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Tomato Brothers Ipswich

19 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Ipswich locals and visitors alike know that the go-to place for authentic woodfired pizzas and top quality pastas is Tomato Brothers in the Ipswich Central Business District. The restaurant is run by a couple and their daughter so it?s definitely a family affair, meaning they?re very family-friendly ? as evidenced by their special Kids? options such as the ever-reliable Ham and Pineapple pizza. Whether you decide to eat in or pick up some take-out for dinner, Tomato Brothers? Italian delights will get your tastebuds dancing. The eaterie makes their fresh pizza bases from scratch onsite and offers gluten free varieties as well. A favourite with regulars is the New Orleans with its combination of chicken, bacon, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes and Cajun-flavoured potato, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. The Carnivore?s Feast Calzone ? a meat lover?s dream ? is also a hit, as is their Chicken and Pumpkin Risotto. Tomato Brothers is a short stroll from several accommodation options in and near the city of Ipswich, which makes it an ideal place to eat if you?re in town. They also do takeaway banquets for functions and events....

Nu Orleans Bar-Restaurant

59 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For the tastes and sounds of New Orleans in the heart of Ipswich, Nu Orleans Bar Restaurant has got the authentic Bourbon Street ambience down pat. The popular meeting place offers live music from the Jeff Usher Quartet playing jazz and blues every Friday and Saturday night in the upstairs mezzanine, while the street level bar has videos of music greats. The function room can cater for up to 100 guests. Cocktails include the Nu Orleans Sidecar ? Brandy, Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice and Grenadine Syrup ? and you can also get Mocktails, Wine, Spirits, Beers and Ciders. Why not try some Tapas with it? The Nu Orleans Sliders feature Cajun Marinated Chicken, Smokey Bacon, Mozzarella and Horseradish Cream; or the Southern Style Potato Skins can be topped with Smokey Bacon, Chorizo and Mozarella. Nu Orleans favourite Mains include the succulent Pork Ribs served with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Beer Battered Fries and Salad. From the French Quarter comes Shrimp Nu Orleans ? Broiled with Butter, Garlic and Spices and served with Jasmine Rice, while the Bourbon Street Chicken is marinated and grilled, with Tender Shrimp in a rich and creamy Bourbon BBQ Sauce with Mashed Potato....

Gamlen Circuit

Carmichaels Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Gamlen Circuit trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and 8 amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. Take a hike or short, leisurely mountain bike ride along the Gamlen Circuit trail or use it as the launching pad for longer and more challenging trails including the Goolman and Rocky Knoll Lookouts....

Cobb & Co Tourist Drive

95 Fosters Rd, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Cobb & Co Tourist Drive is a scenic route between between Ipswich and Toowoomba via the Lockyer Valley. The drive celebrates the first mail route awarded to Cobb & Co in Queensland when, on January 1, 1866 the mail service commenced from Brisbane to Ipswich. Passengers and mail heading further west were taken from Ipswich to Grandchester (Queensland's oldest railway station) by train and then by another Cobb & Co coach for the rest of the journey to Toowoomba. The drive follows the railway line and the original Cobb & Co route between Ipswich and Gatton. Just as Cobb & Co's passengers needed occasional stops during their journey, so do modern-day travellers. So, along the Cobb & Co Tourist Drive, three convenient locations in Rosewood, Forest Hill and Gatton have been designated Staging Posts. All Staging Posts are situated where services, such as public toilets and the availability of food and drinks, are accessible seven days a week....

Best Western Ipswich Heritage Motor Inn

51-55 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Best Western Ipswich Heritage Motor Inn is situated one kilometre from the centre of town on the road to Warwick and Boonah, and is set in peaceful surroundings with delightful sub-tropical gardens. They offer you fresh, spotlessly clean motel rooms, self-catering apartments, and friendly hospitality. There is a sparkling pool and a free barbecue. It is an excellent venue for small events and within walking distance of the Central Business District, hospitals, showgrounds and university. There is an excellent restaurant and piano bar on-site....

Queens Park In Ipswich

10A Milford Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For a park with the true trademark heritage feel of Ipswich, you can't go past Queens Park. One of the oldest parks in Queensland - a monument there was erected in 1864 - you can sense the history in the rocks beneath your feet and in the grand, established shady trees. As you descend the hill entering Ipswich Central from the east, you can't help be impressed with this gracious, green expanse. The playground alone is worth a stop - with the city's coal mining history as its inspiration, the impressive design features a flying fox, fixed model train, Liberty Swing for people in wheelchairs to enjoy a ride and water pumps to cool off. You won't be able to drag the kids away. The Environmental Education Centre is connected to the indoor-outdoor Queens Park Caf?, where you can satisfy your hunger cravings before heading off to the renowned Ipswich Nature Centre (opened in 1936) to view cute and furry animals such as wombats, bilbies and quolls. Nearby is the heritage-listed Incinerator Theatre, designed by Walter Burley-Griffin and home to the Ipswich Little Theatre. To complete your visit, stroll around the beautiful and relaxing Japanese Nerima Gardens. ...

