Spend leisurely strolls around the lush bushlands surrounding the beautiful city of Ipswich. There are several bushwalking trails that are conveniently located nearby our Best Western Ipswich. We have listed down few of the most visited bushwalking trails that are easily accessible and provides magnificent backdrop for your delightful holiday in Ipswich.
Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve
The Haigh Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is situated in Brassal and just minutes away from our Ipswich family accommodation. The area was once a quarry and with extensive rehabilitation, it has now become a significant reserve area for native plants and animal species. Hikers will enjoy the magnificent views of the Scenic Rim while having a delightful BBQ with the family.
Hardings Paddock Picnic Area
Located at the southern part of Ipswich, Hardings Paddock Picnic Area boasts of its vast open spaces where you can enjoy family picnics, bicycle rides and simply stroll through the eucalypt woodlands. From average to difficult level, hikers can take their pick from five different walking tracks in the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area.
Denmark Hill Conservation Park
Hikers from our motel accommodation in Ipswich can take a leisurely stroll at the nearby Denmark Hill Conservation Park. Located at Ellenborough Street in Ipswich, Denmark Hill Conservation Park is the most accessible bushwalking destination in the city. The Park has five easy to moderate level circuits that include a Waterfall Track. You can also visit the very popular Triassic Park fossil display as well as the Water Tower.
Paperbark Flat Picnic Area
Boasting of 11 walking tracks each set in lush surroundings, the Paperback Flat Picnic Area caters to all types of hikers in different challenging levels. There are tracks that are easier to trek while there are some that are a bit more strenuous. The Park is also very ideal for wonderful activities such as family picnics as well as for birdwatching.
Flinders Plum Picnic Area
The Flinders Plum Picnic Area is nestled amidst the Flinders-Goolman Conservation and has four walk tracks that will truly fascinate any visitors. Hikers can expect to find stunning views, diverse flora and fauna as well as historical logging trails within Flinders Plum Picnic Area.
Purga Nature Reserve
A mere stone’s throw away from Ipswich Central, hikers from our Ipswich self catering accommodation will get to discover the wonderful surroundings at Purga Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve significantly contains the largest protected area of Swamp Tea-tree in Ipswich. Hikers can also get a glimpse of the cuddly koalas in their natural habitat.
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