Wine and Dine in Bowen, Whitsundays

Nature & Parks

Did you know that Bowen in the Whitsundays is known as the "Salad Bowl" of North Queensland? Tomatoes, capsicums, beans, sweet corn, melons, eggplant and our famous mangoes are all grown abundantly in Bowen providing fresh produce locally, Australia wide and internationally.

Bowen is also home to a beef industry featuring Brahman breeds which are prized for their eating quality both locally and overseas. Bowen also boasts a thriving fishing industry with world class sustainable aquaculture producing some of the best seafood in the world.You can taste the delicious difference in our locally sourced produce at local farmers' markets, restaurants, supermarkets and award winning cafes.

Bowen fresh produce turns a BBQ into a gourmet feast

NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park is ideally located in the heart of the Whitsundays so you can discover and taste the amazing array of fresh fruits and vegetables, locally grown beef and locally caught seafood which is abundant in this tropical paradise. Visit the farms directly on a local Whitsunday Food Trail or explore at your leisure. You can even catch a fresh fish directly off our waterfront at BIG4 Bowen - where we even provide fishing rod holders - and then you can test your culinary skills on one of our undercover waterfront BBQs.

Here are some of the delicious foodie must sees and dos when you're visiting Bowen:

Visit the Big Mango! Bowen Tourism Information Centre. Taste a delicious selection of mango treats including their refreshing Mango Sorbet.
Le Sorelle - The Sisters - A boutique Coffee House & Florist. Owned and operated by two local ladies and sisters. Home-style breakfast, lunch, dessert and of course fabulous coffee! All food baked fresh on the premises. Their gorgeous florist and gift store offers flowers to suit any occasion and gourmet fudge made in-store.
Catch a fresh fish from the waterfront at NRMA Bowen and cook it on the waterfront BBQ to share with family and friends.
Munch popcorn whilst watching the latest movie releases at the historic Summergarden Theatre, an art deco delight built in 1948 and host the world premiere of Baz Lurhman's famous movie filmed in Bowen,
For more low key dining, check out Meraki Cafe & Beach Bar. This laid back beachfront cafe serves delicious food and drinks with the prettiest beach views in Bowen! Try their famous thickshakes and scrumptious meals! Open every day except Monday for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Also available for functions and fully licensed to get your party started! There's great snorkelling right off the beach here so remember to pack your swim gear.
Cook up a feast on one of the free BBQs on the Bowen Foreshore where you can watch the paddle boarders, windsurfers, waterskiiers and sailors. The kids will love the skate park and waterpark so remember to pack your swimwear, towels and board.
For a delicious homemade pie you can't go past Jochheims Bakery Cafe who have been making award winners for over 50 years! Open Mon-Sat for pies, coffee, hot bread and cakes.
Celebrate your success with a drink and snack at the Bowen Golf Club, a stunning 9 hole course with breathtaking views over Queens Beach. drinks. Golf
If you don't manage to catch your own, you can buy local fresh Coral Coast barramundi and more to enjoy in your villa or van at Arabon Seafood.
Check out Bowen Fishermans Seafood Co. Select from the freshest local seafood to take home. Or enjoy fresh fish and chips cooked to order and a BYO drink at "Birds Fish Bar" overlooking the beautiful Bowen Marina.
Angus Quality Butchers is your first stop for prime quality locally sourced meats for your waterview BBQ at BIG4 Bowen or down on the Bowen Waterfront.
For more spectacular views dine at The Cove Restaurant and Bar which features a predominantly Chinese menu and offers banquet functions. Takeaway also available. Coral Cove Apartments.
If you fancy some great "pub grub" a visit to the famous Grandview Hotel Bowen is a must. Established in 1863, this grand hotel lives up to its name and featured in the movie "Australia". Enjoy delicious lunches and dinners 7 days a week. Admire the views of the Bowen foreshore and check out the historic photos taken during the filming of the movie.
The Larrikin Hotel is open daily for a casual lunch or dinner.
The Denison Hotel also known as The Bowen Hotel offers family friendly bistro lunches and dinners 7 days.
Love coffee? Did you know that the Whitsundays is home to one of Australia's largest coffee plantations and home to "THE GREAT BARRIER BEAN"? Visit Whitsunday Gold Coffee and taste their award winning coffee in the North Queensland Plantation Style Coffee Shop & Roastery. Book a tour, see their environmentally sustainable farming practices and trace the fascinating journey of the coffee bean, from tree to cup! Open daily.
Secret Spot....Montes Reef Resort. Just one hour's drive from BIG4 Bowen (or faster if you can scoot across the bay in a boat), you'll discover the idyllic Montes Reef Resort where you can savour a fabulous seafood platter overlooking the aquamarine waters of the Coral Sea. Definitely worth the drive for a special lunch.