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25 Amazing Things to do in Ipswich

The historic city of Ipswich is awash with fascinating places and things to do that are out of the ordinary.

Picnic on an olive farm, ride a camel, camp for free in a paddock 15 minutes from the CBD, explore some castle ruins, stay in a haunted mansion or stroll through beautiful Japanese gardens, where on some weekends you can take a traditional tea ceremony.

Or stroll through a free nature zoo, take in some live blues music at a heritage-listed pub, hitch a ride on a miniature steam railway, visit the local brewery, enjoy high tea in an historic cottage, walk through a Jurassic forest, feed baby goats and eat goat gelato or go glamping on a cattle farm. And that's not all - here are 25 of the best and most unique things the city has to offer:

Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve
Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve Ipswich
Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail
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Kholo Botanic Gardens
Kholo Botanic Gardens Pine Mountain
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
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Hardings Paddock
Hardings Paddock Ipswich
Hardings Paddock is an exclusive scenic campground that is surrounded by bushland, just 20 minutes from Ipswich
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Woodlands Of Marburg Country Inn
Woodlands of Marburg Ipswich
The palatial historic mansion with 360 degree views of the Marburg Valley makes a great weekend escape
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Ipswich Nature Centre
Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best kept secret.
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The Cottage Restaurant
The Cottage Restaurant Ipswich
The Cottage Restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience in a beautiful National Trust listed 1860's Ipswich cottage
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Denmark Hill Conservation Park
Denmark Hill Conservation Park Ipswich
There are two entrances to this tract of preserved bushland over the top of sealed off mine tunnels in Ipswich's heart.
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Bakehouse Steakhouse
Bakehouse Steakhouse Ipswich
Bakehouse Steakhouse is a red brick Ipswich bakery (circa 1875) that has been transformed into a cool and stylish Euro-style steakhouse
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Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane
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Ipswich Art Gallery
One of the most visited regional art galleries in Queensland, the Ipswich Art Gallery is set in a handsome heritage building that was once the Town Hall
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Spicers Hidden Vale
Spicers Hidden Vale, Grandchester, Spicers Resorts
Just an hour's drive from Brisbane is this ultra luxurious country retreat with sweeping mountain views
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4 Hearts Brewing
4 Hearts Brewing, Ipswich
4 Hearts Brewing is the shining jewel in Ipswich's crown, housed in the heritage listed 88 Limestone Street precinct
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Nerima Gardens

These gorgeous Japanese gardens are adjacent to Queens Park and on designated weekends during the year they hold traditional tea ceremonies in the tea house

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The Workshops Rail Museum

The unique and award-winning museum is unlike any other you'll visit, showcasing the fascinating history of railways in Queensland, with a fantastic model railway and hands-on exhibits like simulator where you can play train driver

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Royal Mail Hotel
Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna
Royal Mail Hotel at Goodna is an historic hotel that on weekends is the centre of live blues'n'roots
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Naughty Little Kids
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
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Watercress Creek Olives & Limes
Watercress Creek Olives & Limes, Pine Mountain, Ipswich, #VisitIpswich, Queensland, Farm
This olive and lime farm near Ipswich has a tiny farmgate shop and a picturesque spot for picnics
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Hidden Vale Adventure Park
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester
For families who love to mountain bike, Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester is top of the list
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Homage Restaurant
Gastronomic gourmets should seriously consider heading up to Homage in the country retreat, Spicers Hidden Vale
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Grandchester Model Steam Railway
Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway
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Robelle Domain
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.
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White Rock Hike
White Rock, Spring Mountain Conservation Park
The hike to majestic White Rock in Spring Mountain Conservation Park is approximately 6 km return and is great for the whole family
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And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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