Giangurra, Queensland

Giangurra is a rural town in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is within the locality of East Trinity on the eastern coast of Trinity Bay.[2]

Giangurra town in East Trinity

Giangurra
Queensland
Giangurra
Coordinates16.9033°S 145.8205°E / -16.9033; 145.8205 (Giangurra)
Postcode(s)4871
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Cairns Region
State electorate(s)Mulgrave
Federal Division(s)Kennedy

History

The name Giangurra means village of wild rose thorn, but the language or dialect is unknown.[1]

The town was named on 1 December 1962 by the Queensland Place Names Board.[1]

Giangurra Beach and Sturt Cove

References

  1. "Giangurra – town in Cairns Region (entry 13650)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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