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Ipswich

Located just 40 minutes southwest of Brisbane, Ipswich is one of Queensland’s oldest cities — a place where heritage charm meets modern growth. Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, Ipswich is known for its grand colonial architecture, leafy parklands, and a strong sense of community that continues to evolve with the times.

Ipswich in Queensland is best known for its annual agricultural spectacle—the Ipswich Show. The 152nd Ipswich Show will be held from Friday, 16 May to Sunday, 18 May 2025, with Friday 16 May designated as the public holiday for Ipswich residents.

  • Friday 16 May 2025: Opening day, 9 AM – 9 PM (Public holiday for Ipswich)
  • Saturday 17 May 2025: 9 AM – 9 PM
  • Sunday 18 May 2025: 9 AM – 6 PM (final day)

Held at the Ipswich Showgrounds (81 Warwick Road), the Ipswich Show is a three-day community favourite drawing over 30,000 visitors from Ipswich, Brisbane, the Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and beyond.

Highlights include:

  • Livestock and equestrian competitions, including cattle, horses, and show jumpers
  • Woodchopping and chainsaw racing, showcasing lumberjack skill and speed
  • Pig racing, dog high jump, Bison Stampede, and Freestyle Trial shows
  • Sideshow Alley with carnival rides, games, and showbags resistant to ages
  • Animal Boulevard, farm exhibits with cuddly baby animals
  • Daily fireworks, aerial circus acts, Jetpack shows, and entertainment from Ashton Circus
  • Trade pavilions and exhibition halls, featuring local produce, arts, crafts, and community displays

Ipswich Turf Club, located at Ipswich Racecourse (219 Brisbane Road, Bundamba, QLD), hosts regular thoroughbred race meetings, including the major TAB Ipswich Cup, a highlight on Queensland’s racing calendar.

Here are some upcoming races scheduled at Ipswich Turf Club:

  • Thursday, 31 July 2025
  • Friday, 8 August 2025
  • Thursday, 14 August 2025
  • Wednesday, 20 August 2025
  • And further meetings through to December 2025, including the Ipswich Cup on Saturday, 21 June 2025

A full list of events for 2024–25 is available in their official racing calendar, which includes midweek and weekend fixtures, feature races, and stakes days

  • Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025
  • Gates Open: 10:30 AM, with race coverage and hospitality packages starting from 11:30 AM
  • This is the marquee race day of the season, offering a blend of sporting tradition, fashion, and social celebration

When is the Ipswich show?

Ipswich in Queensland is best known for its annual agricultural spectacle—the Ipswich Show. The 152nd Ipswich Show will be held from Friday, 16 May to Sunday, 18 May 2025, with Friday 16 May designated as the public holiday for Ipswich residents.

Event Schedule

  • Friday 16 May 2025: Opening day, 9 AM – 9 PM (Public holiday for Ipswich)
  • Saturday 17 May 2025: 9 AM – 9 PM
  • Sunday 18 May 2025: 9 AM – 6 PM (final day)

What the Ipswich Show Offers

Held at the Ipswich Showgrounds (81 Warwick Road), the Ipswich Show is a three-day community favourite drawing over 30,000 visitors from Ipswich, Brisbane, the Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and beyond.

Highlights include:

  • Livestock and equestrian competitions, including cattle, horses, and show jumpers
  • Woodchopping and chainsaw racing, showcasing lumberjack skill and speed
  • Pig racing, dog high jump, Bison Stampede, and Freestyle Trial shows
  • Sideshow Alley with carnival rides, games, and showbags resistant to ages
  • Animal Boulevard, farm exhibits with cuddly baby animals
  • Daily fireworks, aerial circus acts, Jetpack shows, and entertainment from Ashton Circus
  • Trade pavilions and exhibition halls, featuring local produce, arts, crafts, and community displays

When is Ipswich Horse Racing?

Ipswich Turf Club, located at Ipswich Racecourse (219 Brisbane Road, Bundamba, QLD), hosts regular thoroughbred race meetings, including the major TAB Ipswich Cup, a highlight on Queensland’s racing calendar.

Next Ipswich Race Dates

Here are some upcoming races scheduled at Ipswich Turf Club:

  • Thursday, 31 July 2025
  • Friday, 8 August 2025
  • Thursday, 14 August 2025
  • Wednesday, 20 August 2025
  • And further meetings through to December 2025, including the Ipswich Cup on Saturday, 21 June 2025

A full list of events for 2024–25 is available in their official racing calendar, which includes midweek and weekend fixtures, feature races, and stakes days

Featured Fixture: TAB Ipswich Cup – Saturday, 21 June 2025

  • Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025
  • Gates Open: 10:30 AM, with race coverage and hospitality packages starting from 11:30 AM
  • This is the marquee race day of the season, offering a blend of sporting tradition, fashion, and social celebration

Once a bustling coal mining and rail hub, Ipswich has transformed into a vibrant city that honours its past while embracing a progressive future. Historic buildings, churches, and beautiful 19th-century homes line the streets, especially in areas like Woodend, Newtown, and the city centre. The Top of Town precinct offers boutique shops, vintage stores, and cafés housed in beautifully preserved heritage buildings — a nod to the city’s unique character.

Nature is never far away in Ipswich. The region boasts over 500 parks, including the expansive Queens Park, one of the oldest public parks in Queensland, complete with a zoo and gardens. For outdoor enthusiasts, White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate and Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate offer hiking trails, scenic lookouts, and wildlife encounters just minutes from the city.

