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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Ultimate holiday hinterland road trip
Moreton Bay region residents are incredibly fortunate having such large, diverse and beautiful range of places to visit at their doorstep. With school holidays in full swing, and after the year that was, there has never been a better time to explore our backyard than right now!
Go bush at Woodfordia
Woodfordia’s Bushtime is all set to welcome music lovers, nature enthusiasts, craft connoisseurs and anyone in need of a leafy escape this summer. There are four camping events to choose from.
Reconciliation Action Plan for Moreton Bay Region
Coinciding with NAIDOC Week Council announces Reconciliation Action Plan
Waste collection delays
Waste and recycling bin collections will be disrupted across the Moreton Bay Region next week, but bins will still be emptied.
Halloween in Moreton Bay Region
It's time to get spooky and don your best costume for a reward of sweet treats or playful tricks as Halloween hits the Moreton Bay Region.
Pre-polling opens across Moreton Bay Region
Pre-polling for the October 30 State Election opened today, with thousands expected to cast their vote early, either by post or in person.
And the winners are …
The votes have been counted and the winners declared in this year’s Forkies Eat and Drink Awards.
Supporting our community with cash
Twenty-eight clubs and organisations from across the Moreton Bay Region have shared more than $75,000 in the Local Community Support Grants for 2020-21.
Woodford Folk Festival cancelled for 2020
Woodford Folk Festival organisers have just announced this year’s festival has been cancelled, but they have a camping event planned that will hopefully ease the pain.
Free online learning for Moreton Bay businesses
Businesses looking for expert advice in navigating through COVID-19 and planning their recovery will soon be able to tap into free online learning.
