (Picture ref WHD-015-NEG-1584p)

16.01.2022 From foodie adventures and boutique shopping in heritage precincts, to mountain biking, steam rail and aviation thrills... theres never been more to explore in the Ipswich region. Here are a few places to go and things to see, to get you started...

16.01.2022 Welcome to a campsite where your tent is already pitched for you when you arrive! And theres plenty to explore once youre here, as explorer Jessica Palmer discovered. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/3c0Oqzo

16.01.2022 Sneak in a weekend away with the kids before Christmas. Ipswich has lots on offer for the little adventurers in your fam!

16.01.2022 Here comes the sun and here are four fun & free water parks to check out in the Ipswich region https://bit.ly/3lEPAnV

15.01.2022 It's a great time of year to be outdoors with the fam... even better with good aromas wafting and colourful stalls to browse! Ripley Markets are on this Saturday from 3-8pm.

15.01.2022 Gift Idea! Santa does need to get away from it all, he's thinking about booking a trip to Spicers Hidden Vale after Christmas for some serious relaxation. He toured the venue when he stopped in to grab some gift vouchers for good boys and girls ahead of Christmas. Hands up who would love a weekend away for Christmas! More on Spicers Hidden Vale here: https://bit.ly/3kN3hjE

15.01.2022 Gift Idea! Be merry like Santa! Grab a cold one at Ballistic Springfield to help you get through the silly season. PRO TIP: Their craft beers make great gifts, so you could say you were just Christmas shopping...More on the venue here: https://bit.ly/38X7FKM

15.01.2022 Where do chefs go when they want a bite in the Ipswich region? Food writer Marj Osborne put the question to some of them.

15.01.2022 Springfield Markets are returning this weekend to Orion Springfield Central - come for a wander along Main Street from 9am to 4pm this Sunday. These colourful markets run here on the third Sunday of every month (and also in Robelle Domain Parklands on the first Sunday of every month!).

15.01.2022 Recreational Ride days at Queensland Raceway, Willowbank, are aimed at providing exciting on-track experiences for all riders, from first-timers to seasoned track day junkies who prefer riding on a closed race-track environment. The next one is this Saturday. Tag someone you know with a bike - and hit the link for full details.

14.01.2022 Don't worry Santa will still be able to find you if you're camping at Ivory's Rock this year! Ivory's Rock is taking bookings for the holidays, more on the venue here:https://bit.ly/2IVlGxH

14.01.2022 Don’t forget to check out the eclectic shops of Top of Town, Ipswich QLD 4305 today while you’re in town for the opening of the Nicholas Street Precinct civic plaza, Tulmur Place. Both of these adjoining parts of the city will be buzzing with activity now in the weeks leading up to Christmas!

12.01.2022 Escape the city and take the kids for a dose of country life this school holidays! Meet Farmer Dave and his merry band of alpacas, sheep, lambs, goats & geese at Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm Holiday bookings still available! Open daily for holidays - $5 a person (every adult and child). Animal feed buckets $3 each or 4 for $10.

12.01.2022 Fancy a gluten free donut from @omgdonuts.australia ?? Then head along to @ripleymarkets from 3-8pm today at Providence in the heart of the Ripley Valley!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Natalie Dionysius who has won the Trip the Switch competition. Natalie now has the hard decision of choosing who she will bring with her to enjoy the day! (The winner has been notified by phone). If you entered and didn't win, but still want to go, click this link to find out how to get tickets: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au//trip-the-switch-music/

12.01.2022 Tickets are still available for this great family-friendly event on Sunday!

12.01.2022 Something different for the school holidays!

11.01.2022 Pack a picnic and head for the pretty city where Spring's purple haze frames some fabulous spots to lay down a blanket.

10.01.2022 Your teens might be too old to hang out with Thomas at The Workshops Rail Museum these days, but there are still plenty of things to keep them (and you) entertained in and around Ipswich, says travel writer Tiana Templeman.

10.01.2022 New glamping and camping options are now available at Keira Farm ...

10.01.2022 There's a ton of fun for families in the Ipswich region... here's a mighty big list from Brisbanefamilyexplorers of good things to see, do and explore with toddlers...

10.01.2022 All aboard for a magical twilight steam train ride this December! Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) is running a special set of Christmas services behind a restored 113-year-old locomotive, departing 3pm, 5pm & 7pm from Swanbank Station to Bundamba Racecourse. The heritage bus, a food van and nightly entertainment will be on site from 2pm each day. Seats are limited to book today! Full details:

10.01.2022 Signs of Spring in the heritage city! Time to get out and explore, pack a picnic or take a walk in the park.

10.01.2022 Escape the city and aim a little higher... Flinders Peak is a challenging hike but check out those views from the top! Photo from Instagrams @tay_moz ... Full details about Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate here: https://bit.ly/2GKw5uP

10.01.2022 Quality control...Santa took one of the new V8 Experience Mustangs for a spin just to ensure this would make a good gift for Christmas...APPROVED! To add this to your Christmas list see more here: https://bit.ly/3n7oN4a

