March 2008 | Newsletter 1

Welcome to Moreton Bay Regional Council

Welcome to the first edition of Moreton Living, a monthly council newsletter for residents of the newly formed Moreton Bay Regional Council. It replaces the regular publications previously distributed by Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe councils. We encourage you to keep an eye out for it in your letterbox each month and trust you will find it informative and useful.

Uniting our communities

Our new local council, representing almost 340,000 residents, is looking after a population slightly larger than our nations capital Canberra. And were in for some rapid growth, with predictions that Moreton Bay Region will be home to just under half a million people in less than 20 years. Our new region, covering 2,011 square kilometres, extends from Redcliffe and Bribie Island in the east, to Mount Mee and Mount Glorious in the west and from Ferny Hills in the south to Bellthorpe and Elimbah in the north. Thriving commercial hubs, hinterland homes, country life, beach culture and a touch of history are all wrapped into one exciting parcel. Moreton Bay Regional Council merges Caboolture Shire, Pine Rivers Shire and Redcliffe City councils and will use the existing resources of all three to provide important services. Our goal is to create a dynamic, thriving council that serves the many sections of our communities and helps build the sense of pride in our region. This first edition of Moreton Living will give readers a chance to find out about council, the services we provide and how we, as one organisation, will continue to work for you.

How will the new council affect me?

Saddle up for the Urban Country Music Festival

Pine Rivers Festival & Redcliffe Festival of Sails

Time for a drive? Explore Dayboro to Woodford

Pine Rivers District Office Ph: 3480 6666 If youre wondering how to contact your new council, you can still rely on the way you contacted your old one. To ensure service is as streamlined and effective as possible in the early stages of the new council, the old phone numbers and addresses of Caboolture Shire Council, Pine Rivers Shire Council and Redcliffe City Council will become phone numbers and addresses for Moreton Bay Regional Councils three district offices. By calling your district office youll be talking to staff in your own area, who will know how best to handle your specific queries. You can contact your own district office by using the following details: Caboolture District Office Ph: 5420 0100 Moreton Bay Regional Council Caboolture Office PO Box 159 Caboolture 4510 Moreton Bay Regional Council Pine Rivers Office PO Box 5070 Strathpine 4500 Redcliffe District Office Ph: 3283 0233 Moreton Bay Regional Council Redcliffe Office PO Box 66 Redcliffe 4020 While in many cases it will be fastest if you direct your queries and business to your district office, there will be

times when you will want a general phone number or address for Moreton Bay Regional Council. These are: Moreton Bay Regional Council Ph: 3205 0555 Moreton Bay Regional Council PO Box 5070 Strathpine 4500 When you ring the general number our customer service staff will work out who will be able to best help you and transfer you. Items sent to the general council mailbox will be sorted and distributed to the appropriate district offices.

Where do I belong?
Its pretty easy to work out your district, because it is the same as your old council area. If you are in division 1, 2, 3 or 12 of Moreton Bay Regional Council you are part of Caboolture district. Divisions 5 and 6 are part of Redcliffe district and divisions 7, 8, 9 and 10 are part of Pine Rivers district. However, if you live in division 4 or 11, youll need to know if you were previously part of Caboolture Shire or Pine Rivers Shire to determine if youre now part of Caboolture district or Pine Rivers district. Your district will determine which set of local laws, planning schemes and policies are applicable to you. To find out quickly, consult our website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au and click on our district selector tool. It will ask you for your address, and then let you know in a jiffy which district you are in.
Bellthorpe

Moreton Bay Regional Councils three districts are based on the previous local authority areas.

