. Bowen (population 9500), located in the northern region of the Whitsundays, offers all the features you would expect of a Whitsunday destination.
With snorkelling, diving, fishing and sailing accessible off the many palm fringed beaches the waterways are waiting to be discovered… come inside and see what Bowen has to offer!
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First time to Bowen?
Use the links below to find the necessities of travelling to and around Bowen. Or click on the Visitor Assistance button in the main menu.
Last year, Bowen was used to portray Darwin in the 1930s in the Baz Luhrmann movie "Australia" starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Bowen is expected to be given its own mini-premiere, which will coincide with the national premiere on the 13th of November 2008.
Please look for further updates to this news on this page, as it comes in.
A high quality aerial image of the movie set is available from our "Australia" page.
Bowen's spectacular award winning beaches are amoung the most beautiful in Queenland and are all within a few short kilometres of coast line. There are seven unique and beautiful beaches. Whether you are looking for a sunbake or a ride on your windsurfer, there is a beach in Bowen to suit everyone.
Things to See & Do Visit the spectacular award winning beaches and scenic walking tracks. Like birdwatching? Check out Muller's lagoon and its 170 different bird species. Appreciate art? Take a tour of our 24 historic murals scattered throughout the town. Want more? Come and see what Bowen has to offer.
