16 Best Things To Do In Ipswich, Queensland!

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Ipswich in Queensland is known for its deep history and numerous cultural attractions.

As the oldest provincial city in Queensland, it has retained a lot of its heritage with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites and old churches.

But history is not the only reason to come to this small and remote city, there happens to be a lot of things to do in Ipswich QLD and the surrounding areas.

We’re putting Ipswich as one our “destinations to watch out for” list! And here’s why…

Things to Do in Ipswich, Queensland

1. Stroll along the Bremer River and River Hearts Parkland

The Bremer River is a quiet meandering river with high banks covered in thick vegetation that runs through the centre of Ipswich. I felt like I was in Laos rather than Australia.

Of a morning and afternoon, we enjoyed a stroll along the lovely 1.2km boardwalk from the Bradfield Pedestrian Bridge to the Bob Gamble Park.

There are plaques with historical information along the way to learn more about Ipswich, like how it was going to be the State capital, but because the river wasn’t wide enough for shipping purposes, Brisbane won the title.

The river might not be wide, but it sure can run deep.

It sometimes floods in Ipswich; in the disastrous 2011 floods the water went up into the Coles supermarket in town.

It’s so hard to imagine when you stand beside the river because you are about 20 metres below the bridge. The floodwaters kissed the bottom of it – that’s an insane amount of water rising!

Sunset and twilight is a pretty time to go for a walk and if you like photography you can get some pretty shots of the old bridge.

The mythical creatures

In the evening, go down to the second boardwalk platform to see the mystical creatures Ippy, Limey and Stoney come out to say hi! The kids will love it (Don’t tell them they are laser projections!)

2. Relax in Queens Park

There’s a lot to do in Queens Park. It’s one of the oldest parks in Queensland and has lush green parklands with plenty oof large shady trees and facilities including a cafe, playground, nature centre, and gardens.

You can easily spend at least half a day here. Some things to do in Queens Park are…

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