Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide 2025

IPSWICH COUNTRY

Sweet tooth Erin Davis shares her favourite spots in Marburg

As a proud Ipswich local, Erin Davis is on a mission to show visitors how charming the township of Marburg is, and why it is a worthy detour off the Warrego Highway. In 2021 she founded the Great Marburg Bake Off – a fun and tasty event that attracts dozens of baking enthusiasts and cake lovers alike. Erin also brings the community together with a number of nostalgic events like The Baker’s Ball, the Pétanque and Pimm’s Picnic, plus hands-on kitchen workshops. “Marburg is such a charming little town with friendly people, unique stores and amazing eateries,” she says. “I started The Great Marburg Bake Off as a fun way to bring the community together with cake and to help bring in more tourists so they can see what makes Marburg so special. “I really love it here, and I just want to share that feeling with others.” Here are some of Erin’s must-see spots so you too can create your own sweet memories in Marburg. ScotlandYard Antiques “With lots of unique furniture pieces, shiny chandeliers, vintage homewares and more, you can’t go past Scotland Yard Antiques. The owner handwrites all of the price tags himself, which are very creative and funny. The large London phone box out the front of the store is also a town icon.”

Marburg Hotel

The Soul Nook Collective

antique and contemporary finishings, and the owner is also a skilled furniture restorer.” Marburg Hotel “There is no better spot to enjoy an afternoon drink than the verandah of the Marburg Hotel. They are known for their country hospitality and tasty pub meals, especially their steaks. They also hold raffles every Friday afternoon, which are drawn using old bingo balls.” Marburg Post Office “This is a real meeting place in town – not only can you pay your bills here, but you can also pick up fresh flowers, local honey, handmade jams and chutneys, as well as other specialty items. Kids will also love the small fairy garden in the tree next door. The owner also installed some fairy doors around town, and while it’s not an official fairy door trail, it is worth checking out.”

Special Branch Collective “If you’re craving a coffee, head to the Special Branch Collective. They use locally roasted beans and have delicious treats made by Baked by Brooke. Every second weekend you can also find the Lanark Baked Goods vintage pie cart out front selling pastries and pies. Afterwards, you can browse their range of “Wander around the corner to The Soul Nook Collective to check out the lovely range of homewares and jewellery.” You can also book a styled picnic here. The Black Museum “You will definitely need to measure your house before visiting The Black Museum so you will know what to take home. They sell lots of plants and garden wares.” The Soul Nook Collective

The Llama Farm

The Llama Farm is nestled between the rolling foothills of beautiful Pine Mountain and the tranquil waters of the mid-Brisbane

River, just 15 minutes from the Ipswich CBD. It is the largest working llama farm in Queensland offering authentic rural tourism experiences to visitors of all ages. Aside from llamas, there are a variety of other animals to encounter including camels, donkeys, miniature ponies, sheep, goats, emus, rabbits, cavies and poultry. The Llama Farm is only open on weekends and selected school holiday

Ipswich Nature Centre

Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park gives you the opportunity to get up close to a range of Australian wildlife surrounded by lush, landscaped gardens, a bird aviary, bilby exhibit and barn animals. Location-Dot Queens Park, Goleby Avenue ARROW-POINTER Discoveripswich.com.au/nature-centre phone (07) 3810 6666

dates via an online tour booking. envelope info@thellamafarm.com.au ARROW-POINTER Thellamafarm.com.au phone 0403 284 665

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