Bowen – Where are we ?

Bowen is on the north-east coast of Queensland, Australia. We are half way between Townsville to the north, and Mackay to the south. The fantastic Whitsunday islands and the Great Barrier Reef are just off our shores. 

Bowen

Although we live in the tropics, it is pretty dry and humid here. January is the hottest month with a maximum temperature of 31*C. July is the coldest month with an average maximum temperature of 14*C. 

Bowen

Our industry consists mainly of farming, tourism, fishing and mining.

Bowen beaches 

We have seven beautiful beaches to visit in Bowen. Our Front Beach has a soundshell stage, a water park and a skate park.

 Famous

  • We have our own ‘big’ icon, the Big Mango
  • Bowen is well known as one of the towns where the movie ‘Australia’ was filmed (Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman)
  • We are famous for our Bowen mangoes which taste delicious.

Big Mango 

 

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