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'''Bowen''' is a town on the coast in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]].
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'''Bowen''' is a town on the coast in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. Situated right on the [[Great Barrier Reef]], and surrouded by some of the best beaches in Queensland, Bowen is widely regarded as one of the best kept secrets of the region.
  
 
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The main attractions of Bowen are its eight beaches. '''Horseshoe Bay''' and '''Queens Beach''' are among the best.  
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Because Bowen is situated on a peninsula, most of its tourism comes from the 8 beaches situated on its three sides of ocean. '''Horseshoe Bay''' and '''Queens Beach''' are among the best. For history buffs, the town also offers the '''Bowen Historical Society's museum''' showcasing the town's legacy as one of the Oldest towns in Queensland.
  
 
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Revision as of 22:15, 10 October 2008

Bowen is a town on the coast in Queensland, Australia. Situated right on the Great Barrier Reef, and surrouded by some of the best beaches in Queensland, Bowen is widely regarded as one of the best kept secrets of the region.

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Get in

Bowen is about 2 hours drive from both Mackay and Townsville along the Bruce Highway.

Get around

See

Because Bowen is situated on a peninsula, most of its tourism comes from the 8 beaches situated on its three sides of ocean. Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach are among the best. For history buffs, the town also offers the Bowen Historical Society's museum showcasing the town's legacy as one of the Oldest towns in Queensland.

Do

Buy

Eat

Bowen is famous for both its roma tomatoes and mangoes.

Drink

Sleep

Get out

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