If you’re a nature enthusiast, the Ipswich Nature Center is the place to be if you’re in Queensland! You can get an exclusive pass to be up close and personal with Australia’s native wildlife.
Getting there
The beautiful city of Ipswich is located in Queensland, in the southwestern part of Brisbane. If you’re traveling by air it’s easily accessible by three major airports; Brisbane, Brisbane West Wellcamp, and Gold Coast. If you land at Brisbane or Gold Coast airports you can easily catch a train to your hotel as they’re connected to Citytrain networks or you can hire a car.
Places to stay
Ipswich is only 30 mins away from Brisbane city, so you can pick a hotel in the city if you enjoy great city views. However, if you want to get away from the urban jungle, an Ipswich hotel is your best bet. Not only is it convenient but you can really find a wide range of contemporary accommodation options right in the heart of Ipswich such as Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites.
Nature lovers’ galore
This city is home to the beautiful Ipswich Nature Center, located in Queens Park. Built in, 1891, this park has been the centre of attention among all nature lovers for it’s been built and maintained so lovingly to make all animals feel at home. Once you enter, you could make a small gold coin donation which contributes to the upkeep of animals and maintenance of the park. You can take long walks among shady pathways and spot cute creatures like wombats, emus, wallabies, and quolls. It’s also adjacent to Nerima Gardens which makes this the perfect family destination.
More fun things to do
The park covers a vast area of the city, so you and your loved ones can go cycling all day! You can also go birdwatching as the rich rainforest area is home to so many species of birds, most of them endemic to Australia. There are also many cute and cosy cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy a nice meal and have the perfect outdoors adventure!
