Ipswich in Winter 2025

Front cover image: Winter is a great time to get out and explore Ipswich’s parks and nature reserves. If you have any feedback regarding the Winter Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2025 At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. As activities, programs and events may cancel or move There will also be no shortage of action at Queensland Raceway with fast and furious racing for the popular 2 Days of Thunder event, further proof that there really is plenty of excitement for the whole family right throughout June. While winter is known in many places of the world as the time to stay close to home, winter in Ipswich is for fast-paced adrenaline junkies and for The Festival of Horsepower will be back throughout June, with another month-long program packed full of excitement – sure to keep you warm in the cooler temperatures. The annual festival features a number of signature home-grown and national racing and motorsport events, from the glitz and glamour of the TAB Ipswich Cup to the raw and adrenaline- fuelled action of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals. Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding celebrating our vibrant arts and culture scene.

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