UNIQUE EXPERIENCES BOWEN

The 10-metre high Big Mango represents the delicious fruit which carries the name sake of the town "Bowen Mango". The Big Mango is located at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre, 4 kilometres south of Bowen on the Bruce Highway. Stop by the top of the Whitsundays to get your photo with the Big Mango!

Queens Beach is Bowen's most northern seaside suburb. It is located just five kilometres from the Central Business District and offers a relaxed environment with lots to see and do. The beach is Bowen's main northern beach and occupies 4.5 kilometres of Queens Bay, a relatively open, north to north-east facing bay located between the western mouth of the Don River and rocky Cape Edgecumbe.

“Le Sorelle” means “The Sisters” in Italian. Three local sisters with big dreams for our small home town. From a blank canvas; a run-down building complete with burn out walls they transformed the building into a sophisticated community based hub, with the design and décor to take the venue from beautiful Bowen to downtown Melbourne. They are dedicated to providing you with the ultimate coffee house experience. Le Sorrelle boasts old-fashioned customer service, fresh food made in-house, gourmet fudge and the best coffee in the Whitsundays. They offer a divine hot cooked breakfast, a delicious lunch menu and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. Their coffee is incredibly smooth and addictive and our cold drinks perfect for our all year round summer weather! Watch for waffles on a Wednesday too! Combine all this yumminess with great atmosphere, lovely staff, wonderful old fashioned service, a gift store and free wifi and you are assured that this community hub will also delight anyone that is away from their home and community! If you’re missing your family and friends let the sisters and their staff treat you like theirs....

The Bowen Visitor Information Centre is located on the Bruce Highway in South Bowen. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, the Bowen Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do and where to eat. Discuss with the friendly staff your travel plans or make a booking....

Queens Beach is Bowen's most northern seaside suburb. It is located just five kilometres from the Central Business District and offers a relaxed environment with lots to see and do. The beach is Bowen's main northern beach and occupies 4.5 kilometres of Queens Bay, a relatively open, north to north-east facing bay located between the western mouth of the Don River and rocky Cape Edgecumbe....

Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike, regularly topping best beaches lists. The beach is framed by two granite outcrops which provide a haven for a wonderful range of fish and coral just a short swim from the beach. The bay's fringing reef is a top spot for divers and snorkellers and for a small fee, snorkelling equipment can be hired from the Horseshoe Bay Resort. New to the bay in 2019, Bywa is an inter-tidal sculpture installed as part of the Whitsunday Reef Recovery and Public Art Project. Bywa was created by artist Brian Robinson and tells the story of reef, creation and marine life. Horseshoe Bay also has an entry point to the Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail, which links the fringing reef beaches of Horseshoe, Murray and Rose Bays. The whole trail will take approximately one hour return, however a short 10 minute hike takes you to the Rotary scenic lookout over Horseshoe Bay. To round off a wonderfully relaxing day exploring the bay, treat yourself to a meal at the fully licenced beachfront cafe....

Flagstaff Hill offers some of the best coastal views you will ever see with a 360-degree panorama of the whole Bowen region – and you won’t have to walk up a hill! The views encompass the Whitsunday Islands of Gloucester, Middle, Stone, Holbourne and close to shore, North Head Island and it's historic lighthouse. The expanse of Kings Beach is best viewed from the top, stretching to Rose Bay and the pendulous boulder of Mother Beddock Lookout on Cape Edgecumbe. The township of Bowen, rich harbour, marina and jetty lie to the inland, while to the west the Whitsunday hinterland comes alive at sunset with golden hues. The lookout is an easy short drive from the main business centre via Peter and has ample parking, making it highly accessible for all visitors. Use the binoculars for AUD2 to see even more, from the Whitsundays hinterland and mountains, to Abbot Point and Bowen’s rich farming land, and northern Whitsunday islands. During winter this is an ideal land-based whale watching location. ...

Bowen has many creek systems, which hold healthy numbers of Mangrove-jack, Bream, Whiting and Barramundi (closed season November to February). South of Bowen, you’ll find Adelaide and Duck Creeks, which can be accessed by sea around the top of the tide only, via beach ramps. To the north of Bowen, try the Bob Moses, Boat and Meatwork Creeks which can also be accessed by sea, around the top of the high tide, from the Don River Boat Ramp. It is important to keep in mind that access to all of the creeks are limited. All may be entered by sea at high tide, but many become landlocked by the tidal flats at low tide....