Commissioner's Flat Cedarton Stony Creek Woodford

S u n s h ii n e C o a s tt Sunsh ne Coas R e g ii o n a ll C o u n c ii ll Reg ona Counc

Bruce High way

Stanmore

Neurum

D'Aguilar Elimbah

Rail Link

Welsby Donnybrook Meldale Toorbul White Patch Banksia Beach

Bracalba Delaneys Creek Wamuran Basin Mt. Mee Campbells Pocket

Div 12
Wamuran

Mt. Delaney

Moodlu

Div 1
Caboolture

Ningi

Bellara

Bellmere Rocksberg Ocean View

Div 3
Morayfield

Sandstone Pt. Bongaree Godwin Beach

Woorim

Beachmere

Moorina

Burpengary

Div 2
Deception Bay Scarborough

S o m e r s e tt Somerse R e g ii o n a ll Reg ona C o u n c ii ll Counc

Mt. Pleasant Dayboro

Narangba Rush Creek

Kurwongbah

Div 4
North Lakes Kallangur Mango Hill Murrumba Downs

Div 5 Div 6

Whiteside Laceys Creek

Redcliffe

Moreton Bay

Div 11
Samsonvale Mt. Samson Mt. Glorious

Div 7 Div 8 Bray Park

Clear Mountain Draper Eatons Hill

Woody Point

Strathpine

Div 9

Brendale

Samford

Hills Div 10 Ferny Hills

Arana

B r ii s b a n e Br sbane C ii tt y C y C o u n c ii ll Counc

Brisbane Airport

Port of Brisbane

2.5

10 Kilometres

15

20

Frequently Asked Questions

The name may have changed, but many of councils activities will remain the same. Below, weve addressed some of the more common questions about our new council.
When the new council opens, where will I go to conduct council business? For most services, it will be a case of business as usual. Most council staff will continue to operate from their existing offices and depots. This arrangement is likely to continue for quite some time. Existing phone numbers will remain in place and the customer service desks in all three districts will continue to operate to service local communities. What will happen to my rates? Council officers are working with the State Government to address rating issues for the amalgamated council areas. The newly-elected council will be responsible for adopting a rates policy that meets State Government regulations by 30 June 2008. What happens to any money I owe council or any money council owes me? The new council will be responsible for all debts and amounts owing to former councils. If you owe money or are owed money, you will simply deal with your district office in the new council. Will some major services, such as rubbish collection, change under the new council? Rubbish collection services will remain the same, with the same days for collections and the same level of service as residents have previously experienced. Over time, some changes to services will be inevitable, particularly as new contracts or arrangements are put in place. However, ensuring service levels are maintained or enhanced will be a major goal of the new council. Whats the story at our libraries? If you are an avid reader, then the amalgamation is good news for you. Residents now have access to the third largest public library collection in Australia, which covers an enormous selection of books and other borrowable material including DVDs, CDs and talking books. Our libraries also host a range of services, events, programs and activities in their local communities and details of these can be found in the events calendar in this edition of Moreton Living. If you are a member of your local library you can borrow books from any of the other libraries in our region by making a request at your local library. For more information on our library services, or to check out the library catalogue available, please visit our special library website at: library.moretonbay.qld.gov.au I enjoy accessing the local council services available in my neighbourhood. Will they continue? It is expected the new council will be keen to maintain service levels across the region. How are differences between former councils regarding regulations and services being addressed? Since the announcement of amalgamation, staff from the three councils have been working together to review all aspects of council operations. There are any number of disparities in local government service arrangements, local laws and other regulations. Council will continue its journey towards consolidating these areas and it will take some time to develop new procedures, laws and regulations. In the meantime, customers are encouraged to continue to deal with their district offices for the best and most efficient service. With the State Government due to take over bulk water assets, how are water service issues being handled? Many issues associated with the transfer of water assets to the State Government are still being negotiated. The aim is to make the transition as smooth as possible with no impact on the water supply to the community. While the water and wastewater functions of the three districts will be brought together under the one water directorate within the new council, residents wont notice many changes from day one. There will be changes made to policies, budgets, fees and charges, but they cannot be made until the new council is established in office. In time, fees, charges and rebates will be consolidated, and residents will be kept informed as these changes occur. Every effort is being made to try and ensure that

these changes occur quickly and simply but it will most likely be after 1 July 2008. What happens to existing building applications and development applications? It is anticipated that applications received by a former council will be processed according to the former councils existing procedures and plans.The legislation governing building applications hasnt changed. Existing shire plans will remain effective for their geographic areas. How will I lodge a new building application with the new council? For the best levels of service, you would submit building applications through your local district office. What will happen to afterhours services? The after-hours services previously operated by the former councils will continue. Is a new council administration centre being planned? The new councils immediate priority will be on the delivery of day-to-day services rather than creating a new office space.

