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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Road changes start on Monday
Changes will be introduced on Monday for pedestrians and traffic using Dohles Rocks Rd during the Bruce Highway Upgrades.
Shock drink drive reading
Police from Moreton North Highway Patrol have stopped a man in Elimbah, allegedly drink driving six times over the legal limit.
Funding for New Year fireworks
Rotary Club of Bribie Island has been awarded $10,000 per annum over the next three years for its New Year’s Eve event.
Marching on with new grant
Bray Park–Strathpine ANZAC Day services will march on with funding from Moreton Bay City Council.
Offers flood in for huge highway site
Twenty offers have been received for a huge 181-hectare parcel of land beside the Bruce Highway in Moreton Bay region.
Giant turtle marks start of season
More than 300 people formed an image of a giant turtle on Woorim Beach to mark the start of nesting season on Bribie Island.
Help shape North Pine Dam upgrades
Seqwater is inviting local voices to help shape the North Pine Dam water security and dam safety upgrades.
Funding boost for major festival
The Pasifika Vibes Festival has secured $15,000 in annual funding for the next three years through a Moreton Bay City Council grant.
Dolphins sign new Roads deal
North Lakes-based MR Roads has signed-up as a major partner with Dolphins' NRL team for the 2026 season.
Lease deal for new hospital
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has been given a $1 per annum peppercorn lease to establish its new facility at Dakabin.
