Things to do in Ipswich, Queensland: The Best Fun Activities & Games

From first timers to hard-core scenario and tournament players, we have the right action and excitement for you. Situated just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD, we have over 30 acres of villages, forts, trenches, bunkers, cars and planes, across a variety of concept paintball fields. A uniquely designed day of challenges, strategy and adventure awaits you.

From horse racing to wedding ceremonies and receptions, markets and conferences, family dining and sports bar entertainment, we have something for everyone. The Ipswich Turf Club has undertaken a major transformation over the past few years and now incorporates more than just horse racing. From mid-2020, the Club will trade as the Ipswich Events & Entertainment Centre embracing the multi-faceted offering. The Ipswich Events & Entertainment Centre now offers multiple rooms for functions ranging from small intimate functions to larger outdoor events. The new Grange Lounge is the newest function space in Ipswich and offers a contemporary venue overlooking the racecourse.

A hidden gem in the historic town of Marburg, The Soul Nook Collective creates luxury picnics within the beautiful Old Church grounds. Inside the church is a stunning retail boutique offering gift wares, women's fashion, fresh floral posies and boho accessories. You can also try your hand at getting creative by booking into one of our upcoming artisan workshops.

Robelle Domain’s expansive green lawns, bike tracks, tree top walks and shady picnic areas are great for all the family. Add to this the Family Water Play complete with a huge tipping bucket and water jets, and the public, lagoon-style pool (opening September 2015), the kids will absolutely love this place – parents can also grab a coffee and lunch in the Robelle Cafe.

Gymnastics / trampoline / parkour centre Programs for all ages Skills, fitness and fun all in 1! Book in for a trial today!

Ipswich Nature Centre in Ipswich's historical Queens Park offers a magical opportunity to get up close and personal with Australian native wildlife. For 80 years, locals and visitors have been able to see animals on this site, and the twenty-first century version is up there with the best wildlife refuges. And to make the cute and furry animals feel as at home as possible, there are lush landscaped gardens and exhibits that have been recreated to represent local bushland and flora communities. A handsome rotunda built in 1891 is the entrance to the Centre, which asks for a donation of a gold coin as entry fee to help with the upkeep of the animals. From there, you stroll on shady walkways and enjoy the cute native residents such as wombats, wallabies, emus, quolls, and a nocturnal bilby exhibit. A vibrant rainforest bird aviary is alive with colour and sound, and youngsters will have a ball in the barn which has calves, lambs, pigs and guinea pigs. Open six days a week.

Ipswich’s little oasis beside the Bremer River, the River Heart Parklands offers a zero-depth water playground, spider web style climbing frame, 25 metre flying fox, a football field sized 'Discovery Forest', plaques with historical information and pram-friendly boardwalks along the river. At night, spot the river creatures that are projected onto the surface of the river.

Orion Lagoon has a vast expanse of shallow pools and water features. The interconnected pools cater for all age groups, from the toddler-friendly 0.3 metres up to 1.5 metres for more proficient swimmers. Some are gently graded from the edge to give a beach-like effect, with one section offering aquativity features such as squirting spouts and stepping-stones.