Tourism Bowen - North Queensland

Bowen's location within the Whitsundays and on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, provides the perfect departure point to the Whitsunday islands.

Directly off Bowen are Gloucester, Middle, Stone, Shag, Holbourne and Poole island. Behind Gloucester island is arguably the most famous of all Whitsunday islands, Hayman.

Bowen was once the northern departure point for guests heading to Hayman Island.

Gloucester. Holbourne. Middle. North Head. Poole. Shag. Stone. Thomas.	Saddleback. Rattray. Grassy. Double Cones. Hayman. Hook. Whitsunday.

Bowen offers visitors who want to get out amongst the azure Whitsunday waterways, a number of cruise options.

From one hour self-sail activities to half and full day cruise and fishing option.

Bowen is also able to offer diving and snorkelling excursions and other activities.

Bowen Aqua Adventures.
Bowen Scooter Hire.
Pegasus Fishing Charters.
Yongala Dive.
Palm View Apartments.

Bowen is famous for it's fantastic year round fishing, with it's protected beaches, bays and estuaries offering a haven for all fishing enthusiasts. Fish the close inshore reefs and Bowen's famous mackerel patch approx. 3 km's from the mouth of the Don River.

Bowen's proximity to the Whitsundays Islands and Great Barrier Reef also makes Bowen the perfect base for off shore fishing adventures.

Off the many beaches. Off the bays. Bowen River Weir. Peter Faust Dam.	Bowen's Inshore Reefs. Mackerel patch. Main Town Wharf.
Bowen Aqua Adventures. Pegasus Fishing Charters.

Bowen's location within the Whitsundays qualifies the area as one of the most desired sailing destinations in the world.

Bowen's waterways are relatively untravelled when compared to other areas within the Whitsunday region.

Bowen's Port Denison is the ideal harbour for junior and senior sailors.

Bowen Port Denison Sailing Club has held numerous national sabot championships on Port Denison.

On a Wednesday night North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club holds a twilight sail for members and visitors.