The best luxury caravan campgrounds near Bowen, Queensland

Palm-fringed beaches, tropical islands, and coral reefs line the shores of Bowen, a beach town all about getting on the water. Swim and snorkel Horseshoe Bay, zip around Gray’s Bay on a jet ski, or enjoy a seaside barbecue at Queen’s Beach. Tear yourself away from the beach long enough to snap a selfie by Bowen’s giant mango and grab a mango sorbet (Bowen is famous for the fruit), then take in the views from Flagstaff Hill. Camping options include beachside holiday parks and tranquil farmstays, and there are often fewer crowds here than in neighboring Airlie Beach.

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Palm-fringed beaches, tropical islands, and coral reefs line the shores of Bowen, a beach town all about getting on the water. Swim and snorkel Horseshoe Bay, zip around Gray’s Bay on a jet ski, or enjoy a seaside barbecue at Queen’s Beach. Tear yourself away from the beach long enough to snap a selfie by Bowen’s giant mango and grab a mango sorbet (Bowen is famous for the fruit), then take in the views from Flagstaff Hill. Camping options include beachside holiday parks and tranquil farmstays, and there are often fewer crowds here than in neighboring Airlie Beach.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

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56km from Bowen · 249 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cannonvale, QLD

Make your Whitsundays getaway unforgettable at our pet-friendly Airlie Beach caravan park. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious caravan sites, or camping spots, then head out to explore world-class snorkelling, island hopping, and scuba diving. Relax by the resort-style pool, enjoy BBQ dinners, and let the kids have a blast at the splash park. Adventure and comfort, all in one perfect spot. Found along the stunning Whitsunday's coast, NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs. From cosy cabins and villas to spacious camping and caravan sites, along with pet friendly and accessible accommodations, our holiday park is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Queensland. Our cabins and villas provide the ultimate comfort with fully fitted kitchens, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, ensuring a refreshing retreat from the tropical warmth. For those who love the great outdoors, our camp sites and caravan sites, available in both powered and unpowered options, offer a delightful way to connect with nature. Pet owners will appreciate our pet friendly accommodation, ensuring no family member is left behind. Additionally, our accessible bungalow caters to guests with mobility needs, featuring an accessible ramp, bathroom, and kitchen for a comfortable and inclusive stay. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park is about creating memorable experiences. Dive into our swimming pool, or enjoy the beachside setting for a serene day by the sea. Our bike hire service allows you to explore the scenic surroundings at your own pace. The on-site cafe is perfect for a quick drink and snack, while our BBQ and camp kitchen facilities offer the joy of outdoor cooking. The park's prime location makes it an ideal starting point for Whitsunday's cruises and island explorations. Discover the enchanting beauty of the pristine At Airlie Beach Holiday Park, you’ll find everything you need to make your trip comfortable, easy and fun. Accommodation to suit every style, from a villa to a campsite. A resort-style pool and splashpark where fun and relaxation await. A wild and wonderful world to explore outside, and a friendly reception team to book your adventure for you. Relax, because we’ve thought of everything.

2. Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

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3km from Bowen · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Welcome to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park a stunning beachfront suburb in Bowen, Queensland. Situated on the serene Rose Bay, our caravan park offers easy beach access, and a range of accommodation options and a welcoming stay for all guests. At Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park, we pride ourselves on offering a unique and relaxing beachside experience. Our caravan park is more than just a place to stay – it’s a destination where you can unwind, connect with nature, and create lasting memories with loved ones. We’re a favourite Bowen camping spot for travellers, thanks to our unbeatable location and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to provide guests with a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and the natural beauty of Bowen’s coastline. From well-maintained campground facilities to a range of accommodation options, we cater to families, couples, solo travelers, and adventurers alike. Located just minutes from Bowen’s local attractions, our caravan park is the perfect base to explore everything the region has to offer.

