Bowen - 20.10.2012 to 24.10.2012

As soon as we drove into Bowen we had a good feel about this place. Quickly setting ourselves in the caravan park (just off the beach) we went exploring this small town which had beautiful beaches, bays and most shopping. Heading up the the lookout at Flagstaff Hill you had sweeping views of the Goucester Passage, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.

The next morning there was the Sunday markets which we thought we would have a look at and get some fresh produce. Well you know how they say it is a small world, I ran into a lady called Christine who I used to work with in Kalgoorlie, who coincidently now resides in Bowen. I couldn't believe it as it was only about two days before that as we went pass the Charters Towers turnoff where I was telling Crowey about Christine and that she used to live there. Anyway we caught up for drinks that afternoon and ended up having dinner and a bit of a catch up chat.

One of the Bay's in Bowen

coconut anyone?

i thought this cloud looked like a bird!!

We also found out that there was good snorkelling with lots of different coral to view and tropical fish, just out from Horseshoe bay so we made a beeline for here the next morning as it was still and the visability was quite good. We took Crowies underwater camera and got some pretty good shots of the coral and some tropical fish. We had a good time in Bowen, though it was a little windy, hence the nickname of Blowin Bowen but we liked this little town.  

Some Coral

more coral

and more coral

thumbs up from Murph