Shire of Bowen

Travel 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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We recommend the Tiger Moth tour of the Whitsundays. Unique perspective 😍
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

Travelers enjoy Queens Beach for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Bowen Golf Course while you're in the area.

Queens Beach
Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort

4 out of 5
2A Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD
The price is NT$3,716 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
NT$3,716
NT$4,088 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
Good view of the water

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

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 NT$2,708 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
NT$2,708
NT$2,979 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
Friendly Staff and Good stay.

Reviewed on 2025/12/23

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
Opal Ridge Motel

Opal Ridge Motel

3.5 out of 5
23 Stanley St Collinsville QLD
The price is NT$3,460 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
NT$3,460
NT$3,806 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Collinsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Coalface Experience ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Very comfortable

Reviewed on 2025/12/17

Opal Ridge Motel
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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 WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Queens Beach and Bowen Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
Absolutely great, very clean, quite, faultless

Reviewed on 2025/11/7

Palm View Holiday Apartments
Beachside Holiday Units

Beachside Holiday Units

3.5 out of 5
38 Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD
Book a 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 ...
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 2026/1/6

Beachside Holiday Units
Ocean Breeze Units

Ocean Breeze Units

3 out of 5
5 Marshall Street Bowen QLD
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens ...
6.4/10 (105 reviews)
Ocean Breeze Units are family-friendly, clean rooms and the staff was excellent.

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Ocean Breeze Units
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Popular places to visit

The Big Mango

You can learn about the history of Bowen when you stop by The Big Mango. Wander the beaches and gardens in the area.

The Big Mango

Bowen Jetty

4/5(1 review)

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(1 review)

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

Bowen Harbour

Flagstaff Hill

You can learn about the history of Bowen when you stop by Flagstaff Hill. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Flagstaff Hill

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

Port of Abbot Point

Explore the waterfront in Bowen with a trip to Port of Abbot Point. Wander the beaches and gardens in the area.

Port of Abbot Point