Ipswich

Summary

Ipswich has several Conservation Estates and Bushland Reserves run by the local council that are part of the Trails of Ipswich walks. White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate Denmark Hill Conservation Park Purga Nature Reserve Haigh Street Quarry Bushalnd Reserve

Popular Walks

Hard
15.5 km return
4.5 hrs

Sandy Creek Central Ridge Track

This is a longer walk (hence the "Hard" grading) that is not overly difficult, and gives you a completely different view of Flinders Peak. The track does have a few very steep sections and is not well marked, with some of the markers giving you a very vague indication of which way to go.

Easy
3.5 km return
1 hr

Sandy Creek Track

Walk through patches of majestic Hoop Pine forests following Sandy Creek on this moderate level hike.

Easy
800 m one-way
20 mins

Bearded Dragon Circuit

Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is located only five minutes drive from Ipswich Central, yet offers spectacular views of the Scenic Rim. From Ipswich Central travel northwest along Burnett Road toward Brassall. Burnett Road will become Hunter Street. Turn left from Hunter Street onto Haig Street (travelling west) and drive directly into the main parking area. This park has a beautiful display of wildflowers in spring and has many water birds that live in and around the pond. Visitors are advised to contact Ipswich City Council on (07) 3810 6666 for access requirements if they wish to: • Venture away from the designated picnic area or graded track system • Undertake organised group activities • Undertake activities of a commercial nature Under Council’s Local Laws, conducting or engaging in the following activities is prohibited:

Easy
1.2 km
30 mins

Willy Wagtail Circuit

Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is located only five minutes drive from Ipswich Central, yet offers spectacular views of the Scenic Rim. From Ipswich Central travel northwest along Burnett Road toward Brassall. Burnett Road will become Hunter Street. Turn left from Hunter Street onto Haig Street (travelling west) and drive directly into the main parking area. This park has a beautiful display of wildflowers in spring and has many water birds that live in and around the pond. Visitors are advised to contact Ipswich City Council on (07) 3810 6666 for access requirements if they wish to: • Venture away from the designated picnic area or graded track system • Undertake organised group activities • Undertake activities of a commercial nature Under Council’s Local Laws, conducting or engaging in the following activities is prohibited: