Recreation
There are plenty of spots around Hayfield to simply relax and enjoy time outdoors. Ipswich’s Kholo Gardens offers nearly 40 hectares of stunning gardens, crystal clear lily ponds, bush walks and open spaces to explore for hours on end. A 15-minute drive from Ripley, The Spring Mountain Conservation Estate is home to over 600 plant and 150 animal species.
The thriving town of Springfield is only a 12-minute drive away, home to the popular Orion Shopping Centre, with stores including Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Target, BIG W, a state-of-the-art cinema, and over 180 specialty boutiques, as well as adjacent space for future expansion.
For amusements set against a historic backdrop, the city of Ipswich offers attractions such as the Ipswich Nature Centre, the Ipswich Art Gallery, the 4 Hearts Brewery, The Workshops Rail Museum, and an abundance of parklands.