Ipswich also hosts a thriving arts and events scene, with the Ipswich Art Gallery, one of the most visited regional galleries in Australia, and a calendar full of festivals including the Ipswich Show, Spark Festival, and Cultural Night Markets. The city is also a growing destination for families and professionals seeking affordable living, quality schools, and easy access to both Brisbane and the Lockyer Valley.

With its unique blend of history, culture, and community, Ipswich offers visitors and locals alike a chance to experience authentic Queensland life — where the past is celebrated, and the future is full of opportunity.

Other Things to do in Ipswich

Ipswich Coffee Tours – Taste the Local Coffee Culture

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Ipswich Wine Tours

Begin your day with a warm welcome in Brisbane, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure! Join our friendly guides as we explore the charming historic vineyards and immerse ourselves in the captivating art of wine tasting. Each location features experts who can explain their products. (Don’t hesitate to ask questions). Enjoy a delightful symphony of flavours, aromas, and heartwarming stories at timeless estates, each steeped in generations of winemaking tradition.

Weather in Ipswich

Ipswich Weather

Ipswich features a subtropical oceanic climate, characterised by mild, relatively dry winters (June to August) and hot, rainy summers (November to March). Located in eastern Queensland, Australia, approximately 10 km west of Brisbane’s suburbs and 43 km inland from the coast, Ipswich experiences seasonal patterns typical of the southern hemisphere, with seasons opposite those in the northern hemisphere.

Best Time to Visit

The best time for visiting Ipswich is during autumn, from mid-April to mid-May. Winter is also favourable, although nighttime temperatures can be low. Summers may bring extreme heat.

Ipswich Temperatures

In Ipswich, the mean temperature for July, the coldest month, is 13.6 °C, while January, the warmest month, averages 25.6 °C.

Ipswich Climate

While the climate shares similarities with that of Brisbane, Ipswich generally receives less rainfall due to its increased distance from the ocean, the primary source of precipitation. The city also exhibits slightly more continental characteristics: summer heat records are notably high, and winter nights are often colder, occasionally seeing temperatures fall just below freezing.

Ipswich features a subtropical oceanic climate, characterised by mild, relatively dry winters (June to August) and hot, rainy summers (November to March). Located in eastern Queensland, Australia, approximately 10 km west of Brisbane’s suburbs and 43 km inland from the coast, Ipswich experiences seasonal patterns typical of the southern hemisphere, with seasons opposite those in the northern hemisphere.

The best time for visiting Ipswich is during autumn, from mid-April to mid-May. Winter is also favourable, although nighttime temperatures can be low. Summers may bring extreme heat.

In Ipswich, the mean temperature for July, the coldest month, is 13.6 °C, while January, the warmest month, averages 25.6 °C.

While the climate shares similarities with that of Brisbane, Ipswich generally receives less rainfall due to its increased distance from the ocean, the primary source of precipitation. The city also exhibits slightly more continental characteristics: summer heat records are notably high, and winter nights are often colder, occasionally seeing temperatures fall just below freezing.

Ipswich features a subtropical oceanic climate, characterised by mild, relatively dry winters (June to August) and hot, rainy summers (November to March). Located in eastern Queensland, Australia, approximately 10 km west of Brisbane’s suburbs and 43 km inland from the coast, Ipswich experiences seasonal patterns typical of the southern hemisphere, with seasons opposite those in the northern hemisphere.

The best time for visiting Ipswich is during autumn, from mid-April to mid-May. Winter is also favourable, although nighttime temperatures can be low. Summers may bring extreme heat.

In Ipswich, the mean temperature for July, the coldest month, is 13.6 °C, while January, the warmest month, averages 25.6 °C.

While the climate shares similarities with that of Brisbane, Ipswich generally receives less rainfall due to its increased distance from the ocean, the primary source of precipitation. The city also exhibits slightly more continental characteristics: summer heat records are notably high, and winter nights are often colder, occasionally seeing temperatures fall just below freezing.

Ipswich features a subtropical oceanic climate, characterised by mild, relatively dry winters (June to August) and hot, rainy summers (November to March). Located in eastern Queensland, Australia, approximately 10 km west of Brisbane’s suburbs and 43 km inland from the coast, Ipswich experiences seasonal patterns typical of the southern hemisphere, with seasons opposite those in the northern hemisphere.

The best time for visiting Ipswich is during autumn, from mid-April to mid-May. Winter is also favourable, although nighttime temperatures can be low. Summers may bring extreme heat.

In Ipswich, the mean temperature for July, the coldest month, is 13.6 °C, while January, the warmest month, averages 25.6 °C.

While the climate shares similarities with that of Brisbane, Ipswich generally receives less rainfall due to its increased distance from the ocean, the primary source of precipitation. The city also exhibits slightly more continental characteristics: summer heat records are notably high, and winter nights are often colder, occasionally seeing temperatures fall just below freezing.

Ipswich features a subtropical oceanic climate, characterised by mild, relatively dry winters (June to August) and hot, rainy summers (November to March). Located in eastern Queensland, Australia, approximately 10 km west of Brisbane’s suburbs and 43 km inland from the coast, Ipswich experiences seasonal patterns typical of the southern hemisphere, with seasons opposite those in the northern hemisphere.

The best time for visiting Ipswich is during autumn, from mid-April to mid-May. Winter is also favourable, although nighttime temperatures can be low. Summers may bring extreme heat.

In Ipswich, the mean temperature for July, the coldest month, is 13.6 °C, while January, the warmest month, averages 25.6 °C.

While the climate shares similarities with that of Brisbane, Ipswich generally receives less rainfall due to its increased distance from the ocean, the primary source of precipitation. The city also exhibits slightly more continental characteristics: summer heat records are notably high, and winter nights are often colder, occasionally seeing temperatures fall just below freezing.

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