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
21 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
21 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
21 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
21 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
21 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
21 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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Taking Moreton Bay’s story to the nation
News / Local
21 June 2026

Taking Moreton Bay’s story to the nation

The magic of Moreton Bay’s hinterland and coast will be streamed to the nation on Channel 9 lifestyle program My Way. Here's what we know...

Sam strikes gold - Commonwealth Games Day 6
News / Local
21 June 2026

Sam strikes gold - Commonwealth Games Day 6

Sam Short, the former Albany Creek swimmer, has won a sensational gold medal in the Commonwealth Games pool - one of four our region is celebrating this morning.

News / Local
21 June 2026

Local experiences make Best of Queensland list

More than 30 tourism operators and attractions from across the Moreton Bay Region have made the Best of Queensland Experiences list. We reveal who they are

Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 5
News / Local
21 June 2026

Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 5

Woody Point resident Lachlin Dalton has helped Australia win the first ever Commonwealth Games 3x3 wheelchair basketball gold medal this morning.

Major development plan for Redcliffe
News / Local
21 June 2026

Major development plan for Redcliffe

Plans have been revealed for a new 82-apartment development, pictured above, in the centre of Redcliffe providing homes for older people.

News / Local
21 June 2026

RBA hikes interest rates again

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced it will lift interest rates by 50 basis points from 1.35 per cent to 1.85 per cent.

More gold for Kaylee - Commonwealth Games Day 4
News / Local
21 June 2026

More gold for Kaylee - Commonwealth Games Day 4

Kaylee McKeown, the former Caboolture resident who trained at Burpengary, produced two remarkable medal-winning swims, just 50 minutes apart, this morning.

News / Local
21 June 2026

Work starts on new multi-million dollar shopping centre

The first sod has been officially turned on a new multi-million-dollar shopping centre development in Bellmere.

New golf course - for families and fun
News / Local
21 June 2026

New golf course - for families and fun

Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, on Bribie Island, will soon open a new course designed for families and having fun.

It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3
News / Local
21 June 2026

It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3

Our region is celebrating two more Commonwealth Games medals after a dramatic 75 minutes in the swimming pool this morning.