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FAMILY FUN ATTRACTIONS WALLOON

Family Fun Attractions Walloon provides a comprehensive Gold Coast QLD profile for you to find your business in your local Walloon 4306 area. The information presented is the most recent available and updated regularly.

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Ironbark Ridge Vineyard

478 Middle Road, Purga QLD 4306

This Scenic Rim Vineyard was established in 1984 and is located at Purga, 40 minutes from Brisbane. Come and enjoy the beautiful mountain views whilst tasting the award winning Ironbark Ridge wines. All wines are made from grapes grown only on the estate and are all hand planted and hand picked. Varieties include Chardonnay, Shiraz, Verdelho, Dolcetto. Call and book for a Coffee, Cake and Tasting or an Olive plate when tasting. Bookings for functions welcome.

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The Workshops Rail Museum

North Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
The Workshops Rail Museum is an AUD20 million wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia's oldest operating railway workshop. Hands-on exhibits and multi-media encounters bring rail to life with modern displays, train simulators, real trains to climb aboard, the Nippers Railway kid zone and the largest model railway of Queensland. The Workshops Rail Museum also plays host to a range of exhibitions and exciting school holiday events throughout the year, including the annual "Day out with Thomas" event. Take a tour into Queensland Rail's active heritage workshops to see the gems of the State's heritage Steam Train fleet being restored and maintained. See sparks fly and feel the heat of the furnaces as you enter the largest industrial site in Australia open for public access. Enclosed footwear required. The Workshops Rail Museum is part of the Queensland Museum and winner of Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards for Heritage and Cultural Tourism.
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V8 Race Experience

Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306
The word is out - the V8 Race Experience at Queensland Raceways near Ipswich is the ultimate adrenalin charged thrill. The choice is yours - Holden or Ford - then you're securely strapped in alongside a professional coach who'll prep you on braking, cornering and handling the track. It's all the thrills of being a pro racing car driver but with safety as its number one priority. Once you're kitted out in the right gear, you'll stay in touch with your coach the whole time via two-way communication built into your helmet, then it's all systems go as you tear around the track. The vehicle is custom designed so that anyone can drive it, and there's an option to go automatic if you're not confident handling a clutch. And if getting behind the wheel is just a bit too much excitement, you can opt to be a passenger with a professional driver. So, for the ultimate gift (especially for Father's Day), a treat for yourself, or something for both women and men to tick off your bucket list, the V8 Race Experience is something special to remember forever. ...
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Rocky Knoll Lookout Trail

Carmichaels Road, Purga QLD 4306
The Rocky Knoll Lookout trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area of Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and 8 amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. The Rocky Knoll Lookout trail is a moderate level hike through eucalypt woodlands to Rocky Knoll Lookout. Glimpses of the scenic rim and the surrounding Ipswich area are provided along the way....
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Hardings Paddock Campground

Carmichaels Road, Purga QLD 4306
Just 20 minutes from the Ipswich Central Business District and 45 minutes from the Brisbane Central Business District, the Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites - suitable also for motorhomes and caravans - available to add to the feeling of seclusion. While there's no power available, there are some essential creature comforts including toilets, camp-shower cubicles - bring your own shower bag and water - kitchen, barbecues, tables and a holding yard for horses (with access to water). You will need to bring your own drinking water and with all the activities on offer across the 2,200 hectares of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate you're going to need to keep up your fluids. Recreational opportunities include bird-watching, hiking, mountain bike riding and horseriding - bring your own bikes and horses too! The camping area at Hardings Paddock is locked at all times. Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a camping permit/confirmation with the combination code to access the campground. The combination code is changed regularly. Check out the website for campground rules, trail updates and to download the trail guide. ...
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Ipswich Jets Leagues Club