Pine Rivers Libraries. Ask at your library for details.

EVENTS
MARCH
21 March Redcliffe Festival of Sails Spectacular Moreton Bay provides the backdrop for a day packed with entertainment, activities and market stalls, or just watch the yachts sail past as they make their way up the coast in the 60th Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race. Suttons Beach, Marine Parade, Redcliffe, 9am to 4pm. 29 March Caboolture Multicultural Festival A celebration of cultural diversity with stunning performances, creative workshops, arts and crafts stalls and multicultural cuisine. Caboolture Town Square, King Street, Caboolture, 9am to 4pm. Bike Expo The Bike Expo, celebrating the start of Bike Week 2008, is aimed at bike enthusiasts and their families. Residents and children are invited to enter a decorated bike competition and enjoy a healthy bike ride on nearby pathways. There will also be bike education and maintenance classes. Les Hughes Sports Complex, near the PCYC Building, corner Francis Road and Baker Street, Bray Park, 9am to 2pm.

Active for life

1 March to 31 May Adventure Women For women 16 years and over, Adventure Women encourages participants to experience a variety of sporting and recreation activities in a friendly, supportive and non-competitive environment. For more information contact Community Qld on 3510 2722.

3 - 22 March Exhibition Pottery display Works created by members of the Redcliffe Pottery Group. Redcliffe City Library, 470-476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe. 19 March Ceramics Crust Exhibition Crust is a ceramic exhibition that includes examples of award-winning ceramic artworks from the Gold Coast City Council Collection. Official opening, 19 March 6.30pm. Exhibition runs until 12 April. Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine. Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm. 20 March Hunting and Gathering (M) Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 7.30pm, phone 3283 0407. 26 March Supercharged Exhibition Includes video-animation, photography, sculpture, moving image and paintings, as well as found auto fragments, zinc-anneal panels paint and burnout simulation video-games. Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 26 March to 26 April, 10am to 4pm. Phone 3283 0415 for details. 28 March Friday Night Chill Out at Cue Bar/Caf Free Entry Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 6pm. For bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407. 2 Days in Paris (MA) Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 7.30pm, phone 3283 0407. 28 March 25 April Wheelers Display celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers Cycling Club and features a range of cycling memorabilia. The Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town in Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah. 30 March Cue Bar/Cafe: Sunday Vibes Free entry. Live music, great food, kids welcome. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 11.30am. For bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407. 2 Days in Paris (MA) Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 2pm, phone 3283 0407.

company. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 6pm. Bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407. 8 April Holiday Activity Design your own car workshop 612 years of age. Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 10am. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0415. The Thurechts Saw Mill Film Launch Local history film produced by the Redcliffe City Library. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, $10 per ticket (including Devonshire Tea). For bookings phone 3283 0407. 9 April Holiday Activity Design your own car workshop 1216 years of age. Redcliffe City Art Gallery, 10am. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0415. 10 April Enchanted (G) Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 10am. Phone 3283 0407. 11 & 13 April Atonement (MA) Showing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 7.30pm. Phone 3283 0407. 14 April The Rhythms of Ireland Irelands most celebrated and elite company of dancers and musicians. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 8pm. Bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407. 18 April Friday Night Chill Out at Cue Bar/Caf Free Entry Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 6pm. For enquiries phone 3283 0407. 19 April Live Show: Women in Docs Women in docs are a lively acoustic duo known for their entertaining live shows, subtle humour, and passionate song writing. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 7pm. Bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407. 24 April Redcliffe Peninsula Poets Poetry & Pikelets. Listen to poetry as you enjoy morning tea. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 10am. Bookings and enquiries, phone 3283 0407. 26 April Live Show: The Platters Two shows. Redcliffe Cultural Centre 2pm and 8pm. Bookings and enquiries, phone 3283 0407. 27 April Cue Bar/Cafe: Sunday Vibes Free Entry. Live music, great food, kids welcome. Redcliffe Cultural Centre, 11.30am. For bookings and enquiries phone 3283 0407.

