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
Back for Great Tram Pull
Ferny Hills disability organisation Claire’s Cottage will return to the Great Brisbane Tram Pull, with its all-abilities team taking on the one-tonne tram and calling on the community to cheer them on.
Moreton Bay shops make Queensland’s top 10
Two Moreton Bay businesses, Lawnton Country Markets and VC Fruit Market, have been recognised among Queensland’s top 10 independent fruit and vegetable retailers for quality produce and outstanding customer service.
“Way too much” for Moreton Bay suburb
Major high-rise plans are “way too much” for Ferny Hills, according to Brian Battersby, who represented the area for 40 years. The former councillor told Moreton Bay City Council’s meeting last week he “strongly opposed” the proposals for developments up to 12 levels.
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.
The Latest
Final flood of golf course land objections
Objections are reported to be flooding in today in the final hours for public submissions into plans to develop former North Lakes Resort Golf Club land.
Milestone for new satellite hospital
Major construction work has finished, and the new Caboolture Satellite Hospital is expected to open soon. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for new live music venue
Plans for a new "purpose-built" live music venue on Bribie Island have been given the go-ahead.
Guy's up and running on epic trip
Guy Schweitzer is heading home – but it may be three months before he arrives in Scarborough! Here's why! and how to follow Guy's remarkable journey.
Ninjas ready to take on world
Seven young ninja warriors, who all train from the Moreton Bay Region, are preparing for their Ultimate challenge more than 14,700kms away.
Duo medal on Australia debuts
Tahlea Toohey and Paul 'PJ' Utia, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, made stunning international debuts at the Oceania Junior and Youth Championships.
Record response to golf land plan
A record number of submissions have been lodged over plans for former North Lakes golf course land - with a lobby group claiming thousands are objections.
Taking off on Global challenge
Mitchell James and Tim Gould will jet off to France this week aiming to serve up another golden display at the Virtus Global Games (June 4-10).
Help charity find forever homes
Youngcare is asking residents in the Moreton Bay Region to support young people with disabilities – such as James from North Lakes - find forever homes.
Fan-tastic night for Dolphins
PICTURE SPECIAL: Oh what a night! Dolphins' superb 26-12 victory over the Dragons moved them joint top of the NRL ladder - and how the fans loved it. Check out these 3 galleries!
