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Parkview Colonials Bed and Breakfast

119 Chermside Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
For bed and breakfast accommodation in South East Queensland, Parkview Colonials in Ipswich is located close to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and numerous local, city and country attractions. Since 1994, the comfortable colonial homes with ensuites and twin share rooms, have welcomed thousands of guests to an enjoyable stay, whether overnight or long term. Located on Limestone Hill opposite beautiful Queen's Park with its flora and fauna, Nature Centre, playgrounds and Japanese Garden, Parkview is easy to find and adjacent to a variety of restaurants, fast food, shops, and the central business district. Parkview is often chosen for garden weddings, as a photo venue for wedding guests during their stay. A bridal suite is also available. Overseas conference delegates also add an international excitement during occasional events. Business people, tradesmen and service personnel are welcome. The host's flexible policy and local knowledge often help to make your stay easier and successful. Hosts Elaine and Bruce Glass are readily available to help make your visit enjoyable, but respect your privacy and will not impose. Wood fires, air-conditioning, cable and remote controlled television, kitchen, laundry and facsimile are available for your comfort and enjoyment.
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Oaks Aspire

1 West Street, Woodend QLD 4305
Providing excellent short or long term accommodation to both business travellers and visitors, Oaks Aspire sets the benchmark for contemporary studio, one and two bedroom apartment accommodation. This modern apartment hotel's facilities include a gym, lap pool, sauna and spa, meeting and business facilities, broadband access, and more. Ideally located in the centre of Ipswich's eclectic Central Business District and close to the city's burgeoning corporate hub, Aspire combines contemporary style and technology with spectacular views of the parklands and the river. Whether you are visiting for business or leisure, you are perfectly positioned to access all that Ipswich has to offer....
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Quest Ipswich

57 - 63 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
Quest Ipswich Apartments, just one kilometre from the Ipswich Central Business District, is the popular go-to place for many wanting a modern and comfortable accommodation experience. There are 64 serviced apartments over three levels, from studio to one to three bedrooms, provide spacious and airy living areas, tasteful d?cor and fully self-contained kitchens. There's also a communal laundry. With an adjoining heritage-listed cottage ideal for meetings, Quest Ipswich Apartments regularly hosts small conferences, and visitors can take advantage of the warm Queensland weather with an outdoor pool and barbecue area. Ipswich Hospital and St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital are within walking distance, as are Ipswich Showgrounds and the pride of Ipswich, the historic Queens Park. You're also on the right side of town for a 10-minute drive to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre (open on the third Sunday of the month) and the Ipswich Motor Sport precinct....
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M&J Enterprises Qld Pty Ltd as trustee for the Blades Family Trust

Corner Limestone and Thorn Sts, Ipswich QLD 4305

Ipswich is only 45 minutes drive from Brisbane, an hour's drive from the Gold Coast and 45 minutes drive from domestic and international airports.

Central Motel Ipswich is situated within walking distance of the Ipswich CBD, close to rail and bus, shopping and eating spots. It is also adjacent to beautiful Queen's Park.

Whatever your reason is for visiting our magnificent heritage city, staying at Central Motel Ipswich offers you easy access to shopping areas, professional service sectors as well as tourism and health precincts. You can also hop on a bus right outside the motel.

A wide range of international cuisine is on offer at the city's many restaurants.

As Queensland's oldest provincial city, Ipswich has a rich history, renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage.

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Country Comfort Ipswich

256 South Station Rd, Raceview QLD 4305

Country Comfort® Hotel Ipswich maintains several types of accommodation, each with features such as air conditioning, high speed Broadband Internet access, mini bar and many more.

All 45 guest rooms have been refurbished with flat-screen TV's and Cable TV. Each room and suite includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms include a fully equipped kitchen. You are welcome to use the fully equipped communal kitchen and self-service laundry. Free on-site parking is also available.

