Thursday, May 8, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Bowen To Feature on “Travel Oz” TV show

Television presenter Greg Grainger has been in Bowen and Collinsville filming for an episode of “Travel Oz”. The show is expected to be aired on Channel 7TWO at 8.30am on Saturday, May 17.

It will also be aired on international TV.

The crew were hosted by Bowen Tourism and Business with co-sponsors – Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park, the Collinsville Community Association, Meraki Whitsundays, and the North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club.

Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy said Greg really enjoyed his time in the region and was very impressed with the beautiful beaches and the great hospitality he received.

“Programs like this would not be possible without our co-sponsors and we appreciate their support,” she said.

Greg is a Logie award winner and is known for travel and adventure documentaries and wildlife programs.

While in Bowen, he went snorkelling and sailing, visited the Summergarden Theatre, local farms, Birds Seafood and the Collinsville May Day celebration.

He stayed in a glamping tent at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park and catering was provided by Meraki Whitsundays.

He really enjoyed his bushwalk to Mother Beddock and learning about the history of the region.

Of course, he also visited the Big Mango and enjoyed a delicious mango sorbet.

“Programs like this offer great exposure for Bowen and entire Whitsundays region and we are looking forward to seeing the end result,” Leanne said.

Contributed with thanks to Bowen Tourism & Business

Travel Oz at the Big Mango
Travel Oz on a walk through Bowen

Photos supplied

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