There is plenty of fun to be had by families visiting the Ipswich region, with many of our attractions incorporating areas designed specifically for children, while other attractions are just consistently a favourite with the kids, like the roar of a steam train or the lure of native animals. All of these attractions are either free or inexpensive allowing the whole family to enjoy their visit.
| Goodlife Health Clubs |
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Goodlife Ipswich - NOW OPEN !! One of Australia's most state- of- the- art health clubs is now open in IPSWICH!! Mayor Paul Pisasale officially opened the club, as Ipswich locals took the opportunity to check out their new health club. Come in for a tour of Goodlife's newest club at the new Riverlink Shopping Centre development,
Foundation memberships are limited and going FAST, so join today and make sure you come in for a tour!
Address:
Cnr Pine & The Terrace, Ipswich
Phone: 3813 6655
Email: ipswich@goodlifehealthclubs.com.au
Website: www.goodlifehealthclubs.com.au |
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| Ipswich Art Gallery |
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The Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the restored old town hall in the heart of Ipswich CBD. The Gallery presents a program of changing exhibitions and heritage displays, special events, performances, family activities and art workshops. 10am - 5pm 7 days a week
Address:
d Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas Street, Ipswich
Phone: (+61 7) 3810 7222
Email: info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au
Website: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au |
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| Photography & Camera Art |
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Photography & Camera Art is able to create with you what you want in a relaxed and friendly environment. All aspects of photography are catered for. Weddings & Formals, Sporting or Social Events, Commercial & Business.
Family Portraits, be it with your children or your pet, all are welcome - (within reason!)
We can come to you, to your favourite location, or you can relax in our modern studio while we discuss your requirements over a fresh tea or coffee. Please call to arrange your appointment.
Address:
14 Bridgewater Rd, PO Box 4278, Springfield QLD 4300
Phone: 0430 155 001
Email: neil@photocameraart.com
Website: www.photocameraart.com |
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| Spring Lake Hotel |
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| Spring Lake Hotel is a new contempory designed Hotel, within the heart of Springfield Lakes. Offering relaxed family friendly dining, with a menu to satisfy your needs from breakfast through to dinner. A sports bar boastings 17 plasma screens,TAB, pool tables and late night entertainment on Friday and Saturday Nights and a seperate Function Centre catering for Conferences, Weddings and other Functions. The Spring Lake Hotel is your next destination
Address:
1/1 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes
Phone: 07 34362100
Email: info@springlakehotel.com.au
Website: www.springlakehotel.com.au |
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| Arts Unlocked |
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| Artwork in a Day. Fun Exciting Relaxing. You’ll be amazed by what you can create at an Arts Unlocked workshop with the right tools, materials and inspiration all at your finger tips. Whether you are an aspiring artist or you’ve always wanted to have a go, this is the perfect place to escape the daily routine and discover your creativity. An Arts Unlocked Workshop allows anyone the experience of being an artist for a day. Our single day classes for adults have all materials and inspiration provided. No experience or demonstrated artistic talent is necessary. Our talented artists will show you all you need to know so that your very own masterpiece will be completed and ready to take “pride of place” in your home that evening. We have small personalized classes with a maximum of 10 students per class. The majority of Arts Unlocked students are absolute beginners; we are constantly astounded at the high quality of artwork that is completed by them in the classes. The Arts Unlocked community studio’s are a rewarding place for you to spend the day. Our fully equipped studio is the perfect place to come and learn some exciting new techniques or freshen up your ideas. We stock all materials and equipment to suit your requirements. Price is ALL inclusive of materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. This is truly an inexpensive and fun way of acquiring a piece of art for your home or office. Gift Vouchers are available so why not surprise someone you love with a truly unique gift. At Arts Unlocked we offer a complete experience. Our studio is your playground. Take hand to canvas and transform hesitant brushstrokes into art under the guidance of our talented and fun loving artists. Class Hours: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm Classes available in Oils, Acrylics, Mixed Media, Watercolours, Sculpture and more
Address:
23 Burnett St, Sadliers Crossing Q4305
Phone: 0410 269 530
Email: rob.oberg@bigpond.com.au
Website: www.artsunlocked.com.au |
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| Boonah Rock Doctor |
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John Jackson is your guide on this tour of discovery. He is a geologist whose loves of rocks has led him to want to pass on to others a passion for the most basic elements of our existence. John has studied and visited many of the world’s ancient oceans and continents, but it is the landscape around Boonah which provides him with a microcosm the earth to use as his teaching resource.
Address:
Cultural Centre, High Street, Boonah
Phone: 5463 4114
Website: www.johnjackson.com.au |
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| Christmas Loft Dinmore Cottage |
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| Christmas Loft Dinmore Cottage is Ipswich\'s new christmas & gift store. The shop also has a cafe so after browsing through the store customers can relax with a tea or coffee. The shop is packed to the brim with beautiful & unusual gifts for everyone from babies to grandparents & everyone inbetween. There is a huge range of country inspired pieces. We have everything you could possibly need for christmas. Trees & all the trimmings for indoors & outdoor blowmoulds & lighting for the christmas light displays. We stock collectors pieces from Lemax, Settler Bears, Fitz & Floyd & Katherines Collection. The shop is a destination stop open all year round. Jan-Aug Tues-Sat 10am-4pm Sept-Dec 7Days 9am-5pm
Address:
Corner of Brisbane & River Rds, Dinmore
Phone: 07 32825884
Email: xmasloft@aanet.com.au
Website: christmasloft.com.au |
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| Dancing Tiger |
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| Dancing Tiger Belly Dance offers fun and dynamic performances to suit most every ocassion. Professional Toupe Zarabanda is available for weddings, team building exercises, hen\'s nights and children\'s parties. In addition to regular and private classes. Dancing Tiger performers all share a commitment to our community and are avialable for local fundraising, school fetes etc. Please note our mailing adress is Ripley but our studio is in Brsiabne St Ipswich
Address:
695 Ripley Rd, Ripley
Phone: 07 3288 7077
Email: dancing_tiger@bigpond.com
Website: www.dancingtiger.com.au |
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| Grandchester Model Live Steam Association |
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The locomotives are scaled down versions of actual coal burning steam engines running over on over 500m of track. Shady picnic areas are available, with light refreshments and souvenirs also available for purchase.
