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
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.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
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Where to vote: Polling booths for 2024 State Election in City of Moreton Bay
More than 100 polling booths will open on Saturday, October 26 for Moreton Bay region residents to vote in the 2024 Queensland State Election. Here's your complete list
Stolen bike crashes in front of police
Luck ran out for an alleged offender when he crashed a stolen motorbike at Clontarf - right in front of police at an emergency services expo.
'Doggy door' designed to save koalas
A life-saving ‘escape hatch’ for koalas has been developed, trialled and is now operating near roads in the Moreton Bay region.
First look at new hotel plans
Interior designs for the new $35m Dakabin Hotel have been unveiled by The Comiskey Group. See pictures.
Funding call for "life-changing" plans
Plans have been unveiled for new Changing Places facilities which will “change lives” for people with disabilities in the Moreton Bay region.
2024 Queensland State Election candidates Ferny Grove
Want to know who is running in the 2024 State Election, with early polling now open and polling day coming up on October 26? Here’s a list of candidates for the seat of Ferny Grove.
Precinct plan for huge block
Plans have been lodged for a new industry and business precinct on Deception Bay Road.
Ripper boost for Junior Classic
Entries have opened today for the 2024 Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC), which is being supported by one of the world’s major golf tours.
Revving up for charity run
Hundreds of trucks will roll into Redcliffe next month as part of the 15th annual Brisbane Convoy for Kids (BC4K).
Triumph, sadness - and exciting future
Redcliffe’s historic and emotional grand final victory has completed one club journey – and started another.
