Name: Bowen Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Queensland Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Location: 1 Herbert Street, Bowen QLD 4805
Phone: (07) 4786 4222
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Type: Accredited VIC
Region: Bowen / Queens Beach / Horseshoe Bay / Cape Edgecumbe / Northern Whitsunday Coast
What Area It Caters For
1. Bowen Township (Primary Area)
- Bowen foreshore and jetty precinct
- Bowen murals and heritage trail
- Local cafés, shops and accommodation
- Bowen Harbour and fishing facilities
- Big Mango roadside attraction (Bruce Highway)
2. Bowen Beaches & Bays (Major Coverage)
- Horseshoe Bay (snorkelling, granite headlands, lookouts)
- Queens Beach (long swimming beach, family‑friendly foreshore)
- Grays Bay (boat ramp, scenic views)
- Rose Bay (protected cove, snorkelling)
- Kings Beach and Front Beach (walking paths, coastal views)
3. Cape Edgecumbe & Coastal Lookouts
- Rotary Lookout
- Mother Beddock rock formation
- Cape Edgecumbe walking tracks
- Granite headlands and coastal photography locations
4. Offshore Islands (Extended Coverage)
- Gloucester Island
- Holbourne Island
- Stone Island
- Snorkelling, boating and fishing areas around the offshore reefs and cays
5. Northern Whitsunday Coast & Hinterland
- Bowen mango farms and agricultural touring
- Rural drives north toward Gumlu and Home Hill
- Scenic coastal touring between Bowen and Airlie Beach
- Access to Whitsunday marine activities via Bowen Harbour and nearby operators
Summary
The Bowen Tourist Information Centre is an accredited VIC serving the northern Whitsunday Coast. It caters for Bowen township, its beaches and bays, Cape Edgecumbe, offshore islands, and the surrounding rural hinterland. The centre supports visitors seeking coastal recreation, snorkelling, scenic lookouts, heritage trails, agricultural touring and access to northern Whitsunday marine experiences.