Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide 2025

Welcome to Ipswich

Ipswich is a vibrant, historic city where heritage charm meets contemporary styles – this is evident throughout our city centre and especially in our newly re-developed Nicholas Street Precinct where we have taken the time to restore Hotel Commonwealth, a pub with over 110 years of history, and given it a new lease on life surrounded by beautiful modern facades and lush greenery. There is much to see and do while you are in Ipswich including world-class festivals like Australia’s largest country music event CMC Rocks QLD, the largest drag racing championship outside of North America –

the Winternationals and our 11-day arts and culture festival SPARK Ipswich. I invite you to come and have a beer in a restored historic pub, view colourful street art in a laneway and taste pastries made by a former The Great Australian Bake Off contestant. From our mountain trails to our unique animal experiences, motorsport and regionally significant events, I encourage you to take a trip on a road less travelled, or even better stay the night and explore every part of our great region. We hope to welcome you to our great city soon! Mayor Teresa Harding City of Ipswich

Acknowledgement of country Gurumba Bigi (good day) and welcome. Ipswich, located on Yugara/Yagara Country, known traditionally in the Yugara/Yagara language as Tulmur, has been home to First Nations peoples since before the beginnings of recorded European arrival. The Traditional Owners of the Ipswich region the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples, those who are a part of the Yugara/Yagara language group. We recognise and acknowledge the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples as the custodians for the beautiful land and waters in the Ipswich region. Ipswich is proud of this ancient culture, which has been on Country for thousands of years, and respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we work, live and play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples. We look forward to working with all First Nations peoples in the Ipswich region to share culture through tourism, in a spirit of mutual respect and reconciliation.

Tread Lightly! Ipswich City Council is committed to environmental sustainability and preserving our green space for the enjoyment of future generations. While visiting our fair city we encourage you to respect the environment by sticking to designated trails in natural areas, keeping your distance from wildlife and placing your litter in the bins provided. Once you are finished with this Guide please dispose of it responsibly. Why not pass it on to a friend or family member that may also enjoy visiting Ipswich.

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Cover shot: Hotel Commonwealth All information in this Guide is correct at the time of printing (February 2025). We recommend you contact operators before visiting to ensure information is still correct.

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