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 display village set to open
The first display village in Moreton Bay's new city of Waraba will open on Saturday at the Lilywood Landings development.
Mousetrap scurries to new home
Mousetrap Theatre will raise the curtain this week on its first production at the company’s new home in Redcliffe.
Moreton Bay hotspot for families
New research shows the Moreton Bay region has emerged as Queensland’s growth hot spot for families.
Urgent appeal for foster homes
Moreton Bay residents are urged to consider being foster carers due to significant demand for children needing love and support in safe, stable homes.
Shanvitha spins four-some spell
At the age of 12, Shanvitha Malkagiri, from The Lakes Knights, has achieved one of the rarest feats in cricket – a double hat-trick!
High-tech drones join burn-off battle
A rotary wing revolution has taken off at City of Moreton Bay, helping combat the threat of bushfires as the region swelters under a heatwave.
All Stars' magnificent seven
All Star Boxing Academy has led Queensland to a stunning gold-medal victory at the Australian Schools Championships in Darwin.
Celebrating past and future
Entries and a time capsule have been officially opened for the 2026 Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race.
Bullets to Bay deal
City of Moreton Bay and Brisbane Bullets have teamed up to help put Moreton Bay Central on the national stage.
Tavern upgrade plans unveiled
A Moreton Bay tavern will be renovated and upgraded, if plans are given the green light.
