Bowen travel guide
Bowen Tourism | Bowen Guide
You're Going to Love Bowen
With a population of 10,983, Bowen is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bowen to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Bowen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bowen in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bowen, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Bowen
Plane
Although Bowen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP), which is located 62 km from Bowen. Proserpine Whitsunday Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Bowen departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Bowen is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 172 km from Bowen. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bowen.
Airlines serving Bowen
Where to stay in popular areas of Bowen
Most booked hotels in Bowen
Hiring a car in Bowen
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Bowen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.