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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Severe storm warning: Moreton Bay Region
The Bureau of Meteorology has just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for South East Queensland, including the Moreton Bay region. There is the chance of damaging winds and large hailstones.
It’s time to write to Santa, here’s how
The countdown to Christmas is here and there’s no doubt littlies across the region are already thinking about what they would like Santa to bring them. Australia Post says now is the time to pen a letter to the man in red. Here’s how
Tool to find business funding easier
A free online tool which aims to make it easier for businesses to find funding has just been launched. Here’s how you can access it
Update: Extreme fire warning issued, bushfire smoke affecting Caboolture
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an extreme fire weather warning for tomorrow, covering the Southeast Coast district which includes the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s what you need to know
Bid to represent tourism sector
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism General Manager of Tourism and Investment Oriana Wyrozebska is hoping to represent the region’s tourism sector on the Queensland Tourism Industry Council board. Here’s what is happening
Join the Woodfordia family
Music lovers and community-minded people are being called on to become part of the Woodfordia family ahead of this year’s Woodford Folk Festival. Volunteers are needed. Here’s how you can get involved
Festival of Small Halls, Mt Mee
The Festival of Small Halls will kick off on November 16 at Mount Mee Public Hall before continuing on to 19 communities across coastal Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Here’s what it’s all about
Trade mission lands in New Zealand
A team of business leaders from the Moreton Bay Region has landed in New Zealand to investigate new investment leads for the region. Here’s what their trade mission involves
National award win for city pitch
Moreton Bay Regional Council’s proposal to be reclassified as a city has received the Federal Government’s tick of approval by winning the 2022 Local Government National Award for Regional Growth. We explain what this means
Households hit with interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today announced the seventh interest rate rise in as many months in a bid to ease red-hot inflation. Here are the details.
