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
2 July 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
2 July 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
2 July 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
2 July 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
2 July 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
2 July 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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Green light for bay beach changes
News / Local
2 July 2026

Green light for bay beach changes

Changes are being made to dog off-leash and recreation areas along a popular Moreton Bay beach.

High-rise plans knocked back
News / Local
2 July 2026

High-rise plans knocked back

Plans for a new 10-storey development on Redcliffe’s waterfront have been narrowly rejected by Moreton Bay City Councillors.

From five bucks to a fortune
News / Local
2 July 2026

From five bucks to a fortune

A Deception Bay couple’s post-shopping feed turned into celebrations after they scored a whopping $700,000 in a game of Keno.

Putting nature into nature strips
News / Local
2 July 2026

Putting nature into nature strips

Green thumbs are being encouraged to start verge gardens with a new set of resources from Moreton Bay City Council.

Tackling mozzies from the air
News / Local
2 July 2026

Tackling mozzies from the air

The first aerial mosquito spraying of the summer season was conducted over the weekend.

Students draw to remember
News / Local
2 July 2026

Students draw to remember

Hundreds of school children across the Moreton Bay region will Draw to Remember on Tuesday as a tribute to Remembrance Day.

Beach tree to be cut down
News / Local
2 July 2026

Beach tree to be cut down

A large Norfolk Pine tree on Margate's waterfront is to be removed. Here's what we know.

Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay
News / Local
2 July 2026

Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay

Thousands of people will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials across Moreton Bay on Tuesday to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. See list of services.

Driving on with Convoy fundraisers
News / Local
2 July 2026

Driving on with Convoy fundraisers

More than $200,000 has already been raised by hundreds of trucks which made their way to Redcliffe in the 2025 Convoy for Kids.

Huge delays after fatal crash
News / Local
2 July 2026

Huge delays after fatal crash

UPDATE: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving two trucks in Morayfield this morning.