Pack your camera or binoculars and head outdoors to spy some of the many bird species Ipswich is home to.

Hardings Paddock is the ideal place for hiking, camping, mountain bike riding, horse riding, bird watching, wildlife spotting or a relaxing picnic.

Queens Park is one of the oldest parks in Queensland and it’s easy to see why it’s a popular destination: the free mini zoo, Japanese gardens, Environmental Education Centre and cafe are all located on site in the heart of the city of Ipswich.

Ever wanted to camp in Ipswich? Check out Hardings Paddock! It has the best mountain scenery around and is incredibly affordable.

The Ipswich Nature Centre is south east Queensland's only free zoo and attracts about 250,000 visitors every year. Find out who's who in the zoo.

Spend some time surrounded by trees, clean country air and rustling leaves on a weekend nature escape.

Whether you're after places you can reconnect with nature, hike or bike there's plenty of places that tick all the boxes in Ipswich.