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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Step back in time at village of yesteryear
If you’re keen for a day out or want to learn more about local history, head to Caboolture Historical Village which has now reopened to visitors.
Backyard blitz goes viral
Like many homeowners, Kate and Shane Hammond used the COVID-19 shutdown to renovate – transforming their pool area and painting the house.
No ‘sporting crisis’ talk in Moreton Bay Region
Sporting clubs across the Moreton Bay Region are refusing to buckle under the pressure of COVID-19 and claims many are in ‘crisis’.
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre reopens
Live shows have returned to Redcliffe Entertainment Centre following the COVID-19 shutdown and a makeover for the venue.
Gallery doors open with artistic flair
Art lovers rejoice! Your favourite galleries and museums are back in business across the Moreton Bay Region and there’s plenty on display to make your heart sing.
Why the Mill is being opened up to the world
The Mill university precinct at Petrie will step up its search for the world’s best hi-tech infrastructure next month.
Escaping the cold leads to $25,000 win
An attempt to escape the winter cold has landed a $25,000 Instant Scratch-Its win for a resident in the Moreton Bay Region.
Wanted: Hundreds of jobs for the picking
If you’re looking for work, there are hundreds of jobs on offer on strawberry farms in the Moreton Bay Region and they need to be filled fast.
CCTV network to crack down on crime
Eighteen new portable CCTV cameras are being rolled out across the Moreton Bay Region to improve security for residents.
Healthy and Active Moreton program returns
Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Healthy and Active Moreton program is kicking off again for those keen to get moving after COVID-19 isolation.