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Metro Hotel Ipswich International

43 South Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Metro Hotel Ipswich International is as central as it gets in the Ipswich Central Business District. Situated next door to the Ipswich Civic Centre and Market Square Park, the hotel is the perfect place to stay if you\'re in town for one of the large number of theatre and musical events in this arts-loving city. It\'s also a popular venue for wedding receptions and conferences. Then there are the heritage walks, with Ipswich being renowned for its well-preserved historical public buildings, almost on the Metro\'s doorsteps. \n\nThe six-storey hotel has tasteful minimalist d?cor, with some rooms having a view out to the stunning D\'Aguilar Range while others can see up to the landmark water tower on Denmark Hill. Apartments with kitchenette are also available, and the hotel offers complimentary undercover parking in addition to complimentary NBN-backed wi-fi.\n\nIn-house dining is a must at Harvest Restaurant and Bar, and Metro Hotel Ipswich International also offers room service, as well as being set amongst plenty of local cafes and restaurants within walking distance, including the award winning Pumpyard micro-brewery....
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Villa Modica

7 Outridge Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
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Best Western Ipswich

51-55 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
Stay at this centrally located Ipswich motel, within walking distance of hospitals, show grounds, the University of Queensland Ipswich and the city centre. They are a 15 minute drive to Willowbank Raceway and Amberley Air Force Base and are set in peaceful surroundings with delightful sub-tropical gardens. They offer you fresh, spotlessly clean motel rooms, self-catering apartments, and friendly hospitality. Choose from executive rooms, self-catering one or two bedroom family apartments, or three-bedroom self-contained cottages. All suites are luxurious, large and airy. The fresh, comfortable interiors have been renovated several times, and the road-facing windows have all been double-glazed so that traffic noise, once a problem, is an issue no more. Guest facilities include a barbecue area, swimming pool, high-speed wireless Internet access, reverse cycle air-conditioning, Foxtel cable channels and on-site restaurant. It is an excellent venue for small events. There is an excellent restaurant and piano bar on-site. The Heritage has an extensive menu and caters for most tastes. The meals are traditional fare, featuring old favourites like potato and leek soup, oysters kilpatrick, rib-eye steaks, chicken parmigiana, sticky date pudding to name a few....
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Ipswich Caravan Village

95 Mt Crosby Rd , Tivoli QLD 4305
The Park is located in close proximity to Shopping Centres, Restaurants, Sporting Venues, Willowbank Raceway, Tourist Attractions, and many Heritage Places of Intrest. You can count on beautiful scenery when your're in Ipswich.Tthe Nerima Garens, Ipswich Japanese Gardens have pretty watefalls and forest walks. The Ipswich Nature Centre has a myriad of native gardens and wildlife within Queens Park, a place the children enjoy, and relax and have a coffe afterwards at the Queens Park Cafe overlooking Queens Park. When your're visiting Ipswich, be sure to see the Ipswich Art Gallery and the Workshops Rail Museum for a taste of Ipswich art and history. Ipswich is a city located in Queensland's south - east and is about 40minutes drive, south-west from Brisbane and about 45 mins from the Gold Coast Theme Parks.
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Ipswich City Motel

86 Warwick Rd , Ipswich QLD 4305
Ipswich Flag Inn offers 24-hour check-in, all ground floor units, close to CBD, shops and university. We recommend our spa suite that comprises a package deal of chocolates, champagne and a full cooked breakfast. We also have family units with full cooking facilities included. Ipswich itself is renown for its history, architecture, and scenic escapes. Take the kids to the Railway Museum, or go for a stroll in the Queens Park Nature Centre. Be amazed by the wonderful arts at the Global Arts Link Gallery or hear the engines roar at the Willowbank Raceway.
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Ipswich Country Motel

