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Bowen, QLD

Bowen situated on a peninsular in the shores of Port Deninson is Northern Queensland's oldest town.. The historical museum and the Bowen Murals are some attractions. Bowen is 200kms to the north of Mackay, and Townsville is 200kms to the north of Bowen. It boasts award winning beaches, unsurpassed views and access to the Whitsundays, big Barramundi, all the usual facilities including Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs, a unique collection of townscape murals.

Bowen’s pride is the eight safe bay beaches which attract swimmers and fishermen. The beaches are within a 5 kilometre radius of the Post Office and many are fringed with inshore reefs. snorkellers can swim to these reefs from the beaches on Horseshoe, Murray, Greys and Rose Bays.

Mullers Lagoon is a vast sanctuary for both waterfowl and birdwatchers. Coral trout, red emperor, sweetlip and other reef varieties are founds on the inshore reefs of Bowen's most popular and accessible bay beaches. Gem fossickers may be rewarded with sapphires, amethyst crystals or opalised wood in the hinterland outcrops and hills round Binbee and Collinsville.

Queens Bay is the main beach and tomato’s are the main industry. Places of interest are the court house, police station and Holy trinity Church. Gem of the Coral Coast Festival in October includes a Blessing of Boats ceremony and a tomato eating contest.

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Accommodation

Palm View Holiday Units
Soldiers Rd
Bowen, QLD, 4805
Ph: 07 4785 1415
Email: palmview@eudoramail.com.au

Rod 'n Reel Resort
Horseshoe Bay Rd
Bowen, QLD, 4805
Ph: 07 4786 2421
Email: rod'nreel@eudoramail.com.au

Whitsunday Sands Resort
Horseshoe Bay
Bowen, QLD, 4805
Ph: 07 4786 3333
Email: whitsand@boweninternet.com.au

Denison Hotel
Cnr. Gregory & Powell Street Bowen
Ph(07) 4786 1533


GrandView Hotel:
5 Herbert St. Bowen
Email:tooheysdog@dodo.com.au


Ocean View Motel:
Bruce H'way Mount Gordon Bowen South
Email:
bookings@bowenoceanviewmotel.com.au




 

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