Woodford & Surrounds
Get a little taste of country right on the city’s doorstep in Woodford and Surrounds located to the west of the Moreton Bay Region. The Woodford region is steeped in history and retains much of its yesteryear charm.
Things to see and do in Woodford
- Cruice Park
- Durundur Homestead Monument
- Windows of Woodford Art Trail
- Woodford Railway
- Stony Creek
- Neurum Creek Bush Retreat
Woodford Folk Festival public tickets on sale
Public tickets for the 2026 Woodford Folk Festival go on sale, with organisers reporting soaring early demand as community connection and curiosity continue to drive crowds to Queensland’s iconic cultural event.
Turning trash to trees with record result
Woodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year's collection of 90,000 containers.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
Best Places to visit in Moreton Bay for Summer Fun
From splashing around in waterholes to enjoying a picnic with a view, Moreton Bay is one of the best places to visit in Queensland to make the most of the summer sunshine.
Power still out, roads closed in Moreton Bay
UPDATE 3.15PM. More than 21,000 homes and businesses are still without power after Monday’s wild storms, which hit the City of Moreton Bay particularly hard. More than 30 local roads are still closed as are several schools. Here is the latest.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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New display village set to open
The first display village in Moreton Bay's new city of Waraba will open on Saturday at the Lilywood Landings development.
Mousetrap scurries to new home
Mousetrap Theatre will raise the curtain this week on its first production at the company’s new home in Redcliffe.
Moreton Bay hotspot for families
New research shows the Moreton Bay region has emerged as Queensland’s growth hot spot for families.
Urgent appeal for foster homes
Moreton Bay residents are urged to consider being foster carers due to significant demand for children needing love and support in safe, stable homes.
Shanvitha spins four-some spell
At the age of 12, Shanvitha Malkagiri, from The Lakes Knights, has achieved one of the rarest feats in cricket – a double hat-trick!
High-tech drones join burn-off battle
A rotary wing revolution has taken off at City of Moreton Bay, helping combat the threat of bushfires as the region swelters under a heatwave.
All Stars' magnificent seven
All Star Boxing Academy has led Queensland to a stunning gold-medal victory at the Australian Schools Championships in Darwin.
Celebrating past and future
Entries and a time capsule have been officially opened for the 2026 Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race.
Bullets to Bay deal
City of Moreton Bay and Brisbane Bullets have teamed up to help put Moreton Bay Central on the national stage.
Tavern upgrade plans unveiled
A Moreton Bay tavern will be renovated and upgraded, if plans are given the green light.
