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Summer Fun for Kids

in Ipswich

Updated: Jan 04, 2025

From camel rides, farm visits and nature zoos to museums, water parks, cycling adventures, Jurassic forests and castle ruins, 20 fantastic family activities to do in Ipswich over the summer holidays:

River Heart Parklands

Along the banks of the Bremer river is a stunning river walkway leading to the best children's aquativity park in the west.

Ipswich Nature Centre

This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best-kept secret

Queens Park

Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.

Denmark Hill Conservation Park

There are two entrances to this tract of preserved bushland over the top of sealed off mine tunnels in Ipswich's heart.

Day Out With Thomas

All aboard for a Bubble-Popping Adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine in Ipswich these summer holidays!

Robelle Domain

Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm is a unique day out experience for families

Orion Mega Playground

Orion Mega Playground is an adventure wonderland for children of all ages and abilities, located opposite Orion Lagoon

Make It Slow

Dive into a tactile world of colour and patterns with this fantastic all-ages exhibition this summer at Ipswich Art Gallery

Orion Lagoon

Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands

Naughty Little Kids

Visit Naughty Little Kids Farm for goat feeding and milking and a petting zoo

Kholo Botanic Gardens

As you drive down the windy Riverside Drive and come to the entry of Kholo Botanic Gardens, you will be amazed at what you find beyond the front gates

Hidden Vale Adventure Park

For families who love to mountain bike, Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester is top of the list

Splash'n'play Water Park

Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West

Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve

Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail

Summer Land Camels

Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane

This picture perfect self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park.

Lobley Park

Located ten minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Churchill, aeronautical themed Lobley Park is one of Ipswich’s most popular parks.

And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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