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SUMMARY:Safari in the City
DESCRIPTION:Families can go wild in the heart of Ipswich during Safari in the City\, a free wildlife-themed experience coming to Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Running during the September school holiday period\, the event transforms the city centre into a safari adventure featuring animatronic animal displays\, wildlife facts\, safari-themed photo opportunities and family entertainment. \nWith a mix of educational experiences and entertainment\, Safari in the City offers families a fun reason to visit Ipswich’s CBD. Children can discover fascinating animals from around the world while families explore Tulmur Place and the surrounding Nicholas Street Precinct. \nEvent Overview\nSafari in the City is a family-focused wildlife experience taking place at Tulmur Place\, in the heart of Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct. The event features incredible animatronic animal displays designed to introduce visitors to wildlife from around the world while creating plenty of opportunities for photographs and family memories. \nThe experience forms part of the September school holiday activities in Ipswich\, making it particularly well suited to families looking for things to do during the break. Visitors can explore the animal displays and learn fascinating facts about the creatures featured throughout the safari experience. \nThe Nicholas Street Precinct also provides plenty of opportunities to make a full day of the visit\, with dining\, retail and other experiences located around the city centre. \nHighlights & Schedule\nAnimatronic animal displays: Encounter larger-than-life animatronic animals at Tulmur Place and discover fascinating facts about wildlife from around the world. The displays provide an engaging way for children to learn about different animals while exploring the precinct. \nSafari-themed photo opportunities: Capture some fun family photographs among the safari displays. The animal installations provide plenty of colourful and unusual backdrops for visitors to enjoy during their time at Tulmur Place. \nDora the Explorer live show: Families can enjoy a live Dora the Explorer show as part of the entertainment program\, adding an extra element of excitement for younger visitors. \nFamily-friendly entertainment: Safari in the City includes entertainment designed with families in mind\, with performances and activities forming part of the broader festival experience. \nExplore the Nicholas Street Precinct: After experiencing the safari displays\, families can explore the surrounding Nicholas Street Precinct\, which features dining\, retail\, arts\, culture and other experiences in the Ipswich CBD. \nVisitor Information\nDates: Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October 2026 \nVenue: Tulmur Place\, Nicholas Street Precinct\, Ipswich QLD 4305 \nAdmission: Free \nSafari in the City is scheduled during the September school holiday period\, making it an easy activity to add to a family day out in Ipswich. Event information lists Tulmur Place at 1 Union Place\, Ipswich\, while the Nicholas Street Precinct identifies Tulmur Place as its central event space. \nVisitors should check the latest event information before travelling for the most up-to-date details about individual performances and activities\, as the program may vary throughout the event period. \nAs the event is located in the Ipswich CBD\, families can combine their visit with lunch or an afternoon of shopping and exploring around the Nicholas Street Precinct. The precinct is designed as a destination for dining\, retail\, culture and community events. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nPlanning a family visit to Safari in the City? Central Motel Ipswich provides a comfortable and convenient accommodation base for families travelling to the event and exploring more of the region. \nTulmur Place is located in the Ipswich CBD\, making it easy to combine the safari experience with other city-centre activities. After a day of exploring animatronic animals\, taking photographs and enjoying the entertainment\, families can return to comfortable accommodation and relax. \nFor visitors travelling from other parts of Queensland\, staying overnight can also turn Safari in the City into part of a more relaxed Ipswich getaway rather than trying to fit everything into a single day. Central Motel Ipswich offers comfortable rooms\, convenient parking and a practical base for discovering the city’s attractions\, dining options and other school holiday activities. \nWhether you’re visiting for Safari in the City or planning a longer family stay\, Central Motel Ipswich makes it easy to explore more of what Ipswich has to offer.