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Embrace the coffee culture\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image025eb4e0-0ed1-44c4-b9e7-6a68203a0cfd":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_Ipswich_RafterandRose_FoodBeverage_@exploreipswichau.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_Ipswich_RafterandRose_FoodBeverage_@exploreipswichau.jpg","alt":"Rafter and Rose cafe Ipswich | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image025eb4e0-0ed1-44c4-b9e7-6a68203a0cfd.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288683188/2022-bne-ipswich-rafterandrose-foodbeverage-%40exploreipswichau.jpeg","uuid":"219d123c-34d5-4c61-94d7-eb2102fd67f9","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/exploreipswichau/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@exploreipswichau\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1435619789":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane's bustling coffee culture has well-and-truly migrated west. Ipswich is awash with eateries, particularly in the cafe domain.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMake your way to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-571432f7e2d0f9916d865dbb-top-of-town\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Top of Town Ipswich\"\u003ETop of Town\u003C/a\u003E, where the bulk of Ipswich’s cafe venues reside. Housed in a refurbished cottage in the heart of Ipswich city, Ellen and Rod is one of the most popular places to devour breakfast, thanks to its rotating menu and quality coffee (created with the cafe’s own roasted beans True Grit).\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFellow local establishments like Rafter and Rose and Fourthchild are other stand-outs when it comes to finding a decent coffee in beautiful surrounds. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Take flight in a hot air balloon\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1612255176":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_FloatingImagesHotAirBalloon_Adventure_HotelMiami_149644.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_FloatingImagesHotAirBalloon_Adventure_HotelMiami_149644.jpg","alt":"Sunrise flight with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1612255176.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288683369/2022-bne-floatingimageshotairballoon-adventure-hotelmiami-149644.jpeg","uuid":"a2e870ba-ce2b-480a-a190-806b29d33717","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1621416773":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGetting up before sunrise feels better when there’s an exciting reason to do so – and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ef57b935fbe730de121-floating-images-hot-air-balloon-flights\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hot Air Balloon flights Brisbane\"\u003Etaking in the views from a hot air balloon\u003C/a\u003E is just that. Float peacefully above the rolling hills of Scenic Rim and patchwork landscape of Somerset countryside, spotting landmarks along the gentle ride. Once you’re back on ground level, settle in for a decadent breakfast at local Ipswich restaurant, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-570de8b8f0a515f66c2c6826-fourthchild-cafe-restaurant-and-lounge-bar\"\u003EFourthchild\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Acquaint yourself with local history\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageeee4600c-0a7c-42cf-b1fc-16f99d8072a7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_WorkshopsRailMuseum_CityExperiences_@theworkshopsrailmuseum.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_WorkshopsRailMuseum_CityExperiences_@theworkshopsrailmuseum.jpg","alt":"Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageeee4600c-0a7c-42cf-b1fc-16f99d8072a7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288683450/2022-bne-workshopsrailmuseum-cityexperiences-%40theworkshopsrailmuseum.jpeg","uuid":"1e9e94f2-cf7a-4470-b446-d9d4a718f0ed","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theworkshopsrailmuseum/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@theworkshopsrailmuseum\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1145580198":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EConsidering you’ve found yourself in Queensland’s oldest provincial city, it would be a shame not to take a walk down memory lane and educate yourself on a little local history. The town was born back in 1827 as a limestone mining settlement and rapidly flourished from there, soon establishing itself as a major inland port and railway hub.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, Ipswich is one of the state’s fastest-growing cities but its strong ties to the past are easily noticeable in the sheer number of historic buildings and Queenslanders draped around town, including the local \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25df82880253d74c457b9-ipswich-art-gallery\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ipswich Art Gallery\"\u003EIpswich Art Gallery\u003C/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e9dd5f1565045da155a-the-workshops-rail-museum\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Workshops Rail Museum\"\u003EWorkshops Rail Museum\u003C/a\u003E. Take a solo tour following one of the city’s Heritage Trail Guides, which can be found at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-56b260cc2cbcbe7073adaeb7-ipswich-visitor-information-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ipswich Visitor Information Centre\"\u003EVisitor Centre.