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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Sign-up for Home Alone
Pet owners across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland are being urged to register with the RSPCA Qld’s Home Alone service.
Prepare now for wild weather
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a significant weather event this weekend, with 4-6m waves, 100mm of rain on Sunday, high tides and gale force winds possible. Now’s the time to prepare.
Peppercorn lease paves the way for Guides good work
Ferny Hills Girl Guide are all set to uphold the Guide Law for another five years thanks to a renewed peppercorn lease from Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Ferny Grove Candidates: QLD State Election 2020
Meet the Ferny Grove candidates running in the QLD State Election 2020.
Why father's lawn was key to Liam's dream
Four years ago, Liam Hughes came up with a life-changing plan – all he needed was his father’s lawn in Ferny Hills! Once he got the nod to dig up the grass, Lot 81 Micro Farm was born at Ferny Hills.
School Holiday Fun Activities for Families
School holidays means keeping the kids entertained. A usually hard task, we’ve made it simple by preparing a few family fun activities near Brisbane in the Moreton Bay Region, all you have to do is read on…
Family Hiking - 4 Tips for Having Fun
Before you go trail blazing, here’s a few things to think about and try out to keep the kiddos interested and in good spirits! No one wants to end a family hike in tears.
Brisbane? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.
Click here to discover South East Queensland’s best kept secret. Make the Moreton Region your go-to spot for anything and everything!
5 parks in The Hills District families will love
The Hills District in the Moreton Bay Region near Brisbane, is home to five wonderful parks that families can access and enjoy for free. DISCOVER
Spread kindness – businesses encouraging you to pay it forward
During times of challenge and adversity, we often look outward to see how we can assist – whether it’s a monetary donation, volunteering time, or simply ‘showing up’.