15 Downs Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
Jets Leagues Club is a complete entertainment and gaming venue, housing Restaurant 18EightySeven which offers high quality dining in Ipswich. Aligned with the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Football Club, Jets occupies the gracious historic building formerly known as the Hotel Cecil (built in 1887). Restaurant 18EightySeven serves up tempting a-la-carte meals and weekly specials. There are pasta, burgers, salads, and meat lovers are spoilt with choices such as 400 gram Rump served with Lattice Cut Chips and Fresh Garden Salad. There's also the award-winning JBS Beef City Black Rib Eye Fillet, or if you prefer fish, how about Skin On Snapper - Celeriac Remoulade, Broken Capsicum and Caper Dressing, Lemon Wedge and Fine Herbs. The Kids' Menu offers youngsters' favourites like Pork Sausage with Chips and Salad, and they can work off some extra energy in the Jets Cadets Play Centre - an unsupervised play room. The Coffee Shop, open until the club closes, offers lighter meals as well as delectable sweet treats, and there are two bars - the Sports Bar, with TAB, KENO and sports television, and the Bank Bar in the Gaming Lounge. Jets is also a popular place for private functions....
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Kholo Gardens Trails

243 Riverside Drive, Muirlea QLD 4306
Kholo Gardens is one of the best kept secrets in Ipswich. Established in 1988 on a historically significant site, it is today one of the most welcoming and beautiful parks in Ipswich. Featuring almost 40 hectares of stunning grounds, walking tracks and boardwalks meander along creek lines, through sub-tropical rainforest and even down to the banks of the Brisbane River. Giant Kauri and Hoop Pine trees planted by early settlers tower over the gardens, while a nearby soothing waterfall cascades into the still coolness of the lily pond. Some rarely seen species of local flora and fauna can be found at Kholo. It is a haven for plant-lovers and bird watchers alike. Those with a love of Nature will enjoy the chance of seeing a Grease Nut Tree (Hernandia bivalvis), or the possibility of spotting a Tusked Frog, Great Crested Grebe, or maybe even a large Powerful Owl. Remnant vine thicket merges into rehabilitated dry rainforest, a palm grove, Eucalypt forest and expansive open areas to provide an assortment of habitats for our local fauna. There is also a charming waterlily pond, complete with its own resident family of ducks....
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FX Superbikes

Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306
The Australasian Super-bike Championship is a motorcycle race of the highest calibre with breakneck speeds and breath-taking moments that will everyone on the edge of their seats. These events are where some of the big names in the motorbike scene come to face off as they tear around Queensland Raceway in a fight to be the very best. A great day for the whole family so be sure not to miss out!...
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Haig Street Quarry Conservation Reserve

Brassall, Brassall QLD 4305
Located only 6 kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District, the Haig Street Quarry Conservation Reserve is an oasis in the suburbs and home to many water birds that live in and around the Quarry Pond. The reserve is a great place for bird-watching, especially along the aptly named Willy Wagtail Circuit, and the Tom Craik Lookout is perfect for viewing the planes taking off and landing at the Amberley RAAF Base. Picnic spots including picnic shelters, a playground, toilets and nearby parking the Haig Street Quarry Conservation Reserve an ideal location for a day in the bush....
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Sprengers Produce

2075 Warrego Hwy, Haigslea QLD 4306
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Mihi Junction Reserve

13B Haig Street, Brassall QLD 4305
Mihi Junction Reserve - also known as Mihi Creek - is a heritage-listed archaeological site. The reserve is accessed via Haig Street in Brassall or the Brassall Bikeway, which also links directly to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Popular with local cyclists and mountain bikers, the Mihi Junction Trail boasts approximately 2 kilometres of bike and BMX track. With easy stretches of track ideal for children and novice mountain bikers, the trail also features 200 metres of pump track which includes berms, rollers and jumps for more experienced thrill-seekers. Mihi Junction is also home to the fantastic steel sculpture "Rail Rocket" by Christopher Trotter, which celebrate the area's rich railway history, with the area being the site of Queensland's first main line railway, officially opened on 31 July 1865. Aside from biking, the area boasts diverse birdlife and is a great spot for some easy bird watching, or simply sit and enjoy the views along this quiet stretch of the Bremer River. With lots to do in the immediate vicinity, consider combining a Mihi Junction outing with a ride along the Brassall Bikeway or a visit to the Railway Workshops Museum. ...
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Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve

38678 - Brassall QLD 4305
Located only six kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District, the Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is an oasis in the suburbs and home to many water birds that live in and around the Quarry Pond. The reserve is a great place for bird-watching, especially along the aptly named Willy Wagtail Circuit, and the Tom Craik Lookout is perfect for viewing the planes taking off and landing at the Amberley RAAF Base. Picnic spots including picnic shelters, a playground, toilets and nearby parking the Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve an ideal location for a day in the bush. ...
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Marburg Pacing Association

