2024 Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide

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Ipswich spots your doggo will dig DOG FRIENDLY ITINERARY

Imbibis Craft Distillery

DAY 1 – FRIDAY Start with an afternoon at Imbibis Craft Distillery Ipswich’s only gin distillery, Imbibis Craft

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Follow with dinner at Pumpyard Bar and Brewery Head to Pumpyard Bar and Brewery for Fri-yay feels, a feed and some frothies! Explore the range of craft beers brewed onsite in the 100-year-old former technical college or taste the multiple drool-worthy items on the menu – I’m looking at you, cob loaf! PAW DOGGY DETAILS: Sit in the laneway where pups are welcome and grab a bag of treats for your furry friend. Stay over night at Ruth's Cottage Ruth's Cottage is a lovely Airbnb property in Ipswich Central. It is dog friendly, has two bedrooms and a fenced backyard. Lunch at Raw Energy Once you finish exploring, take your mate and head straight to Raw Energy. Order a smoothie for a fresh buzz. On offer is a wide selection of all day breakfast, burgers and energy bowls. Insider Tip: the Flex Appeal super smoothie is a must try! PAW DOGGY DETAILS: Pups can sit alfresco with their owners taking in the fresh air overlooking the lagoon. Water bowls are provided.

Distillery, is dog friendly and a great location to start the weekend. Relax on the chesterfield sofa and sample one, or all, of the many different gin flavours. The venue is open Fridays (and other times by appointment) for tastings, tours and drinks. PAW DOGGY DETAILS: Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside. Water bowls are available and treats for very good dogs! Grab a treat and a blow dry Barkley and Pips Dog Cafe is a purpose built dog cafe, groomers and boutique. You can book your fur baby in for a groom, while you enjoy a coffee, snacks or a meal. There's also a menu for pups to enjoy and a play area for them.

Here's a weekend escape that you and your four-legged friend will love.

By Sarah Mills, Discover Ipswich ambassador

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DAY 2 – SATURDAY Enjoy breakfast at Rafter & Rose Try some of the fresh pastries on rotation or epic waffles. The food is presented almost too good to eat; though once you smell the flavours, it's hard not to dig right in. PAW DOGGY DETAILS: Pups are welcome outside in the leafy corridor or the tables out the front. Water bowls are provided on request, treats are also available.

Take a morning walk at Robelle Domain Robelle Domain parklands consists of

connecting footpaths and boardwalks. Get lost amongst the gum trees with your pooch and listen to the trickle of water running through the rocks. There are also barbeques and a water play area. PAW DOGGY DETAILS: Pups are welcome but must remain on leash.

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