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Summer Fun for Kids

in Ipswich

From camel rides, farm visits and nature zoos to museums, water parks, cycling adventures, Jurassic forests and castle ruins, 20 fantastic family activities to do in Ipswich over the summer holidays:

River Heart Parklands

Along the banks of the Bremer river is a stunning river walkway leading to the best children's aquativity park in the west.

Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre

This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best kept secret.

Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.

Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.

There are two entrances to this tract of preserved bushland over the top of sealed off mine tunnels in Ipswich's heart.

Make tracks for The Workshops Rail Museum this summer holiday with so much fun stuff for kids

Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park

Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm is a unique day out experience for families

Orion Mega Playground is an adventure wonderland for children of all ages and abilities, located opposite Orion Lagoon

Visit the Ipswich Art Gallery this summer for an awesome, hands-on, immersive experience the whole family can enjoy

Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands

Naughty Little Kids Farm Tours, Peak Crossing

Naughty Little Kids Farm opens on Sundays for goat feeding and milking, a petting zoo and goats milk gelato

As you drive down the windy Riverside Drive and come to the entry of Kholo Botanic Gardens, you will be amazed at what you find beyond the front gates

Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester

For families who love to mountain bike, Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester is top of the list

Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West

Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail

Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane

This picture perfect self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park.

Located ten minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Churchill, aeronautical themed Lobley Park is one of Ipswich’s most popular parks.

And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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