Download coordinates as: Giru is a town and coastal locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia,[2][3] situated on the Haughton River, 54 kilometres (34 mi) south-east of Townsville.

[2][6] The Invicta Sugar Mill was originally located on the Richmond River in New South Wales.

In 1919, it was moved north to the Haughton River in the Burdekin district, where the township of Giru grew around it.

The Giru branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the CWA Hall at 9 Carey Street.

In September every year, the Giru Show is held, offering activities such as food stalls, homemade cake shops and show rides, horse rides, and an animal farm, as well as a display of several pieces of farming equipment.

The Palm Creek Folk Festival is an annual event held in Giru on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, and spans four days.