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.
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Wildlife fencing will not be moved
Koala protection fencing at the site of a $19 million pedestrian overpass in Clontarf will not be moved, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Classic show by Cam Smith juniors
The 2022 Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC) ticked all the boxes - on and off the course - now organisers at Wantima Country Club want to make it even better. 3 picture galleries
Huge crowds enjoy peninsula carols
Thousands of local residents and visitors turned out for Sunday's Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols and Nathan Road Sports Complex, Rothwell. PICTURE SPECIAL
Brazil to call Moreton Bay home for World Cup
Moreton Bay will go green, gold and blue next year as the home base for Brazilian in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.
New $1.2m glamping site opens
Luxury glamping, with ensuite bathrooms, has opened at Woodfordia, home of the famous Woodford Folk Festival.
Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Cameron Smith masterclass before classic
Cameron Smith, who grew up in Pine Rivers and is now world ranked three, helped launch the sixth junior classic at Wantima Country Club, yesterday with a special clinic for young players. PICTURE GALLERY
Chasing dream from Lawnton to Las Vegas
Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will climb into the ring at one of the sport's most famous venues next month - just one fight from his sporting dream.
New names for region's new city
Public consultation is now open to decide names of five new suburbs which will be part of huge 70,000-resident Caboolture West regional city.