Goolman Lookout Trail

Carmichaels Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Goolman Lookout trail forms part of the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the natural wonders of the area through a range of recreational activities including hiking, mountain bike riding and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares in area supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, and Mounts Blain, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 bird, 25 mammal, 13 reptile and 8 amphibian species as well as 531 different flora species. The multi-user Goolman Lookout trail winds its way to Goolman Lookout where you enjoy spectacular views of Mt Goolman and Ivory's Rock, Scenic Rim and Brisbane. On a clear day, it's possible to see the Pacific Ocean....

Bob Gamble Park - River Heart Parklands

2 Blackall Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
In recent years, Ipswich has really made the most of its river with fabulous new attractions such as Bob Gamble Park. The previously unused riverbank areas along the Bremer are now home to the River Heart Parklands, of which this was unveiled as Stage 2. Bob Gamble Park, with its shade sails, has all you need for a cooling day out, with a zero-depth water park for the kids to splash around in and even ride their bikes through, and play equipment including a climbing spider. There's a 25-metre flying fox so youngsters can practise being Tarzan, and swings suitable for toddlers right up to long rope 'logs' for groups to ride. Add to that the thriving Discovery Forest with balance beams, forts, wooden totem poles and a bridge across a dry creek bed, and you won't be able to drag yourself or the kids away. There are ample picnic and barbecue facilities so everyone can satisfy the appetite they've built up with all of that energetic fun. Well-maintained toilets and showers are also on hand to make your day out one of complete contentment and comfort. ...

Ipswich Civic Centre

84 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
For entertainment of the theatrical or musical kind in Ipswich, the Ipswich Civic Centre has got a year-round program to please all tastes. The entertainment venue in the city?s heart has seen many great shows grace its stage ? from Mary Poppins to the Imperial Russian Ballet, to country music stars Adam Brand and Beccy Cole, and even kids? superstars, The Wiggles. Ipswich Civic Centre provides light refreshments and main meals courtesy of Stars Caf? Bar for selected shows. It has ramp access entrances and an in-house lift to assist patrons of any mobility, and you can buy specially allocated wheelchair tickets. It?s also equipped with a hearing loop system and offers a reduced ticket price for registered carers who need to attend a show with a client or family member. Things aren?t slowing down in 2016 with acts including Kate Miller-Heidke, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, a Queensland Theatre Company production, and A Tribute to Roy Orbison. All that?s left is to book, sit back and enjoy the shows!...

Nourish Real Food Cafe

Shop A, Ipswich QLD 4305
Nourish Real Food Caf? - where the name says it all - is an exciting eatery in the popular Ipswich Top of Town area. Run by a qualified naturopath, Nourish's delicious options include gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo to cater for food intolerances. Occupying a funky area within an historic building, the caf?'s crisp white walls, exposed worn brick and greenery create a beautiful ambience in which you can enjoy the tasty treats on offer. Tea and coffee lovers are well looked after, with the smooth, fair trade Jasper Coffee a popular choice. Chamellia Tea is ethically sourced and includes aromatic blends such as Alishan and China Sencha. For breakfast at Nourish Real Food Caf?, you can't go past the Choc Nutty Acai Bowl, with acai pulp, cacao, almond butter, almond milk, sliced banana, activated buckinis and shredded coconut. It's so nice you won't even notice it's healthy for you! Or try the Breakfast Bruschetta - housemade pesto smeared on sourdough toast, topped with sliced tomato, boccincini cheese and poached eggs. Lunch options include a Mezze Plate and Gourmet Burgers, with sweet treats including raw vegan cheesecakes, gluten free brownies and raw salted caramel slice....

