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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Dr Joel's $10,000 ride to Redcliffe
Dr Joel Dulhunty is back at Redcliffe Hospital after completing a marathon 42-day fundraising Ride for Research.
What’s on this weekend
Got nothing planned this weekend and looking for a guide to what’s on in the Moreton Bay Region, just north of Brisbane? Here’s some ideas to get you started, with a little bit of everything to keep the whole family happy.
How we are fuel-ing growth across our region
A motoring milestone has been reached with more than 100 fuel stations now in the Moreton Bay Region – a growth spurt were are driving and which is unlikely to slow down.
Nowhere to hide from hi-tech
Cameras that can read licence plate numbers and alert police in real time about the location of stolen vehicles have been so successful, the program will be expanded around Moreton Bay Region.
Van escapes bring joy
Caravanning gives you a sense of freedom and relaxation like no other holiday, according to Barbara and Barrie Richardson of Peninsula Caravan Club. They have been members for more than five years, but have owned caravans for about 14 years.
International Women’s Day: Building our community
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week, we’re shining a light on some of the inspiring women in our community making a difference.
International Women’s Day: Women driving region’s economy
There’s a core group of women driving Moreton Bay Region’s Regional Economic Development Strategy, which will create jobs and build a bigger, bolder, brighter future for everyone. We chat to them on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day: Councillors make their mark
We chat with Moreton Bay Regional Council’s five female councillors this International Women’s Day about the challenges facing women and who inspires them.
COVID-19 packages a boost for Moreton Bay Region economy
More than 1000 jobs will have been created across the region by the end of the year thanks to a focus on building community infrastructure by Moreton Bay Regional Council made possible by COVID-19 funding from the State and Federal governments.
