Machans Beach

Machans Beach, a coastal town, is eight km north of central Cairns. It is flanked by the Barron River on its south and Barr Creek on its north-west. Both watercourses have swampy fringes.

Further Reading: 

Denise Rapkins, Certain friends in uncertain times: a history of Machans Beach, Machans Beach, Machans Beach Progress Association, 1995

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