250 South Station Road,, Raceview QLD 4305
Whether Ipswich is your destination or you're passing through, the Ipswich Country Motel offers you all you need in a motel with country-style friendly service. Located in Raceview just a few minutes' drive from the Ipswich Central Business District, the motel is also just across the road from several shops including pizza, seafood, liquor store and beauty salon. Overlooking sporting grounds and bushland at the back, it's the perfect quiet spot to wind down in between checking out Ipswich's many points of interests. Close to both the Cunningham Highway and Brisbane Road, Ipswich Country Motel is an ideal location for travellers. It offers a few secure sites for RVs/caravans besides the 45 comfortable, recently refurbished rooms, some fully self-contained with full kitchen. And unlike some of its more inner-city counterparts, there's also a spacious car-park to accommodate trucks and buses. The motel has a picturesque pool complete with Bali hut that's popular for weddings, and with a 100-person capacity, it's also in demand for functions and conferences. At night, you can enjoy the food and drinks from Mediumrare Char Grill and Bar.
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Motel Monaco

28 Downs Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
Motel Monaco is always a popular choice if it's comfortable, budget accommodation you want in Ipswich. It's just a three-minute drive from Ipswich town centre and the same distance to the award-winning Workshops Rail Museum. The motel is also a few minutes' stroll to the hub of Ipswich shopping, the bustling, undercover Riverlink Shopping Centre which has 150 specialty stores. For meal options, there are restaurants and take-away food outlets nearby. Importantly for car travellers, Motel Monaco guests enjoy free parking, and inside your air- conditioned room you'll receive complimentary wi-fi and Foxtel pay television as well as the usual motel facilities such as towels, linen, fridge and tea and coffee making supplies. You can also make use of a shared laundry. Children under two stay free of charge if using existing beds, and there's a lovely park and playground directly across the road for them to run off all their energy. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool and barbecue facilities, making Motel Monaco great value for its reasonable rates. ...
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Marys Place B and B

5 Court Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For an authentic heritage Bed and Breakfast experience in the centre of Ipswich, Marys Place offers old-fashioned hospitality in a charming and welcoming environment. Owner, Mary, has decked out the 1928 air-conditioned bungalow with antique furniture, traditional colour schemes from the original era, and quality linen. It's opposite Ipswich General Hospital and a short walk to Saint Andrew's Private Hospital. Mary also adds some special personal touches, such as a cup of tea in bed in the morning. Or how about tea with chocolate before you head to bed after a hard day's sightseeing around historic Ipswich? She's happy to try and accommodate your heart's desires - whether it's to set the atmosphere for a romantic getaway or making special arrangements for hospital patients and their families. Marys Place has a shady verandah, tea and coffee making facilities, kitchen and laundry, plus a very pleasant breakfast room with views to the city and mountains beyond. Choose from two Queen-sized and one Double room, with an antique Queen Anne bed, Australian Colonial furniture, Laura Ashley wallpaper and beautiful rugs.
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Rosehill Apartments

14 Cintra Street, Eastern Heights QLD 4305
If you're looking for somewhere to stay that's quiet yet still within cooee distance of the Ipswich Central Business District, Rosehill Apartments tick all the boxes. Located in the attractive suburb of Eastern Heights, you'll have the advantage of a residential feel while being within a few minutes' walk to the acclaimed nearby attractions of Queens Park, the stunning Japanese Nerima Gardens and Ipswich Nature Centre. Rosehill Apartments are at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac on an elevated property that offers a spacious one and a half acres of leafy surrounds. Situated one kilometre from the Ipswich Central Business District, there are beautiful views out to mountains in the distance and at night you can see the lights of Brisbane. There are three fully furnished two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a queen and two single beds, fully equipped kitchen and laundry plus a carport. All units are air-conditioned and linen is supplied for your stay. Sit on the balcony, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, soaking up the view while you plan your activities. You'll see why people who have stayed speak highly of Rosehill Apartments' comfort and handy location, and why they'll return....

