How To Make The Most of Ipswich
Ipswich is Queensland’s oldest and one of the well-preserved cities. Rich in history and a vivacious cultural scene makes it even more captivating. Ipswich’s subtropical climate, the safe, welcoming nature and well-preserved link to the past are reasons why it’s the ideal place for a weekend getaway. Start your day early and the natural beauty of the city will sweep you off your feet by its scintillating beauty.
Chug your way to the Workshops Rail Museum
The first ever train to run in the state was built at the Workshops Rail Museum in 1865. Ipswich is known to be the hometown of Queensland. From its inception over two hundred and fifty steam locomotives have been built in this bustling industrial site standing in the central business district of Ipswich. Workshops Rail Museum is Australia’s premier rail museum and young train lovers are sure to have a blast here. This award-wining museum has a collection of beautifully preserved locos from yesteryear.
Explore the iconic Queens Park
The iconic Queens Park is one of the oldest parks in the region in Queensland, surrounded by lush greenery this is the perfect place to spread out a picnic or set up a barbecue under the pleasant Australian weather. If you are not an outdoors person then the indoor cafe offers a spread to fulfill your hunger. The kids can enjoy time at the playground and absorb interesting information from the environment centre. The Japanese garden is beautifully decorated with flower blossoms and you can spend hours lazing around here. The mini zoo is home to a range of local animals including wombats, wallabies, emus, snakes as well as a number of farm animals. Exploring the city is not a difficult task if you stay at an Ipswich hotel that is closely located to the main attractions. If you prefer some place homelier than a hotel then try Oaks Aspire Apartments.
Visit the Ipswich Nature Centre
Located inside the Queens Park you find an array of Australian wildlife at the Ipswich Nature Centre. Lush landscaped gardens are recreated to represent local flora communities. Built in 1936, this also houses Ipswich’s very own zoo. You find a bunch of cute native animals including wombats, emus, wallabies, koalas, and reptiles. There is also a barn that the kids are bound to love. You find pigs, calves, guinea pigs and lambs here at the barn.
Browse the Ipswich Art Gallery
The Ipswich Art Gallery is housed in a restored colonial building to the west of Brisbane. One of the most visited art galleries in Australia it hosts a dynamic exhibition programme focused on visual arts and social history. This art gallery is supposedly the first in Australia to offer a dedicated kids gallery with inventive programming.
Drop into Das Neumann Haus
Das Neumann Haus is a former house museum, which opened in the 1930’s. Built by Hermann Neumann who was an immigrant from Germany, the house attracted people for its fascinating setup. Today, it operates as a coffee house serving authentic local dishes as well as bakery items such as bread and pastries. They also sell hand knitted baby clothing and gifts.