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Meander the Bremer River\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA tributary of the iconic Brisbane River, the Bremer River is a narrow slip that quietly winds its way through Ipswich. While the length of the Bremer pushes 100 kilometres, you don’t need to trek its entirety to catch a good glimpse. Take the 1.2-kilometre loop that runs along the boardwalk from the Bardfield Pedestrian Bridge to the Bob Gamble Park to see the Bremer at its best.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBudding photographers take note: the Bremer is particularly idyllic at sunset and sunrise, and the heritage-listed Bremer River Rail Bridge is a photogenic local landmark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Bar crawl the watering holes\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image46d0abae-0917-4549-872d-f65f19836f7c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_Ipswich_Pumpyard_FoodBeverage_@ouropenpassport.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_Ipswich_Pumpyard_FoodBeverage_@ouropenpassport.jpg","alt":"Pumpyard Bar and Brewery | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image46d0abae-0917-4549-872d-f65f19836f7c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288683691/2021-bne-ipswich-pumpyard-foodbeverage-%40ouropenpassport.jpeg","uuid":"0cddaab6-927c-48ee-a611-3f8db2a0a152","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ouropenpassport/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@ouropenpassport\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_47729275":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThirsty? Quench your cravings for an ice-cold beer at one of the many pubs and breweries scattered throughout Ipswich’s borders. The craft-inclined will want to head straight for Pumpyard Bar and Brewery run by local craft brewers 4 Hearts. Housed in a 100-year-old heritage-listed building, this community establishment is Ipswich’s first brewery since 1903. You’ll find both house-brewed and sourced drops alongside a menu of pub grub classics.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThen there’s Tap’d at the Prince Alfred Hotel for those feeling a little more adventurous with their drinks. The beer-focused establishment boasts an impressive 72 craft beers and ciders on tap — supposedly the most in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKick-on at Banshee's, a locally-loved bar and artspace that mixes great drinks with a solid calendar of art exhibitions, live music, open mic nights and karaoke. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Get spooky\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELet local characters show you the haunted history of Ipswich's past \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5f8e42eb74b04836779091e5-ghost-tours-australia--ipswich\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ghost Tours Ipswich\"\u003Eon a ghost tour\u003C/a\u003E that visits graveyards and haunted city sites, uncovering tales of convicts, bushrangers and business tycoons discovered from historical archives, libraries and local residents. This is the spookier side of Ipswich, but whether you believe in ghosts (or are yet to see one), it’s a lot of fun. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Uncover urban art in the city centre\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagec7b7dcf2-197c-4198-a8ad-130d981556be":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_IpswichCentralStreetArtTrail_CityExperiences_@lizbondwriter.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_IpswichCentralStreetArtTrail_CityExperiences_@lizbondwriter.jpg","alt":"Ipswich Central Street Art Trail | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec7b7dcf2-197c-4198-a8ad-130d981556be.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288683895/2020-bne-ipswichcentralstreetarttrail-cityexperiences-%40lizbondwriter.jpeg","uuid":"9b00ee66-cc15-4d98-b8f2-a651d98f24b5","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizbondwriter/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@lizbondwriter\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1604126399":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWander through the Ipswich CBD and you’ll quickly discover it’s one big, colourful open-air art gallery. From small street details to murals that span across several storeys, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-63ce12eec35492a637b8b75a-ipswich-central-street-art-trail\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ipswich Central Art Trail\"\u003Ethis urban art trail\u003C/a\u003E was created as part of Brisbane Street Art Festival. Follow the self-guided trail to see all the world-class artist’s works come to life. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Picnic in a park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageecbe5bcb-7186-4496-9787-57ecb1a2295a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_Ipswich_QueensPark_CountryLife_@qldwithkids.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_Ipswich_QueensPark_CountryLife_@qldwithkids.jpg","alt":"Queens Park Ipswich | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageecbe5bcb-7186-4496-9787-57ecb1a2295a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288684079/2022-bne-ipswich-queenspark-countrylife-%40qldwithkids.jpeg","uuid":"ed832613-c1c2-4fba-bccf-73dee7ce4916","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/qldwithkids/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@qldwithkids\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1331351488":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMore leisurely afternoons can be spent watching the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/these-are-the-best-places-to-see-jacarandas-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\" title=\"see jacarandas qld\"\u003Ejacarandas bloom\u003C/a\u003E in one of Ipswich’s many parks. