Whats On
Spring Drift Matsuri
Australia’s BIGGEST Drift festivals are right here at QLD Raceway! Over two days of wall to wall drifting, car culture and party vibes!
October 3rd to October 5th 2025
Queensland Raceway’s Spring & Autumn Drift Matsuri are the biggest drift events in Australia, presented by Queensland Raceway, bringing only good vibes & good times for an epic weekend of JDM car culture mixed in with European & Australian flair.
🏉 Brisbane Lions AFLW – Home Games in Ipswich!
Get ready for a huge AFLW season as the Brisbane Lions return to their home ground at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield – right here in Ipswich!
Just 25 minutes from the action, Country Motel Ipswich is the perfect place to stay on game days!
🛏️ Comfy, spacious rooms
🍽️ Onsite restaurant
🚗 Easy access & free parking
🎟️ 2025 Home Game Upcoming Dates at Brighton Homes Arena:
📅 28 Sept – 3:05 PM📅 11 Oct – 4:05 PM📅 25 Oct – 6:15 PM
🎯 Make a weekend of it – book your stay early!
👉 www.countrymotelipswich.com | 📞 (07) 3202 4622
Are you up for the Challenge?
Experience the thrill of a lifetime driving a Holden or Ford V8 Race Car around the infamous Queensland Raceway in Willowbank!
We are one of the closest accommodation venues to Queensland’s premier race circuit – Willowbank. Just 10 minutes to the circuit where the biggest two & four-wheel events, in Qld, take place. This is the only location near Brisbane where you can drive on the same race track that international heroes do.
QRDC Round 3
17th October 2025
Experience the Thrill at the Queensland Racing Drivers’ Championship 2025!
Get ready for Queensland’s premier motorsport event—the Queensland Racing Drivers’ Championship (QRDC)! As part of the AASA QLD State Championship, this adrenaline-fueled competition will unfold over five action-packed rounds in 2025.
Upcoming dates: 7th Nov 2025
Parks and Gardens
For the families, there are many parks, gardens and attractions which are FREE.
The Ipswich City Council Animal and Bird enclosure is well worth a look, located in the Ipswich CBD, directly across from Queens Park
WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
Saturday October 25th
2025
Round 6
Season 3 Calendar 2026
Willowbank Raceway – SAVE THE DATES!!!
Pro Alcohol Nationals 24th – 25th January 2026
Winternationals 4th – 7th June 2026
Pro Stock Nationals 12th September 2026
Pro Alcohol Nationals
24 – 25 January 2026
Pro Alcohol Nationals, Willowbank Raceway
Season Three launches in Queensland with the Pro Alcohol Nationals on the Australia Day long weekend, a showcase for Pro Alcohol drivers, competing alongside Aeroflow Sportsman racers, kicking off their championship chase in style.
Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum is a great day out for the whole family. The Museum is known for their school holiday activities such as Build it!, Circus Train, Toyland Express, The Great Train Robbery, and of course the iconic Day out with Thomas event (the biggest Thomas & Friends event in the country) that runs from Boxing Day every year until the end of January.
CMC Rocks QLD 2026
Accommodation Available! 
Book now before they’re gone! 
(07) 3202 4622 or:
https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au//properties/ipswichcmdirect
Pterodactyl Helicopters
Since 2008, Pterodactyl Helicopters has been partnering with the best local cafes, wineries, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and accommodation places in southeast Queensland and Brisbane to put together a selection of once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tours and scenic flights, where getting there is half the fun.
GT World Challenge Australia 2026
Queensland Raceway
Australia’s premier GT racing returns to Queensland Raceway this June as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries!
Don’t miss the thunder of exotic machines in a high-stakes showdown powered by AWS.
🏁 Round 3 June 12 – 14 2026
Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
🗓️ 5-7 June 2026
🏁 Plan ahead for 2026 – Pre book your accommodation!!!
Book direct for the best rates at www.countrymotelipswich.com or call (07) 3202 4622.
Australia’s largest drag racing event returns to Queensland for four days of championship action. Every major category will be on track as titles start to take shape and the action comes thick and fast at one of Australia’s most iconic drag racing events.
2026 Ipswich Super 440
5th – 9th August 2026
Queensland Raceway is back on the Supercars calendar again!
Supercars will tackle the six-turn circuit, often dubbed the ‘Paperclip,’ for an exhilarating weekend of racing at Queensland Raceway.
Secure your quality accommodation at Country Motel Ipswich
The Arts
Ipswich Art Gallery is situated in the CBD and has regularly changing art and exhibits. It is interactive and child friendly with a dedicated hands-on Gallery just for children.
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Experience the magic and adventure of a hot air balloon flight floating above the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. Discover and explore Greater Brisbane’s big backyard from the air!
Offering a boutique ballooning experience with only one flight per day and a maximum of 10 passengers ensuring absolutely everyone’s needs are catered for and you enjoy the experience you deserve.
Receive a 10% discount on your accommodation when you choose to stay at Country Motel Ipswich when booking your flight.
Pro Stock Nationals
12th September 2026
Pro Stock Nationals, Willowbank Raceway
Pro Stock takes centre stage in Queensland starring Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike, joined by Sportsman racers chasing valuable late-season points in their quest for a national title.