Must See Sights and Landmarks in Ipswich Area

"While church visits are more typical of itineraries features European cities like Porto and Stockholm, Brisbane’s Saint John’s Cathedral demands to be seen – if only by virtue of being the only existing building with a stone vaulted ceiling in the southern hemisphere. The cathedral is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and was designed in the Gothic revival style, with the foundation stone laid in 1901. However, much like the Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals in the Middle Ages, the completion of the building design took place in stages over 100 years, and it was only finally completed in 2009."

"A full wedding package inclusive of minister, organist, pew decorations, and church bells make Albert Street an easy choice for your ceremony. This heritage-listed church features a pipe organ and century-old stained glass, seating 200 downstairs and 500 upstairs."

"Address: 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)7 3224 The Old St. Stephen's Church is situated in the city centre and is a popular Catholic building. Dating back to around 1850, Old St. Stephen's is actually the oldest church in the whole of Brisbane. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"Perched above a lush park overlooking the Brisbane River, the beautiful Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence, dating back to 1846. Where once it stood as a simple colonial Georgian cottage, home to Darling Downs pioneer Patrick Leslie, over the years it has grown to reflect the history of Brisbane, serving as a Botanic Institute, the first headquarters of the Royal Historical society of Queensland, and even acting as the living quarters for American service personnel during WWII. Today the homestead offers visitors a slice of Brisbane history, as it’s painted and furnished in the style of the late Victorian period."

"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"

"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."