arts & CULTURE

MARCH
1 March - 20 April Exhibition 13 to 19: Teenagers then and now Interactive exhibition comparing and contrasting the lives of Baby Boomer teenagers with contemporary teens. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah. Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm. Enquiries phone 3285 7213. 1 March - 1 June Antarctic Views Images from the Scott and Shackleton Antarctic expeditions 19101917. Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe. Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Phone 3883 1898 for more details. 3 March - 31 July Displays at Pine Rivers Libraries Cow Paddocks to Cartonboard, and Pioneering the Pine Heritage Museum displays will be touring

APRIL

5 April AMPd Up Battle of the Bands Local youth bands compete against each other to win some great prizes. Lions Hall, Lawnton Showgrounds, gates open 5pm, event runs 6pm to 9.30pm. Tickets $10 per person, available at the door or from councils Pine Rivers district office in Hall Street, Strathpine. For enquiries phone 3480 6666. 18 April - 19 April Family Pet Fair Two great days out for pets and their owners, lots to do and see, come along and meet televisions celebrity veterinarian Dr Harry. Centenary Lakes, Morayfield Road, Caboolture, 11am to 4pm on Friday, 9am to 4pm on Saturday. 25 April Anzac Day

APRIL
5 April Live Theatre: Play with Your Food An Evening of Fine Dining and Theatre Three-course meal from the Cue Bar Caf with two plays from the Play with Your Food theatre

libraries

Pathways Library, 1 The Corso North Lakes, 6pm to 8pm. Bookings essential, phone 3480 9900.

APRIL

Mash It Up Short Film Festival workshops for young people aged 1218 years at Pine Rivers libraries in April. Learn how to mash video, animation and sound to create mashups. Ask at your library for more information. 1 April PhotoShop Basics Point, Shoot, Play Learn how to edit pictures using Adobe PhotoShop software. Redcliffe City Library, 9.30am to 11am, $45pp. Bookings and payment essential at Library Help Desk. 2 & 3 April Pre-school storytelling Down on the Farm Redcliffe City Library, 10.30am.

16 & 17 April Pre-school storytelling Get Physical with Active Stories No sitting down for this session. Redcliffe City Library, 10.30am. Phone 3283 0313. 22 April Ceramic Painting with Hot Fusion Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 1pm, $15 per person. Bookings and payment essential, phone 3283 0313. Introduction to Blogging All participants must have an email address that can be accessed from the library computers (eg. Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail). Redcliffe City Library. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0249. 23 April Information session: Whats in your food? Learn exactly what is in the tinned food you buy so you can make better food choices. Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 11.30am. For bookings phone 3283 0277. Free morning tea provided. 24 April Redcliffe First Settlement Q150 Archaeological Project Free talk at the library by Dr Jon Prangnell to introduce the project set to commence mid-May. Redcliffe City Library, 5.30pm. Phone 3283 0249. 29 April Introduction to Social Networking MySpace and Facebook All participants must have an email address that can be accessed from the library computers (eg. Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail). Redcliffe City Library. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0249.

MARCH

GameOn @ your library Game On, free fun Internet games program for young people between 717 years. Play your favourite game or compete against your friends in mini tournaments. At all Pine Rivers Libraries during March. Contact your library for details. 10 - 20 March Getting to Know the Neighbours Celebrate our diverse community and Harmony Day. Experience Bollywood dancing, African drums, Henna body art, Chinese traditional dance or learn about French and Indian cooking at Pine Rivers Libraries. Check Pine Rivers libraries for more details. 18 March Easter storytime and Easter egg hunt for children aged four to seven. Deception Bay Library, 10.30am. 19 March Easter storytime and Easter egg hunt for children aged four to seven. Caboolture Central Library, 10.30am to 11am. Bribie Island Library, 6pm to 8pm. Easter storytelling for pre-school children Redcliffe City Library, 10.30am. Author Liz Byrski visits Redcliffe City Library Australian writer and broadcaster Liz Byrski visits the Redcliffe Library, in conjunction with the Courier-Mail Big Book Club, 2pm. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0249. 20 March Easter storytelling for pre-schoolers Redcliffe City Library, 10.30am. 21 March Harmony Day

