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.
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.

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Where to stay in 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 NZ$192 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$192
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (771 reviews)
Very clean and beautiful- peaceful

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 NZ$169 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$169
19 Feb - 20 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 NZ$157 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$157
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (165 reviews)
Clean comfortable cabin. Easy parking next cabin. Cabin near to swimming pool

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Palm View Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (165 reviews)
Clean comfortable cabin. Easy parking next cabin. Cabin near to swimming pool

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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! (202 reviews)
Excellent stay Caretakers are very kind gentle souls

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Beachside Holiday Units
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bowen

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
57
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very clean town with nice friendly residents

4/5 - Good

Mary

Lovely, quiet, relaxed holiday destination.

5/5 - Excellent

Mayvis

Very clean an tidy town. Very family friendly especially down on beach front

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice quiet clean town with beautiful beaches.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Town very clean and tidy lots of lovely old buildings

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It’s quite a big town with some real hidden treasures, not obvious straight off, worth exploring.