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
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.
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.
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Coles' support for Hummingbird House
Coles Kippa-Ring is rallying behind Queensland’s only children’s hospice Hummingbird House in a month-long fundraiser. ** FREE TO READ **
Repaired and ready to reopen
Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Kippa-Ring, will open its doors again on Sunday morning for the first time in 20 months.
Imperial Hotel joins Comiskey stable
The Comiskey Group, based in the City of Moreton Bay, has bought another major venue to join its growing portfolio. ** FREE STORY AND PICTURES **
New op shop opens in Strathpine
Staff are putting the finishing touches to YMCA Queensland's new op shop in Strathpine, which officially opens on Saturday, with special discounts. ** FREE TO READ **
Land offer to help homeless
Mayor Peter Flannery has today revealed the first blocks of land to be available for community housing and specialist homelessness providers under a new plan. ** FREE TO READ **
'Significant' grass fire was warning
Monday’s grass fire at Rocksberg which burn 16 hectares of land, was a warning to residents of the dangers we face this summer, according to rural fire fighters. ** FREE O READ **
Emotional finish to Holt Bolt
Richard Holt says he was hit by a “wave of emotion” when finishing his fundraising Bolt to Borough at the weekend. ** FREE TO READ **
Interest rates on hold - for now
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to keep interest rates on hold for a fourth successive month. ** FREE TO READ **
Stage set for Addams Family musical
The curtain will go up this week on St Benedict’s College’s latest production of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy. How to see the show.
