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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Meet innovation guru Sarah Pearson
Business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators will have the chance to meet leader in innovation Dr Sarah Pearson at the next Innovate Moreton Bay social catch-up. It’s a chance to share ideas and learn from someone with global experience.
Focus on rural road safety
With rural road crashes accounting for more than 65 per cent of the Australian road toll, there’s a sharp focus on drivers during Rural Road Safety Month. Here’s some tips for staying safe.
Innovation to survive and thrive
Necessity is the mother of invention and innovators in the Moreton Bay Region are well-positioned to grab any opportunities that emerge in a post-COVID-19 world.
Moreton Bay pool price freeze for 12 months
Entry prices at the Moreton Bay Region’s swimming pools are being frozen for the next 12 months.
Mayor reveals his top 10 picks
It is 100 days since the new Moreton Bay Regional Council was sworn in and Mayor Peter Flannery has picked out the top 10 achievements.
Small step in battle to save koalas
The Moreton Bay Region has taken a “small but important step” forward in the race to save our native animals. Wildlife carers hope this is just the beginning.
The eyes have it
Looking at one of Jennifere Thompson’s photographs, you can’t help be drawn to the eyes staring back at you.
Have your say on region’s future
Moreton Bay Regional Council has today outlined a new draft plan to create 100,000 jobs and “transform the region’s economy into a nimble and resilient powerhouse”.
Moreton Bay scores poetry slam dunk
Roses are red, violets are blue, Moreton Bay Region has a Poetry Slam and Masterclass for you.
Big developments to watch in Moreton Bay Region
The skyline of the Moreton Bay Region is changing fast, with a succession of major developments currently underway or nearing completion.
