Inside tip · Airlie Beach & the Whitsundays

Bowen, an hour north of Airlie Beach, is famous for which harvest?

Answer: Mangoes

Bowen's mango harvest usually runs October to January; it also grows tomatoes and vegetables for markets nationwide.

Mango harvest: about Oct–Jan · 1 hr north of Airlie

Timing varies by season. Roadside stalls sell mangoes and local produce during harvest, and the Sunday markets at Hansen Park run all year. Snap a photo at the Big Mango too.