Bowen

Take a look at Bowen, the northern jewel in The Whitsundays’ crown. A picturesque seaside town on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay.

Bowen is the northern jewel in The Whitsundays’ crown, located on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, 45 minutes north of Airlie Beach.

This picturesque seaside town is a relaxed beachcomber’s paradise with award-winning, palm-fringed beaches, beautiful bays and a warm tropical climate. Largely undiscovered, Bowen offers accommodation ranging from backpackers and caravan parks to 4-star absolute beachfront apartments. Home to eight incredible beaches surrounding the town, some offering the best walking tracks, and stunning fringing coral reefs, perfect for snorkelling, just a few metres offshore.

SNORKEL straight off the beach at Horseshoe Bay (home to the Underwater Marine Sculpture Bywa) and Rose Bay.

STOP for some mango sorbet, snap a Big Mango selfie and say hello to the team at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre.

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INDULGE in the freshest seafood, straight off the boat at the Bowen Marina.

WITNESS breathtaking views of The Whitsundays at Flagstaff Hill.

CATCH A FLICK at the historic Summergarden Theatre.