Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide 2025

Spicers Hidden Vale

Urban Getaway

Where to go camping Hardings Paddock Campground is a rustic camping experience right at the foot of the Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate. You will need to bring your own camp shower and drinking water but there are camp loos available. Ivorys Rock Events + Camping has mountain views, as well as a range of birdlife, wallabies and koalas to spot. The camp features private bathrooms, powered sites, Wi-Fi, bunkhouses and is suitable for caravanning and camping. Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility has 30 powered sites with access to water and sullage and 17 additional unpowered sites. It’s a great place to start exploring the Cobb & Co Tourist Drive and the nearby Grandchester Model Steam Railway. Accessibility Spicers Hidden Vale has two dedicated accessible rooms equipped with wider doorways, roll-in showers, grab bars and ramps. There are also buggies available to transfer guests to rooms. Quest Ipswich has two accessible one- bedroom apartments that can interconnect with a traditional studio to make a two- bedroom apartment. The rooms have king beds that can be split into singles, there’s also a fold out sofa, grab bars, accessible toilets, service dog provisions, shower chairs and a step-free shower. The boutique Springfield Lakes Hotel offers a wheelchair-friendly room including accessible ensuite, and a car park with ramp access to all doors. It also has an on-site restaurant which has wheelchair access. Country Motel Ipswich has one fully accessible room with an accessible bathroom. There is also one partially accessible room with a queen and single bed, the bathroom features a walk-in shower and grab rails for the toilet, however has no wheelchair access. The reception, most of the grounds and the on-site restaurant are all accessible.

with Urban Getaway. Up to 11 guests can be accommodated in the historic property in Newtown which boasts a large commercial kitchen and four master suites – all with ensuites. The bottom floor features a studio apartment which can be rented separately. Villa on Ferguson is an affordable house in a handy location in North Ipswich. It’s an ideal option for those looking for a budget-friendly place to stay that still has plenty of room. It’s also walking distance to one of Ipswich’s favourite family destinations, the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops. Willowbank Caravan Park & Motel has 22 newly renovated motel rooms available as well as 18 spacious cabins. The grounds feature an inground pool and there are also powered and unpowered caravan sites. The motel is also a short distance from the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct. Woodlands of Marburg – Step back in time as you drive into the Woodlands Estate complete with a plantation-style mansion, which was built in 1889. Offering a range of accommodation

Cumquat House

options from family rooms, right through to five-star deluxe and executive suites, Woodlands of Marburg is ideal for short breaks or weekend getaways.

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Spicers Hidden Vale

For farm stay options see pages 28–29.

Quest Ipswich

Ruth's Cottage

Pocket Retreats

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