2024 Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide

Ash Taylor mural on Dancing Bean Espresso Bar, Top of Town. Photo by DKJ Street Art Photography

clock 5.00 pm Take a stroll over to St Mary’s Catholic Church to explore the facade. If you’re visiting in Jacaranda season, wander through the stunning blooms in the park adjacent. clock 6.00 pm Head back to Top of Town for dinner at Monte Lane . It's one of the newest places to open in Ipswich Central and features small plates, wines, cocktails and wood- fired pizzas. clock 8.00 pm If you’re up for a pub crawl, stop for a drink at the quirky Banshees Bar & Artspace . You can also catch live music here most Friday and Saturday nights.

Monte Lane

DAY 3 – SUNDAY

clock 5.00 am Meet the crew from Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre . Then see the sunrise as you float gently through the sky taking in the patchwork of country views.

Banshees Bar & Artspace

St Mary's Catholic Chruch

clock 8.00 am Tuck into breakfast at the popular

Fourthchild Café & Restaurant in Top of Town, included in your balloon package. clock 10.00 am Take a moment to relax in some leafy surrounds with a visit to Queens Park and see the native Australian and barnyard animals at the Ipswich Nature Centre . If you’re hungry grab lunch on the verandah of the Queens Park Cafe . clock 1.00 pm Before you head home, treat yourself to some wild ice cream flavours at UB’s Milk Bar in Top of Town. The retro inspired gourmet ice cream shop is known for their maple bacon and pecan ice cream, lavender and honeycomb, and Dutch spice. Take home packs are available.

Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

The Sourdough Crust Co.

Ipswich Nature Centre

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