Horseshoe Bay, Bowen: Address, Horseshoe Bay Reviews: 4.5/5
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
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Restaurants
31 within 5 kms
The Cove Restaurant
193
0.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Horseshoe Bay Cafe Bowen
65
50 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian
Spice n Pepper Authentic Indian Restaurant
64
0.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Le Sorelle Coffee House
429
3.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian
Meraki Whitsundays
197
3.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian
Eagle Boys Pizza Bowen
4
2.9 km₹ • Pizza
Queens Beach Hotel
23
3.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Kevla Espresso & Health Food Bar
3
3.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Cafe • Healthy
McDonald's
38
3.2 km₹ • Cafe • Fast food
Red Rooster
6
3.5 kmFast food • Australian
Attractions
10 within 10 kms
Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout
141
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Grays Bay
47
0.3 kmBeaches
Bowen Parkrun
1
0.3 kmJogging Paths & Tracks
Summergarden Theatre
63
3.3 kmTheatres
Queens Beach
14
2.9 kmBeaches
Flagstaff Hill Lookout
15
3.7 kmLookouts
Bowen Water Park Playground
40
4.1 kmPlaygrounds
Bowen Historical Society and Museum
13
3.7 kmHistory Museums
Watertank Murals
6
3.7 kmLookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
Holbourne Island National Park
1.5 kmNational Parks • Islands
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4.5
332 reviews
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Very good
70
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Poor
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LDalponte
Caracas, Venezuela77 contributions
Couples
We stopped here for a little rest. We wish we had organize a night around this area! Neat beautiful bay recovered and maintained by the local school. There other little beaches around too and they are all great spots for a dip! Just be aware there might not be flags.
Written 5 August 2022
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cat K
2 contributions
great cycle to this area, cycle and walking paths, views are amazing. Can be windy so rug up appropriately
Written 1 August 2022
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Janice_travels_lush
Whangarei, New Zealand25 contributions
A recommended stop over in a coastal Queensland trip. We snorkelled and swam in the warm sheltered waters of Horseshoe Bay. The water is clear and we enjoyed observing the coral and fish. Also enjoyed the walks and lookout.
Written 27 July 2022
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Llewellyn D
Sydney, Australia84 contributions
Lovely sheltered spot with shady areas to sit if you’d prefer to be out of the sun. Parking was easy.
Written 2 June 2022
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Black C
Nanango, Australia19 contributions
Couples
Very pretty little beach surrounded by rocky outcrops.
Much smaller than we were expecting but lovely calm waters to swim in
There are toilets and change rooms available and a very expensive cafe ($26 for a single hamburger)
Much smaller than we were expecting but lovely calm waters to swim in
There are toilets and change rooms available and a very expensive cafe ($26 for a single hamburger)
Written 27 April 2022
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Dianne F
307 contributions
Great swimming beach and also good for snorkelling. Lovely little cove and a lookout as well. Has a restaurant if you're hungry. Great spot.
Written 8 April 2022
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gregail5952
Terrigal, Australia11 contributions
Couples
Beautiful bay with crystal clear water and stunning rocks. Stayed at Whitsunday Sands which is a nice older style resort right near Horseshoe Bay and Grays Bay which is also stunning
Written 26 March 2022
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Mel
33 contributions
Gorgeous beach - one of the best we've seen in the state. Fine white sand, plenty of shade, tables and seating available, clean toilet facilities and shower on site. We had a lovely afternoon.
Written 14 January 2022
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Tricia H
Brisbane, Australia331 contributions
Fine white sand, clear cool water and one of the prettiest backdrops I've ever seen - absolute bliss.
Written 1 December 2021
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia5,852 contributions
Family
I never knew Bowen had such beautiful beaches, until now! Horseshoe Bay is idyllic and secluded and a swim is impossible to resist. The waters are beautiful and the views are picture perfect. It’s an exotic cove with yellow sands, turquoise water, rock formations and mini islands scattered about. It’s the type of spot you may find as a filming location for a movie. A truly beautiful spot and my swim was 100% refreshing.
To top it off, I enjoyed a delicious mango & banana smoothie at The Cafe next to the car park afterwards. Toilets and showers are provided as well as information on how to protect yourself in stinger season.
To top it off, I enjoyed a delicious mango & banana smoothie at The Cafe next to the car park afterwards. Toilets and showers are provided as well as information on how to protect yourself in stinger season.
Written 5 November 2021
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Allert7720
Carlsbad, CA
What is the available voltage in Horseshoe Bay?
Anjanette M
Bowen, Queensland, Australia14 contributions
Voltage in Australia is 230-240. If you wish to stay at Horseshoe Bay contact Horeshoe Bay Resort or Whitsunday Sands Resort
padma_sands
4 contributions
how do I arrange snorkeling in horseshoe bay?
areyougunnagomyway
Melbourne48 contributions
The caravan park hires and sells snorkling gear and stinger suits. We hired for the day but I think you can hire by the hour as well. You'll find the shop entrance opposite the first carpark you see, as you enter the bay. If you find yourself in the cafe you've gone too far.
Fernanda B
1 contribution
How is the New Year's Eve in Bowen?
Anthony H
Canberra, Australia209 contributions
If I were in that area I would go to Airlie Beach for New Year or head north to Cairns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Horseshoe Bay
- Hotels near Horseshoe Bay:
- (0.13 km) Coral Cove Apartments
- (0.26 km) Whitsunday Sands Resort
- (0.09 km) Horseshoe Bay Resort
- (1.18 km) Rose Bay Resort
- (1.63 km) NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park
- Restaurants near Horseshoe Bay:
- (0.05 km) Horseshoe Bay Cafe Bowen
- (0.12 km) The Cove Restaurant
- (0.19 km) Spice n Pepper Authentic Indian Restaurant
- (3.31 km) Le Sorelle Coffee House
- (4.05 km) Grand View Hotel