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
Flying start to mozzie season
The first treatment of the summer mozzie season will start today as Moreton Bay Regional Council takes to the skies.
Maggies terrorise cyclists
Magpie season has hit the Moreton Bay Region in full force, with butcher birds, plovers and crows joining in for good measure. Here’s where they’re swooping …
‘Incredible start’ for new students
Mango Hill State Secondary College has been officially opened with praise flowing from Queensland’s Deputy Premier for its students’ “maturity and resilience”.
Suburbs getting space to grow
Residents in Dakabin and Griffin may soon have their green space prayers answered by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Council burn-offs this week
Moreton Bay Regional Council has controlled burn-offs scheduled this week, but is closely monitoring weather conditions. Here’s what it has planned.
Work to start on Griffin Sports Complex
It’s the sporting facility Griffin locals have long been waiting for, and by 2022 it will be the Moreton Bay Region’s newest rugby league complex.
Bid to ease parking pain in local streets
Moreton Bay Regional Council CEO will bring forward a report to amend the planning scheme in a bid to easing parking pain in clogged local streets.
Osprey chicks hatch at Griffin
Osprey chicks have joined the family at this Griffin osprey nest – to the delight of their parents and visitors to Osprey House Environment Centre.
Mayor launches drive for wider roads in Moreton Bay Region
Mayor Peter Flannery wants an ‘immediate review’ of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s planning scheme to start tackling the problems caused by narrow streets.
5 Free School Holiday Activities around North Lakes
Free school holiday activities on offer around North Lakes north Brisbane. DISCOVER HERE
