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Queens Park

Queens Park Lions Lookout Queens Park contains significant cultural heritage values not only for Ipswich but for Queensland. Queens Park was the first park to be developed in Queensland, first being surveyed in 1842. Its original architectural design dates back to 1862 and is perhaps Ipswich's most well know landmark. Visitors to the park will experience old world charm with modern day conveniences.

Its close proximity to the Ipswich City Centre allows for easy access to shady gardens and a relaxing lunch time outing.

Features of the park include extensive formalised garden beds, Nerima Gardens (a Japanese-styled garden), the Ipswich Nature Centre, Children's play facilities, Bush House, Bush Chapel, several sporting Clubs and a Kiosk.

Opening Times

Queens Park is open 24 hours per day (though only selected areas have lighting).

For opening times for Nerima Gardens & Ipswich Nature Centre please see below:

Nerima Gardens
Address	Queens Park Burley Griffin Drive Ipswich
Cost	Free entry
Opening Hours	Summer Hours (start of September school holidays until end of Easter school holidays) Tuesday to Friday - 9:00am to 3:45pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 9:00am to 5:45pm Winter Hours (end of Easter school holidays until start of September school holidays) Tuesday to Friday - 9:00am to 3:45pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 9:00am to 4:30pm Closed Mondays except during School Holidays and Public Holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Enquiries	(07) 3810 6666

Ipswich Nature Centre
Address	Queens Park Burley Griffin Drive Ipswich
Cost	Free entry (Gold coin donations accepted)
Opening Hours	Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30am - 4:00pm School Holidays - Open 7 days 9:30am to 4:00pm Public Holidays - 9:30am - 4:00pm (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Enquiries	(07) 3810 6666

Last Updated 13 May 2009 |

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