55 Queen Street, Marburg QLD 4346
Just 25 minutes from Ipswich in the country town of Marburg is one of only three surviving harness racing courses in Queensland. The Marburg Pacing Association was formed back in 1982 as a place for people to run trials and has grown into a racing venue that now hosts 18 TAB meetings a year. When those meetings fall on a Sunday or a public holiday the Pacing Association puts on a big family fun day offering kids activities like waterslides, face painting, markets, mini-trots and the opportunity to pat a pony after a race. And hundreds often come out to witness the spectacle that is harness racing. Not only is there top racing action on the track, and the opportunity to bet on a winner, but off-track there’s delicious burgers and $4 stubbies for sale. Gates usually open at 11am with racing kicking off around lunch time. Come a long to a race day and see the drivers taking the horses around the track, pick a winner and enjoy country hospitality at its best. The Marburg Pacing Association is led by a committee of pacing enthusiasts that all volunteer their time for the love of the sport. ...
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Ipswich Motorsport Precinct

Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306
Motor racing enthusiasts should check out the renowned Ipswich Motorsport Precinct, including the signature facilities of Queensland Raceway (circuit track) and Willowbank Raceway (drag racing). If the smell of gasoline gets your motor running, just get out on the Cunningham Highway and head to Willowbank, 15 minutes from Ipswich. Queensland Raceway hosts the V8 Race Experience where you get behind the wheel of a race-prepared V8 – Ford or Holden – and feel the buzz of driving with a pro at your side guiding you. Or if you prefer you can take your own street machine, hot rod or import for a spin in Powercruise. For drag racing, Willowbank Raceway hosts the Winternationals – the largest drag racing event outside the USA, which has all the top pro categories including fire-breathing Top Fuel Dragsters. Test ‘n’ Tunes lets you race the clock or your mates with your own car or bike in a safe, controlled environment. ...
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Goolman Lookout via Rocky Knoll Lookout Trail

Carmichaels Road, Purga QLD 4306
The Goolman Lookout via Rocky Knoll Lookout trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and eight amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. The Goolman Lookout via Rocky Knoll Lookout trail combines the spectacular views of Mt Goolman and Ivory's Rock, Scenic Rim and Brisbane from the Goolman Lookout with a skirting hike through eucalypt woodlands to Rocky Knoll Lookout....
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Shapcott Park

118 Gladstone Road, Coalfalls QLD 4305
This park in Coalfalls is an unexpected, hidden little treasure along a narrow, shady section of the Bremer River. Idyllic and calm, it’s a good spot for a relaxed family picnic on the grassy stretches or at the undercover picnic table. The shaded playground boasts net swings, a spring rocker, spinning wheel, slides and a climbing rope and a rock climbing wall to keep little clamberers actively busy and happy. Birdwatchers will delight in the abundance of feathered beauty and water babies will enjoy easy canoe and kayak ramp access for some calm fishing from the river. There is drinking water onsite and car parking available, so all you have to do is grab the family and pitch up for a perfect day out. ...
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The Workshops Rail Museum

North Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
The Workshops Rail Museum is temporarily closed until further notice. The acclaimed, award-winning Museum should be on every Ipswich visitor's to-do list. Steeped in history - it was once the workplace of over 3000 railway workers and visitors enter via the historic Timekeepers' Building - it merges the romance of yesteryear with the exciting technological breakthroughs of the present. The old boilershop houses the museum where you're dwarfed by beautifully restored locomotives and carriages, and where kids and kids at heart will marvel at Queensland's largest model railway featuring detailed real-life scenes of the state. The interactive Nippers' Railway will keep youngsters enthralled for ages with activities such as driving a train and collecting tickets, and a popular exhibit for older ages is the Diesel Revolution where you take the controls of the diesel locomotive simulator. Museum heritage tours occur twice a day, and the place is packed during school holidays, with the popular Day out with Thomas program running during the winter school holidays. ...
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Lobley Park

243a Warrick Road, Churchill QLD 4305
If you'd like to give the kids a park experience to remember while you're in Ipswich, the award-winning Lobley Park will make you very popular with the younger members of the family. The park has an aviation theme, earning its nickname of 'the aeroplane park', so budding pilots' or flight attendants' spirits will be in the clouds. The nearby RAAF base at Amberley gets a nod with the walk-in equipment resembling an RAAF cargo plane with mock cockpit, plus there's an air-traffic control tower with x-ray machine and radar screen. Blue pathways painted with clouds connect different play areas and make Lobley Park a great place to bring a scooter or bike. There's also an interactive flower garden and 'parachute' swings among other attractions. Lobley Park has disabled access and covered electric barbecue areas and toilets, and as it's lit up at night, it's tempting to stay for an evening sausage sizzle and continue exploring Ipswich the next day. No wonder it's become popular for birthday get-togethers and is a winner of a Parks and Leisure Australia State Award for Regional Playspace and Parks. ...
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Raysource Road

Raysource Road, Haigslea QLD 4306
If you’re an avid watcher of our feathered friends, you’ll delight in ‘discovering’ this quiet, rural bird watching hot spot. Get to the corner of Kamp Road and Raysource Road in rustic Walloon - about 14 kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District – and bird-watch where the locals in the know go! Park at the junction of Raysource Road and Haigslea Cemetery Road and walk west on Raysource Road (flat graded road that changes to bush track) and south on Kamp Road. You’ll spot a range of bush birds along the way – from Grey-crowned babblers, Speckled warblers, Wrens, Owlet-nightjars, Brush and Fantail cuckoos, Fuscous honeyeaters and more. When on the western walk along Raysource Road, which changes from a flat, graded road to bush track, look out for Nankeen night herons and other waterbirds at the nearby dam. Please be cautious of passing traffic when parking and walking on these roads and note that the surrounding properties are privately-owned with no access permitted – which also means there are no public toilets nearby....
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Ipswich Riverlink Shopping Centre

Corner Downs St and the Terrace, North Ipswich QLD 4305
Riverlink is Ipswich's main shopping centre, hosting major stores Target, Kmart, Woolworths, Coles and Aldi. Others include Best and Less, Healthyworld Pharmacy and JB HiFi while some 160 speciality stores complete the mix. Located on the banks of the Bremer River, Riverlink is a heritage site and a short walk to the city's Central Business District across a purpose built walk bridge. The centre is also home to Limelight Cinemas, boasting "The Lounge" which is serviced by catered dining and luxurious seating. A restaurant precinct overlooks the river reflecting amazing sunsets and at night, becoming a romantic and magical sight. It's the perfect place to dine, particularly with iPlay, the new games arcade which features 8 full-size bowling lanes. The site was originally Ipswich's first railway workshop and even today, beautiful old steam trains are shunted across the river, passing between Riverlink's two shopping malls. It's a real treat for shoppers to see these old beauties and many photos are taken. With over 2,800 free car parks (most of them undercover), it is a convenient destination and is also serviced by an on site bus interchange and taxi rank with a short walk to the railway station. ...
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Cribb Park

29 Pelican Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
As well as being the home to a number of Rugby League fields, Cribb Park provides some of the best river access in Ipswich. A concrete boat ramp allows boat and canoe or kayak launching and there is plenty of room to wet a line from the bank if fishing is your thing. Shady park shelters with barbecues make Cribb Park a great place for a day trip. There are plenty of open grassed areas, recreational pathways and a well-equipped playground. Dogs are also welcome in the fenced off-leash dog park area, which has a shelter and bags to make cleaning up after your furry family members easy and convenient. ...
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Willowbank MX

Corner of Lanes Road and Coopers Road, Ebenezer QLD 4340
Willowbank MX is Queensland's newest premium motocross facility. They offer a recreational ride park for riders of all ages and skill levels. Willowbank MX has seven different tracks and is open seven days a week. Located in Ipswich, it is easily accessible and offers well maintained tracks and a rigorous grooming program. ...
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Kaysuelle Fashions