21 March - 24 March Library branches throughout the Moreton Bay Region will be closed over four days for Easter and will reopen on 25 March. 29 March Origami workshop with Sarola Lee Woodford Library, 10.30am to noon. Saturday Storytime Caboolture Central Library, 2.30pm to 3pm. Monster Book Sale Pine Rivers Libraries Monster Book Sale to raise funds for libraries in East Timor. Browse through the books and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Albany Creek Library, Ferguson Street, Albany Creek, 9am to 1pm. 25 March Haka and Mau Rakau workshop by Maori performer Julian Ratana Caboolture Central Library, 10am to 11.30am, Burpengary Library, 3.30pm to 5pm. 26 March Haka and Mau Rakau workshop by Maori performer Julian Ratana Deception Bay Library, 3.30pm to 5pm, Narangba Library, 6pm to 7.30pm. Interactive Living Books with Henna Art demonstration by Nooreen Harris, Bribie Island Library, 6pm to 7.30pm. Scrapbooking workshop Deception Bay Library, 10am to noon, Cost $10 to cover materials. 27 March Musical History of Bollywood interactive workshop Caboolture Central Library, 6pm to 7pm. 28 March Loud @ Pathways A great night for young people 1218 years. Play on the internet, meet your friends, listen to music. Free pizza, drinks, internet access and MTV.

7 April Holiday Activity Digital photography workshop for children aged 12 to 18 years Bring your own camera. Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential, phone 3283 0313. 8 April Holiday Activity Indoor fun with lots to do Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 1.30pm. No bookings required. 9 April Holiday Activity Free painting on the deck art workshop Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 11.30am. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0313. Holiday Activity Pottery workshop for Grades 5 to 7 Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 11am. $10 per child. Bookings essential, phone 3283 0313. 10 April Holiday Activity Create a crafty collage using recycled materials Redcliffe City Library, 10am to 1.30pm. No bookings required. Holiday Activity Junior Book Club An afternoon of fun and food for all members. Redcliffe City Library, 2.30pm to 4pm. Phone 3283 0313. 15 April PhotoShop Permission to Play. Advanced editing using Adobe PhotoShop software. Redcliffe City Library, 9.30am to 11am. $45pp. Bookings and payment at Library Help Desk.

Its time for some decisions.

At that meeting our new councillors are expected to consider committee The new mayor and structures and memberships, councillors, elected on 15 codes of conduct, policies March, will be sworn into office and other governance issues. on 3 April at a special meeting A venue and time for the to be held at North Lakes first ordinary meeting have Community Centre. yet to be determined, but Their first ordinary meeting is scheduled for Monday, 7 April. when they are announced, details will be made available on our website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

More than 500 artists appear in this years line up, from emerging talent to top Australian country music stars. But while the festival, in its fifth year, concentrates on aspects of country music, it also involves a host of activities including country markets, the Beaut Ute Show, bush poetry and fireworks. Festivities kick off with the Burbs n Bush party on Friday night, 2 May, featuring 2007s Australian Independent Country Music Rising Star award winners Markus Meier and Casey Watt. Top Australian country talent including Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy

Cole, the McClymonts and Kirsty Lee Akers will perform at the festivals signature event, the main concert, planned for Saturday, 3 May, at Caboolture Showgrounds. While tickets to the main concert cost $64.90 for adults and $20 for children, most of the festivals other attractions are free. There are concerts on each day and performers such as Jetty Road, Amos Morris, Rob Black and Jonahs Road will keep the crowds entertained. While seasoned festival goers will have their favourites, there will be new attractions including Dustys Kids Korner which is dedicated to childrens activities and workshops, and the Next

Generation Station marquee that showcases up and coming country talent. For further festival details, a program of events, or to purchase tickets to the main concert please see www.urbancountry.com.

ay Fri 2-Mon 5 M
The QUT Urban Country Music Festivals four spectacular days of family entertainment will make Caboolture the place to be this May long weekend.

