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.
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