Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Ipswich

"We are lucky enough, along with New Zealand, to be the only place in the world to find glow worms!. You can take a guided tour around the glow worm caves of Mount Tamborine to discover the amazing formations these little critters can create. By booking a tour you are contributing to the conservation of these rare and wonderful creatures."

"When you plan your travel schedule to this city, you should think about Glow Worm Caves among the places to visit in Gold Coast. This place is constructed in a naturalistic style, complete with stalagmites, flowstones, and stalactites. One of its unique natural features is that the Glow Worm Caves are a human-made beauty."

"Located on the grounds of the Cedar Creek Estate Winery on Mt. Tamborine, the Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain are one of the best spots on the Gold Coast to view glowworms. See thousands of these creatures during the daytime in a darkened, controlled environment designed to mimic their natural habitat.More"

"If your kids want to try their hands at catch and release fishing, then a day trip to Ecopark will be a perfect outing for them. Ecopark also offers farm stay experiences and camp outs, as well as facilities suitable for conferences and birthday parties. Check their website here."

"Close to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park is Venman Bushland, National Park. The track has some hills and creek crossings, making this walk more suitable for families without wheels. The Tingalpa circuit takes approximately 1.5 hours, but the rewards are worth it!"

"The picnic grounds at J C Slaughter Falls are a great starting point from which to do a family bushwalk and explore the Mount Coot-tha Reserve. The easy Aboriginal Art Trail circuit is an easy, short walk, where you can see the falls and spot the rock paintings and other artwork along the way. Best of all though, is the Summit Track — a two-kilometre hike to the summit of Mount Coot-tha."

"One of Brisbane’s only Italian Bakeries, Gerbino’s aim to bring the authentic taste of Italy to Brisbane. From handmade pastries, breads and cake to their delicious coffee, this family-run pasticceria and bakery is the ideal location for a date with Nonna."

"Half bakery, half pasticceria, this Italian gem is tucked away from the main Ashgrove action and more than warrants a detour."

"86 Arthur St Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 Australia+61 7 3254 2297[email protected]http://www.mitchellfineartgallery.com. Mitchell Fine Art is a modern new gallery showcasing a selection of Contemporary and Aboriginal artists via an annual calendar of solo and group exhibitions. The gallery holds regular Exhibition Openings and free Artists Talks enabling art lovers the opportunity to engage with artists and learn about their artistic practices."

"Located on Arthur Street, in the hub of Brisbane’s art scene, you’ll find the Mitchell Fine Art gallery. Showcasing contemporary Australian art as well as Indigenous artists, this gallery also boasts an annual exhibition calendar of high calibre artworks to delight and inspire your creative and cultural palate. 86 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley"

"Mitchell Fine Art is one of Brisbane’s most exciting private art galleries, located in a converted industrial space in Fortitude Valley."

"A hidden gem of Brisbane that many locals don’t seem to know, the QUT Art Museum is located on the edge of the City Botanical Garden and is an intimate university gallery showcasing rotating internally curated exhibitions, commissioned projects and touring exhibitions of modern and contemporary works by Australian artists. Always thought-provoking, entry is typically free and visiting only takes around an hour. If you make it here, you should combine it with a visit to their sister gallery nearby in the stately Old Government House dedicated to the works of Australia’s pre-eminent landscape artist, William Robinson."

"Next door to Old Government House, you'll find some of the city's most adventurous art at the QUT Art Museum. With a focus on Australian artists—mostly from the 1960s onwards—the collection of more than 3,000 pieces explores themes of identity, place, and community. Highlights include works by Grace Cossington Smith, Charles Blackman, Jimmy Pike, and Dadang Christanto."

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Brisbane, Popolo Italian Kitchen and Bar focuses on creating an authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of South Brisbane. While drawing on the concepts of sharing and spending quality time together over meals, Popolo is all about food, family and friends. The specially designed share menu promotes local seasonal produce and high quality authentic ingredients – thereby delivering outstanding meals."

"Prime riverfront views and flavour-packed share plates are the name of the game at Popolo. A perfect spot for your next date night or dinner with friends and fam, prepare to dig into slow-roasted Gippsland porchetta with hazelnut, onion and bread stuffing with a stone fruit compote while you work your way through the vast vino offerings."