Bowen is located on
northern end of the WhitsundayIslands 45 minutes north of AirlieBeach.Bowen Beach Backpackers is located
in the colonial style 100 year old magnificent Grandview Hotel. (as seen
above) It is just 100 metres from
the Beach, Shops, & Olympic Pool,
Bowen still retains the charm of a bye gone
era with its wide spacious streets, relaxed atmosphere and complete lack of
hustle and bustle found in many other destinations.
Bowen is the oldest town in Nth
Queensland and was once a stopover for the flying boats on route to London and
passengers spent the night in what is now the Bowen Beach Backpackers. The town
still boasts 8 hotels, 2 supermarkets cafes, restaurants and an extensive old
style shopping centre.
Bowen is an undiscovered gem
with some of the best beaches in the Whitsunday area. Activities include
swimming, snorkeling, diving (with some of the best of the beach coral viewing in
Australia) and sailing. Fishing from
beach, jetty or boat is unsurpassed, which makes Bowen the Ideal place to chill
out and escape the tourist hordes.
Bowen is a major employer of
backpackers for the harvest season (May / Nov)