09.01.2022 Its been quite a year this old 2020 hasnt it!? So its good to know theres a place you can go to forget about the outside world for a while and just do nothing else but relax. Recently renovated, this space in Ipswichs Top of Town is the home of Ipswich Massage & Herbal Spa offering massage, osteopath, Chinese medicine and acupuncture therapies and treatments. More details here: https://bit.ly/32UuxWi

08.01.2022 Something new to try this week Memories of India... Lamb Bhuna.

08.01.2022 Get your spring vibes at Nerima Gardens in the heart of historic Queens Park - also home to south east Queenslands only free zoo (Ipswich Nature Centre) & Queens Park Cafe Full story here: https://bit.ly/3lDjyt2

08.01.2022 Escape to the country this weekend - or any time! - and land at beautiful Woodlands of Marburg This unique heritage escape is just 45 minutes from Brisbane offering accommodation from $180 a night, a whopping big sparkling pool and on-site dining Tommy Smith Cafe open Friday & Saturday nights and for breakfast + lunch Saturday & Sunday. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3aZyBbu

08.01.2022 Escape the city with the kids and soak up some country serenity at Tallavalley Farm - you can even bring your dog, and your horse!

07.01.2022 One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ emerges off the page and on the stage in this masterful theatrical experience for the whole family. Tickets on sale now for this show at Ipswich Civic Centre on March 16.

07.01.2022 Is there a budding cook in hour family? Sign up for a cooking session at Jamie's Ministry Of Food Ipswich - there are session times available throughout the school holidays.

07.01.2022 Be lead through the eerily quiet Ipswich Cemetery grounds by Brisbane Ghost Tours this Halloween! It's just one of the many ways to get your spooky on this October - see the full list here: https://bit.ly/3jGa8vF #halloween

07.01.2022 If youre looking for somewhere to take your fur pal, check out Barkley and Pips at Bundamba - a cafe for humans and pooches, complete with outdoor seating, doggie menu & even a little play area.

07.01.2022 Get your Christmas Day lunch sorted early this year! Check out what The Cottage Restaurant has got planned...

06.01.2022 Sign up for some serious fun this school holidays... theres a trainload of activities on offer around the Ipswich region!

06.01.2022 Paint your pet, make resin earrings or Christmas candles, or join a fun painting class with a glass of something nice on the side! Sip 'n' Dip Australia are offering plenty of options around the Ipswich region for a relaxing catch-up with a pal or date night activity before Christmas.

05.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend, or this month? Well here's a list of events and workshops to help fill your calendar: https://bit.ly/2SoMFTn

05.01.2022 Santa knows a great place for Christmas drinks - Tap'd Bar at the Prince Alfred Hotel. You'll definitely feel merry after trying a few of the craft beers on tap here - they've got 72 to choose from. More on the venue here: https://bit.ly/3334eOJ

05.01.2022 Such a suitably pretty place to land for a spring minibreak... check out Cumquat House in the heritage city: https://bit.ly/3jWaKwI

05.01.2022 For great vintage shopping, you can't go past these fabulous antique shops. For more information on Ipswich's vintage stores see https://bit.ly/2TU5ZZF

05.01.2022 If you are loco about trains, a visit to The Workshops Rail Museum is sure to delight, especially now that their new Sciencentre exhibition has steamed into the Museum Its a great day out for both little and big kids! For more information, head to https://bit.ly/WRMGDOv #mumlife #dadlife #thingstodo #goodtogo

04.01.2022 Congratulations to these two shining stars of the Ipswich region's dining scene! Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale has just been named Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the state while Bakehouse Steakhouse got the gong for Best Steak Restaurant (Informal) at the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence for Queensland & Northern Territory, announced on Monday. Get these exceptional restaurants on your list for festive season dining!

03.01.2022 Gift Idea! Apparently Santa is into getting some AIR! He's popped Willowbank MX on the APPROVED Xmas gift list, especially their merch, great for motocross loving family and friends. More on the motocross park here: https://bit.ly/2IPxqSr

03.01.2022 Ipswich's Essence of Indya has created a special five-course Christmas menu to be enjoyed this festive season!

02.01.2022 If youre still looking for the perfect gift for Dad this Fathers Day Quest Springfield Central has a Special September Package that includes a nights accommodation for two and a tasting paddle at Ballistic Springfield Brewery, Bar & Kitchen across the road! Book online or call 3155 1300.

02.01.2022 Get out of the city for the weekend and experience one of Queenslands cutest country towns and surrounds...

02.01.2022 Then and now... St Marys Catholic Church, Ipswich, Early 1900s & today where the first tinges of purple jacaranda can be seen in the trees around Timothy Molony Park. First image: Picture Ipswich WHD-004-GPL-0171p

01.01.2022 When was the last time you laughed until you cried? Let it all out this Saturday night at the Funny Mummies Comedy Gala, coming to the Ipswich Civic Centre. Tickets available online or at the door up to one hour before the show starts.

01.01.2022 Escape to your own private country oasis with a tub among the gum trees... and the occasional roo hopping by!