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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Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade
It will be 2024 before construction starts on the $2 billion Gateway Motorway/Bruce Highway Upgrades (GMBHU) – but major deadlines are much closer.
Grahame's devoted to volunteering
Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village resident Grahame Wiseman has devoted his life to helping others for more than 20 years.
'Mealraiser' feeds hundreds in need
More than 420 free hot meals were delivered to people in need this week, thanks to The Mini Farm Project’s signature fundraiser.
Big plans for Creative art trail
Planning is already well under way for The Samford & Surrounds Art Trail & Open Studios in 2023.
Clubs team-up to install life saver
Two cricket clubs on the Redcliffe peninsula have joined forces to support men’s health.
Finish in sight for $50m sport developments
Major sports developments, costing $50 million, are on track for completion across the Moreton Bay Region - starting from next month.
Comiskey Group wins national crown
The Comiskey Group, based in this region for almost 50 years, had two huge wins at the Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence this week.
Thumbs up for first Giving Day
Caboolture Hospital is preparing for its first Giving Day on Wednesday to raise vital funds for medical projects and programs.
Wife's battle to convince hubby they'd won $1.4 million
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