In your backyard, there are places you’ve never been and things you’ve never seen. Where you can reconnect with nature, with adventure, with passion. Discover Ipswich, it’s your backyard.
If you’ve never explored the city, you’re in for a treat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of photo spots in Ipswich to take some Instagram-worthy snaps!
Join us at Kholo Gardens for a relaxed Nature Phone Photography Session for beginners. You’ll learn simple tips for capturing creative images using just your phone. Explore lighting, composition, colour, angles and more while enjoying a peaceful walk through nature. A perfect, friendly introduction to improving your photography skills, just bring your phone!
Get ready for an afternoon of exploring, discovering, and hands‑on nature fun! Join us for a Twilight Nature Hunt Bingo Walk at beautiful Purga Nature Reserve — the perfect adventure for curious minds of all ages.
As the day begins to cool and wildlife becomes more active, you’ll set off with your Nature Bingo card, searching for clues hidden in the bush: interesting leaves, tracks, feathers, seed pods, textures, patterns, colours, and other natural treasures. Along the way, we’ll stop to chat about what you’ve found — what plant or animal it came from, how it fits into the ecosystem, and why these natural elements are important to the reserve’s habitat. It’s a fun, interactive way to learn about the environment while soaking in the peaceful twilight bushland.
With over 42 species and around 200 animals in care - dingoes, bilbies, wallabies, water dragons and a whole petting zoo - the Ipswich Nature Centre , located in beautiful Queens Park is an unmissable experience.
Over 2,500 hectares of regionally significant bushland featuring extensive forested ridges, escarpments and valleys that are home to an amazing array of plant and wildlife species.
The next school holiday sessions are open for bookings. Learn wonderful new facts about the animals and meet new furry and feathered friends on this special walking tour. You may have walked through the centre a hundred times , but have you ever seen it like this? Join our friendly guides who will give you amazing insights into the Ipswich Nature Centre and its cute residents.
Enjoy an unforgettable spotlighting tour and keep your eyes peeled for koalas and other nocturnal friends emerging for the night, after dark at Purga Nature Reserve!
Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.
Banshees is a friendly bar and art space where you can enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and live performances from local and touring performers from a wide variety of music genres.