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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Tee-time for Classic juniors
Players from across Queensland and interstate will tee-up at Wantima County Club this week for the Cameron Smith Junior Classic – which is preparing for major changes.
Future proofing historical village
Caboolture Historical Society has received a major funding boost to support its operations and development of the historical village.
Report offers glimpse of City’s economic future
With the City of Moreton Bay on track to be home to one million people in the next 30 years, a new report outlines what it will take to ensure the future is prosperous, connected and sustainable. The Mayor says it is a wake-up call for action now.
Loss of a ‘rare kind of visionary’
Tributes are flowing for cultural leader and creative visionary Bill Hauritz AM, founder of the Woodford Folk Festival and Woodfordia, who has died.
Hoppo's safety message to Moreton Bay
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins has delivered an important summer safety message at two Moreton Bay aquatic centres.
Police boost for City of Moreton Bay
The number of police officers on the frontline in the City of Moreton Bay will be bolstered with the arrival of more than a dozen new constables. Here’s what we know.
Read anywhere with summer club
Residents are being invited to read “anywhere, anytime” at the City of Moreton Bay free Summer Reading Club, which has reopened.
National praise for "underdogs"
Flying “under the radar” helped Moreton City Excelsior in their stunning Australian Championship campaign, says one of its star midfielders.
Open invitation to market day
Residents at Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village in Murrumba Downs are preparing for their third annual Market Day.
Classic winners - where are they now?
Winners of the Cameron Smith Junior Classic, which tees off next week at Wantima Country Club, are now forging careers across the world.
