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
Region's worst road revealed
One of the Moreton Bay Region’s most popular tourist routes has been rated our most unroadworthy road.
Classic plan for start of historic race
A flotilla of classic cruisers looks set to join the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) and “chase” the main fleet along the Redcliffe shoreline.
Robbie's back and ready to Roar
Robbie Kruse, who went from Pine Rivers to the greatest stages in world football, has re-joined A-League Brisbane Roar and may be back in action tonight.
Wilson 'hungry' for world title
Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will have fans ringside in the US and at his home gym - where excitement is building among young boxers - supporting him tomorrow as he bids for a world title.
'Plum' book deal for new author Jack
Standing under a plum tree provided the unlikely inspiration for the first book by Petrie author Jack Kavanagh.
Sophie strikes national gold in West
Sophie Hebron was the toast of Albany Creek Swimming Club (ACSC) and our region after winning a national open water title off the coast of West Australia.
Beck eyes world title defence - and beyond
Beck Hawker will defend her WIBA world featherweight title at Eatons Hill Hotel next month knowing it may be a stepping stone to the “next level”.
Tribute planned for grand slam champion
Mango Hill is planning to formally recognise its most famous son – Australian Open Grand Slam winner Jason Kubler.
Huge precinct plans for Mill-Wood Park
Plans for a huge multi-precinct development in Kallangur are being assessed by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Hundreds help plan huge upgrade
More than 300 pieces of community feedback have been received for the proposal to duplicate 3.3kms of Deception Bay Road. Now plans are being finalised.
