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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Moreton Bay Regional Council workforce responds to COVID-19
When social distancing rules came into force, Moreton Bay Regional Council - Australia’s third largest municipality - was quick to restructure a workforce of nearly 1,700.
Go off the beaten track
If you feel like you’ve worn out the walkways near your house and are desperate to explore somewhere new, check out this ultimate guide to hiking and riding trails in the Moreton Bay Region.
Support locals, buy Local
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery says it is surprisingly easy, thanks to transformations undertaken by industrious local businesses to keep trading throughout COVID-19 restrictions.
Praise for locals staying home
Vision of crowds at Gold Coast, Bondi and St Kilda beaches has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, but it’s nothing but good news in the Moreton Bay Region.
Mayor-elect Peter Flannery has hit the ground running
The world, and indeed the Moreton Bay Region, is a different place since Peter Flannery launched his campaign to be mayor of our region.
Let’s stick together…from a distance
With increasing restrictions on gatherings, both in the home and in public spaces, individuals and businesses alike are having to adapt to less face-to-face contact. But the good news is that you can stay connected, even during isolation.
$11.1 million Cashflow Boost to Businesses
Council accelerated the usual terms of payment to increase the cashflow into our local economy.
Helping Those Hurting Most
Council is currently in the process of refunding $1 million worth of food licencing fees to restaurants and cafes that have had to close their doors, or can only sell take away.
$2 Million Helping Keep Tradies on the Tools
Moreton Bay Regional Council has brought forward $2 million worth of works, as part of its $15 million stimulus package to help keep our economy ticking.
$5 Million investment into our Community
Local clubs and volunteer organisations are an important part of the social fabric that makes Moreton Bay Region such a special place to live.
