Weekend escapes in Ipswich

If you are looking for some great ideas for things to do on your winter weekends, and you love the country - there are some fabulous places for weekend escapes in Ipswich.

You can pack the car, grab the kids and book into some of the best ever country accommodation. Ipswich is not somewhere that generally comes to mind when you are looking to get away for the weekend, but you will be surprised what the area has to offer.

 

Wineries

 

There are some lovely boutique wineries in the Ipswich area, some of them selling award winning wines from their cellar doors. Check out Ironbark Ridge Vineyard at Purga, Normanby Wines at Harrisville or Woodlands of Marburg at Marburg.

Just imagine spending a wonderful winter’s day wandering around vineyards and tasting some of our fabulous local wines – a very pleasant way to spend a weekend getaway in Ipswich. Accommodation is generally available in the area, so book in for an overnight stay and make some beautiful memories.

Hot air balloons

Why not try a glorious sunrise hot air balloon trip over Ipswich? The countryside here is simply stunning and there is no better way to have a bird’s eye view of the area than in a romantic hot air balloon.

 They are a great way to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries and the kids will absolutely love the experience. You can even have breakfast included in the trip. So put your alarm on nice and early and take advantage of these early morning flights..

 

 

Walking tracks

Ipswich has some great bush-walking tracks graded for everyone from the kids right up to the fitness experts. You can take trails that are gentle and not too demanding, so don’t worry too much about your fitness level. Just getting out and about in the country is a great way to exercise and bond with your family and friends.

Check out the Six Mile Creek Boardwalk (easy walking), the Little White Rock Track (moderate fitness) or even take your mountain bikes and race along the Yuddamun trail which has lots of steep inclines and rough surfaces. You can even contact some of the stables in the area and book the family on a horseback riding adventure.

There is no end of fabulous outdoor activities you can do in and around Ipswich this winter. So make sure to book your accommodation in Ipswich, Queensland and go out and enjoy our winter sunshine.