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/safari-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Tulmur Place\, 2 1/1 Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Jungle Safari Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Turn the September school holidays into a wild adventure with the Free Jungle Safari Workshop at Nicholas Street Precinct in Ipswich. Families can become junior Jungle Explorers\, create their own safari binoculars\, follow a treasure map and search for hidden jungle animals throughout the precinct. \nHeld across selected days during the school holidays\, this free activity gives children an opportunity to get creative and explore the Ipswich CBD in a fun\, wildlife-themed setting. With animatronic animals and other safari activities also taking place around the precinct\, there is plenty to discover before or after the workshop. \nEvent Overview\nThe Free Jungle Safari Workshop is part of Safari in the City\, a family-focused school holiday program taking over Tulmur Place and the Nicholas Street Precinct. \nThe workshop encourages children to become Jungle Explorers as they collect a Jungle Explorer Kit\, decorate their own safari binoculars and follow a treasure map to discover hidden jungle animals around the precinct. The experience combines creativity\, exploration and wildlife-themed activities\, making it a fun option for families looking for free things to do in Ipswich during the September school holidays. \nThe workshop is also part of a wider safari experience taking place throughout the precinct. Families can encounter animatronic animals\, enjoy safari-themed activities and take advantage of other school holiday entertainment happening around Tulmur Place. \nBecause the activity takes place in the heart of Ipswich’s city centre\, families can also combine their visit with lunch\, shopping or a wander around the Nicholas Street Precinct. \nHighlights & Schedule\nJungle Explorer Kit: Start the adventure by collecting a Jungle Explorer Kit before setting off around the precinct. The kit helps children get involved with the safari-themed activities and gives them something to use during their exploration. \nSafari binocular decorating: Children can get creative by decorating their own safari binoculars as part of the workshop. It’s a hands-on activity that adds a craft element to the wildlife adventure. \nJungle treasure hunt: Follow the treasure map around the precinct and search for hidden jungle animals. The activity encourages children to explore their surroundings while completing their safari adventure. \nAnimatronic animals: The workshop forms part of the wider Safari in the City experience\, where visitors can encounter animatronic animal displays and discover fascinating facts about wildlife from around the world. \nSafari-themed activities: Families can enjoy additional wildlife-themed activities around the precinct\, including a colouring station and other entertainment associated with the school holiday program. \nFamily-friendly city adventure: With the workshop located in the Nicholas Street Precinct\, families can make a larger day of their visit by exploring Tulmur Place\, grabbing something to eat and discovering more of Ipswich’s city centre. \nVisitor Information\nDates: Monday 21 September\, Tuesday 22 September\, Wednesday 30 September\, Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nVenue: Nicholas Street Precinct\, Tulmur Place\, Ipswich QLD \nAdmission: Free \nBookings: No bookings required. \nThe current Nicholas Street Precinct events calendar confirms the 2026 workshop dates\, while the event’s detailed page lists the workshop format\, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM session time\, free admission and no-booking requirement. \nAs the activities take place around the city centre\, comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for children taking part in the treasure hunt. Families should also consider the weather when planning their visit\, as parts of the broader Safari in the City experience take place outdoors. \nThe Nicholas Street Precinct also promotes free parking for visitors\, making it convenient to combine the workshop with other school holiday activities\, dining or shopping in the CBD. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nIf you’re travelling to Ipswich for the Free Jungle Safari Workshop\, Central Motel Ipswich provides a comfortable and convenient accommodation option for families wanting to make the most of the school holidays. \nThe motel provides an easy base for exploring Ipswich’s attractions and city centre\, while staying overnight gives families more time to enjoy the workshop and other activities taking place during the September school holiday period. \nFor families travelling from other parts of Queensland\, Central Motel Ipswich can also be a practical choice for turning a school holiday activity into a short Ipswich getaway. After a morning of safari adventures\, children can relax back at the motel while parents enjoy some downtime before heading out to explore more of the region. \nWith comfortable accommodation\, convenient parking and access to Ipswich’s restaurants\, attractions and family activities\, Central Motel Ipswich provides a relaxed base for families visiting the city. \nWhether you’re coming specifically for the Jungle Safari Workshop or planning a broader school holiday visit\, staying in Ipswich makes it easier to enjoy more of what the region has to offer.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/jungle-safari-workshop/
LOCATION:Tulmur Place\, 2 1/1 Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
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