Tomato Brothers Ipswich

19 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Ipswich locals and visitors alike know that the go-to place for authentic woodfired pizzas and top quality pastas is Tomato Brothers in the Ipswich Central Business District. The restaurant is run by a couple and their daughter so it?s definitely a family affair, meaning they?re very family-friendly ? as evidenced by their special Kids? options such as the ever-reliable Ham and Pineapple pizza. Whether you decide to eat in or pick up some take-out for dinner, Tomato Brothers? Italian delights will get your tastebuds dancing. The eaterie makes their fresh pizza bases from scratch onsite and offers gluten free varieties as well. A favourite with regulars is the New Orleans with its combination of chicken, bacon, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes and Cajun-flavoured potato, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. The Carnivore?s Feast Calzone ? a meat lover?s dream ? is also a hit, as is their Chicken and Pumpkin Risotto. Tomato Brothers is a short stroll from several accommodation options in and near the city of Ipswich, which makes it an ideal place to eat if you?re in town. They also do takeaway banquets for functions and events....

Benarkin State Forest Park

D'Aguilar Highway, Amberley QLD 4306
Benarkin State Forest on the Blackbutt Range is a great spot to picnic, fish, spot platypus or hike or ride on forest trails. From the D'Aguilar Highway an unsealed 16 kilometre scenic forest drive leads through rainforest, hoop pine plantations and eucalypt forests containing blackbutt, tallowwood, white mahogany, gums and ironbarks to small flats beside the inviting waters of Emu Creek. Two camping areas, Clancys and Emu Creek, are open areas beside Emu Creek (a tributary of the Brisbane River) and cater for a range of camping experiences from tents to caravans and motorhomes. Toilet facilites and tap water (treat before drinking) are provided at both sites; cold showers are provided at Emu Creek. Open fires are permitted in fireplaces only (except during fire bans). Please bring firewood. Dogs are permitted (on a leash) at Clancys camping area. Visitors can walk or ride mountain bikes, or horses on the Bicentennial National Trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail or on formed roads and tracks; except where signed or when access is restricted due to timber harvesting activities. Riding trail bikes is permitted in some parts of the park....

Cooneana Heritage Centre

1041 Redbank Plains Road, New Chum QLD 4303
If you're into local history and traditional craftsmanship then put a visit to Ipswich's historic Cooneana Homestead on your itinerary. Home to the Ipswich Historical Society and Spinners and Weavers, Cooneana Heritage Centre houses historical photographs, memorabilia, artefacts and mining displays that showcase the rich and diverse history of Ipswich - Queensland's oldest provincial city. Explore Jim Donald House - a fine example of a Workers Cottage - which has been faithfully restored and furnished to reflect the period - 1890s to early 1900s - when this architectural style was popular. In the classroom area of the museum. children can experience an olden time classroom complete with "engraved" wooden desks and slate boards - a great experience for school groups. Ipswich's important mining history is also represented with indoor and outdoor exhibits and the traditional crafts of spinning and weaving can be seen on Thursdays. Cooneana Heritage Centre is open every second and fourth Sunday of the month from March until November inclusive, from 10am to 2pm. Regular trading hours include Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm....

Yuddamun Trail

School Road, Purga QLD 4306
The Yuddamun Trail forms part of the White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Paperbark Flats Picnic Area off School Road in White Rock, just south-west of Ipswich. The Estate is over 2,500 hectares in size and features the rocky outcrops of White Rock and Spring Mountain located within a large swathe of regionally significant bushland supporting some of the highest natural and conservation values in the region. The estate contains 624 flora and 159 fauna species as well as habitat for five threatened flora and three fauna species. It also supports three endangered vegetation types and functions as the headwaters of seven major waterways. The Yuddamun Trail contains some steep inclines and rough surfaces. It crosses the northern section of the estate giving spectacular glimpses of Ipswich, Brisbane City and towards Moreton Bay....