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2616d2cbcbe7073adbaef-queens-park-in-ipswich\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Queens Park Ipswich\"\u003EQueens Park\u003C/a\u003E is the oldest and most recognised park in the state, and this regal expanse of greenery and monuments is one of the best places to picnic or even watch the sunset. Alongside a much-loved playground (which features an accessible Liberty Swing), Queens Park also boasts the Japanese-inspired Nerima Gardens, and a nature centre where you can take a tour to learn about caring for local wildlife, meet lovable barnyard animals and get to know all the local residents - including wombats, bilbies and quolls.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose with kids in tow eager to exert some energy can make their way straight to water-based parks \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266402880253d74c4e5c4-robelle-domain\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Robelle Domain\"\u003ERobelle Domain\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266407b935fbe730e53ac-orion-lagoon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Orion Lagoon\"\u003EOrion Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2667b7b935fbe730e5766-bob-gamble-park--river-heart-parklands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bob Gamble Park - River Heart Parklands\"\u003EBob Gamble Park\u003C/a\u003E — the trio are equipped with ample entertainment for little ones.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Take a hike\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2018_BNE_Ipswich_WhiteRockConservationPark_NaturalLandscapes_@graduated.cylinder.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2018_BNE_Ipswich_WhiteRockConservationPark_NaturalLandscapes_@graduated.cylinder.jpg","alt":"White Rock Conservation Park | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288684251/2018-bne-ipswich-whiterockconservationpark-naturallandscapes-%40graduated.cylinder.jpeg","uuid":"1b5d383f-2dd5-4058-8480-adbb76e7328d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/graduated.cylinder/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@graduated.cylinder\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom Ipswich, the picturesque \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/guide-to-the-scenic-rim\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Scenic Rim guide\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E is within easy reach, which means ample hiking trails are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the city centre. But, if don’t want to leave the city’s borders, Ipswich itself is heaving with walkways. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266782cbcbe7073ae0153-denmark-hill-conservation-reserve\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve\"\u003EDenmark Hill Conservation Reserve\u003C/a\u003E is an environmental retreat in the heart of Ipswich which welcomes plenty of families, thanks to its 800-metre forest trail and picnicking options and the water tower, which offer impressive views of the surrounding district.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust 20 minutes from Ipswich, stretch your legs on the peaceful bushwalking tracks of White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate. Trails range from 200-metres to 19km, offering spaces for hikers, cyclists, horse riders and birdwatchers. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262c62cbcbe7073add29d-white-rock-ridge-hike\" target=\"_self\" title=\"white rock ridge trail\"\u003E6km White Rock Ridge\u003C/a\u003E is a favourite among local hikers, climbing the ridgeline for incredible views – however, please stick to the marked trails. This area remains sacred to the Traditional Owners of Ipswich and to respect cultural traditions visitors are asked not to climb White Rock.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to explore after dark? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/queensland-news/guided-trail-walks-of-ipswich\" target=\"_self\" title=\"guided hikes ipswich\"\u003EHead out on a guided tour\u003C/a\u003E!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Indulge at Homage\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1573513329":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_SpicersHiddenVale_Homage_FoodBeverage_HotelMiami_153421.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_SpicersHiddenVale_Homage_FoodBeverage_HotelMiami_153421.jpg","alt":"Homage restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1573513329.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288684331/2022-bne-spicershiddenvale-homage-foodbeverage-hotelmiami-153421.jpeg","uuid":"dc8ce443-0305-4bf6-80d8-a116c09f00a1","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1506042250":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECelebrating an occasion? About 40 clicks outside Ipswich lies \u003Ca title=\"Homage Spicers Hidden Vale\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b2660f7b935fbe730e50dd-homage\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHomage\u003C/a\u003E, the signature restaurant at \u003Ca title=\"Spicers Hidden Vale\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d9ad5f1565045da0039-spicers-hidden-vale\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESpicers Hidden Vale,\u003C/a\u003E which picked up two chef hats in the 2023 Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat awards. