NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park – Bowen

NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park offers an idyllic tropical holiday experience, boasting an absolute beachfront location that is second to none in the beautiful Whitsunday region. Situated right on the shores of a calm, palm-fringed beach, the park provides guests with breathtaking views across the Coral Sea and direct access to the sand and surf. This is the quintessential coastal caravan park, perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to relax and unwind in a stunning natural setting. The park offers a wide array of accommodation, from highly sought-after powered and unpowered beachfront sites where you can wake up to the sound of the waves, to a range of comfortable, modern cabins. The facilities are excellent and designed for a perfect holiday, featuring a beautiful resort-style swimming pool, a large camp kitchen and barbecue area, a children’s playground, and clean, modern amenities blocks. The park is also notably pet-friendly, allowing the whole family to enjoy a beachside getaway. Its location is ideal, providing a sense of tranquil seclusion while still being just a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Bowen, with its famous lookouts, beautiful bays like Horseshoe Bay, and the iconic Big Mango. For a truly memorable beachfront holiday that captures the essence of tropical North Queensland, the NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park is a premier choice.

NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park – QLD Location Map

NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park
Address: The Soldiers Rd, Bowen QLD 4805
Website: nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/bowen
GPS Coordinates: -19.98554, 148.24437

Site Information

• Location: Absolute beachfront in Bowen, just minutes from the town centre.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Grass and slab sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday park. Bookings are essential.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point, playground.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, available at all sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear, fishing gear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is very pet-friendly. Check with management for any conditions.
• Fishing: Excellent beach fishing right out the front of the park.
• Short Walks: Fantastic walks along the beautiful Bowen beaches.

Local Amenities

All major services are located in the nearby town of Bowen (approx. 2-3 km).

• Local Pubs:
  • Grand View Hotel (approx. 3 km)
  • Central Hotel (approx. 3 km)
  • Bowen Hotel (approx. 3 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, restaurants, and takeaway shops in Bowen.
• Local Attractions:
  • The Big Mango
  • Horseshoe Bay
  • Grays Bay and Rose Bay
  • Bowen’s murals and historical walk
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include Bowen Holiday Park and Horseshoe Bay Resort.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Mount Gordon Rest Area (24hr, approx. 5 km)
  • Guthalungra Rest Area (24hr, approx. 45 km south)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available in Bowen.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite or at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Bowen.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Bowen is located in the ‘Dry Tropics’ and is known for having more sunshine hours than many other parts of the North Queensland coast.

Season	Average Temp (Max/Min)	Conditions
Summer (Dec – Feb)	31°C / 24°C	The ‘Wet Season’. Hot and humid with a high chance of rainfall and tropical cyclones. Stinger season in the ocean.
Autumn (Mar – May)	28°C / 21°C	Warm and pleasant with decreasing humidity. A beautiful time of year after the summer rains.
Winter (Jun – Aug)	25°C / 14°C	The ‘Dry Season’. Perfect weather with warm, dry, sunny days and cool, comfortable nights. Peak tourist season.
Spring (Sep – Nov)	29°C / 20°C	The ‘Build-Up’. Temperatures and humidity begin to rise. Usually dry and a great time for visiting.