Address:
Ipswich Street, Grandchester
Phone: (+61 7) 5464 5031
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| Ipswich Camper & Camping Hire |
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Ipswich Camper Hire has a large range of camper trailers, tents and caravans for hire, all complete with the necessities to make your camping holiday comfortable and fuss free. The owners have always had a love for camping and the great outdoors and after camping for many years they realised that there was a real need for people to be able to hire quality camping equipment at a reasonable price. It was with this in mind that Ipswich Camper and Camping Hire was formed.
Address:
55 Brisbane Road, East Ipswich
Phone: (+61 7) 3282 8188
Email: pj_kilpatrick@bigpond.com.au
Website: www.camperhire.com.au |
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| Ipswich Super Bowl |
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Ipswich Superbowl is located at Bundamba, only 10 minutes from the centre of Ipswich and 15 minutes from Brisbane's western suburbs. Plenty of on-site parking is available, public transport is handy with Bundamba railway station located right next door, and bus stops within easy walking distance. If you require further information about any of the facilities available at Ipswich Superbowl, call our friendly Customer Service Staff
on 3282 4600.
Address:
21 Agnes Street, Bundamba
Phone: (+61 7) 3282 4600
Email: mail@ipswichsuperbowl.com.au
Website: www.ipswichsuperbowl.com.au/ |
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| QRI - Ipswich Heritage Model Railway Club |
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The QRI Ipswich Heritage Model Railway Club is the only model railway club in Ipswich. We are a very family orientated club and accept members of any age (under 16 need a parent or guardian supervising at all times). We offer 3 large layouts; an N Scale (n-track format), a HO Scale (needing lots of scenery) and an On30 layout (under changes). These are generic layouts and we encourage the use of any make / model / era of train from anywhere in the world to be run on the layout. We also have a very friendly atmosphere and lots of members willing to have a chat. We are located within the Old QR Railway Workshops at North Ipswich and are accessible via the Workshops Railway Museum (turn right once inside the gate). If you do not wish to visit the Museum at the same time, please feel free to contact us before the day and we will arrange to meet you at the Museum gate. Official activity days are the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of each month, starting at around 11ish, however we also organise other activity days as required. If you are visiting Ipswich on a weekend other than these and wish to have a look, please contact us with plenty of notice and we may be able to arrange a special opening for you.
Address:
Tool and Gauge Shops, Old North Ipswich Workshops via Museum, North Ipswich
Phone: 0419 012 214
Email: email@ipswichmodeltrains.org.au
Website: www.ipswichmodeltrains.org.au |
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| Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway |
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Remaining Dates for 2007: -
August 5th and 19th
September 2nd, 16th, and 30th
October 7th and 21st
November 18th
December 15th Day and Night Runs, Trains operate until Late additional trains depart Swanbank at 4pm, 5.30pm, 8:00pm and depart Bundamba Racecourse at 3:15pm, 4:40pm, 6:15pm, Santa will be at Swanbank (Times to be advised), 16th, 31st from 2pm for New Years Eve Times to be advised.
The public can catch the train from two locations, Swanbank Station across the lake from the Swanbank Power Station and from the Bundamba Racecourse Station near the Bundamba Racecourse, which is only a short 10 minute walk from QLD Rails Bundamba Railway Station. Swanbank Station has Light Refreshments and Souveneirs available. Trains depart Swanbank Station at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm and depart Bundamba Racecourse at 10:40am, 12:15pm, and 1:40pm Prices are $14.00 Adult, $8.00 for Children/ Concession, $35.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults and 3 Children/ Concession) Children under 5 years of age travel free. We are available for Charters midweek and weekends for Birthday Parties, Bus Tours, Weddings (Train service only), Parties and Private Functions. Charters start from $400.00. Light Refreshment and further pricing available upon request.
Address:
Patrick Street, Swanbank
Phone: 0417 764 247
Email: info@qpsr.net
Website: www.qpsr.net |
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Peter McMahon’s Swim Factory
The Swim Factory operates an indoor swim school, providing high quality swimming programs that promote swimming for lifelong health, endeavouring to make learning to swim a positive and enjoyable experience. Swimming instruction provided for all ages from babies to adults, the Swim Factory offers Aqua Fitness and Aqua Therapy.
Address:
1 Martin Street, Woodend
Phone: (+61 7) 3812 2923
Email:
peter@swimfactory.com
Website:
www.swimfactory.com
Rosewood Railway Museum
A family and community oriented Railway Historical Society providing an opportunity for experience and involvement in an environment resembling a bygone era. Train rides bewteen Kunkala and Cabanda Stations available on the last Sunday of each month.
Address:
Kunkala Station, 57a Freeman Road, Rosewood
Phone: (+61 7) 5464 4552
Email:
arhsq@arhs-qld.org.au
Website:
www.arhs-qld.org.au
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