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
News / Outdoors
30 June 2026

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
30 June 2026

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
News / Local
30 June 2026

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
News / Travel
30 June 2026

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
News / Local
30 June 2026

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
News / Local
30 June 2026

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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Drivers warned after rise in claims

Road users are urged to take extra care in the holidays after Moreton Bay saw a sharp rise in motor insurance claims from crashes with bicycles and scooters.

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free
News / Local
30 June 2026

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free

Two Moreton Bay businessmen have launched a free program to tackle unsafe car parks at community organisations, charities, schools and small businesses.

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks
News / Local
30 June 2026

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks

Three major new facilities are on their way for mountain bikers, skaters and riders in the City of Moreton Bay.

Make wreath for Anzac Day
News / Local
30 June 2026

Make wreath for Anzac Day

Veterans and their families in the Moreton Bay region are being invited to make wreaths which they can take and lay at their local Anzac Day service.

Activities to celebrate Youth Week in Moreton Bay
News / Local
30 June 2026

Activities to celebrate Youth Week in Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay City Council is hosting events to celebrate Youth Week from April 6-12. There’s a fishing competition, song competition, Amazing Moreton Bay Challenge and an arvo of fun at Bribie. Here are the details.

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam
News / Local
30 June 2026

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam

Seqwater is holding two days of behind-the-scenes tours at North Pine Dam and Water Treatment Plant, during this month's school holidays.

Brewery first for Comiskey Group
News / Local
30 June 2026

Brewery first for Comiskey Group

Comiskey Group – which started and is based in the Moreton Bay region - has officially taken over an historic brewery.

Help promised for region's homeless
News / Local
30 June 2026

Help promised for region's homeless

Homes, hubs and extra funding are on the way to help tackle homelessness on the Redcliffe Peninsula and City of Moreton Bay, says State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley.

Roads closed Moreton Bay due to flooding April 2 2025
News / Local
30 June 2026

Roads closed Moreton Bay due to flooding April 2 2025

There are several roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay as heavy rain hits the region. Here are the roads affected.

Taps on in "milestone" move
News / Local
30 June 2026

Taps on in "milestone" move

Unitywater has turned on the taps of the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, which will supply five growers for crops such as pineapple, berries and turf.