Ipswich Trike Tours

11 Elleborough Street, Woodend QLD 4305
You don't have to be born to be wild to enjoy an exhilarating motorbike experience in and around Ipswich courtesy of Ipswich Trike Tours. Soak up the thrill of being a passenger on a three-wheeler Oz Trike motorbike as an expert takes charge. Ipswich Trike Tours' vehicles have a capacity for three passengers as well as your professional driver. It's fun, fast, and an adrenalin rush but it's all very safe as well. Passengers are provided with sturdy crash helmets, then you sit back and relax as you enjoy your half hour or one hour Joy Rides, Winery Tour through the Scenic Rim, or a Scenic Tour through the Hinterland. Why not design your own tour or just go around the block a few times? It's a great bucket list 'to-do' ticked off. If you'd like even more adrenalin-charged adventure, Ipswich Trike Tours has partnered up with Pterodactyl Helicopters. You can be picked up then taken to the helicopter for a spectacular low-level flight along the Brisbane River, then dropped back again. Talk about travelling in style! ...

Springloaded Trampoline

323 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich QLD 4305
Springloaded Trampoline offers kids and kids at heart an ideal way to bounce off all your excess energy just a hop, skip and a jump from the Ipswich Central Business District at West Ipswich. The popular trampoline park offers visitors of any age and skill level several varieties of trampolining fun, with its specially trained court attendants making sure everyone has a good time, with safety just as high a priority as the fun factor. Only the best gymnastic-grade materials are used at Springloaded Trampoline, so feel free to bounce away to your heart's content on the Performance Tramps, Platforms (with walk-up walls), the free Bounce Open Play Area, and the Foam Pits. And speaking of hearts, trampolining is great low-impact exercise that's beneficial for your heart, with the added benefit of burning off kilojoules. Who knew losing weight could feel this exhilarating? Springloaded Trampoline is a popular venue for self-catered birthday parties and they also offer gymnastic classes, so instead of having the kids bounce off the walls at home, bring them along. And if you're not jumping yourself, you don't pay. Bookings are essential....

Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve Trails

39 High Street, Brassall QLD 4305
Located an easy five minutes drive from Ipswich Central, the Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve offers a family friendly setting with spectacular views of the Scenic Rim. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful wildflower display in spring, moderate level walking tracks along with Willy Wagtail and Bearded Dragon circuits, and the water birds around the pond....

Nu Orleans Bar-Restaurant

59 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For the tastes and sounds of New Orleans in the heart of Ipswich, Nu Orleans Bar Restaurant has got the authentic Bourbon Street ambience down pat. The popular meeting place offers live music from the Jeff Usher Quartet playing jazz and blues every Friday and Saturday night in the upstairs mezzanine, while the street level bar has videos of music greats. The function room can cater for up to 100 guests. Cocktails include the Nu Orleans Sidecar ? Brandy, Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice and Grenadine Syrup ? and you can also get Mocktails, Wine, Spirits, Beers and Ciders. Why not try some Tapas with it? The Nu Orleans Sliders feature Cajun Marinated Chicken, Smokey Bacon, Mozzarella and Horseradish Cream; or the Southern Style Potato Skins can be topped with Smokey Bacon, Chorizo and Mozarella. Nu Orleans favourite Mains include the succulent Pork Ribs served with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Beer Battered Fries and Salad. From the French Quarter comes Shrimp Nu Orleans ? Broiled with Butter, Garlic and Spices and served with Jasmine Rice, while the Bourbon Street Chicken is marinated and grilled, with Tender Shrimp in a rich and creamy Bourbon BBQ Sauce with Mashed Potato....

Purga Nature Reserve

Middle Road, Purga QLD 4306
For a unique nature walk just 15 minutes from Ipswich, Purga Nature Reserve is a peaceful getaway. It has the largest remnant of Swamp Tea Tree protected in Australia, and there are short, self-guided walks amid the ghostly, ashen trees that are truly spectacular. The reserve has two Class 2 tracks for easy level walking, including the 350-metre wheelchair-accessible Tea Tree Boardwalk Circuit, raised high enough to keep your feet dry even if the wetlands have had rain. The longer Melaleuca Circuit is still a fairly short stroll on flat land, and with the native herbs, wildflowers and ground covers in place, it?s an inviting habitat for birds. Keep your eyes peeled for Eastern Grey kangaroos, koalas and echidnas which occasionally make an appearance. Purga Nature Reserve?s popular frog pond, depending on the time of year and rainfall, is host to the Green Treefrog, Eastern Sedgefrog and Striped Marshfrog, and you can also see willy wagtails, skinks and rarely, red-bellied black snakes. With picnic tables, compost toilets and drinking water available, plus award-winning winery, Ironbard Ridge Vineyard, nearby this area near Ipswich offers a great day out....

