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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Testing times in classic race
Light wind conditions made the 77th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race a “real endurance test”.
Don’t miss Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay
Creativity, imagination and unexpected performances are coming to local businesses, community spaces, and everyday places this May for Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay. Here are the details
Counting down to blue water classic
The stage is set for one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events which can be seen from Redcliffe’s waterfront tomorrow.
Gold at the double for sisters
Mara and Amelie Hoefel made it a golden double for Redcliffe at the Water Polo Queensland State Championships.
Park honour for pioneering jockey
Parkland in Woodford is to be renamed after a historic Queensland sportswoman who blazed a trail more than 100 years ago.
Historic building helps meet demand
One of Bribie Island’s oldest buildings, the former masonic lodge at Bongaree, is being opened up again.
Police hold special day for Archie
Moreton District police have joined with the community to organise an afternoon of fun for 11-year-old Archie as he took time out of medical treatment.
Where to vote early in Moreton Bay for 2025 Federal Election
Early voting for the 2025 Federal Election opens on April 22 at polling centres across the city of Moreton Bay. Here’s a list of the places where you can vote early.
Fast-tracking $119m development
Traders In Purple has fast-tracked the launch of the final stage of its Tydal apartments, at Woody Point, by more than a year.
Green light for 400-home development
Work is set to start on a new $428 million over-50s community in the Moreton Bay region.
