BeachHidden gem

Horseshoe Bay, Bowen

Bowen, Queensland

A sheltered bay with granite boulders, a small kiosk and a clean beach.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours

A curved beach tucked between big pink granite boulders just out of Bowen's centre. It has good snorkelling off the rocks at the end of the beach. Camping nearby is cheap.

Good to know

  • Snorkel at the rocky end when the tide is high
  • Watch for stingers Nov to May
Getting there
Sealed road, car park by beach
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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