Bowen Information
Mother Beddock Walking Track
Would you like to see three of Bowen’s great beaches as well as visit one of the most spectacular look-outs in North Queensland?
The walking track from Horseshoe Bay to Rose Bay takes approximately one hour to complete.
Starting near the Horseshoe Bay Resort, the track winds up the boulder strewn headland before returning down to the ocean at picturesque Murray Bay, Bowen’s secluded beach.
After a short walk across the sand, the trail snakes uphill again, this time up to the ageless landmark, Mother Beddock. The view from here is nothing less than spectacular.
The final part of the track leads down to peaceful but beautiful Rose Bay.
Fishing in Bowen
Fishing is one of Bowen’s biggest attractions. You can throw in a line from a beach, at a creek, off some rocks or the end of the jetty at the Front Beach. If its deeper water you are after, local fishing charters can take you where the big fish are.
Fish in the waters around Bowen include coral trout, barramundi (in season), cod and sweetlip as well as grey, spotted and spanish mackeral.
One thing to keep in mind while fishing around Bowen is the zoning for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. For more information about zoning, bag limits and size of fish. contact the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol on 4786 3444. As the TV ad says, “Don’t be the catch of the day”.
Upcoming Events
Bowen Fishing Classic  The Bowen Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend on the 18th & 19th of September 2010, is one of Australia’s largest family fishing competitions. The event brings fishing enthusiasts to town for the weekend, whilst providing entertainment and activities for the whole family. Now in its 18th year, the 2010 Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is the biggest family fishing competition in the country. Held on Bowen’s Beautiful Front Beach, the event not only offers recreational anglers the chance to compete for a host of fantastic prizes – it provides the whole family with the opportunity to play and be entertained over an entire weekend in the Climate Capital of Australia.
The Classic, as it is rather affectionately known, is a local tradition within our region. For it is the entire Bowen community which makes this event as special as it is. Whether it is the dedicated team of volunteers who work year-round planning the event, or the National, Regional and Local businesses who donate the host of prizes on offer, including Senior and Junior boating packages as a lucky drawer for anyone who nominates, this is a weekend to remember. |
Bowen Cultural & Seafood Festival Bowen Cultural and Seafood Festival featuring an Indigenous theme is a must see event for 2010, for all tourists and locals alike! The festival is on the 16th & 17th of October and is only in its second year and will build on last year’s successes significantly to create a bigger and better festival than the last! The festival will kick off with children and family activities on the Saturday morning. Included will be activities such as fence painting, a skate competition, childrens art activities and much more! The fun will continue with entertainment from local performers on Saturday afternoon, followed by the major concert in the evening which will showcase four groups of professional Indigenous performers in music, dance, singing and comedy. The performance will blend traditional Indigenous culture with contemporary music. Performers include Sean Choolburra, Marcus Corowa, ARC Dreaming, David Hudson & Johnny Nicol. Wonderful local seafood straight from the fishing boats, local Indigenous dishes including crocodile, kangaroo, emu and bushtucker, and a kup murri cooked on the beach will be served throughout the night. Enjoy the dining experience with a drink from the bar whilst watching the exciting outdoor concert at the soundshell on the Bowen foreshore. Well worth a day trip – better still stay overnight to enjoy Sunday’s markets, combined church service and more entertainment at the Bowen Soundshell.
Seaside location, local fresh seafood, endless activities with community participation & brilliant live performances with a mix of cultural awareness; how could you ask for a better way to spend your weekend! |