This sandy beach offers lovely views of Gloucester Island and Mother Beddock. The adjoining public park area is perfect for families and groups with free barbecues, picnic tables and playground. Laze under the shade of the palms or snorkel the fringing reef. Rose Bay is a beautiful little bay with an unbeatable aspect. It has views that reach across to the magnificent peaks of Gloucester Island. With plenty of space, Rose Bay beach is a great place for the kids to explore the rock pools at low tide, while family and friends can relax and make use of the barbecues and picnic tables. The northern end of the beach is an ideal launch point for kayakers and paddle boarders, whilst divers and snorkellers can enjoy the fringing reef that hugs the shoreline. Beachfront accommodation is available, and a scenic hike from Rose Bay to Horseshoe Bay has an access point behind the beach....

The 10-metre high Big Mango represents the delicious fruit which carries the name sake of the town "Bowen Mango". Situated on the A1 Bruce Highway with sweeping views of the Whitsunday coast it’s the perfect pull over during the epic East Coast Australian Roadtrip. The Big Mango is located at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre, 4 kilometres south of Bowen on the Bruce Highway. Stop by the top of the Whitsundays to get your photo with the Big Mango! While you're there - drop into the Information Centre and try some delicious local mango sorbet. Located in the Big Mango grounds you will find public artwork displays from local sculptural artists. There is ample parking space for all size vehicles, the Big Mango is pet friendly and includes a off-lead dog park area. ...

Located between Horseshoe Bay and Rose Bay, Murray Bay is a beautiful tropical beach complete with coconut trees and fringing reef. Access to the secluded beach is solely down a narrow track or via the Cape Edgecumbe walking trail. It is a great beach for those looking for a quiet, private place to enjoy the tropical climate and impressive island views. With views of the Cape's impressive granite boulders and offshore islands, the outlook is incredible and is also a prime spot for whale watching during Winter. Murray Bay is a favourite for photographers and provides excellent snorkelling, diving and fishing. The beach is pet friendly and perfect for families....

Bowen is at the top of the Whitsundays, the heart of secluded beaches, beautiful bays and boasts a perfect tropical climate. Bowen is one of the undiscovered treats of Queensland and an ideal destination for those seeking a laid-back beach holiday. Bowen is situated in the northern region of the Whitsundays on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, just 40 minutes' drive north from Airlie Beach. It's a picturesque seaside town that offers a beachcomber's paradise with eight award-winning, palm-fringed beaches to explore. Add in fringing coral reef waiting to be explored straight from the mainland shore, calm bays ready for a range of watersport, fishing, bushwalking and jaw-dropping coastal scenery and it's easy to see why Bowen is a natural playground. From award-winning Horseshoe Bay boasting sandy shores and coral reef, to sunset views from Grays Bay, to secluded, palm-fringed Murray Bay and the castaway feel of expansive Kings Beach, with eight beaches within ten minutes drive there really is a beach for everyone in Bowen! Relax on the shore line, jump in for a swim or pop a fresh feed of local seafood on the free beachside bbq's while the kids play in the many parks. With some of the best fringing reefs of the Queensland coast lying just a few metres offshore, the area attracts snorkelers and divers keen to explore the coral gardens. Discover the intertidal sculpture Bwya at Horseshoe Bay, soft and hard coral, giant clams and brightly coloured tropical fish direct from the mainland shore....

Strolling along the five kilometre stretch of Queens Bay’s sandy shore offers plenty of great activities – beach-combing, fishing or just taking in the sunset. Bowen’s longest beach stretches from ‘The Pocket’ on Horseshoe Bay Rd to Yasso Point and the Don River mouth. Along the way are several beachfront parks with free barbecues, large playgrounds and Sunday markets. Getting exercise with a view is easy with kilometres of walking and bicycle paths and free exercise equipment. Facing north - northeast, Queens Beach is protected from Bowen's south easterly breeze, resulting in many glassy days, perfect for spotting whales during winter....