Set on the backdrop of sleepy, beautiful Bowen, this beachy town is the perfect retreat in the Whitsundays. Away from the typical hive of activity that sees Airlie Beach flurry, Bowen provides a calmer atmosphere to enjoy a family holiday.
Visit the Cinema
Summergarden Theatre is perfect for a warm day in North Queensland. Constructed in 1948, the modern films meet classic vintage theatre charm.
Located at Queens Beach, the experience that the Summergarden Theatre offers is special and unique and worth the visit outside the hustle and bustle of Bowen’s town centre.
Visit the Big Mango
An absolute must is paying a visit to the famous Big Mango.
Constructed in 2002, the Big Mango sits at 10 metres tall and states its claim over Bowen at the grounds of the Bowen Visitor Information Centre. Iconic and proud, the Big Mango depicts a Kensington Pride mango, also known as a Bowen Special.
Having gone missing two times, the Big Mango has a history of its own, of potentially being upside down (with many believing that the lush orange should be on top, rather than the green), and the story of the elusive ant.
Be sure to grab a fresh mango sorbet from the Bowen Information Centre and have a chat with the team!
Dip into the Azure Waters
Bowen is known for its sheltered and secluded beaches, which are inviting and safe from wild ocean critters. Grays Bay, Murray Bay, and Horseshoe Bay are some of the highlighted spots that are particularly perfect for a cool dip in the ocean.
Grays Bay is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the ocean, and has a boat ramp, BBQ, playground and bathrooms, and is great for a BBQ meal and a gentle swim.
Horseshoe Bay is a smaller bay with large rocks and boulders framing the soft sand. With Rotary Lookout to one side, which provides sweeping views of the bay and the Coral Sea, Horseshoe Bay is particularly great to venture to alongside the community markets.
