Cape Bowen is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Cape Melville National Park, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Cape Bowen Review

Cape Bowen is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Cape Bowen.

It is located in the area of Cape Melville National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Cape Bowen a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Cape Bowen with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Cape Bowen makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Cape Bowen

Cape Melville National Park is a place in QLD that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Cape Bowen.

Camping in Cape Bowen

If you intend on camping in Cape Bowen it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Cape Bowen is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Cape Melville National Park.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Cape Bowen have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Cape Bowen

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Cape Melville National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Cape Bowen it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Cape Bowen

Througout Australia and in places such as Cape Melville National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Cape Bowen, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Cape Bowen where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Cape Bowen to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Cape Bowen

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Cape Melville National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Cape Bowen can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Cape Bowen

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Cape Melville National Park.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Cape Bowen may include:

Marine life in Cape Bowen: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Cape Bowen: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Cape Bowen

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Cape Bowen alone.

Boating in Cape Bowen

Please enquire directly with Cape Bowen or the office of Cape Melville National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Cape Bowen.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Cape Bowen is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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