Gamlen Circuit

Carmichaels Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Gamlen Circuit trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and 8 amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. Take a hike or short, leisurely mountain bike ride along the Gamlen Circuit trail or use it as the launching pad for longer and more challenging trails including the Goolman and Rocky Knoll Lookouts....

Didgeridoo Jam

10 Lorikeet Lane, Bellbird Park QLD 4300
Every first Sunday afternoon of the month from 2pm to 5pm they have their acoustic Didgeridoo Jam in the Park at Didgeridoo Festivals HQ in Bellbird Park. Come in and have a jam or bring a blanket and relax, kick back and listen to a mix of instruments combined with the Didgeridoo. They are a didgeridoo community with a unique gathering of instruments surrounded by gum trees and friendly wild life. This is a free non alcohol community event that is child friendly....

Just Jump Trampoline Park and Play Centre

235 Smiths Road, Redbank QLD 4301
If you're in or near Ipswich, the kids don't have to drive you wild jumping all over the furniture when Just Jump Trampoline Park and Play Centre gives them hours of fun. Located at Ipswich suburb, Redbank, an easy half-hour drive from the Brisbane Central Business District, Just Jump offers one hour sessions for a small cost. The good news for mums and dads is that there's a cafe on-site so you can sit back, relax and watch the youngsters burn off the energy. All you have to do for a bouncing good time is bring your socks and you're off! For the admission price, you have an hour of Trampolining and unlimited Indoor Play, which includes Jumping Castles, Imagination Play, Slacklining and Ballsports. If a child is two or under, an adult can join in the jumping fun and pay just for the child. Just Jump Trampoline Park and Play Centre is a popular spot for fully catered birthday parties, and they also offer hot food platters. There's a discount for group bookings, group fitness classes and upstairs is a gym, Just Sports n Fitness. ...

Cobb & Co Tourist Drive

95 Fosters Rd, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Cobb & Co Tourist Drive is a scenic route between between Ipswich and Toowoomba via the Lockyer Valley. The drive celebrates the first mail route awarded to Cobb & Co in Queensland when, on January 1, 1866 the mail service commenced from Brisbane to Ipswich. Passengers and mail heading further west were taken from Ipswich to Grandchester (Queensland's oldest railway station) by train and then by another Cobb & Co coach for the rest of the journey to Toowoomba. The drive follows the railway line and the original Cobb & Co route between Ipswich and Gatton. Just as Cobb & Co's passengers needed occasional stops during their journey, so do modern-day travellers. So, along the Cobb & Co Tourist Drive, three convenient locations in Rosewood, Forest Hill and Gatton have been designated Staging Posts. All Staging Posts are situated where services, such as public toilets and the availability of food and drinks, are accessible seven days a week....

Best Western Ipswich Heritage Motor Inn

51-55 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Best Western Ipswich Heritage Motor Inn is situated one kilometre from the centre of town on the road to Warwick and Boonah, and is set in peaceful surroundings with delightful sub-tropical gardens. They offer you fresh, spotlessly clean motel rooms, self-catering apartments, and friendly hospitality. There is a sparkling pool and a free barbecue. It is an excellent venue for small events and within walking distance of the Central Business District, hospitals, showgrounds and university. There is an excellent restaurant and piano bar on-site....