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmbrace the country views and feast on a menu of farm-to-table flair, much of which is sourced from their own market garden and local producers. For the best taste of what’s in season, sit down for the five-course chef’s tasting menu, which can be served as a vegetarian experience too. Go for the matched wine pairings, and roll straight into your luxury suite on Spicer’s 12,000 acres of countryside.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more food-related things to do in Ipswich, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-ipswich\" target=\"_self\" title=\"where to eat ipswich\"\u003Ehead here\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Try a scoop of camel gelato\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1573513329_cop":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_SummerLandCamels_CountryLife_JesseLindemann_141891.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_SummerLandCamels_CountryLife_JesseLindemann_141891.jpg","alt":"Couple feeding the camels Summer Land Camels ","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1573513329_cop.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1757288684411/2020-bne-summerlandcamels-countrylife-jesselindemann-141891.jpeg","uuid":"e1cd429b-0a1c-44d6-bb16-ad0aaaedd92b","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_248313900":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMake new friends – of the four-legged kind 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URL","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sb-8.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"author_profile_URL":{"dataType":"string","title":"Author Profile URL","value":"https://en.gravatar.com/12a7e624a18cb13a5441475cb7ff2097","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"title":{"dataType":"string","title":"Title","value":"Ipswich bound? These are the 5 best things to do there","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"content":{"dataType":"string","title":"Content","value":"\u003Cp\u003EResiding on the fringes of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/03/30-things-to-do-in-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E’s borders, the city of Ipswich has long been dogged by a less-than-impressive reputation. But don’t be so quick to judge as there’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/25/queensland-events-not-to-miss-this-year/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eplenty to do\u003C/a\u003E in the historic district on the cusp of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/scenic-rim\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E, which sits just a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/06/25/best-day-trips-from-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E40-minute drive away from the capital\u003C/a\u003E. This blossoming residential hub is now overflowing with fresh new offerings waiting for you to explore.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEmbrace the coffee culture\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414960\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414960\" class=\"wp-image-414960 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Rafter and Rose Ipswich | best things to do Ipswich\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/her.name_.was_.eliza_.day-instagram-61-ig-18054281575118429.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/her.name.was.eliza.day/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@her.name.was.eliza.day\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIpswich is now conveniently awash with eateries, particularly in the cafe domain. Make your way to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/top-of-town\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETop of Town\u003C/a\u003E, where the bulk of Ipswich’s cafe venues reside. Housed in a refurbished cottage in the heart of Ipswich city, Ellen and Rod is one of the most popular places to devour breakfast, thanks to its rotating menu and quality coffee (created with the cafe’s own roasted beans True Grit).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFellow local establishment Rafter and Rose, and Cactus Espresso Bar are another of the city’s stand-outs when it comes to finding a decent coffee in town.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAcquaint yourself with local history\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414798\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414798\" class=\"wp-image-414798 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Workshops Rail Museum | best things to do Ipswich\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/workshops-rail-museum-ipswich.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jenniferat58/\"\u003E@jenniferat58\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsidering you’ve found yourself in Queensland’s oldest provincial city, it would be a shame not to take a walk down memory lane and educate yourself on a little local history. The town was born back in 1827 as a limestone mining settlement and rapidly flourished from there, soon establishing itself as a major inland port and railway hub.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, Ipswich is one of the state’s fastest-growing cities but its strong ties to the past are easily noticeable in the sheer number of historic buildings and Queenslanders draped around town, including the local \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/ipswich-art-gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIpswich Art Gallery\u003C/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/the-workshops-rail-museum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWorkshops Rail Museum\u003C/a\u003E. Take a solo tour following one of the city’s Heritage Trail Guides, which can be found at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/information/ipswich-visitor-information-centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EVisitor Centre.