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
Homeward bound - but Maree forced to take new desert route
Maree Stephenson is on the final leg of her 10,000km, 10-desert cycling challenge – but it’s a different route to the original plan.
Revealed: Where North Lakes' new fire station will be built
The site for North Lakes' first fire station has been unveiled.
'Exhausted, but loving it' - latest on Maree's 10 Desert Challenge
Maree Stephenson has, at times, been “exhausted, physically and emotionally” by her marathon 10 Desert Challenge – but is “absolutely loving it”.
COVID-19 LATEST: Lockdown to end
Moreton Bay Region and Brisbane City Council will come out of lockdown at 6pm tonight - despite eight new cases being reported in the last 24 hours across South East Queensland.
Maree reaches (and leaves) Marree on record ride
Griffin’s Maree Stephenson is six weeks into her remarkable 10 Desert Challenge – but the biggest tests may still be ahead across Australia's toughest landscape.
Maree's bid to ride into record books
Maree Stephenson, from Griffin, was early this week closing in on Birdsville, more than two weeks after starting her remarkable 10,000km 10-desert challenge.
Sweet venue tempts the tastebuds
Get the scoop on new dessert venue
Liam's fight for world rankings
Griffin boxer Liam Wilson is one win away from a top 15 ranking with two of the world’s four major boxing organisations.
Busy season for snake catcher
Griffin snake catcher Josh Castle says it has been a busy snake season across the region, with most action in the north.
Maree's 10 desert ride to make history
Maree Stephenson will leave her Griffin home on May 1 on a 10 Desert Challenge - which could see her ride into the history books.
