Name: Woodford Visitor Information Centre
Address: Archer Street, Woodford QLD 4514 (located at the Woodford Memorial Hall precinct)
Phone: (07) 5496 1048
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Woodford / D’Aguilar Range North / Moreton Bay Hinterland
The centre is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers and provides comprehensive information for hinterland touring, national parks, rural attractions, and local events.
What Area It Caters For
1. Woodford Township (Primary Area)
- Woodford Memorial Hall
- Woodford Gardens café and gardens
- Woodford Museum and historical precinct
- Local shops, cafés, and weekend markets
- Woodford Showgrounds and community events
2. Woodfordia (Major Event Area)
- Home of the Woodford Folk Festival
- Seasonal events, concerts, and cultural programs
- Camping and festival‑related visitor information
3. Mount Mee and Ocean View
- Mount Mee Lookout
- The Gantry Day‑Use Area
- 4WD tracks, waterfalls, and rainforest walks in Mount Mee Forest Reserve
- Scenic drives through Ocean View and rural hinterland
- Farm‑gates, cafés, and artisan producers
4. Stony Creek and Bellthorpe
- Stony Creek swimming and picnic areas
- Bellthorpe National Park (waterfalls, rainforest, 4WD access)
- Remote walking tracks and nature‑based recreation
5. Kilcoy and Somerset Link
- Kilcoy township (secondary VIC support)
- Lake Somerset recreation areas
- Touring routes toward Esk, Toogoolawah, and the Brisbane Valley
6. D’Aguilar National Park (Northern Section)
- Forest drives, lookouts, and picnic areas
- Access to long‑distance trails and mountain viewpoints
- Wildlife viewing and nature photography
7. Moreton Bay Hinterland (Extended Support)
- Dayboro, Samford, Mount Glorious, and Mount Nebo touring loops
- Rural attractions, farm stays, and scenic routes
- Connections to Caboolture, Bribie Island, and the coastal plain
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Woodford, Mount Mee, Bellthorpe, Kilcoy, and the Moreton Bay Region
- Advice on walking tracks, 4WD routes, lookouts, and national park access
- Information on cafés, markets, and community events
- Guidance for Woodford Folk Festival visitors
- Recommendations for accommodation, camping, and rural attractions
- Weather, road condition, and safety information for hinterland travel
Summary
The Woodford Visitor Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the northern D’Aguilar Range and the Moreton Bay hinterland. It supports visitors exploring Woodford, Mount Mee, Stony Creek, Bellthorpe, Kilcoy, and the wider hinterland touring network. With strong links to national parks, scenic drives, rural attractions, and major events such as the Woodford Folk Festival, it is the essential starting point for discovering the region.