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
News / Outdoors
23 June 2026

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
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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
News / Travel
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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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Roadworks unearth snapshot of past
News / Local
23 June 2026

Roadworks unearth snapshot of past

Remarkable discoveries found during work on the Petrie roundabout intersection have been donated to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Heritage Collection.

Encircle lands top award - again
News / Local
23 June 2026

Encircle lands top award - again

Encircle was back in the winners’ circle for a second successive year at the 2023 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards on Friday.

Border crossing: Guy halfway home
News / Local
23 June 2026

Border crossing: Guy halfway home

Guy Schweitzer has crossed into Queensland and is halfway through his epic 4500km run Home Run to Scarborough.

Teagan ready for 'Tillies world bid
News / Local
23 June 2026

Teagan ready for 'Tillies world bid

Teagan Micah, who grew up in Redcliffe, has not forgotten the past, but her focus now is on the future and the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals. FREE TO READ

From 'shadows' to Aussie debuts
News / Local
23 June 2026

From 'shadows' to Aussie debuts

Two North Lakes players will make their international debuts next month against the world's best indoor netballers, with a top local umpire officiating. FREE TO READ

Redcliffe ready for "best of the best"
News / Local
23 June 2026

Redcliffe ready for "best of the best"

Two years ago, home-town hero Doug Klein had a "fairy-tale finish" to win the Redcliffe Pro-Am. Klein as returned this week to face "best-of-the-best" in the Australian adidas PGA Pro-Am Series' most lucrative event.

Countdown to new skate parks
News / Local
23 June 2026

Countdown to new skate parks

Work will start soon on the first of two new skate parks which will open in the Moreton Bay Region next year. See VIDEOS and FREE TO READ

Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards … 2023 winners
News / Local
23 June 2026

Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards … 2023 winners

With a glamourous Moulin Rouge-themed backdrop, the region’s best and brightest businesses celebrated their achievements at the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards tonight. We reveal the winners

Redcliffe's tri stars taking on world
News / Local
23 June 2026

Redcliffe's tri stars taking on world

Redcliffe Tri Club’s (RTC) athletes are gearing up to represent Australia around the world over the next three months.

Australia turns to Albany Creek trio
News / Local
23 June 2026

Australia turns to Albany Creek trio

Three members of Albany Creek Swim Club are preparing to cross the Pacific and represent Australia at major international events.