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A historic building with ornate architecture is seen at a street intersection during sunset, with light trails from moving vehicles creating streaks on the road.

Ipswich

Located only 45 minutes west of Brisbane, is the City of Ipswich… Queensland’s time-honoured heritage region, packed with surprising new adventures.

It’s where historic homes meet culinary cool. Where the open road leads to beautiful countryside, dotted with unexpected delights. Where you can float high above the rolling hills and ranges in a hot air balloon or indulge with lunch at a hatted restaurant. Where museums mark the time and you can see bands in heritage spaces.

Craft breweries let off steam in funky laneways near eclectic cafés where you can grab coffee and an epic brekky. Art galleries invite you in, and sculptured gardens in serene spaces offer breathing room.

Challenge yourself with the highest peak in the Brisbane region and see sprawling parks that lead to world class hiking and mountain biking trails. Then as the sun goes down whet your whistle and listen to live music under the stars.

There’s a feeling in the air here, that every turn will uncover a new curiosity – it’s a place where you’ll encounter extraordinary experiences you were never expecting. Discover why it’s never felt so young, and why you’ll feel it too.

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