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

Bowen in March
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowen in March
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 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 40m.

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.

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 40m.

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.

Airlines serving Bowen

United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (265 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bowen

Most booked hotels in Bowen

Whitsunday Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Castle Motor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
Birch Motel Bowen
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+

Hiring a car in Bowen

Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.64 and $28.85.

Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.64 and $28.85.