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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Gold rush at martial arts centre
PK Taekwondo, the North Lakes martial arts centre, struck gold 14 times at the weekend’s Gold Coast Open.
Paddling into national spotlight
Redcliffe has been etched into the history of Australian dragon boating thanks to crews at the 2025 national championships in Penrith.
Green light for new dog parks
Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.
Work to start on Olympic site
Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.
Max makes Australia's Next Wave
A superb five-medal haul at the national age championships has earned North Lakes' Max Cunningham a place in the Next Wave of Australian swimmers.
'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes
North Harbour is to be declared a Priority Development Area (PDA) for more than 3700 new homes in the next 15 years.
Del drives Snappies back into race
Del Martin has helped keep Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons alive, grow and win state medals. Now she hopes others will “give it a go”.
"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo
Agatha McGoon and Millicent Hunter have ended a 35-year wait for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).
Golden glow for maroon stars
Six Moreton Bay athletes helped Queensland win a host of national titles at the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships.
'Four-some' debut in green and gold
Redcliffe softballer Blake Turner has made a triumphant start to his international career.
