Shire of Bowen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. 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. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.
Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. 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. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.
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The Big Mango is located at Bowen Visitor Information Centre. This is just one big thing among other big things in Australia. For instance there is the Big Prawn, the Big Pineapple, the Big Banana, the Big Captain Cook etc. According to Wikipedia there are more 150 big things here. All every cheesy.

Where to stay in Shire of Bowen

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Queens Beach

4/5(31 area reviews)

Visitors to Queens Beach like its beaches and restaurants, and Bowen Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Queens Beach
Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort

4 out of 5
2A Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD
The price is AU$193 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$193
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
Good view of the water

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Whitsunday Sands Resort
Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
101 Golf Links Road Bowen QLD
The price is AU$140 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$140
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
Room clean and spacious for a nights stay. Convenient having bistro and BWS on site as well. Great location

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner Horseshoe Bay Rd & Soldiers Rd Bowen QLD
The price is AU$142 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$142
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Queens Beach and Bowen Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Absolutely great, very clean, quite, faultless

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Palm View Holiday Apartments
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Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner Horseshoe Bay Rd & Soldiers Rd Bowen QLD
Stay at this apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Queens Beach and Bowen Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Absolutely great, very clean, quite, faultless

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Palm View Holiday Apartments
Ocean Breeze Units

Ocean Breeze Units

3 out of 5
5 Marshall Street Bowen QLD
Stay at this golf apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach ...
6.4/10 (106 reviews)
Dropped in overnight on our way through, manager was super helpful. Kids spent most of the time in the pool.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Ocean Breeze Units
Beachside Holiday Units

Beachside Holiday Units

3.5 out of 5
38 Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD
Stay at this beach apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grays Bay and Queens Beach are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (198 reviews)
What a lovely surprise - the view size and location of the unit - now our fav place to stay in Bowen

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Beachside Holiday Units
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Popular places to visit

The Big Mango

4.5/5(30 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bowen with a visit to The Big Mango. Wander the beaches and gardens in the area.

The Big Mango

Bowen Jetty

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Bowen Jetty is just one of the places to see in Bowen Town Center, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Bowen Jetty

Bowen Harbour

4.5/5(58 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Bowen with a trip to Bowen Harbour. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Bowen Harbour

Cape Upstart National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Upstart National Park, a lovely green space in Guthalungra. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Cape Upstart National Park

Bowen Water Park

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Bowen Water Park during your trip to Bowen Town Center. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bowen Water Park

Flagstaff Hill

4.5/5(28 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bowen with a visit to Flagstaff Hill. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Flagstaff Hill

Cities near Shire of Bowen

Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. 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. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.

Bowen

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