3. Harbour Lights Caravan Park

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0.4km from Bowen · 83 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Harbour Lights Caravan Park is ideally located adjacent to the Harbour and Front beach. This small Top Tourist Park has lots of shady trees, is extremely quiet with great views and the friendly hospitality of a country town by the sea. Adjacent to the park, Bowen’s foreshore area has been transformed into a recreational area that includes a “Water Park”, a first class Skate park, a children’s playground, shared walking and cycle tracks, public barbecues, grassy picnic areas, an amphitheatre and interpretive centre. The park is just a short stroll (300m) to clubs, restaurants, cafes and a large variety of speciality shops including banks, post offices, supermarkets, pharmacies and many more in the town centre.

4. NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park

3.1km from Bowen · 60 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

You’ve been daydreaming about this. Your caravan set up beside the sparkling waters of the Whitsunday Coast. Fishing, kayaking and ocean swimming on your doorstep. Remote islands fringed with vibrant coral reefs a stone’s throw away. A friendly atmosphere where sunny days fade into balmy tropical nights made for laughter and fun. Everything you need to make your getaway relaxing and fun is right here. Cabins and campsites metres from the water. A saltwater pool to cool off and laze beside. Year-round hosted events where your only job is to let your hair down. Barbecue areas overlooking the ocean, where balmy nights are best spent with old friends and new. Welcome to a holiday with only good surprises. Welcome to NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park, where the good times flow as easily as the tides of the Coral Sea just metres from your cabin. We delight in entertaining you, with weekly activities for the whole family to enjoy. Think sunset sessions with gourmet snags and live music, for a start. And when it comes to planning tomorrow’s island-hopping or beach-cruising adventure, our team is on-site to help you make the most of every moment. Found on the stunning Whitsunday's coast, NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park is a haven of comfort and adventure, offering a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every preference. Our cabins and villas provide the ultimate comfort and convenience, featuring air conditioning, kitchenettes, and private verandas for those moments of relaxation. For the outdoor enthusiasts, our camping and caravan sites, including both powered and unpowered options, offer a classic experience with modern facilities. And for those travelling with furry friends, our pet friendly sites ensure that every member of the family can enjoy the holiday.

5. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

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54km from Bowen · 188 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cannonvale, QLD

Looking for Airlie Beach accommodation with a whole lot of activities?! BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort in Airlie Beach is one big Whitsunday holiday destination in itself. Nowhere in the Whitsundays will you find so much fun in one place. You’ll probably spend hours on the BIG, HUGE, MEGA waterslide park and in our resort lagoon-style pool, the biggest in Airlie Beach. Then you can choose from tennis, mini golf, jumping pillows, pedal karts, Kids Craft Club, outdoor cinema, poolside massages, our Animal Park… the list goes on! As one of Queensland’s leading resort holiday parks, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort offers a range of accommodations from tropical landscaped campsites and purpose-built dormitory style accommodation for groups, to self-contained studios, one, two and three-bedroom cabins, offering the ultimate holiday escape.

Stories from the community

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Sophie

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Good campsite in a great location with clean amenities.

Noelene

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

The location is spot on. Staff were lovely. Food at cafe was great

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Andreas

October 2025

8 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

we traveled with 2 motorhomes / friends and the owner manged to help us to stay together - small and very enjoyable campside with a great cafe and 2 marvellous beaches

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chantelle

September 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great tidy stay. Owners are fantastic. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back,

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Marc

September 2025

7 m Class A

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

If you are looking for a relaxed campingsite, do not look further. And what an amazing shop they have! Extremely friendly owners.

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Bronwyn

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Small caravan park. Made to feel very welcome. Magnesium swimming pool and health food store with great coffee. Right across from a great dog beach. Relaxed tropical vibes. Loved it.

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Paul

September 2025

5 m car

With kids

2 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great little park nice and quiet and the amenities were good. Coffee at the shop was amazing

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Narelle

September 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

My stay at Rose Bay Caravan Park was thoroughly enjoyable. Although the park is small, it's recently been taken over by friendly and helpful hosts who are in the process of revitalizing it. The park's location is ideal, with the beautiful scenic walks close by and a fabulous cafe. Additionally, the facilities are good and guests can cool off in the magnesium pool.

