Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bowen Backpackers
( 07-4786 3433;
www.bowenbackpackers.net
; Herbert St; dm from $20; )
Located at the beach end
of Herbert St (past the Grandview Hotel), this is the place to stay if you're working in the
surrounding fruit farms. Rooms are neat and reasonably spacious. Ring ahead, as it some-
times closes in the off-season.
HOSTEL
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HOSTEL
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Barnacles Backpackers
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Clean, hostel that can
07-4786 4400;
www.barnaclesbackpackers.com
; 18 Gordon St; dm from $30;
help with fruit-picking jobs.
Bowen Arrow Motel
( 07-4786 2499;
www.bowenarrowmotel.com.au
; 18512 Bruce Hwy; d $115; )
Come for the word-
play, stay for the friendly service. Intimate (there are only 12 rooms) and clean with free
wi-fi and a great little pool/spa.
MOTEL
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Rose Bay Resort
( 07-4786 9000;
www.rosebayresort.com.au
; 2 Pandanus St; r $150-300; )
In a beautiful location
right on the beach, these spacious studios and comfy units will ensure plenty of quiet time.
Minimum two-night stay.
RESORT
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BAKERY
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Jochheims Pies
(49 George St; pies $4.60; 5.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri, to 12.30pm Sat)
They've been keeping Bowen bel-
lies full of homemade pies and baked treats since 1963; try a Hugh Jackman ('hunky
beef') pie; the actor was a regular here during the filming of
Australia
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Cove
( 07-4791 2050; Coral Cove Apartments, Horseshoe Bay Rd; mains $17-28.50; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
The
spectacular views of the Coral Sea from the timber deck demand a long lunch, or at least a
sunset drink before dinner. The menu features an interesting fusion of Chinese and Malay
dishes.
CHINESE, MALAY
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Information
Tourism Bowen
( 07-4786 4222;
www.tourismbowen.com.au
;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10.30am-5pm Sat &
Sun)
Just look for the humongous mango about 7km south of Bowen on the Bruce Hwy.
