Title: Bowen Travel Guide: Best of Bowen, Queensland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bowen](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Hotels.d10668.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bowen](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Holiday-Rentals.d10668.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bowen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bowen.d10668.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bowen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bowen.d10668.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bowen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen.d10668.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bowen Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. The beach is framed by two granite outcrops which provide a haven for a wonderful range of fish and coral just a short swim from the beach. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10668/42d5cfe8-f4df-451c-9e3b-88a6c92e66d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. The beach is framed by two granite outcrops which provide a haven for a wonderful range of fish and coral just a short swim from the beach. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10668/42d5cfe8-f4df-451c-9e3b-88a6c92e66d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We recommend the Tiger Moth tour of the Whitsundays. Unique perspective 😍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10668/c2299436-241b-423c-8c2b-95540df15fec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Big Mango is located at Bowen Visitor Information Centre. This is just one big thing among other big things in Australia. For instance there is the Big Prawn, the Big Pineapple, the Big Banana, the Big Captain Cook etc. According to Wikipedia there are more 150 big things here. All every cheesy. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10668/8e58e34d-6f0d-43c9-a8a5-3c3647032830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bowen Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Bowen ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Queens Beach Visitors to Queens Beach like its beaches and restaurants, and Bowen Golf Course is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Queens-Beach.dx3000688065) - Top hotels in Bowen - Top Holiday Rentals in Bowen ![Whitsunday Sands Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721100/9721058/a77118d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whitsunday Sands Resort 2A Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD £84 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (769 reviews) Very clean and beautiful- peaceful Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=9721058&PinnedHotelID=9721058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10668) ![Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848200/9848101/71eac523_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel 101 Golf Links Road Bowen QLD £67 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (195 reviews) Room clean and spacious for a nights stay. Convenient having bistro and BWS on site as well. Great location Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=9848101&PinnedHotelID=9848101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10668) ![Horseshoe Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628100/9628084/53d21c88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Horseshoe Bay Resort 1 Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD £49 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Horseshoe Bay Beach and Grays ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (114 reviews) Wonderful 3 night stay. Clean, well equipped cabin. Great proximity to all of the best beaches. Janelle was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to getting back here soon. Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=9628084&PinnedHotelID=9628084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10668) [See all 74 properties in Bowen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10668) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ocean Breeze Units](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624666/06b2cd27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Breeze Units 5 Marshall Street Bowen QLD Stay at this golf apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach ... 6.4/10 (106 reviews) Dropped in overnight on our way through, manager was super helpful. Kids spent most of the time in the pool. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Hotels-Ocean-Breeze-Units.h9624666.Hotel-Information) ![Palm View Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7510000/7507500/7507493/4d97b837_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm View Holiday Apartments Corner Horseshoe Bay Rd & Soldiers Rd Bowen QLD Stay at this apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Queens Beach and Bowen Golf Course are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews) The only item we did not like and did not use was the Electric Kettle. Need a good clean out or replace it. Used a pot to boil hot water Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Hotels-Palm-View-Holiday-Apartments.h7507493.Hotel-Information) ![Beachside Holiday Units](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623866/b36f39f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Holiday Units 38 Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD Stay at this beach apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grays Bay and Queens Beach are located ... 7.4/10 Good! (200 reviews) What a lovely surprise - the view size and location of the unit - now our fav place to stay in Bowen Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Hotels-Beachside-Holiday-Units.h9623866.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bowen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10668&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Wander the beaches and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Big-Mango-Bowen.d553248635974614536.Attraction) #### Bowen Harbour Explore the waterfront in Bowen with a trip to Bowen Harbour. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Harbour-Bowen.d6334262.Attraction) #### Bowen Jetty Bowen Jetty is just one of the places to see in Bowen Town Center, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Jetty-Bowen.d6204452.Attraction) #### Flagstaff Hill You can learn about the history of Bowen with a visit to Flagstaff Hill. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flagstaff-Hill-Bowen.d553248634425940441.Attraction) #### Bowen Water Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Bowen Water Park during your trip to Bowen Town Center. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Water-Park-Bowen.d553248635975724432.Attraction) #### Port of Abbot Point Explore the waterfront in Bowen with a trip to Port of Abbot Point. Wander the beaches and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Abbot-Point-Bowen.d553248621563660798.Attraction) - Cities near Bowen - Places of interest [Bowen Town Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowen-Town-Center.dx6334260)[Merinda](https://expedia.co.uk/Merinda.dx553248635975861767) - [Mullers Lagoon Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mullers-Lagoon-Park-Bowen.d6334264.Attraction) - [Mount Aberdeen National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Aberdeen-National-Park-Bowen.d6333568.Attraction) - [Horseshoe Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay-Beach-Queensland.d553248621562249700.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app