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
New shopping centre plans
A new shopping centre is being proposed for one of the fastest growing areas of Moreton Bay region.
Hoppo's three-step guide to survive
Bondi Rescue star Hoppo has launched Float to Survive, Australia’s largest water safety campaign this year, in the Moreton Bay region.
New crematorium plan revealed
Plans have been submitted for a new ‘Gentle Way’ crematorium in an industrial unit at Clontarf.
New plans for apartment block
Approved plans for new apartments, on a prime vacant site in the Redcliffe CBD, may change.
Competition key in Moreton Bay market
Strong competition among house buyers is continuing to drive the City of Moreton Bay market higher, according to new figures from CoreLogic.
Fighting chance of Aussie honours
Twenty-seven members of North Lakes-based PK Taekwondo will be aiming for national glory at Brendale this weekend.
New GYG all set for first orders
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) will open its newest restaurant in City of Moreton Bay tomorrow – with special offers.
Land unlocked for crisis housing
Two more blocks of land have been released to help ease demand for social, affordable and crisis housing in City of Moreton Bay.
Vale Yvonne Chapman
Tributes have been paid to Yvonne Chapman - the “first, last and only Mayor of Pine Rivers Shire - who has died at the age of 84.
Driving ahead with new road plan
Work is expected to start soon for a new connecting road in one of the fastest growing areas in City of Moreton Bay.
