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
29 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
29 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
29 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
29 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
29 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
29 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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Gateway to start $2 billion upgrade
News / Local
29 June 2026

Gateway to start $2 billion upgrade

Construction on stage one of the new Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades is expected to start next year.

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay
News / Local
29 June 2026

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay

A Deception Bay woman’s Keno numbers have come up trumps again, adding more than $150,000 to the million dollars she won 10 years ago!

Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year
News / Local
29 June 2026

Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year

Students across the City of Moreton Bay should plan their back-to-school journeys ahead of the new school year with changes to bus routes in place

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents
News / Local
29 June 2026

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents

Community heroes from the City of Moreton Bay have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list. We chat to some of the local legends making a difference in the place we call home.

"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay
News / Local
29 June 2026

"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay

Funding for Moreton Bay’s new wildlife hospital - to plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - is closing in on the $18million target.

Sharn signs for German giants
News / Local
29 June 2026

Sharn signs for German giants

Redcliffe-born Sharn Freier, whose career started in Moreton Bay region, has signed for Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsberg in a club record deal.

Call for action after highway horror
News / Local
29 June 2026

Call for action after highway horror

Investigations have started into the horrific death of a pelican caught on a streetlight on the bridge to Redcliffe. Warning: Distressing images

Sky high illegal fireworks numbers
News / Local
29 June 2026

Sky high illegal fireworks numbers

Fireworks watchdog Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) says there’s been a spike in illegal fireworks

Music festival back in Moreton Bay
News / Local
29 June 2026

Music festival back in Moreton Bay

The Urban Country Music Festival is coming back to Caboolture after a nine-year hiatus.

Entries open for art awards
News / Local
29 June 2026

Entries open for art awards

Artists from across the region are invited to showcase their talent and creativity in the 2025 Moreton Bay Art Prize and Outdoor Art Prize.