2024 Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide

We warmly welcome you to visit Ipswich – Queensland’s beautiful heritage city.

Contents Must do .................................................................................... 4–5 Discover new flavours .............................................. 8–13 Experience heritage ................................................. 14–19 Assessible Ipswich ............................................................ 20 Find an adventure ....................................................22–29 All roads lead to the country ........................30–33 Itineraries ........................................................................ 34–43 Craving culture? ....................................................... 44–53 Where to stay ............................................................. 54–55 What’s on ..........................................................................56–57 Retail therapy ............................................................. 58–60 Directory ............................................................................61–64 Maps ......................................................................................65–67

Acknowledgement of Country

Gurumba Bigi (good day) and welcome. Ipswich, located on Yugara/Yagara Country, known traditionally in the Yugara/Yagara language as Tulmur, has been home to First Nations people since

Tread Lightly! Ipswich City Council is committed to environmental sustainability and preserving our green space for the enjoyment of future generations. While visiting our fair city we encourage you to respect the environment by staying on designated paths in natural areas, keeping your distance from wildlife and placing your litter in the bins provided. Once you are finished with this guide please dispose of it responsibly. Why not pass it on to a friend or family member who may also enjoy visiting Ipswich. before the beginnings of recorded European arrival. The Traditional Owners of the Ipswich region are the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people, those who are a part of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group. We recognise and acknowledge the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples as the custodians for the beautiful land and waters in the Ipswich region. Ipswich is proud of this ancient culture, which have been on Country for thousands of years, and respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we work, live and play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples. We look forward to working with all First Nations peoples in the Ipswich region to share culture through tourism, in a spirit of mutual respect and reconciliation.

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Here, innovation stands hand in hand with tradition. Visit buildings that pay homage to times past while enjoying contemporary dining and retail offerings. Plan to attend an event like the nation’s biggest international country music festival CMC Rocks QLD, Winternationals or SPARK Ipswich and start exploring what the locals love about Ipswich. We welcome people of all abilities and aim to spread inclusivity across the city. So come and explore our vibrant city, take the time to do something fun with the family, and relax in our 8,500ha of reserves and conservation estates.

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Cover shot: Woodlands of Marburg All information in this guide is correct at the time of printing (February 2024). We recommend you contact operators before visiting to ensure information is up to date.

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