Ferny Hills
About Ferny Hills
Almost entirely a residential suburb, Ferny Hills is located north Brisbane surrounded by the Samford Conservation park and neighbouring suburbs; Arana Hills, Everton Hills, Ferny Grove, Keperra and Bunya.
Ferny Hills adjoins Arana Hills, which in turn adjoins Everton Hills, and the three suburbs constitute what is known as the Hills District in the Moreton Bay Region.
Two primary schools are established within Ferny Hills; Ferny Hills State School and Patricks Road State School. A high school is in neighbouring suburb Ferny Grove.
Samford Conservation Park located in Ferny Hills is a pleasant and easily accessible spot for outdoor gatherings, horse riding, bush walking and mountain bike riding. Ironbark Gully is a popular picnic area in the centre of the park, where you’ll find plenty of shady trees, wood fire BBQs and undercover picnic tables.
Things to see and do in Ferny Hills
- Samford Conservation Park
- George Willmore Park
- Ferny Hills Library
Get Groovin on Mothers’ Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Groovin in the Green in Ferny Hills with free live music, circus workshops, food, family activities and prize giveaways. Featuring Ellen Reed and The Ruby’s, this all-ages event runs 2–6pm at George Willmore Park.
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.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
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Get Groovin on Mothers’ Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Groovin in the Green in Ferny Hills with free live music, circus workshops, food, family activities and prize giveaways. Featuring Ellen Reed and The Ruby’s, this all-ages event runs 2–6pm at George Willmore Park.
Month of Hills Festival fun
The Hills Festival, a month of events across Arana Hills, Ferny Hills and surrounds kicks off tomorrow. Enjoy live music, performances, family fun and the Hills Carnivale finale.
Funding fears for Moreton Bay projects
Nearly 90 Moreton Bay projects could be at risk if the Federal Government ends a key $500m infrastructure program. Mayor Peter Flannery warns roads, upgrades and community facilities face funding uncertainty without urgent action.
See future for key suburbs
Have your say on the future plans for Arana Hills and Ferny Hills. Draft proposals include land rezoning, accommodating for higher density living, new centres and future growth near key transport hubs.
Max Giuliani shares tips from the top
World champion swimmer Max Giuliani met fans and coached young swimmers at Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre, inspiring Moreton Bay’s next generation.
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.
Horror 2025 road toll sparks urgent call for action
Queensland’s worst road toll in 16 years has prompted renewed calls for urgent action, with 308 people losing their lives on the state’s roads in 2025.
Global finalists announced for $1 million Ultimate HQ prize in Moreton Bay
Five international scale-ups have been shortlisted for the City of Moreton Bay’s $1 million Ultimate HQ competition, highlighting the region’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Digging deep to help foundation
New figures show Moreton Bay has been one of the biggest supporters of the Fred Hollows Foundation this year.