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Callie-Jay

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Good campsite with lots and lots of other campers. Was just a slab with a powered cable, friendly staff and good amenities. I get the impression they don’t get a lot of campers on Hipcamp but everything was good! Good location :)

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Kat

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

We recently stayed at this caravan park for our very first caravaning trip, and it couldn’t have been a better introduction! The owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful, which made us feel right at home from the start. The amenities were spotless and well-maintained, and the on-site coffee shop was a lovely surprise—great coffee and delicious health food options that we really appreciated. Even though the owners have only recently taken over and are still putting their personal touch on the park, it already has a fantastic atmosphere and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a friendly, clean, and relaxing place to stay. We’ll definitely be back!

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Ned

August 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

This little caravan park was beautiful. The hosts were lovely, and they took the time to explain nearby beaches and walking tracks. Waking up to the sun rising through the palm trees over the ocean was spectacular. I wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for having us!

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Kerry

August 2025

4 m travel trailer

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

The best park on our trip thus far! We were sad to leave this quaint piece of heaven after just a short stay…. Tony and his partner were fantastic hosts that made us feel safe and like family from the start. The cafe they have on the property was the perfect place to start the day and the community barbecue was a fun spot to end the night with neighbors and fellow travelers!

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Juliane

August 2025

7 m Class A

With kids

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Nice sites. Not far away from a really beautiful beach. Very very clean amnesties!

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David

August 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Harbour Lights Caravan Park

Beautiful location next to the beach and close to everything you need, if we are ever in Bowen again we would happily stay here. Facilities were great!

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Sharon

August 2025

8 m Class A

2 nights at Harbour Lights Caravan Park

Great quiet park Close to water front Great fish n chips at the Habour

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David

August 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Great facilities, good location! Would highly recommend.

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Anthony

July 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Lots of facilities and things to do, and very helpful staff.

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Sonja

July 2025

3 m Class B

2 nights at NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Der Check in , die Sanitären Anlagen, die Entfernung zum Hafen waren super. Kleines Minus für das schwache WiFi.

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Alison

July 2025

8 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great location. Clean amenities. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We would have loved to stay longer.

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Anita

July 2025

7 m Class B

Group trip

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Perfect location next to the beach, you will find all you need in the campground, including clean showers, cozy cafe, laundry room, and more. Would come back!

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The best luxury caravan camping near Bowen guide

Where to go

Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays

Just south of Bowen, Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays islands. Catch the ferry to Hamilton Island or take an island-hopping cruise, jumping off to stroll along Whitehaven Beach, snorkel at the Heart Reef lagoon, or swim at Cedar Creek Falls. Whitsunday Islands National Park has 10 campsites to choose from, either by the beach or in the heart of the bush.

Mackay Region

Further south, the Mackay region has both white-sand beaches and rainforest-blanketed hinterlands. Hike, camp, and spot platypus in Eungella National Park, swim beneath natural waterfalls in Finch Hatton Gorge, or enjoy beachside camping far from the crowds in the Cape Hillsborough National Park.

Townsville Coast

North of Bowen, coves and sleepy beach towns dot one of the less-visited stretches of Queensland coast. Townsville is the region’s primary hub, where you’ll find beaches, palm-lined promenades, and a selection of seaside camping. Take a road trip to Wallaman Falls, cruise out to enjoy wildlife walks on Magnetic Island, or set sail for the Great Barrier Reef islands to snorkel or scuba dive.

When to go

Bowen’s tropical climate means it’s warm enough to swim and enjoy water sports year-round, but each season has its pros and cons. Summers (December through February) can be hot, humid, and wet, with temperatures climbing upwards of 30°C, while the dryer, cooler months of autumn and winter are ideal for outdoor activities. May through November is whale-watching season along the coast, while October through May is “stinger season,” when protective clothing is recommended when swimming.

Know before you go

Public transport, ferries, and boat cruises run from Bowen and nearby Airlie beach, but having your own transport is useful for exploring the coast.

Bowen has a selection of shops where you can pick up camping gear and stock up on supplies.
Fire bans are common in Queensland during summer and dry periods, so check local recommendations.