Ipswich 

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For a great day's escape, link a train ride through the many rural townships of Ipswich each with their own identity and lifestyle. Trace the tracks of early settlers by following the popular canoe trails along the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers, or take one of the many bushwalking trails and appreciate the native birds, reptiles and amphibians along the way. You can walk, drive or take a four-wheel-drive tour and discover the many historical sites, museums, art and craft shops, cafes, historic homes and art galleries.

Treat yourself to a course where specialist craftspeople teach you how to master their preferred skill for a day or a weekend. Choose from antique restoration, silver smithing, painting and pottery, or simply browse the local craft displays.

Ipswich has a long history of producing quality wines which dates to the turn of the century. Ironbark Ridge Winery's award winning wines will be sure to please even the most tasted wine connoisseur.

For the more adventurous, experience the adrenaline pumping sound of thundering engines that accelerate faster than a space shuttle (0 – 500kmh in under 5 seconds!) at the annual Winternationals Drag Racing Carnival in June.

Things to do

• The Rail Museum is a fun day out for the whole family, drive a train simulator with authentic noises and video windscreen
• Stroll through Nerima Gardens. Built in collaboration with Ipswich’s sister city Nerima, in Japan, the philosophy of the garden is to create a place of peace & tranquillity where nature can calm the spirit
• Visit boutique wineries producing some of Queensland's finest wines right on Ipswich's doorstep
• See emus, wallabies, dingoes, cockatoos & the southern hairy-nosed wombat at the Ipswich Nature Centre
• Have a round at Brookwater Golf Club
• Browse art at Gallery Newtown

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Ipswich & Lockyer Valley Travel Guide