Lee Kernaghan

Name of Council Size Population 2006 Registered voters Elected representatives

Moreton Bay Regional Council 2,011 sq km 337,846 214,114 12 councillors plus mayor

Caboolture Shire Council 1,225 sq km 135,062 84,955 6 councillors plus mayor

Pine Rivers Shire Council 750 sq km 149,261 94,035 10 councillors plus mayor

Redcliffe City Council 36 sq km 53,523 35,124 7 councillors plus mayor

Make this Easter one to remember by spending Good Friday at Redcliffe for one of the citys signature events - Festival of Sails.

colourful spinnakers attached to vessels vying for race honours in the 60th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

At noon, world-renowned From 9am to 4pm on 21 March, Sandman Dennis Massoud Redcliffes Suttons Beach will will create a city of giant sand host a variety of family fun sculptures before sharing his activities and entertainment. sculpting skills in a number of free workshops. From 11.30am the festival will provide the perfect vantage If weather permits, the point for watching the passing Easter bunny will parachute of a spectacular sea of onto Suttons Beach.

The festival will also feature more than 100 top quality market stalls, live music including Mick Hadley and the Atomic Boogie Band with special guest Karen Anderson, Greg Doolan, roving entertainment, free childrens beach activities and art workshops. Therell also be an Easter egg hunt, demonstrations by local artists, beach volleyball,

giant puppets, outrigger canoe demonstrations kite flying displays and plenty of food stalls. For more information on this colourful event contact Moreton Bay Regional Councils Redcliffe district office on 3283 0253.

This years exciting milestone 21st annual Pine Rivers Festival from 23 May to 1 June, will mark its coming of age. The 10-day action-packed festival with events in locations across Pine Rivers showcases the talents and diversity of the district to residents and visitors alike. An outstanding festival highlight will be Las Vegas impersonators: Elvis, Jerry

Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and the Everly Brothers who will burst on to the stage at Rodz Rock n Roll in Pine Rivers Park. This explosive event on 24 May is expected to attract more than 200 hot rod entries. For a touch of culture, artistic connoisseurs will appreciate the prestigious 16th Annual Art Awards, with works on display at the Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery and the Strathpine Community Centre from 24 May.

Taste buds will be treated at the black tie Jazz and Shiraz night, at the stunning Ocean View Estate Winery on 1 June. The multicultural Hills Carnivle at Leslie Patrick Park in Ferny Hills, on 31 May, will overflow with international cuisine, multicultural dancing, ABBA tribute band Dancing Queen and childrens entertainment including a visit by Dora the Explorer. Due to their popularity, well-loved favourites like Dayboro Day on Sunday, 25 May, which features an Antiques and Collectables Fair, and the intriguing Mystery Bus Tours that run from 26 May to 30 May, will be back again this year.

Wherever you live, enjoy the opportunity to take part in some, if not all, of the many exciting events that make up the 21st Pine Rivers Festival. For more information please contact Moreton Bay Regional Councils Pine Rivers district office on 3480 6666 or refer to our website: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Woodford DAguilar

During the coming months Moreton Living will profile some of the places that make up our new region.
Mount Mee

to Sunshine Coast

CABOOLTURE
Bruce Hwy

Ocean View

Dayboro

to Brisbane

REDCLIFFE

Feel like escaping suburbia for a day for a drive in the Moreton Bay regions spectacular countryside?
Its as easy as following the signposted tourist drive designed to guide visitors from the historic town of Dayboro in the regions southwest, along Mt Mee Road and northwest to Woodford. The Dayboro Cottage Visitor Information Centre can be found at 27 Williams Street, Dayboro and is a ready source of tourist and historical information.

The Dayboro area also features art galleries, craft and antique shops. Head out of town along the Mount Mee Road to admire some stunning hinterland views. Bushwalkers and picnickers will be rewarded with a visit to Mount Mee State Forest, while Mount Mee township offers options for those who prefer to buy their lunch.

The Mount Mee lookout, on the northern side of town, takes in some spectacular scenery including the Glass House Mountains to the north and sweeping views of Moreton Bay to the east. Continue along the Mount Mee Road until it joins the DAguilar Highway at DAguilar and then head west for a couple of minutes to reach Woodford. While famous for its December folk festival,

It features wide streets, shady parks and old-style shops with a variety of antiques, eateries and homewares on offer. Steam buffs will take delight in Durundur Railway Museum, which is home to one of Australias largest collections of narrow gauge steam locos.

Dayboro

Woodford has much to offer tourists all year round.

Woodford

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