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Visit Bowen, Australia - Top of the Whitsundays! Welcome to BOWEN! Our beautiful walks and trails can lead you to outstanding views of the town and bays.
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Situated at the top of the Whitsundays, Bowen offers a veritable paradise with eight beautiful beaches to enjoy and explore, plus a multitude of outdoor sports, including fishing, standup paddle boarding, golf and tennis. For all your local & regional information and for bookings come see us at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre at the BIG MANGO on the Bruce Highway or at the Visitor Information

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Blue skies, bright sunflowers and wide-open spaces...Bowen isn't just about beautiful beaches—it's also surrounded by ri...
03/09/2026

Blue skies, bright sunflowers and wide-open spaces...

Bowen isn't just about beautiful beaches—it's also surrounded by rich farmland that helps produce some of Australia's favourite fruit and vegetables.

For little explorers, even an old tractor can become the day's biggest adventure!

If you're planning a September school holiday road trip, don't forget to slow down and enjoy everything our region has to offer—both on the coast and beyond.

What's your child's favourite road trip stop?

Next weekend, the Don River will roar to life!From Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September, Bowen will welcome competit...
01/09/2026

Next weekend, the Don River will roar to life!

From Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September, Bowen will welcome competitors, families and motorsport fans from across Australia for the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash.

More than just a race, it's an action-packed weekend featuring incredible off-road racing, a Friday Night Community Event with live music, great food and entertainment, plus plenty of opportunities to relax and explore everything Bowen has to offer.

Between the excitement, take time to discover our beautiful beaches, enjoy fresh local seafood, explore the mural trail or simply unwind by the water.

Whether you're coming to race, cheer from the sidelines or experience the atmosphere, the Don River Dash is one event you won't want to miss.

📅 4–6 September 2026
📍 Bowen, Queensland

For event details and registrations, visit donriverdash.com.au.

Who are you bringing along for an unforg

Pic thanks to Tourism Whitsundays/Don River Dash

Some sunsets don't just end the day... they steal the show.One evening it's soft pinks and pastel blues. The next it's f...
01/09/2026

Some sunsets don't just end the day... they steal the show.

One evening it's soft pinks and pastel blues. The next it's fiery oranges, glowing golds and reflections that light up the shoreline.

That's the beauty of Bowen—you never know what masterpiece nature is going to paint across the sky.

All you have to do is find a spot on the beach, slow down for a while and watch the colours unfold.

✨ Every sunset is different. Every one is unforgettable.

What's the most spectacular sunset you've seen in Bowen?

📸 Pic thanks to Ashlee Trenow.

Bowen is on the BIG screen tonight! 🌴🌊Settle in and join Queensland Weekender host Kimberley as she discovers just how m...
30/08/2026

Bowen is on the BIG screen tonight! 🌴🌊

Settle in and join Queensland Weekender host Kimberley as she discovers just how much there is to see, taste and experience right here in Bowen. ☀️

We have a feeling you’ll be planning your next getaway before the credits even roll… holiday envy incoming! 💛

Tune in to channel 7 tonight at 5.30pm — and send this to someone you’d love to explore Bowen with.

Weekender

Tomorrow night, Bowen is taking over your TV… and fair warning: holiday envy is highly likely! 🌴🌊Join Queensland Weekend...
29/08/2026

Tomorrow night, Bowen is taking over your TV… and fair warning: holiday envy is highly likely! 🌴🌊

Join Queensland Weekender host Kimberley as she gets out and about enjoying some of the best experiences Bowen has to offer.

If you haven’t made it north to enjoy our beautiful mild winter, this might just convince you it’s time. ☀️

Tune in tomorrow at 5.30pm — and send this to your Bowen travel buddy!


Weekender

Nature's artwork doesn't need a filter.Carved by time and surrounded by crystal-clear water, Bowen's granite boulders ar...
29/08/2026

Nature's artwork doesn't need a filter.

Carved by time and surrounded by crystal-clear water, Bowen's granite boulders are just as iconic as our beaches.

Whether you're exploring hidden coves, searching for the perfect photo, or simply sitting back to listen to the waves, these quiet coastal corners have a way of making you slow down.

Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones waiting just off the beaten track.

📍 Have you explored this beautiful spot yet?

Pic thanks to Christine Chambers.

The best moments aren't planned... they're shared.A picnic on the sand.Golden hour.Good friends.Fresh sea air.And a Bowe...
27/08/2026

The best moments aren't planned... they're shared.

A picnic on the sand.
Golden hour.
Good friends.
Fresh sea air.
And a Bowen sunset putting on the final show of the day.

Sometimes the most memorable holidays aren't about ticking off attractions—they're about the simple moments that become the stories you tell long after you've gone home.

This is the Bowen way.

Who would you invite to a sunset picnic like this?

📸 Pic thanks to Amazing Sunsets Bowen.

You can't visit Bowen without saying hello to the Big Mango!It's one of Australia's most iconic roadside attractions—and...
26/08/2026

You can't visit Bowen without saying hello to the Big Mango!

It's one of Australia's most iconic roadside attractions—and the perfect place for an ice cream, a family photo and a little reminder that you've arrived in Australia's Mango Capital.

The September school holidays are just around the corner, so why not make the Big Mango one of your first stops before exploring Bowen's beaches, lookouts and family-friendly adventures?

When the moon rises over Bowen, the magic begins.As daylight fades and the moonlight dances across the Coral Sea, Bowen ...
25/08/2026

When the moon rises over Bowen, the magic begins.

As daylight fades and the moonlight dances across the Coral Sea, Bowen takes on a whole new kind of beauty.

From the lookout, you can watch North Head, Stone Island and the Whitsunday coastline glow beneath the evening sky—a peaceful reminder that some of the most memorable moments happen after sunset.

Have you ever watched the moon rise over Bowen?

The alarm goes off... but this time, you won't mind.Because mornings like this are worth getting out of bed for.As the s...
22/08/2026

The alarm goes off... but this time, you won't mind.

Because mornings like this are worth getting out of bed for.

As the sun rises over Rose Bay, the beach is yours to enjoy. The only footprints are your own, the only soundtrack is the gentle wash of the waves, and for a little while, the rest of the world can wait.

It's a reminder that some of life's best moments don't cost a thing—they just require an early start.

📍 Have you experienced a Bowen sunrise?

Tell us your favourite spot below. 🌅

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