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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USC’s free toolkit for job seekers
With COVID-19 lockdowns severely disrupting the job market, USC Business School has stepped up to provide free help to those applying for jobs.
Have your say: Economic Recovery Roadmap Survey
Your experiences could help shape a regional economic roadmap through COVID-19 and help build a stronger economic future for the Moreton Bay Region.
National Simultaneous Storytime Goes Online
Nothing can get in the way of a good book, not even coronavirus, which is why this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime is going digital. It’s on today at 11am.
Reko Ring Dayboro: connecting producers, customers
One of the best things to come out of COVID-19 has been our desire to support local businesses and producers. A farmer at Ocean View is trying to make it easier for us to do just that.
Proud local volunteers show off Moreton Bay Region
Making visitors feel good about exploring our region is at the heart of what dedicated Moreton Bay Region’s Visitor Information Centre volunteers do.
Woodford makeover to create jobs
A $2.1 million makeover of Woodford’s main street will not only revitalise the area for when visitors return, but also create jobs during its construction.
Moreton Bay Regional Council facilities back in business
Moreton Bay Region’s libraries, playgrounds, community halls, outdoor gyms, skate parks, barbecues and off-leash dog areas will re-open on May 16. But restrictions still apply.
Moreton Bay pubs and clubs plan for reopening
Under the Federal and State Governments’ staged easing of restrictions, venues will be permitted to offer dining for a maximum of 10 patrons at a time (no bars or gaming) during stage one which is effective from 11.59pm on May 15.
School Holiday Fun Activities for Families
School holidays means keeping the kids entertained. A usually hard task, we’ve made it simple by preparing a few family fun activities near Brisbane in the Moreton Bay Region, all you have to do is read on…
Mums, community champions: meet your five female Moreton Bay Regional Councillors
A record number of female councillors have taken their place in the new-look Moreton Bay Regional Council. We chat with five mums and community champions, relishing their chance to make a difference.