Queens Park In Ipswich

10A Milford Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For a park with the true trademark heritage feel of Ipswich, you can't go past Queens Park. One of the oldest parks in Queensland - a monument there was erected in 1864 - you can sense the history in the rocks beneath your feet and in the grand, established shady trees. As you descend the hill entering Ipswich Central from the east, you can't help be impressed with this gracious, green expanse. The playground alone is worth a stop - with the city's coal mining history as its inspiration, the impressive design features a flying fox, fixed model train, Liberty Swing for people in wheelchairs to enjoy a ride and water pumps to cool off. You won't be able to drag the kids away. The Environmental Education Centre is connected to the indoor-outdoor Queens Park Caf?, where you can satisfy your hunger cravings before heading off to the renowned Ipswich Nature Centre (opened in 1936) to view cute and furry animals such as wombats, bilbies and quolls. Nearby is the heritage-listed Incinerator Theatre, designed by Walter Burley-Griffin and home to the Ipswich Little Theatre. To complete your visit, stroll around the beautiful and relaxing Japanese Nerima Gardens. ...

Goolman Lookout Trail

Carmichaels Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Goolman Lookout trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and 8 amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. The multi-user Goolman Lookout trail winds its way to Goolman Lookout where you enjoy spectacular views of Mt Goolman and Ivory's Rock, Scenic Rim and Brisbane. On a clear day, it's possible to see the Pacific Ocean....

Booval War Memorial

Green Street, Booval QLD 4304
One of Australia's best known sculptors, Daphne Mayo, is believed to have created the Booval WWI memorial while apprenticed to Ipswich monumental mason Frank Williams. The memorial, a slightly smaller than life-sized soldier standing on a plinth, was unveiled on 15 February 1919 by Governor Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams. The marble and granite memorial honours the 221 local men who served during WWI. A committee representing the Ipswich suburbs of Booval, Silkstone, Newtown and Raceview had raised ?499 through entertainment and public subscriptions during the previous year. A voluntary 'working bee' had prepared the foundations. War had delayed Daphne Mayo from taking up a travelling scholarship and she bided her time learning the art of carving with Williams. The Booval statue is attributed to her because of timing and the strong resemblance it bears to a model she made. Its style echoes Williams'. Mayo's work includes the Brisbane City Hall tympanum and the Queensland Women's War Memorial in Brisbane's ANZAC Square. Plaques honouring 16 local men who died in WWII as well as tributes to later conflicts have since been added....

Bob Gamble Park - River Heart Parklands

2 Blackall Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
In recent years, Ipswich has really made the most of its river with fabulous new attractions such as Bob Gamble Park. The previously unused riverbank areas along the Bremer are now home to the River Heart Parklands, of which this was unveiled as Stage 2. Bob Gamble Park, with its shade sails, has all you need for a cooling day out, with a zero-depth water park for the kids to splash around in and even ride their bikes through, and play equipment including a climbing spider. There's a 25-metre flying fox so youngsters can practise being Tarzan, and swings suitable for toddlers right up to long rope 'logs' for groups to ride. Add to that the thriving Discovery Forest with balance beams, forts, wooden totem poles and a bridge across a dry creek bed, and you won't be able to drag yourself or the kids away. There are ample picnic and barbecue facilities so everyone can satisfy the appetite they've built up with all of that energetic fun. Well-maintained toilets and showers are also on hand to make your day out one of complete contentment and comfort. ...

Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate

Carmichaels Road, Purga QLD 4306
Located 20 minutes drive from the Ipswich City, the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate covers over 2,200 hectares. The conservation estate supports extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, Mt Blaine, Mt Catherine and Mt Goolman. A range of recreational activities are on offer to visitors to the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate including bird-watching, hiking, mountain bike and horse riding (bring your own bike or horse) and camping. Hardings Paddock and Flinders Plum Picnic Areas are the destination highlights within the conservation estate with each area offering barbecues and public toilets. The campground at Hardings Paddock provides the only bush camping opportunity within the 6,000+ hectares of natural reserves in the Ipswich region....

