BOWEN - QUEENSLAND - 4805
	Population: 9,350,   Latitude: -20.2500,   Longitude: 148.1500 Location:   1,269km north of Brisbane Highway: Bruce Hwy (1)  Nearest Major Town: Bowen Nearest Airport: Cairns Touring Area: Townsville & District		Bowen - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Established in 1861 and named after the first Governor of Queensland, Bowen was the first settlement in Northern Queensland. Situated on the shore of Port Denison, it has an excellent climate boasting 8 hours of sunshine daily, and is noted for its agricultural products, especially tomatos and mangos. There is an historical museum, and there is an Art, Craft and Orchid Expo each August. The Coral Coast Festival held in October or November. PLACES OF INTEREST: Historical Museum Great Barrier Reef ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below. Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Cruises/Ferries Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Houseboats Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments Ski Lodge/Resort INFORMATION CENTRE: Bowen Visitor Information Centre Bruce Hwy. Bowen. QLD 4805. Ph: 07 4786 4222 HOW TO GET THERE: Bowen is halfway between Mackay & Townsville along the Bruce Hwy. There is an aerodrome.

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