Whitsunday Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Bowen

Bowen is a town in Whitsunday Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 11,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 beaches & coast, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bowen Foreshore & Jetty (1 km), Gloucester Sports & Recreation Center (33 km) and Holbourne Island National Park (43 km).

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Bowen, Queensland
Bowen, Whitsunday Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bowen at a glance

Location
Whitsunday Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 11,417
Coordinates
20.0137° S, 148.2475° E
Places within 50 km
158 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Bowen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bowen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bowen

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is Bowen Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bowen

65 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is Bowen Foreshore & Jetty (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bowen

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is The Green Swamp (11 km); the best-known is Gloucester Sports & Recreation Center (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bowen

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is North Head (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Bowen

16 parks within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is Foreshore Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Bowen

10 churches within 100 km of Bowen. The closest is Holy Trinity Anglican Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bowen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bowen
  2. 1 km Front Beach · beach, Whitsunday Regional
  3. 1 km Bowen Foreshore & Jetty · beach, Whitsunday Regional
  4. 1 km Catalina Memorial · monument, Whitsunday Regional
  5. 1 km Quay St · beach, Whitsunday Regional
  6. 1 km Historical Museum · museum, Whitsunday Regional
  7. 1 km Back to Bowen

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    Within 15 km of Bowen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bowen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4977Bowen Hill (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3865Bowen Foreshore & Jetty (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1127The Green Swamp (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1423North Head (4 km)
    Parks1616Foreshore Park (1 km)
    Churches610Holy Trinity Anglican Church (1 km)
    Other attractions1010Sinclair Place (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Mullers Lagoon (2 km)
    Treks66Bowen Foreshore to Queens Bay (2 km)
    Waterfalls04Cedar Creek Falls (68 km)
    Forts & heritage23Catalina Memorial (1 km)
    Museums11Historical Museum (1 km)
    Caves01Caves Cove (85 km)

    Bowen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bowen?

    Bowen Foreshore & Jetty (beach, about 1 km), Front Beach (beach, about 1 km), Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Catalina Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Quay St (beach, about 1 km), Bowen Hill (hill, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bowen?

    158 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 beaches & coast, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bowen?

    Bowen Hill, about 2 km by road; Flagstaff Hill (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bowen?

    Bowen Foreshore & Jetty, about 1 km by road; Front Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bowen?

    The Green Swamp, about 11 km by road; Duck Creek (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bowen?

    Start in Bowen, visit Front Beach, then Bowen Foreshore & Jetty, then Catalina Memorial, then Quay St, then Historical Museum, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bowen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Bowen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bowen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bowen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.