#1
Allan Bruce
2009-02-02
I hope they have tomato sauce made with some of Bowen's famous tomatoes to go along with the pie.
Enjoy a Hugh Jackman pie in Bowen
Everyone loves a break. Some are just bigger than others and the quiet seaside township of Bowen had a cracker when Hollywood came to town and turned Bowen into "Bowenwood".
Transformed into the main location for Baz Luhrmann's latest epic movie, Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, the people of Bowen held their breath as Hollywood heavies paraded up and down.
Basking in the glow of A-list celebrities and film crews, Bowen residents embraced their good fortune putting up welcoming signs and creative marketers went to work with stars in their eyes.
Stop in at Jochheim’s Pies in Bowen’s main street for a Jackman Special - a hunky Aussie Beef pie - or a Baz Baguette and Kidmango Cheesecake. Owners Paddy and Jayne O'Regan proudly display the towns history over the pie shop walls.
But it will have to move over to make room for the latest pages in Bowen’s book of life. It’s not every day that moviestars come to town and 600 head of cattle shuffle past the pie shop front door.
Getting there:
Jochheim’s Pies, 49 George St, Bowen. Bowen is located 1157km north of Brisbane and easily accessed by road and rail.
By train:
Catch The Sunlander or Tilt Train to Bowen. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Ph 07 4786 1227
Voters Comments
Allan Bruce
#2
Pascale McMillan
2009-02-03
Bowen has some of most gorgeous beaches in South East Queensland, Horseshoe bay and Rosebay being the prettiest.
#3
Eleanor Downes
2009-01-30
The freshest fruit and veges are from Bowen and must go try some kidmango cheesecake!
#4
Nicole Gurman
2009-01-29
ohh jackman pies are SO Divine!
#5
susan foster
2009-01-29
I like a good pie
#6
Donna Horrocks
2009-01-28
Great pies, lovely town. Pity he was not serving behind the counter.
#7
helen taylor
2009-01-27
We were actually there during filming and saw more than a pie ! Hugh himself! This is a beautiful,friendly little town with great beaches !
#8
merv hazell
2009-01-27
The pies are magic but so is the town - what a wonderful part of Queensland.
#9
Zoie Hickey
2009-01-27
Does Hugh come with the pie? I'll just have to try one ;)
#10
Reg Andison
2009-01-27
Grew up on Jochiems Pies. Can't think of a better way to grow up.