Discover Ipswich Magazine 2019

Written by Sons of Adventure @SonsofAdventureAU places to tackle on two wheels

Ipswich has become known as a mecca for bike riders of all kinds – and with so many options on offer, it’s easy to see why. There’s never been a better time to get ‘onya bike’ and explore the many paths, trails and tracks in this region. For our family, riding together is just plain fun. Whether we’re getting a thrill on a downhill track, testing out our technical skills on a pump track, getting from A to B in the city, or going on a longer journey such as the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, we just love to get out and get active on two wheels. Scott and Kate Bennie and their three sons love to get active in nature and encourage other families to do the same. They know the challenges of getting kids to disconnect from technology and plug into nature. They spend a lot of time in Ipswich and love how easy it is to find fun family adventures to suit everyone. Hidden Vale Adventure Park With more than 110km of purpose-built and well maintained trails, Hidden Vale Adventure Park is world class. It’s privately owned and you’ll pay a small fee (currently $10 per day and kids under 16 free when accompanied by a paying adult) but it’s worth every penny to enjoy the smooth flowing trails on the property. There are plenty of trails that are rated Green (easy) that are suitable for beginners or kids, and plenty of harder trails to challenge more experienced riders. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one on-site. Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve This is a mountain biker’s paradise and it’s so close to the Ipswich CBD. With tracks to suit a huge range of abilities and experience levels, there’s something here for everyone from families to elite downhill riders. For families or beginners, check out the Blackleg Gully Circuit (easy) and practice technical skills in the skills park and pump track. More experienced riders can ride the popular downhill black diamond (very difficult) rated tracks such as World Cup and Inca. Here are some of our favourite spots to ride around Ipswich.

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