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
Why six-year battle came to an end
Newport Action Group (NAG) has revealed why it withdrew an appeal over rezoned marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar development. ** FREE TO READ **
Anger over wildlife gates plan
Stop Clontarf Overpass Action Group (SCOAG) says it is “disgusted in the disgraceful decision” to not install automatic gates on to Ray Frawley Fields. ** FREE TO READ **
Call for re-think on masterplan
The draft masterplan for Scarborough Boat Harbour, now open for public comment, is under fire from community and industry groups. ** FREE TO READ **
Jack's 'street' test in Dubai
Scarborough teenager Jack Lewis has packed his bags and is ready to fly almost 12,000km for one of the biggest tests of his sporting career. ** FREE TO READ **
Early voting booths in City of Moreton Bay Local Government Elections
Residents in the City of Moreton Bay will be able to start voting early from Monday in the 2024 Local Government Elections. Booths, times, dates and information. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on $627m youth detention centre
Construction is officially under way on a new 80-bed youth detention centre at Woodford. ** FREE TO READ **
Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council elections
Check out the background, community involvement and campaign issues of those chasing seven places on Moreton Bay City Council in next month's elections.
Marina appeal dropped by Newport Action Group
Newport Action Group (NAG) has withdrawn its appeal over Moreton Bay City Council’s decision to re-zone marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar hotel development.** FREE TO READ **
Doors open for UniSC's O Day
UniSC’s new students had their first taste of the Moreton Bay campus when the doors opened for Orientation Day. See two picture galleries. ** FREE TO READ **
$6 million fire station officially opens
Moreton Bay’s new fire station, covering North Lakes, Mango Hill and Deception Bay, has been officially opened. Picture galleries ** FREE TO READ **
