Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays
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8 hours
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Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a fascinating day of pure discovery as we uncover Bowen’s breathtaking beaches, lookouts, landscapes, geological marvels and rich stories past. Wander where the crowds don’t go and soak in the diversity of panoramic coastal views, see where ‘Australia’ was filmed, get your photo at The Big Mango, visit the Catalina display and relax with a mouthwatering lunch dockside.
Touring in Bowen since 2022, your experienced expert local guide uncovers the magic of Bowen and listen to remarkable stories about local indigenous, shipwrecks, explorers and space rockets.
Award wining Driftwood Tours has a reputation for providing exceptional service and high quality tours with locations, extensive knowledge and guest service. The Bowen Discovery tour is a unique experience so make the most of it with Driftwood.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Horseshoe Bay
One of Queensland's best beaches for good reason. Wrapped around granite boulders and swaying palm trees, this is an ideal spot for a swim, short walk to an iconic lookout and just to sit and take in the picturesque scenery. You will enjoy this spot for morning tea with fresh fruit, biscuits, lamingtons, 5 varieties of tea, chai, milo, cordial, coffee and water refills available all day.
Flagstaff Hill Lookout
These views! Take a 360' look at this stunning coastline, over the islands and across the historical town of Bowen including Northhead Lighthouse built in 1867. A must stop for any traveler visiting Bowen.
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Snacks
stinger suits
lunch
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Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunning views with great guide
Lucie M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour with a fantastic guide! The views were absolutely stunning and the guide’s knowledge of the local history made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you want to see the best spots and learn about the area.
Nice day of sightseeing!
Adria E,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovey day exploring the Bowen Beach area with Cherene. She is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She took good care of us on a very hot day. We saw some beautiful scenery, learned some history and had a delicious fish and chips lunch. She's a lovely person to spend the day with.
Easy relaxed day trip with beautiful beaches.
OnAir42117846871,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this tour with a small group, and friendly, informative tour leader Cherene. It was an easy relaxed day visiting beautiful beaches and sea views. I recommend this day trip.
Great day out
V3862IVtraceyw,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day out. Cherene was fun and informative. We seen so much more than if we had hired a car as Cherene knew all the secret spots. Tummy was filled with plenty of morning tea and fish and chip stop was perfect with a cold beer. And of course we enjoyed the mango sorbet at the big 🥭 Would highly recommend
Beautiful Bowen beaches!
Go576384,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cherene, our tour guide, along with the other tour mates, made this trip a delightful experience!!! Knowledgeable and experienced in her field, made the trip to Bowen a memorable day! Friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended! Gracias Cherene!!!😄
Fun day out at Bowen
markwP3867TE,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day visiting some spectacular beaches. Wherever will make sure you have a great time and is very knowledgeable about the areas you visit. Highly recommended and thanks again for a great day 😀
Stunning Bowen tour!!
janan914,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely spectacular day!! Had the VIP treatment being the only two on the tour. Highly recommend, some stunning spots in Bowen. Cherene was so lovely and full of knowledge on the area. So glad we did this tour, Bowen is beautiful and well worth visiting!!
Loved every minute!
Sherpa41291688262,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Beautiful beaches, definitely worth the visit! Tour Guide Cherene was amazing, went over and above for us and made the whole day such a great experience!
Bowen - who knew?
Robyn3127,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day we had with Charene touring Bowen from Airlie Beach. After great communication and timely pick up we commenced the hour-long drive to the surprising town of Bowen. From beautiful beaches and stunning tropical gardens to the pub and historical locations, Charene guided us around the township to the best of the best. Who knew the film "Australia" was partly filmed in Bowen? And who knew Catalina seaplanes were based in Bowen during WW2? Charene is a fabulous host, with all the facts and figures plus a great sense of humour. Spending the day with her was a delight and is thoroughly recommended. Discovering Bowen was a great addition to our visit to Airlie and may become our next holiday destination!
I would recommend this...
David B,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I would recommend this small group tour which covered lots of fantastic beaches and places of interest our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area.
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