Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bowen travel guide

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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. Bowen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bowen

Bowen in June
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowen in June
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Etihad 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 Budget and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes 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 Etihad 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 Budget and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bowen.

Airports near Bowen

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
HISHayman Island
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Bowen

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bowen

Most booked hotels in Bowen

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Whitsunday Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Rose Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Horseshoe Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Bowen

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.86 and $26.48.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.86 and $26.48.

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