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description: Get to know Bowen through its beaches, reef, murals and local history. Find coastal highlights, places to eat and ideas for a relaxed stay.
title: Explore Bowen | The Whitsundays
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# Bowen
Rose Bay from the air
## Bowen: The mainland gateway to The Whitsundays
## Welcome to Bowen, where secluded beaches meet coral-fringed waters and days unfold at an easy pace.
## Come for barefoot swims, coastal adventures, the iconic Big Mango and fresh local flavours straight from the paddock.
## Walk on pristine beaches
Bowen is blessed with some of Queensland's most beautiful and uncrowded beaches,
## Savour Fresh Local Seafood
Indulge in fresh seafood straight from the ocean at waterfront restaurants.
## Discover local history
Step back in time and discover Bowen's rich colonial history dating back to 1861.
## The Big Mango
See one of Australia’s iconic “big things” and taste Bowen at its sweetest, with mango sorbet made from locally grown fruit.
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## See & Do
Explore Bowen’s beaches, discover its local characters and uncover the stories behind the town. With plenty to see and do at an easy pace, it’s a place made for exploring without a plan.
[View all](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do)
[AttractionBowen Summergarden Cinemas
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowen-summergarden-cinemas)
[AttractionBowen's Rose Bay
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowens-rose-bay)
[DestinationGloucester Island
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/gloucester-island)
[AttractionHorseshoe Bay - Bowen
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/horseshoe-bay---bowen)
[AttractionQueens Beach, Bowen
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/queens-beach-bowen)
[AttractionBowen Creek Fishing
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowen-creek-fishing)
[AttractionBowen's Murray Bay
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowens-murray-bay)
[AttractionBowen's Flagstaff Hill Lookout
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowens-flagstaff-hill-lookout)
[Food and DrinkThe Candy Barn Whitsunday's
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/the-candy-barn-whitsundays)
[AttractionBowen Golf Club
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowen-golf-club)
[AttractionGrays Bay
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/grays-bay)
[AttractionBig Mango
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/big-mango)
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## Eat & Drink
Seafood straight off the boat and country pub fare. Fish and chips from Bird's Fish Bar, a cold beer at the Grand View Hotel, and seasonal produce on menus across town.
[View all](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/search/?category=Eat+Drink)
[Food and DrinkGrand View Hotel
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/grand-view-hotel)
[Food and DrinkThe Cove Bowen Restaurant
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/the-cove-bowen-restaurant)
[Food and DrinkCastle Motor Lodge
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/castle-motor-lodge)
[Food and DrinkMeraki Whitsundays
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/meraki-whitsundays)
[Food and DrinkEuro Fusion Cafe at North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/euro-fusion-cafe-at-north-queensland-cruising-yacht-club)
[Food and DrinkBird's Fish Bar
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/birds-fish-bar)
[Food and Drink360 On The Hill
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/360-on-the-hill)
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## Stay
Beachfront holiday parks, waterfront resorts, and self-contained stays. Most accommodation sits within walking distance of the beaches. Queens Beach, Rose Bay, and Horseshoe Bay all have places to stay right on the water.
[View all](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/stay)
[AccommodationBowen Palms Caravan Park
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/bowen-palms-caravan-park)
[AccommodationCoral Cove Apartments
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/coral-cove-apartments)
[AccommodationPalm View Holiday Apartments
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/palm-view-holiday-apartments)
[AccommodationCastle Motor Lodge
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/castle-motor-lodge-1)
[AccommodationHorseshoe Bay Resort
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/horseshoe-bay-resort)
[AccommodationNightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/nightcap-at-queens-beach-hotel)
[AccommodationCargal Apartments
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/cargal-apartments)
[AccommodationNRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/nrma-bowen-beachfront-holiday-park)
[AccommodationRose Bay Beach Caravan Park
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/rose-bay-beach-caravan-park)
[AccommodationSky View Units
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/sky-view-units)
[AccommodationQueens Beach Bowen Holiday Park
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/whitsunday-holiday-parks---queens-beach-bowen)
[AccommodationRose Bay Resort
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/rose-bay-resort)
[AccommodationHarbour Lights Caravan Park
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/harbour-lights-caravan-park)
[AccommodationQueens Beach Tourist Village
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/queens-beach-tourist-village)
[AccommodationWhitsunday Sands Resort
](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/products/whitsunday-sands-resort)
## Explore the region
[Beaches
Explore about Beaches](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do/beaches) [Snorkelling in Bowen
Explore about Snorkelling in Bowen](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do/snorkelling-in-bowen) [Lookouts
Explore about Lookouts](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do/lookouts) [Walks
Explore about Walks](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do/walks) [History & Heritage
Explore about History & Heritage](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/see-do/history-heritage)
## Discover more
[Collinsville
Explore about Collinsville](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/discover/collinsville) [Cape Gloucester
Explore about Cape Gloucester](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/discover/cape-gloucester)
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