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
Sea Snakes' plans for girls rugby
Queensland Reds star Tina Campbell made a guest appearance in the season’s first girls’ night at Redcliffe Juniors Rugby Union.
Sports stars at women's day lunch
Two elite athletes and a renowned media personality are guest speakers at North Lakes Sports Club’s first International Women’s Day lunch next week.
Campaigners return to litter hotspot
Love our Clontarf volunteers will be closely counting the litter in their bags during Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday in a follow-up to their 12-week campaign held two years ago.
Signal-ling changes on busy road
New traffic signals will be switched on in March as part of a $4 million upgrade at the busy intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.
First Rotto, now Gold Coast in sights
Redcliffe's Sally Dymond admits to a deep fear of the ocean and sharks. But, rather than staying on dry land, she is taking on Australia’s epic open water swims.
Streets better after $5.6m upgrades
Streets around Morayfield East State School are now safer and less congested after the completion of $5.6 million of upgrades along Graham Rd.
Painting the Village Dolphins red
BallyCara teamed up to celebrate the Village’s partnership with the NRL’s newest team – the Dolphins.
'Santa' Ken made life member
‘Emergency Santa’ Ken Wilkinson has been made a life member of Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA) at its recent annual meeting.
Teenager gets nod for Dolphins debut
Isaiya Katoa, who has just turned 19, may be leading the race to be named Dolphins’ first NRL five-eighth on Sunday.
Wilson's ready for 'next big thing'
Liam Wilson says it's great to be home in the Moreton Bay Region, but he's already looking for the next “big thing” in his quest for a world title.
