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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
Playground equipmement and children playing in aquativity area of River Heart Parklands Ipswich
Along the banks of the Bremer river is a stunning river walkway leading to the best children's aquativity park in the west.
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Ipswich Nature Centre
Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best kept secret.
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Queens Park
Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.
Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.
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Denmark Hill Conservation Park
Denmark Hill Conservation Park Ipswich
There are two entrances to this tract of preserved bushland over the top of sealed off mine tunnels in Ipswich's heart.
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Day Out With Thomas
Day Out With Thomas, The Workshops Rail Museum
All aboard for a Bubble-Popping Adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine in Ipswich these summer holidays!
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Robelle Domain
Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park
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.
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Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm is a unique day out experience for families
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Orion Mega Playground
Orion Mega Playground
Orion Mega Playground is an adventure wonderland for children of all ages and abilities, located opposite Orion Lagoon
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Make It Slow
Kids in Make It Slow exhibition IAG
Dive into a tactile world of colour and patterns with this fantastic all-ages exhibition this summer at Ipswich Art Gallery
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Orion Lagoon
Orion Lagoon Springfield
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
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Naughty Little Kids
Naughty Little Kids Farm Tours, Peak Crossing
Naughty Little Kids Farm opens on Sundays for goat feeding and milking, a petting zoo and goats milk gelato
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Kholo Botanic Gardens
Kholo Botanic Gardens Pine Mountain
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
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Hidden Vale Adventure Park
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester
For families who love to mountain bike, Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester is top of the list
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Splash'n'play Water Park
Splash'n'Play Water Park South Ripley
Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West
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Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve
Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve Ipswich
Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail
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Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane
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Nerima Gardens

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

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Lobley Park
Lobley Park Ipswich
Located ten minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Churchill, aeronautical themed Lobley Park is one of Ipswich’s most popular parks.
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And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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