Stop into Summer Land Camels to experience Australia’s largest working camel dairy – grab a coffee with camel milk at their café, book in a ride and take home some of their jerky for the rest of your road trip. Book in a Llama Walk at The Llama Farm (home to Queensland’s largest herd of Llamas) or catch a tour at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, located at the site where the very first train to ever run in Queensland set off from.

Need to refuel? Swing past Bakehouse Steakhouse nestled within the historic 1800’s brick façade for lunch or dinner. If you’re looking for a local beverage, in the heart of Ipswich’s Entertainment hub you’ll find Stony Creek Brewing Co or head over to the award-winning Imbibis Craft Distillery and book in for a gin and spirt tasting. Needing a caffeine hit? Rafter & Rose are a favourite with their delicious and ethically sourced produce, if you’re missing your dogs, Ellen and Rod is a community focused (and dog-loving) cafe or enjoy your coffee on the verandah, surrounded by the oldest designated park in QLD at Queens Park Café. Check out another 12 local Ipswich attractions at 20 Reasons to Stay A Little Longer.

Arguably the most romantic date night would be at Spicers Hidden Vale in the Ipswich town of Grandchester with dinner at the hatted Homage restaurant. Take full advantage of the resort pool, enjoy a market garden tour and cheese tasting in the cellar, or just relax and enjoy the view!

Wanting to make it a full day experience, check out other local romantic date ideas here.