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMeander the Bremer River\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA tributary of the iconic Brisbane River, the Bremer River is a narrow slip that quietly winds its way through Ipswich. While the length of the Bremer pushes 100 kilometres, you don’t need to trek its entirety to catch a good glimpse. Take the 1.2-kilometre loop that runs along the boardwalk from the Bardfield Pedestrian Bridge to the Bob Gamble Park to see the Bremer at its best.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBudding photographers take note: the Bremer is particularly idyllic at sunset and sunrise, and the heritage-listed Bremer River Rail Bridge is a particularly photogenic local landmark.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBar crawl the watering holes\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-414796 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpyard Brewery | things to do Ipswich\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ipswich-bars-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThirsty? Quench your cravings for an ice-cold beer at one of the many pubs and breweries scattered throughout Ipswich’s borders. The craft-inclined will want to head straight for Pumpyard Bar and Brewery run by local craft brewers 4 Hearts. Housed in a 100-year-old heritage-listed building, this community establishment is Ipswich’s first brewery since 1903. You’ll find both house-brewed and sourced drops alongside a menu of pub grub classics.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen there’s Tap’d at the Prince Alfred Hotel for those feeling a little more adventurous with their drinks. The beer-focused establishment boasts an impressive 72 craft beers and ciders on tap — supposedly the most in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWalk your way around town\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414959\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414959\" class=\"wp-image-414959 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/redbank-plains-district-1-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Redbank Plains District Ipswich | best things to do Ipswich\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/redbank-plains-district-1-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/redbank-plains-district-1-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maddie__chung/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@maddie_chung\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom Ipswich, the picturesque \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/search-results/~/link.aspx?_id=73BAFC5E671C4C28A6580D7D3CC3E672&_z=z\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E is within easy reach, which means ample hiking trails are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the city centre. But, if don’t want to leave the city’s borders, Ipswich itself is heaving with walkways. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/denmark-hill-conservation-reserve\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDenmark Hill Conservation Reserve\u003C/a\u003E is an environmental retreat in the heart of Ipswich which welcomes plenty of families, thanks to its 800-metre forest trail and picnicking options and the water tower, which offer impressive views of the surrounding district.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWalkers and mountain bikers can take on a 19-kilometre round-trip trail in the Redbank Plains district.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPicnic in a park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-414799 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Robelle Domain\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robelle-domain-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore leisurely afternoons can be spent watching the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/04/jacarandas-south-east-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ejacarandas bloom\u003C/a\u003E in one of Ipswich’s many parks. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/queens-park-in-ipswich\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueens Park\u003C/a\u003E is the oldest and most recognised park in the state. This regal expanse of greenery and monuments is one of the best places to watch the sunset. Alongside a much-loved playground, Queens Park also boasts the Japanese-inspired Nerima Gardens.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThose with kids in tow eager to exert some energy can make their way straight to water-based parks \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/robelle-domain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERobelle Domain\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/orion-lagoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOrion Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/bob-gamble-park-river-heart-parklands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBob Gamble Park\u003C/a\u003E — the trio are equipped with ample entertainment for little ones.\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"text/plain"},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1586830708000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EExplore one of Queensland’s fastest-growing cities. \u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"best-things-to-do-ipswich","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/nerima-gardens-3.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/nerima-gardens-3.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Here are the best things to do in Ipswich","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/in/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Brisbane ","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Best things to do in Ipswich","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_BNE_NerimaGardens_Naturallandscapes_discoveripswich.jpg","alt":"Nerima Gardens","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/jcr:content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2025-09-07T23:44:45.560Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EResiding on the fringes of \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/30-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-and-around-brisbane-1.html\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E’s borders, the city of Ipswich has long been dogged by a less-than-impressive reputation. But don’t be so quick to judge as there’s \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss.html\"\u003Eplenty to do\u003C/a\u003E in the historic district on the cusp of the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/scenic-rim.html\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E, which sits just a \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/best-day-trips-from-brisbane.html\"\u003E40-minute drive away from the capital\u003C/a\u003E. This blossoming residential hub is now overflowing with fresh new offerings waiting for you to explore.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EEmbrace the coffee culture\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image025eb4e0-0ed1-44c4-b9e7-6a68203a0cfd":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RafterandRoseIpswich_RestaurantsAndCafes_her.name.was.eliza.day.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RafterandRoseIpswich_RestaurantsAndCafes_her.name.was.eliza.day.jpg","alt":"Rafter and Rose Ipswich | best things to do Ipswich ","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/image025eb4e0-0ed1-44c4-b9e7-6a68203a0cfd.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615956450487/2020-bne-rafterandroseipswich-restaurantsandcafes-her.name.was.eliza.day.jpeg","uuid":"21a5a402-ea40-4b55-98aa-bd3b187ff74d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/her.name.was.eliza.day/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@her.name.was.eliza.day\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1e312437-5f30-493d-a4ca-bbdc50ac85ec":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIpswich is now conveniently awash with eateries, particularly in the cafe domain. Make your way to the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-571432f7e2d0f9916d865dbb-top-of-town\"\u003ETop of Town\u003C/a\u003E, where the bulk of Ipswich’s cafe venues reside. Housed in a refurbished cottage in the heart of Ipswich city, Ellen and Rod is one of the most popular places to devour breakfast, thanks to its rotating menu and quality coffee (created with the cafe’s own roasted beans True Grit).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFellow local establishment Rafter and Rose, and Cactus Espresso Bar are another of the city’s stand-outs when it comes to finding a decent coffee in town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EAcquaint yourself with local history\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageeee4600c-0a7c-42cf-b1fc-16f99d8072a7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_WorkshopsRailMuseumIpswich_ClassesAndWorkshops_jenniferat58.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_WorkshopsRailMuseumIpswich_ClassesAndWorkshops_jenniferat58.jpg","alt":"Workshops Rail Museum | best things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/imageeee4600c-0a7c-42cf-b1fc-16f99d8072a7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615956450531/2020-bne-workshopsrailmuseumipswich-classesandworkshops-jenniferat58.jpeg","uuid":"526ea559-8a4e-49ea-a577-07dba7b4b326","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jenniferat58/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@ jenniferat58 \u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text2c4e2d6a-7678-4127-983d-0976c19fd976":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EConsidering you’ve found yourself in Queensland’s oldest provincial city, it would be a shame not to take a walk down memory lane and educate yourself on a little local history. The town was born back in 1827 as a limestone mining settlement and rapidly flourished from there, soon establishing itself as a major inland port and railway hub.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, Ipswich is one of the state’s fastest-growing cities but its strong ties to the past are easily noticeable in the sheer number of historic buildings and Queenslanders draped around town, including the local \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25df82880253d74c457b9-ipswich-art-gallery\"\u003EIpswich Art Gallery\u003C/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/the-workshops-rail-museum\"\u003EWorkshops Rail Museum\u003C/a\u003E. Take a solo tour following one of the city’s Heritage Trail Guides, which can be found at the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-56b260cc2cbcbe7073adaeb7-ipswich-visitor-information-centre\"\u003EVisitor Centre.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMeander the Bremer River\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA tributary of the iconic Brisbane River, the Bremer River is a narrow slip that quietly winds its way through Ipswich. While the length of the Bremer pushes 100 kilometres, you don’t need to trek its entirety to catch a good glimpse. Take the 1.2-kilometre loop that runs along the boardwalk from the Bardfield Pedestrian Bridge to the Bob Gamble Park to see the Bremer at its best.