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description: Plan one day, two days or a longer stay in Bowen, with flexible ideas for beaches, local history and a separate inland visit to Collinsville.
title: Bowen Itineraries | The Whitsundays
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# Itineraries
Cape Edgecumbe Lookout
## Make the Most of Your Time in Bowen
Build your visit around a day in Bowen, then leave time to explore Collinsville inland. These ideas are for travellers with their own vehicle; choose the stops that suit your interests and check opening times and conditions before you set out.
Start with [A day in beautiful Bowen](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/blog/test-blog), or plan a separate inland visit with [Take a trip to Collinsville](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/blog/take-a-trip-to-collinsville). Our [visitor information team](https://www.tourismbowen.com.au/plan/visitor-information) can help you adapt either plan.
![Bowen Kings Beach]()
![Bowen Grays Bay]()
![Bowen Horseshoe Bay]()
![Queens Bay Sunset]()
![Picnic on the beach]()
## Bowen in a Day
Start at the Big Mango if you are arriving from the south, continue to Bowen's town centre and Front Beach, then spend the afternoon at Horseshoe Bay. Finish with the evening light at Grays Bay. The full day plan explains the stops, optional walks and what to check before you go.
![Bowen Kings Beach]()
![Bowen Grays Bay]()
![Bowen Horseshoe Bay]()
![Queens Bay Sunset]()
![Picnic on the beach]()
## Bowen in a Day
Start at the Big Mango if you are arriving from the south, continue to Bowen's town centre and Front Beach, then spend the afternoon at Horseshoe Bay. Finish with the evening light at Grays Bay. The full day plan explains the stops, optional walks and what to check before you go.
![Cape Edgecumbe trail steps]()
## Bowen in Two Days
Use your second day to explore at your own pace. Choose a section of the Cape Edgecumbe Trail that suits your fitness and the day's conditions, or spend more time with Bowen's murals and heritage. Leave room for a beachside picnic or a meal in town rather than trying to visit every bay.
![Cape Edgecumbe trail steps]()
## Bowen in Two Days
Use your second day to explore at your own pace. Choose a section of the Cape Edgecumbe Trail that suits your fitness and the day's conditions, or spend more time with Bowen's murals and heritage. Leave room for a beachside picnic or a meal in town rather than trying to visit every bay.
![Collinsville]()
![Cedar Creek Falls]()
![Airlie]()
## Multiday Trips in Bowen & Surrounds
Set aside a separate day for Collinsville's mining history, the Coalface Experience and the Pit Pony sculpture. An overnight stay gives you more flexibility for the Historical Display Centre or a pre-booked mine-site tour. Confirm attraction and tour availability before choosing your travel dates.
Cape Gloucester and Cedar Creek Falls are other nearby outing ideas for a longer stay. Check local access and conditions before travelling.
![Collinsville]()
![Cedar Creek Falls]()
![Airlie]()
## Multiday Trips in Bowen & Surrounds
Set aside a separate day for Collinsville's mining history, the Coalface Experience and the Pit Pony sculpture. An overnight stay gives you more flexibility for the Historical Display Centre or a pre-booked mine-site tour. Confirm attraction and tour availability before choosing your travel dates.
Cape Gloucester and Cedar Creek Falls are other nearby outing ideas for a longer stay. Check local access and conditions before travelling.
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