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beach. There is a diversity of bird life including emus, red-tailed black cockatoos,<br />
honeyeaters, brahminy kites and water birds. From January to April turtle hatchlings<br />
emerge from the nests mainly at night. Please do keep light and noise to a minimum if<br />
you are watching the turtles.<br />
Lady Musgrave Island<br />
Lady Musgrave Island is a coral cay surrounded by reef at the western edge of a large<br />
lagoon. Lady Musgrave Island has reef walking, snorkelling, swimming, diving and bird<br />
watching. It takes under an hour to walk around the island. Cruises are made to Lady<br />
Musgrave Island from 1770. There is a National Park Camping Ground on the island but<br />
limited to 50 people and has no fresh water and limited toilet facilities. The "Spirit of<br />
1770" sails every day to Lady Musgrave island.<br />
Bowen<br />
Bowen is about 40 minutes north of Airlie Beach. In 1875, the Gothenburg was wrecked<br />
off the shore here, with the loss of more than a hundred lives. Then, during the Second<br />
World War, it was a base for the Catalina Flying Boats. However, Bowen is now famous<br />
for it's beautiful climate and coastline.<br />
Abbot Point<br />
Abbot Point is situated 19 km north of Bowen and is <strong>Australia</strong>'s most northerly coalshipping<br />
port. Abbot Point was opened in 1984.<br />
Beaches<br />
Bowen has plenty of beaches, with Horseshoe Bay being one of the most attractive and<br />
popular. Other good swimming beaches are Murray Bay and Queens Beach.<br />
The Bowen Historical Society Museum<br />
This museum highlights Bowen's shipwreck history. There are also displays on the<br />
pioneers of the district and Aboriginal artifacts. 22 Gordon Street.<br />
Mullers Lagoon<br />
There is some lovely beachfront parkland in the heart of Bowen. Mullers Lagoon is close<br />
to the beach and has parks, walks and grassed picnic areas.<br />
Murals<br />
A stroll through the township will acquaint you with Bowen's murals. There are at least<br />
two dozen and are bright and colourful and each tells a story about the township.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>'s popular artist Ken Done is responsible for some of this art work.<br />
Queens Beach<br />
This beach offers more than just surf and swimming, there is a variety of entertainment<br />
activities here. You can play tennis or golf, there is a bowling green and a cinema.<br />
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