Bowen Holiday Park

🏕️ Bowen Holiday Park (Bowen, QLD)

📍 Description & Location

Located at 18540 Bruce Highway, about 5 km south of Bowen town, this 30‑acre tropical retreat blends open grassy sites and shady palms with resort-style amenities. It balances laid-back charm with family-friendly fun—a relaxed base for exploring the Whitsundays, nearby beaches, seasonal produce, and the iconic Big Mango.

🏞️ History

Family-operated, the park has grown into a well-liked escape thanks to its welcoming hosts, lush subtropical gardens, and spacious drive-through sites that comfortably accommodate big rigs and family groups alike.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Powered drive-through and large grassed unpowered sites

• Resort-style swimming pool and splash pad for kids

• Full camp kitchen and BBQs

• Games/recreation zone and jumping pillows

• Laundry with washers, dryers, and clothesline

• On-site dump point

• Free Wi‑Fi

• Pet-friendly with off-leash area (cabins excluded)

• Self-contained cabins with ensuites

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Wide, sealed internal roads and level pads

• Drive-through sites support caravans, RVs, and trailers

• Convenient Bruce Highway frontage for quick stopovers or longer stays

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 3(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended, especially for peak times and powered spots

• Authority: Privately operated holiday park

• Site Type: Holiday park with cabins, powered/unpowered sites

• Maximum stay: Not stated

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed (off-leash zone provided; not in cabins)

• Self-containment: Not required

• Access notes: Reception open daily 8 AM–6 PM; after-hours check-in by arrangement

• Contact: (07) 4786 1366 or info@bowenholidaypark.com.au

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• On-site roadhouse café: Easy meal access without leaving the park

• Bowen Golf Club (~3 km): Bar and bistro meals with sea breeze

• Granview Hotel (~6 km): Classic country pub option

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park (~5 km): Beachside camping, pet-friendly

• Harbour Lights Caravan Park (~6 km): Small, quiet foreshore park

🌿 Nearby Attractions

• The Big Mango (~3 km): Famous fruit statue with markets and visitor info

• Horseshoe & Queens Beaches: Snorkelling, beach walking, and scenic views

• Seasonal roadside produce: Mangoes, melons, tomatoes grown locally

🏪 Nearest Supplies

• On-site roadhouse: Fuel, groceries, and light meals

• Bowen town centre (~5 km): Full resupply including supermarkets, pharmacy, hardware

⭐ Reviews Summary

Positives:

• Huge grassy spaces and plenty of room for larger rigs

• Excellent family amenities—pool, splash pad, games zone

• Friendly, well-organised team and easy check-in process

• Pet-friendly with dedicated zones

Cautions:

• Highway proximity can bring road noise

• Splash pad popular during school holidays—plan ahead for quieter visits

• Reception closes early evening

🆘 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel: Available at on-site roadhouse

• Mobile signal: Good across all major networks

• Mechanic: Located in Bowen

• UHF Channels:

  • Road Channel = 40

  • Emergency Only = 5

• Tip: Great mid-trip rest point for families—book in advance during holiday seasons

📝 Final Note

Bowen Holiday Park combines tropical relaxation with practical comfort, making it a great choice for road-trippers, families, and pet owners alike. With roomy sites, great kid features, and a calm garden setting, it's easy to settle in—whether you're pausing for a night or planning a longer beach break.