Bowen, Whitsundays, Queensland

This area boasts an idyllic tropical climate with an average temperature of 24ºC.

The Bowen area offers:

• Picturesque bays
  
• Pristine beaches
  
• Fringing coral reefs
  
• Australia’s most flavoursome fruit, the Bowen mango
  
• Rich alluvial fields surrounding the town produce a bounty of salad vegetables and fruits

Bowen’s place in Queensland historyis recorded in the town’s historical museum and in the collection of public murals painted on walls throughout the town.

The Bowen area offers diversity from coast to county. Venture inland just a short distance and experience eucalypt forests, dry creek beds and cattle stations.

Just a little further and you will find the historic mining town of Collinsville.

Abbot Point Bulk Coal facility is located 30kms north of Bowen. This export ship loading facility is not accessible to the public but the 3km long jetty can be seen from many venues around Bowen.