Ipswich in Spring 2020

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

Spring is a time we all look forward to with excitement. The relatively cold days of winter behind us, and those perfect blue skies and ideal temperatures of September ready to greet us. While we know this Spring will be somewhat different from the rest, our activities are still aligned to latest developments both locally and nationally as we continue to counter the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The Ipswich community, and the entire state of Queensland, have done an incredible job so far and hopefully with continued vigilance, we’ll all be able to enjoy this Spring with some bit of normality. In our city, we have seen the reopening of the Nature Centre, the Civic Centre, Orion Lagoon and people are enjoying our wonderful parks and playgrounds again. While there are still social distancing measures in place, there has been some relief, allowing family and

friends to spend time together again at some of Ipswich’s most popular outdoor locations. It will be warm enough to take in the Great Trails of Ipswich: City Lights Walking Tour at White Rock-Spring Mountain Conservation Estate. The estate will also host the first ever trail running/walking festival on 4 October. Also, make sure you get in quick for the final weeks of the How Cities Work exhibition at The Workshops Rail Museum before it finishes on 5 October. Ipswich is famous for its markets and if we continue to follow the health advice and keep our communities safe, these will continue to get back into full swing for Spring, including Springfield Central, Ripley Walloon and Ipswich. There is always plenty to do in a city that mixes the new and the old. Wine tasting, picnics, hot air balloon rides, food safaris… Ipswich has it all and Spring is the perfect time to spring into action after your winter hibernation.

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City Lights Walking Tour