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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RV-friendly status putting Woodford on the map
Woodford will drive tourism to the Moreton Bay Region after being awarded RV Friendly Town status. Find out what it means...
Council to fund biggest ever community events calendar in 2022-23 Budget
There will be a Council-sponsored party somewhere in the Moreton Bay Region almost every week, with a new jam-packed events calendar to be unveiled as part of what’s expected to be a record Council Budget tomorrow. Find out more
Moreton Bay Region calls for more hotel investment
The Moreton Bay Region has become so popular with short-term visitors, it needs up to eight new branded hotels to cope with demand. The mayor is calling for investment
Crime round-up: Drugs charges; cars stolen
A man and a woman are facing a range of charges after a car was taken last week. Find out how police tracked them down...
Sign up for free weather alerts
With the region still dealing with the aftermath of February's floods, fewer than a third of residents in Woodford have subscribed to get free weather warnings. Here's how to sign up...
On mission to help children's ward
The Common Good has launched its first appeal at Caboolture Hospital with two major projects to help the maternity suite and children’s ward.
Tee-up for virtual golf challenge
Entries are now being taken for the first Caboolture Made Virtual Corporate Golf Challenge
'Humbled' by Queen's honour for decades of service
Michael Hornby said he is “surprised, humbled and not quite sure how to react” after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Men’s Health Week: Five steps to take control of your health
It’s International Men’s Health Week, a time for men and boys to focus on their physical and emotional wellbeing. Here’s five ways they can take control of their health
'Crazy' response to new indoor softball plan
Two players from a North Lakes club have pitched a plan for, what is believed to be, the first indoor softball competition in Brisbane.
