Griffin
About Griffin
Griffin is a coastal suburb on the North Pine River and surrounded by neighbouring suburbs Murrumba Downs and Mango Hill. Containing both residential and agricultural land as well as recreational boating and fishing facilities along the shores of the North Pine River.
Osprey House Environment Centre is a well-known tourist attraction located in Griffin. From the viewing platforms, nature-lovers can enjoy the ambience of the natural environment and there is so much wildlife inhabiting the area – just see how many you can spot!
Things to see and do In Griffin
- Osprey House Environmental Centre
- Dohles Rocks boat ramp and playground
- Hays Inlet
- Bray Farm Park (Harry Potter Park)
History of Griffin
The origin of the suburb name is from the Griffin family who migrated to Australia from the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland.
Wild discoveries of citizen scientists
Citizen scientists are helping uncover rare and invasive plant species across Moreton Bay using the iNaturalist app, including Tropical Soda Apple and endangered native flora, supporting conservation, research, and local biodiversity protection.
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.
Holiday at home this festive season
Summer means longer, warmer days and the chance to hit the coast or seek refuge in the hinterland – just like a tourist. There’s no need to travel, with so much to explore right here at home here in Moreton Bay.
Parks and playgrounds poised for holiday fun
Looking for ways to get your kids active and outside these school holidays? Here’s eight parks across Moreton Bay that should do the trick.
The Latest
Indi's back - and ready to Roar
Indiah-Paige Riley, the former Moreton Bay United forward, has rejoined Brisbane Roar for the remainder of the Liberty A-League season.
New servo plans on major regional route
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In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done
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Night market back at sports club
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Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight
Liam Wilson is “pushing to his limits” as the countdown to his fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior lightweight title gathers pace.
Calls show where storm hit hardest
The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.
Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