White Rock Multi-User Trail

School Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
The White Rock Multi-User Trail forms part of the White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council, and is accessed from the Paperbark Flats Picnic Area off School Road in White Rock, just South-West of Ipswich. The Estate is over 2,500 hectares in size and features the rocky outcrops of White Rock and Spring Mountain located within a large swathe of regionally significant bushland supporting some of the highest natural and conservation values in the region. The estate contains 624 flora and 159 fauna species as well as habitat for five threatened flora and three fauna species. It also supports three endangered vegetation types and functions as the headwaters of seven major waterways. The White Rock Multi-User Trail is a moderate level track with some rough surfaces and steep inclines. Leading to the base of the culturally significant White Rock this trail goes through a mix of vegetation types and scenery from riparian to open eucalypt forest and rocky ridges. Climb the stairs to gain views to Spring Mountain and the surrounding area. Access to the top of White Rock is not allowed....

Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve

2 Outridge Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
It's not often you get an unspoiled natural wonderland in the heart of a city but Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve in Ipswich Central is an idyllic environmental gem. Once you descend the walking tracks amid huge native trees, you completely forget that you're just a few minutes away from the city's main streets. It's a popular place for bird watchers, with owls, kookaburras, wrens, finches and others making their homes there. Just head up to the white water tower on Denmark Hill overlooking the Central Business District and you'll find this hideaway for nature lovers. You can take the five-storey staircase to the top of the tower first for a spectacular vista then have your choice of walking circuits that range from 200 to 800 metres. It's a relaxing walk down to the picnic area where you venture into Triassic Park, complete with a Stegosaurus structure protecting the dinosaur footprints and fossil displays that have been found there. Like many other attractions in Ipswich, Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve has a prolific history. Established as a reserve in the 1880s, it sits above closed-off mine tunnels, with part of the walking trails following the former coal-skip tramway. ...

Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

Ipswich, Ipswich QLD 4305
Floating Images is Brisbane's closest hot air ballooning company. Simply drive 30 minutes west of the Brisbane Central Business District to experience a 1 hour city and country balloon flight. Passengers enjoy glorious views whilst floating majestically over the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside's. Discover and explore Greater Brisbane's big backyard from the air - with Floating Images! You know you?re in good hands at Floating Images ? Owner / Chief Pilot Graeme Day has over 25 years? experience across 3 continents, with the last 15 years based in the local region, so he knows the weather, geography and history very well. They offer a boutique ballooning experience with only one flight per day and a maximum of 10 passengers, giving you their full personal attention. Floating Images' flights are ideal for any visitors, families and friends. Balloon rides are a great way to celebrate one of life's special enquiries occasions, weddings, tick an item off your bucket list, incentive or reward your team on a corporate outing or simply just indulge and just spoil yourself. For "the flight of your life" call or book online for flights, gift vouchers or enquires....

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery

88 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Beer and gourmet food lovers travel from near and far to Pumpyard Bar and Brewery in the eclectic Top of Town area of the Ipswich Central Business District. Situated in the historic former Technical College, which opened in 1901, Pumpyard has won an enviable reputation as the place to go for top quality, locally brewed beer and plenty of atmosphere. Known as Pumpyard because of the site's original use as the water source for the City of Ipswich, it now supplies its happy customers with liquid of the amber kind from its brand, Four Hearts Brewing. It's been selected in the Top 50 beer venues in Australia by Beer and Brewer Magazine, and was listed in the Top 100 food destinations in Queensland by The Courier Mail's Queensland Taste food guide. With their gourmet burgers, pizzas, share plates, a kids' menu and sweet treats such as House Made Beer Ice Cream, you can see why. Pumpyard's d?cor is funky industrial with huge shiny vats housing the craft beer produced onsite. There's also a function space, and an outdoor area with a shaded garden to enjoy a cold one, with chilled-out acoustic live music on Sundays....

Top of Town

126 Brisbane Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
If you love discovering something a little different and eclectic when you?re shopping, Ipswich?s Top of Town fits the bill. This historical stretch of Brisbane Street bordered by Ellenborough and Waghorn Streets, has caf?s, restaurants, vintage stores, clothing boutiques, a luxury massage/spa, homewares and collectibles on offer. You?ll be impressed by the original shop fa?ades and heritage buildings such as the Old Flour Mill Building, designed by renowned architect George Brockwell Gill, and now a retail centre. For sustenance, choose from Rafter & Rose Caf?, Nourish, Deann?s Coffee House, Cactus Espresso Bar, or Fourthchild Caf? and Restaurant. Pumpyard Bar & Brewery at 88 Limestone Street is the local place to be with its funky industrial d?cor and onsite-brewed craft beers. Fashionistas will be obsessed with Obsession Shoes, which carries overseas cult brands, while Diamond Dames has custom-made and limited edition retro frocks and accessories. Other specialty shops are Daily Planet comics, C.J. Vogler & Son ? a hobby and model store which opened in 1877 ? and stylish kitchen and homeware store, Gem?tlich....