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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Pokemon fans loved the rescheduled Movie in the Park Rothwell on Friday when Pokemon: Detective Pikachu hit the big screen. PICTURE SPECIAL
Store opens with 101 new jobs
Coles Caboolture Big Fish has opened its doors for the first time creating 101 new jobs in our region.
Potholes top region's complaint list
Potholes were the most reported complaint on Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) Request app, in the last financial year. Here's the top 10 on the app list.
Sculpture appeal for Bribie's turtles
Bribie Island’s largest human sculpture will be created next month to highlight and draw attention to the start of the turtle nesting season.
World champion's sights on Redcliffe
Double World and Commonwealth champion Kelsey-Lee Barber is following Commonwealth gold medallist Matthew Kenny by going back to grassroots little athletics in this region.
Huge support for First Nations Cup
Hundreds of players and supporters turned out at North lakes for the 2022 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.
From wreck to Anzac memorial
A new addition to the region’s memorial services was unveiled in Caboolture Town Square on Friday.
Caboolture River gets $8m boost
Unitywater will spend $8 million on the Caboolture River Nutrient Offset Project to rehabilitate 2.4 kms of eroding shoreline.
Free upgrade for recycling bins
Moreton Bay Regional Council is offering residents a free larger recycling bin – but householders will have to pay slightly more.
Students' award-winning freight plans
Two groups of UniSC Moreton Bay students have won national awards for creative solutions to problems facing Australia’s freight industry, in the annual GovHack competition.
