Bowen Holiday Park – Bowen

Bowen Holiday Park is a spacious and welcoming oasis for travellers, conveniently located on the Bruce Highway at the southern entrance to the beautiful coastal town of Bowen. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and huge, grassy sites, this park is a favourite for those with big rigs and anyone seeking a comfortable and well-equipped base to explore the top of the Whitsundays. The park offers a wide range of accommodation options, from a vast number of powered and unpowered sites that cater to the largest caravans and motorhomes, to a variety of comfortable cabins. A major highlight is the large, resort-style swimming pool, complete with a water slide, providing the perfect place to cool off and relax after a day of sightseeing in the tropical heat. The park is particularly celebrated for being very pet-friendly, making it an easy choice for those travelling with their four-legged family members. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, including amenities blocks, a camp kitchen, and laundry services. Its prime location just a few minutes’ drive from Bowen’s town centre means visitors have easy access to stunning beaches like Horseshoe Bay and Rose Bay, the iconic Big Mango, and a full range of shops and dining options. For a comfortable, family-friendly, and perfectly located stay with a classic, relaxed caravan park feel, Bowen Holiday Park is an excellent choice.

Site Information

• Location: On the Bruce Highway, at the southern entrance to Bowen.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Large, grassy sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday park. Bookings are recommended.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool with waterslide, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, available at all sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is very pet-friendly. Check with management for any conditions.
• Fishing: The nearby Don River and coastal areas of Bowen offer excellent fishing.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking and cycling paths are a short drive away in Bowen.

Local Amenities

All major services are located in the nearby town of Bowen (approx. 3-4 km).

• Local Pubs:
  • Grand View Hotel (approx. 4 km)
  • Central Hotel (approx. 4 km)
  • Bowen Hotel (approx. 4 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, restaurants, and takeaway shops in Bowen.
• Local Attractions:
  • The Big Mango
  • Horseshoe Bay
  • Grays Bay and Rose Bay
  • Bowen’s murals and historical walk
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include Horseshoe Bay Resort and parks in the town centre.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Mount Gordon Rest Area (24hr, approx. 2 km south)
  • Guthalungra Rest Area (24hr, approx. 40 km south)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available in Bowen.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite or at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Bowen.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Bowen is located in the ‘Dry Tropics’ and is known for having more sunshine hours than many other parts of the North Queensland coast.