Title: Visit Shire of Bowen: Best of Shire of Bowen Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Shire of Bowen](https://expedia.com/Shire-Of-Bowen-Hotels.d553248635976430404.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shire of Bowen](https://expedia.com/Shire-Of-Bowen-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976430404.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Shire of Bowen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shire-Of-Bowen.d553248635976430404.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shire of Bowen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shire-Of-Bowen.d553248635976430404.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shire of Bowen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shire-Of-Bowen.d553248635976430404.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shire of Bowen ## Travel 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) ![Welcome to Airlie Beach!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10668/c86655dd-c82e-4c3f-b26a-9f75d132a0e3.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 Shire of Bowen Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Shire of 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 Travelers enjoy Queens Beach for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Bowen Golf Course while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowen-Queens-Beach.dx3000688065) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Shire-Of-Bowen.dx553248635976430404.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Shire of Bowen Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shire of 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 $106 nightly $116 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (775 reviews) View from our room was sensational Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=9721058&PinnedHotelID=9721058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976430404) ![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 $82 nightly $91 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach motel in Bowen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (198 reviews) Lovely quiet room. Check in very efficient and friendly. Bathroom refurb is lovely. Comfy bed after a long day on the road. Food very enjoyable. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=9848101&PinnedHotelID=9848101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976430404) ![Palm View Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7510000/7507500/7507493/e4ed5fee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm View Holiday Apartments Corner Horseshoe Bay Rd & Soldiers Rd Bowen QLD $81 nightly $90 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Queens Beach and Bowen Golf Course are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews) Communication from hosts was excellent. Room was clean and looked fresh. Very inviting. Truly enjoyed my stay and would stay again! 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(167 reviews) Communication from hosts was excellent. Room was clean and looked fresh. Very inviting. Truly enjoyed my stay and would stay again! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bowen-Hotels-Palm-View-Holiday-Apartments.h7507493.Hotel-Information) ![Beachside Holiday Units](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623866/fbf6c51d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Holiday Units 38 Horseshoe Bay Road Bowen QLD Book a 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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (204 reviews) Great Value Fabulous Mt go to in Bowen Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bowen-Hotels-Beachside-Holiday-Units.h9623866.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean Breeze Units](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624666/7da79ee7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Breeze Units 5 Marshall Street Bowen QLD Book a stay at this golf apartment in Bowen. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Bowen Golf Course and Queens ... 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. 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Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cape-Upstart-National-Park-Guthalungra.d553248621563660797.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Big Mango You can learn about the history of Bowen when you stop by The Big Mango. Wander the beaches and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Big-Mango-Bowen.d553248635974614536.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowen Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Bowen at Bowen Golf Course. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowen-Golf-Course-Queens-Beach.d6204462.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowen Jetty 4/5(1 review) 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.com/Bowen-Jetty-Bowen.d6204452.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowen Harbour 4/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Bowen with a trip to Bowen Harbour. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowen-Harbour-Bowen.d6334262.Vacation-Attraction) #### Flagstaff Hill You can learn about the history of Bowen when you stop by Flagstaff Hill. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Flagstaff-Hill-Bowen.d553248634425940441.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Shire of Bowen ![Kangaroos in Grampians National Park in Victoria, Australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8248/3f76b230-5b96-4060-ad14-26f09fb86f9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Collinsville ![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. 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