Discover Ipswich Magazine 2020

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ADVENTURE

in Ipswich Things to do with kids Ipswich has gained a worthy reputation for being a fantastic place for families, so it goes without saying that there are loads of attractions for the kids! Here are some of our top picks to see and do in Ipswich.

By Brisbane Family Explorers Bloggers @BrisbaneFamilyExplorers

Ipswich is rightly proud of its association with the Air Force, so a visit to RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre is another highlight of the region! They open their doors once a month to allow visits to the museum located on the base and the kids will love checking out the planes – there are even a few to climb aboard!

Do your little guys have an artistic streak? Ipswich Art Gallery really is a class act and deserves to be mentioned as a highlight not just in Ipswich but in the greater south east region! They have some really great kids’ programs due to the experience they have in this regard – they were the first gallery in Australia to have a dedicated kids’ gallery!

Active kids need a release of energy, and how could the kids not enjoy themselves at Just Jump in Redbank, with its fantastic indoor jumping castles and obstacle courses and a wonderful platform of outdoor trampolines! The kids will definitely have a blast here at Just Jump!

Lobley Park is a wonderful little park with an aviation theme – paying a bit of a tribute to Ipswich’s connection with the Air Force! Kids will love the aeroplane to play in, there’s also an air traffic control tower and parachute swings! There’s heaps of space for running about and all the usual playground fare – swings, slides and story time area, as well as

BBQs and tables for your picnic or party! Fantastic fun and the aeroplane is something that the kids will always remember!

Summers are hot here in Ipswich, but kids have plenty of free options to cool down and still have heaps of fun! Along with the exceptional all round facilities of Springfield’s Robelle Domain Parklands , the water-play area with its zero-depth soft-fall floor, lots of sprinklers and a giant dumping bucket is simply fantastic for the little guys! Orion Lagoon is a huge public pool area, complete with lifeguards and great for kids of all ages.