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 **
The Latest
Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay
The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash – Buhurt International - an inaugural two-day, full-contact, heavy-hitting, combat event - is coming to Moreton Bay on May 25-26. ** FREE TO READ **
Bin Bypass' can-do expansion plans
Bin Bypass, a social enterprise based at Ferny Hills, is now rolling out a new landfill diversion scheme across Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
Hundreds charged in Moreton Police District
Police have charged 667 people with around 1195 offences in the Moreton district since a high-visibility policing operation began in March last year.
Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections
Fifty-five polling booths will open on Saturday for residents to vote in the Moreton Bay City Council elections. Here’s the complete list. ** FREE TO READ **
Hampo's legacy gets major boost
Hampo’s Youth Foundation, set up in honour of Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson, has been given a kick-start from Brendale business Woodland Shopfitting. ** FREE TO READ **
Foyers for homeless young people
Two Moreton Bay suburbs have been identified as possible sites for new 40-unit Youth Foyers to house and support homeless young people. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding for "essential" school program
Disengaged and at-risk young people in the City of Moreton Bay are getting a second chance at education thanks to a church program supported by Carinity. ** FREE TO READ **
Dolphins' new "first of kind" deal
Dolphins NRL team has signed a sponsorship “first” with the country’s largest plant medicine clinic Alternaleaf. ** FREE TO READ **
Young stars hunting more medals
Five Moreton Bay water polo stars want to add to their 2024 medal haul this month after superb displays in the southern hemisphere’s biggest youth tournament. ** FREE TO READ **
"This could be one to remember"
Liam Wilson wants to “put on a show for the world” when he faces former world champion Oscar Valdez in the Arizona desert on March 29. ** FREE TO READ **