Ipswich Civic Centre

84 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For entertainment of the theatrical or musical kind in Ipswich, the Ipswich Civic Centre has got a year-round program to please all tastes. The entertainment venue in the city?s heart has seen many great shows grace its stage ? from Mary Poppins to the Imperial Russian Ballet, to country music stars Adam Brand and Beccy Cole, and even kids? superstars, The Wiggles. Ipswich Civic Centre provides light refreshments and main meals courtesy of Stars Caf? Bar for selected shows. It has ramp access entrances and an in-house lift to assist patrons of any mobility, and you can buy specially allocated wheelchair tickets. It?s also equipped with a hearing loop system and offers a reduced ticket price for registered carers who need to attend a show with a client or family member. Things aren?t slowing down in 2016 with acts including Kate Miller-Heidke, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, a Queensland Theatre Company production, and A Tribute to Roy Orbison. All that?s left is to book, sit back and enjoy the shows!...

Nourish Real Food Cafe

Shop A, Ipswich QLD 4305
Nourish Real Food Caf? - where the name says it all - is an exciting eatery in the popular Ipswich Top of Town area. Run by a qualified naturopath, Nourish's delicious options include gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo to cater for food intolerances. Occupying a funky area within an historic building, the caf?'s crisp white walls, exposed worn brick and greenery create a beautiful ambience in which you can enjoy the tasty treats on offer. Tea and coffee lovers are well looked after, with the smooth, fair trade Jasper Coffee a popular choice. Chamellia Tea is ethically sourced and includes aromatic blends such as Alishan and China Sencha. For breakfast at Nourish Real Food Caf?, you can't go past the Choc Nutty Acai Bowl, with acai pulp, cacao, almond butter, almond milk, sliced banana, activated buckinis and shredded coconut. It's so nice you won't even notice it's healthy for you! Or try the Breakfast Bruschetta - housemade pesto smeared on sourdough toast, topped with sliced tomato, boccincini cheese and poached eggs. Lunch options include a Mezze Plate and Gourmet Burgers, with sweet treats including raw vegan cheesecakes, gluten free brownies and raw salted caramel slice....

White Rock Multi-User Trail

School Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The White Rock Multi-User Trail forms part of the White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Paperbark Flats Picnic Area off School Road in White Rock, just South-West of Ipswich. The Estate is over 2,500 hectares in size and features the rocky outcrops of White Rock and Spring Mountain located within a large swathe of regionally significant bushland supporting some of the highest natural and conservation values in the region. The estate contains 624 flora and 159 fauna species as well as habitat for five threatened flora and three fauna species. It also supports three endangered vegetation types and functions as the headwaters of seven major waterways. The White Rock Multi-User Trail is a moderate level track with some rough surfaces and steep inclines. Leading to the base of the culturally significant White Rock this trail goes through a mix of vegetation types and scenery from riparian to open eucalypt forest and rocky ridges. Climb the stairs to gain views to Spring Mountain and the surrounding area. Access to the top of White Rock is not allowed....

Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve

2 Outridge Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
It's not often you get an unspoiled natural wonderland in the heart of a city but Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve in Ipswich Central is an idyllic environmental gem. Once you descend the walking tracks amid huge native trees, you completely forget that you're just a few minutes away from the city's main streets. It's a popular place for bird watchers, with owls, kookaburras, wrens, finches and others making their homes there. Just head up to the white water tower on Denmark Hill overlooking the Central Business District and you'll find this hideaway for nature lovers. You can take the five-storey staircase to the top of the tower first for a spectacular vista then have your choice of walking circuits that range from 200 to 800 metres. It's a relaxing walk down to the picnic area where you venture into Triassic Park, complete with a Stegosaurus structure protecting the dinosaur footprints and fossil displays that have been found there. Like many other attractions in Ipswich, Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve has a prolific history. Established as a reserve in the 1880s, it sits above closed-off mine tunnels, with part of the walking trails following the former coal-skip tramway. ...