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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First land release at new city
The first blocks of land in our region’s new city of Waraba, formerly Caboolture West, are set to be released at Lilywood Landings next week.
High hopes for Moreton Bay's Olympic stars
Australia’s Olympic swimming team will have two Moreton Bay spearheads leading the race for gold in Paris.
Bulldogs swoop for Lennox
Lennox Ngata-Faofua has become the latest Redcliffe State High School (RSHS) student to be snapped up by the NRL.
Shovels in ground for new homes
Construction is underway in Caboolture on 24 new one-bedroom social homes, which are expected to be completed mid-next year.
Value key for Moreton Bay buyers
Three Moreton Bay suburbs are in Queensland’s top 10 for house sales in the latest quarterly property report.
Teamwork key to golden haul
Harrison Lee and Tyga Stimson are today flying home with more gold and silver in their luggage.
Work starts at new Maccas
Construction has started in Rothwell on a new McDonald’s restaurant which will create more than 220 jobs during construction and when open.
Pilot project to save our waterways
Steps are being taken in the City of Moreton Bay to minimise environmental harm in waterways from erosion, soil sediment and construction by-products.
Ella's dream has become reality
Ella Connolly, who lived, went to school and started her athletics career in Moreton Bay, is focussed on "now" and not her Olympic debut in just over two weeks.
Brenden's pride at top Paris honour
Brenden Hall - who grew-up and trained in Moreton Bay - is “over the bloody moon” at being named one of Australia’s two flag bearers at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
