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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10 cheap things to do on the Christmas break
With Christmas festivities wrapped up for another year and the bank account looking a little depleted, there’s no reason why you can’t still head out for the day in the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s some budget-friendly options to choose from
Join Moreton Bay Region SES’ ranks
Moreton Bay Region SES is looking for 100 more volunteers to join its ranks. There’s a series of information sessions early in the new year for those keen to find out more. Here’s the details
New Year’s Eve events Moreton Bay Region
There are heaps of events happening on New Year’s Eve in the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s a list of free and ticketed events and where you can see fireworks
Who’s Who in 22: Music & Arts
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have had an impact in Music and the Arts. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 22, Music & Arts: Woodfordia
It has been a big year for Woodfordia, with the opening of 20 new glamping tents and the long-awaited return of the Woodford Folk Festival after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19
Who’s Who in 22: Media & Influencers
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have had an impact as media and influencers. Check out the list
Moreton Bay Regional Council Christmas closures
Moreton Bay Regional Council customer service centres are closing for Christmas. Here’s a full list of what facilities and services are open and what’s closed for the festive season
Who’s Who in 22: Environment
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have made a difference to the environment in 2022. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Environment: Pine Rivers Koala Care
Volunteers from Pine Rivers Koala Care have urged residents to report injured koalas across the region, throughout 2022, in a bid to save the species from extinction
Who’s Who in 2022, Environment: Moreton Bay Koala Rescue
Through the generosity of community members who recycled their cans and bottles properly, the team from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue has been able to buy new equipment in 2022