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBudding photographers take note: the Bremer is particularly idyllic at sunset and sunrise, and the heritage-listed Bremer River Rail Bridge is a particularly photogenic local landmark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBar crawl the watering holes\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image46d0abae-0917-4549-872d-f65f19836f7c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_PumpyardBrewery_BreweriesAndDistilleries.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_PumpyardBrewery_BreweriesAndDistilleries.jpg","alt":"Pumpyard Brewery | things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/image46d0abae-0917-4549-872d-f65f19836f7c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681980287411/2020-bne-pumpyardbrewery-breweriesanddistilleries.jpeg","uuid":"d17c1ed3-d24a-4b15-b30e-1a4e690d8314","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textdefddd70-52eb-4917-b083-146e839db614":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EThirsty? Quench your cravings for an ice-cold beer at one of the many pubs and breweries scattered throughout Ipswich’s borders. The craft-inclined will want to head straight for Pumpyard Bar and Brewery run by local craft brewers 4 Hearts. Housed in a 100-year-old heritage-listed building, this community establishment is Ipswich’s first brewery since 1903. You’ll find both house-brewed and sourced drops alongside a menu of pub grub classics.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen there’s Tap’d at the Prince Alfred Hotel for those feeling a little more adventurous with their drinks. The beer-focused establishment boasts an impressive 72 craft beers and ciders on tap — supposedly the most in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWalk your way around town\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414959\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagec7b7dcf2-197c-4198-a8ad-130d981556be":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RedbankPlainsDistrict_WalkingAndHiking_maddie__chung.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RedbankPlainsDistrict_WalkingAndHiking_maddie__chung.jpg","alt":"Redbank Plains District Ipswich | best things to do Ipswich","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/imagec7b7dcf2-197c-4198-a8ad-130d981556be.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615956450615/2020-bne-redbankplainsdistrict-walkingandhiking-maddie--chung.jpeg","uuid":"8725618b-3515-461f-8127-8e4f8cedcedd","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maddie__chung/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@maddie_chung\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text8dd4d2ad-d4e7-44dc-9fac-2fd3601a69df":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom Ipswich, the picturesque \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b262082880253d74c4acdf-scenic-rim\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E is within easy reach, which means ample hiking trails are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the city centre. But, if don’t want to leave the city’s borders, Ipswich itself is heaving with walkways. The \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266782cbcbe7073ae0153-denmark-hill-conservation-reserve\"\u003EDenmark Hill Conservation Reserve\u003C/a\u003E is an environmental retreat in the heart of Ipswich which welcomes plenty of families, thanks to its 800-metre forest trail and picnicking options and the water tower, which offer impressive views of the surrounding district.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalkers and mountain bikers can take on a 19-kilometre round-trip trail in the Redbank Plains district.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPicnic in a park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageecbe5bcb-7186-4496-9787-57ecb1a2295a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RobelleDomain_ThemeParks.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_RobelleDomain_ThemeParks.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/best-things-to-do-in-ipswich/_jcr_content/root_msm_moved/responsivegrid/imageecbe5bcb-7186-4496-9787-57ecb1a2295a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1615956450660/2020-bne-robelledomain-themeparks.jpeg","uuid":"78c5bd14-4bd7-48c9-ae73-976590b6f6d8","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"texta5747cac-26e7-4245-9247-55bd478ffce8":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMore leisurely afternoons can be spent watching the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/these-are-the-best-places-to-see-jacarandas-in-queensland.html\"\u003Ejacarandas bloom\u003C/a\u003E in one of Ipswich’s many parks. \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2616d2cbcbe7073adbaef-queens-park-in-ipswich\"\u003EQueens Park\u003C/a\u003E is the oldest and most recognised park in the state. This regal expanse of greenery and monuments is one of the best places to watch the sunset. Alongside a much-loved playground, Queens Park also boasts the Japanese-inspired Nerima Gardens.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose with kids in tow eager to exert some energy can make their way straight to water-based parks \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266402880253d74c4e5c4-robelle-domain\"\u003ERobelle Domain\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b266407b935fbe730e53ac-orion-lagoon\"\u003EOrion Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2667b7b935fbe730e5766-bob-gamble-park--river-heart-parklands\"\u003EBob Gamble Park\u003C/a\u003E — the trio are equipped with ample entertainment for little 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