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
Working some magic at Fairy Way
A team from Ray White Deception Bay is today working to restore some magic along Deception Bay’s foreshore.
Special brew for Clean-Up day
Bramble Bay General is offering free coffee - under one essential condition - to those taking part in Clean-Up Australia Day at Clontarf.
Candle lighting to honour women
BPW Moreton Bay will “honour women, inspire change and light the way for a brighter future” in a special ceremony next week.
Camping ban on public land
Moreton Bay City Council has today voted to change Local Law Guidelines and ban camping on public land.
“Austin’s resilience inspires us every day.”
A Warner mum has shared the story of her brave five-year-old son to help support those Australians living with a rare disease.
Tillies' debut caps remarkable month
Redcliffe-born Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in Moreton Bay, has followed her twin sister and become a Matilda.
Swap Day for Cubeez collectors
Minecraft Cubeez collectors across the Moreton Bay region are being given a special one-day boost this weekend.
Woolies to anchor new Village
Woolworths has been announced as the anchor tenant of Griffin’s new Freshwater Village development.
'Open' support for Charlize tribute
Plans have started for a permanent tribute to Charlize Zmuda, the teenager who died after a shark attack off Bribie Island earlier this month.
Going digital on trade waste
Unitywater is introducing digital data loggers for trade waste customers, to better monitor and operate the wastewater network.