36 John Street, Rosewood QLD 4340
In the lovely country town of Rosewood, about 20 minutes’ country drive from the city of Ipswich, you’ll find an eclectic mix of businesses including Kaysuelle Fashions. Here, owner Michelle Robertson stocks a variety of trendy labels in the latest styles for all occasions, from casual to semi-formal and evening wear. The boutique has a rustic ambience with beautiful displays of clothing, accessories, shoes and jewellery, and was recently expanded to include a sale room where Michelle keeps discounted lines from throughout the year (great to know if you are travelling abroad and looking for out-of-season items). A spacious dressing room has also been added with still more items on display. The business began in 2007 and moved to a couple of locations before landing here at 36 John St, Rosewood where Michelle intends to keep it. She says it is a joy to have a business in Rosewood, having lived in the area all her life, and she never tires of seeing customers leave her boutique with a smile on their face. ...
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Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve Trails

39 High Street, Brassall QLD 4305
Located an easy five minutes drive from Ipswich Central, the Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve offers a family friendly setting with spectacular views of the Scenic Rim. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful wildflower display in spring, moderate level walking tracks along with Willy Wagtail and Bearded Dragon circuits, and the water birds around the pond....
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Springloaded Trampoline

323 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich QLD 4305
Springloaded Trampoline offers kids and kids at heart an ideal way to bounce off all your excess energy just a hop, skip and a jump from the Ipswich Central Business District at West Ipswich. The popular trampoline park offers visitors of any age and skill level several varieties of trampolining fun, with its specially trained court attendants making sure everyone has a good time, with safety just as high a priority as the fun factor. Only the best gymnastic-grade materials are used at Springloaded Trampoline, so feel free to bounce away to your heart's content on the Performance Tramps, Platforms (with walk-up walls), the free Bounce Open Play Area, and the Foam Pits. And speaking of hearts, trampolining is great low-impact exercise that's beneficial for your heart, with the added benefit of burning off kilojoules. Who knew losing weight could feel this exhilarating? Springloaded Trampoline is a popular venue for self-catered birthday parties and they also offer gymnastic classes, so instead of having the kids bounce off the walls at home, bring them along. And if you're not jumping yourself, you don't pay. Bookings are essential. ...
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Kholo Gardens

243 Riverside Drive, Muirlea QLD 4306
A picturesque retreat into nature seven kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District is the peaceful Kholo Gardens at Pine Mountain. It's an unexpected delight to explore with its lush gardens, crystal clear lily pond, bush walks and open spaces. Giant Kauri trees and Hoop Pines planted by early settlers, rare birds and plants, and the nearby Brisbane River all make this a special place to spend some time. It's also a sacred site for the indigenous Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People. At this subtropical haven, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the 400 metre walk through Tree Fern Lane under a natural rainforest canopy. The more energetic can try the steeper 800 metre Coal Creek Walk - aptly named seeing as the earliest recordings of coal in the area were made here in 1825. Formerly the site of a water pumping station, Kholo Gardens has an historic well onsite as well as a charming little old church, relocated here in 1990 from Redbank. With that and a stunningly restored Queenslander nearby, you can see why this is a popular venue for weddings and other functions. There are also barbecues, picnic tables and public toilets. ...
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Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm

187 Missigs Road, Haigslea QLD 4306
As the name suggests, this hobby farm offers a unique outing for families. You’ll be able to get up close and personal and pat and feed their friendly animals - alpacas, sheep, lambs, goats, geese or perhaps get some pictures of the wandering chooks for your Instagram feed. Farmer Dave and flower-grower Penny have added coffee to the mix too – parents can order a latte and sip it on a hay bale and take in the rural setting. There’s even a small plants nursery too - and throughout the year, during school holidays children receive free seedlings that they can take home to pot up themselves, in addition to huge flowering stems of cymbidium orchids and other plants to purchase. This is a popular outing just 45 minutes from Brisbane. Penny and David like to keep numbers manageable so that every visitor has a ewe nique experience so bookings are essential. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see what’s new on the farm and check their current opening hours. ...
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Sciencentre

North Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305
Now open! Part of Ipswich Festival 2019 Unleash your inner scientist at the new Sciencentre. Follow your curiosity, ask questions, test your ideas and use your imagination in this fun and experience-rich environment. Find out more about the science behind train travel, challenge your friends, solve puzzles and learn how science is a part of the things we do every day. Explore the world of science through play with over 20 interactive stations including: Rising spark – how far can the electrical spark jump? Magnetic shuttle – move the ring without touching it. Convection currents – how does heat make water flow? Train wheels – which set of wheels will stay on the track? Catenary arch – build a stable arch without glue or nails. Entry to Sciencentre is free with Museum admission. Visit as much as you like in one year by purchasing an Annual Pass. ...
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RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Southern Road, Amberley QLD 4306
Anyone interested in aviation or military history will love a visit to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, near Ipswich. Housed in hangars at RAAF base Amberley, Australia’s largest operating airbase. You can walk around and get up close to the F-111, known for it iconic "dump and burn". There is also a WWII Boston Bomber, Vietnam-era Canberra bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters, and WWII Jeeps on display. There are also Sabre and Mirage fighter jets. The museum focuses on the RAAF’s important role in South-East Queensland in both war and peace times, with exhibits, armaments, aircraft modules, engines and more. Reservists and volunteers act as friendly guides so you can feel free to ask them anything. There’s a gift shop selling model planes, DVDs, books and clothing, plus a sausage sizzle and coffee van during Open Days. The Centre is open every third Sunday of the month, except December. For School and Community groups, by prior arrangement, the centre is open Tuesday and Thursday between 9am and 3pm. Entry is free, however visitors must complete an entry form to access the base. Donations are welcome. ...
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Hillview Drive Reserve

4 Leslie Drive, Muirlea QLD 4306
Hillview Drive Reserve features 37.2 hectares of undulating bushland just 4.7 kilometres north of the Ipswich Central Business District. The reserve boasts a variety of forest vegetation and abundant wildlife. Part of a recreational trail network spread across four nature estates in the region, the professionally built dual-direction, low-impact shared-use recreational trail is ideal for walking, hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking. Hillview is well-appointed with interpretive signage and a shelter and picnic table make for the perfect tranquil lunch surrounded by natural beauty. The hillside leads down to a creek line flowing into the Brisbane River through Kholo Botanic Gardens, where public toilets and drinking water are available. ...
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Kholo Gardens Trails

243 Riverside Drive, Muirlea QLD 4306
Kholo Gardens is one of the best kept secrets in Ipswich. Established in 1988 on a historically significant site, it is today one of the most welcoming and beautiful parks in Ipswich. Featuring almost 40 hectares of stunning grounds, walking tracks and boardwalks meander along creek lines, through sub-tropical rainforest and even down to the banks of the Brisbane River. Giant Kauri and Hoop Pine trees planted by early settlers tower over the gardens, while a nearby soothing waterfall cascades into the still coolness of the lily pond. Some rarely seen species of local flora and fauna can be found at Kholo. It is a haven for plant-lovers and bird watchers alike. Those with a love of Nature will enjoy the chance of seeing a Grease Nut Tree (Hernandia bivalvis), or the possibility of spotting a Tusked Frog, Great Crested Grebe, or maybe even a large Powerful Owl. Remnant vine thicket merges into rehabilitated dry rainforest, a palm grove, Eucalypt forest and expansive open areas to provide an assortment of habitats for local fauna. There is also a charming waterlily pond, complete with its own resident family of ducks....
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The Llama Farm

563 Riverside Drive, Pine Mountain QLD 4306
The Llama Farm is one of a growing number of farm visit experiences you can enjoy in the Ipswich region but with Queensland’s biggest herd of llamas, it’s an experience unlike any other. Visitors can choose a llama to walk with on a lead along a purpose-built trail on the farm which borders the upper reaches of the Brisbane River at Pine Mountain. Many of this herd of 75 have been born and raised here and so are extremely friendly around humans, which is handy if you’re after close-up and selfies. And every one of them has a name. “They’re just such lovely animals to have around and people love coming to visit,” he said. “One of the joys about having a property like this is that you get to share it with people and that’s the whole reason we wanted to wait and get everything sorted before we opened the gates to the public.” Visitors will also see donkeys, miniature ponies, a large flock of peacocks, Chinese geese, turkeys, guinea fowl and two big fluffy white Maremma dogs, Lucy and Lola, whose job it is to guard the poultry. Morning or afternoon teas can be included for larger groups. ...
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