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
Green light for new 142-room hotel
Plans to build a new 142-room hotel above a major shopping centre in the Moreton Bay Region have been approved.
How crushed glass is stopping hoons
Recycled glass is being used to stop hoons - and make roads safer – at a growing number of locations in Moreton Bay Region.
Revved up for Street title bid
Nic Haggett is carrying the hopes of Moreton Bay and all north Brisbane into the final of this year’s Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year competition.
Worlds await para quartet
The countdown has started for three ex-Burpengary swimmers and their coach named in Australia’s squad for the World Para Championships.
Realtors raise bar for Tea time
Two real estate agencies in this region have raised the bar to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea being held this week.
OPTO has gone - but not for long!
OPTO, the giant spinning rings artwork on Redcliffe Parade, has been removed for ‘specialist maintenance’.
Aussie debut for All Star duo
Two teenage boxers from the Moreton Bay region are today almost 4000kms away representing Australia for the first time.
Podium finish at world games
Burpengary’s Paul Beard brought home one medal from the World Transplant Games in Perth – and was a fraction away from a second.
Last in queue? Hazard lights on
Two huge billboards, seen by thousands of motorists from the Moreton bay Region every day, are part of a new Queensland road safety campaign.
Setting sail for special regatta
Dozens of boats will line-up at Humpybong Yacht Club’s Annual Women and Girls’ Sailing Regatta next weekend.
