Discover Ipswich Magazine 2023

ADVENTURE

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5 Search and destroy at Hardcore Blasters Inside a converted warehouse in North Ipswich, you’ll find the city’s first dedicated gel ball field. Bring your mates or join a public session as you navigate through rooms, take cover behind vehicles and blast your way through. There are different game modes and Hardcore Blasters also have gear for hire.

7 Night hiking at White

9 Taste test over 72 brews Tap’d (the largest craft beer bar in Southern Hemisphere), at The Prince Alfred Hotel , has more than 72 craft beers and ciders on tap to work your way through. We suggest tackling them over more than one day, with a few mates and a designated driver! Ipswich also has two craft beer breweries Pumpyard Bar and Brewery

Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

While we love the tracks at White Rock - Spring Mountain by day, the bush takes on another light after dark and you can experience it on a guided night hike. Head up to the lookout at dusk and back as the nocturnal animals wake from their slumber.

Book online at the Discover Ipswich tour page.

and Ballistic Springfield and a local gin, brandy and rum distillery, Imbibis Craft Distillery .

6 Get some air at Willowbank MX

8 A round of golf at a Greg Norman designed golf course Weave your way through two Greg Norman designed nine-hole loops situated in the gorgeous natural surrounds of the Brookwater Golf and Country Club . Featuring undulating greens, natural water features, and long, narrow fairways, it is the perfect environment for golfers of any skill to enjoy. The award- winning public access

10 Ride down the longest MTB descent in SEQ There’s a multitude of tracks you can ride at Hidden Vale Adventure Park , but the one we love is 500 Above. It’s the longest continuous descent in South East QLD and its name alludes to its height – 500m above sea level. It takes 15 minutes to ride down, but much longer to climb (you can book a shuttle to the top though). Not for the faint of heart or inexperienced.

You’ll need to already own a bike to experience Willowbank MX , but this motocross track is worth visiting as it has something most backyards don’t – professionally designed tracks and jumps. There are seven tracks for beginners through to advanced riders.

course also has a clubhouse with bar and restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Explore other locations for MTB in Ipswich here: Discoveripswich.com.au/mtb

GET IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AT QLD RACEWAY

The closest thing to racing a V8 Supercar! With speeds up to 200km/h it’s the most intense, exhilarating driver or passenger experience ever, and Queensland Raceway is the only place in Australia with Camaro race cars on offer! Get strapped in and feel the power today; only 20 minutes from Ipswich's city centre. Visit Qldraceways.com.au to book!

Location-Dot 133 Champions Way Willowbank QLD 4306 phone (07) 5461 9100 ARROW-POINTER Facebook.com/V8Experience

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