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Broome

Broome is a historical pearling town situated in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. It is developing as a tourist resort, popular with Australians, in the dry season (from May to September).
In the dry months the weather is ideal. It has sunny days with temperatures around 30C and balmy evenings and nights when the temperature fall to the low twenties.
The town is situated on the Indian Ocean and the main beach, Cable Beach, is a beautiful expanse of golden sand.
The sunsets on Cable Beach are magnificent and can be enjoyed on the beach or from one of the restaurants on the esplanade.
The population of the town expands from about 12,000 in the wet to a high of about 30,000 at the height of the tourist season. The camping grounds are booked out pretty early and accommodation can be hard to find at the height of the season.
The town has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises.
The riches from the pearl beds did not come cheap and the town's Japanese cemetery is the resting place of more than 900 Japanese divers who lost their lives working in the industry.
Many were lost at sea and their number is unknown.

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Hotels in Broome

Mercure Inn Continental Broome Score 7.5 from 10 reviews
Weld Street 7.5/10
Situated within close walking distance to the heart of Broome, this hotel offers quality accommodation with excellent leisure facilities, just a 10-minute drive from Cable Beach. Mercure Inn Continental Broome offers spacious accommodation, close to the sea. You can relax around the large outdoor swimming pool or have a game of tennis. You can also enjoy a cold beer or refreshing cocktail from one of the hotel’s 3 bars. At the end of the day, relax in your room and watch one of the free in-house movies. The peaceful location of this hotel allows you to fully relax whilst still being close to all of Broome’s attractions. The hotel can also arrange for you to join in on one of the many local tours. ... more
 
 Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa Score 6.675 from 1 reviews
10 Murray Street 6.68/10
This 5-star resort offers free parking, a variety of spa options, and spacious, luxurious accommodaiton, right by Cable Beach. Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa provides a variety of large rooms that include private balconies, pillow selection menus, Nespresso coffee maker, and ipod docking stations. Pinctada Spa features individual treatment rooms, Li’Tya Day Spa Dreaming products, 2 Vichy shower treatment rooms, a juice bar, sauna and a hair salon. The resort's fine dining restaurant serves a signature menu designed by Melbourne chef Greg Malouf of Mo Mo Restaurant and fresh produce from the resort’s market garden. Pinctada's tour desk can arrange for customized tours upon request – from private viewings at the Paspaley Pearl's showroom to individual tours of Broome's beaches, galleries and China Town. Pinctada Cable Beach is 500 metres from the iconic Cable Beach, 5km from Broome International Airport and 6km from the heart of Chinatown. Airport transfers are available to and from the Resort. ... more
 
Seashells Resort Score 8.75 from 5 reviews
4 - 6 Challenor Drive, Cable Beach 8.75/10
All accommodation units are equipped with kitchens and laundries, spacious living areas and private balconies or verandas. Quality timber furnishings and terracotta floors decorate each unit. ... more
 
 Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat Score 0 from 0 reviews
Lot 323 Yardoogarra, Great Northern Highway 0/10
Eco Beach is an eco-retreat of villas and safari-style tents on an unspoilt beach located outside Broome. Eco beach’s accommodations offer views of the Indian Ocean or the resort’s bush gardens. All are designed to be environmentally friendly, using renewable energy sources. Guests can relax in Eco Beach’s infinity swimming pool or enjoy daily complimentary yoga. In season, the retreat offers whale-watching and nesting turtle tours. The resort’s oceanfront restaurant offers tapas during the day and a la carte each evening. ... more
 
 McAlpine & Captain Kennedy House Score 0 from 0 reviews
51 Herbert Street 0/10
McAlpine House and Captain Kennedy House are situated in old Broome, close to the resort centre and Town Beach. These 2 historical homes have been transformed into classy boutique accommodation. McAlpine House has 8 private guest rooms, all of which have a private courtyard garden or lounge. These stylish rooms are uniquely furnished and include luxury bathrooms. There is a swimming pool and barbeque area within the gardens. Captain Kennedy House is bookable as a 5-bedroom house. It offers luxury accommodation, spacious living and dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen and your very own personal housekeeper. This private house has its own swimming pool and private tropical gardens. There is a dining room at the premises serving breakfast daily. Dinner can be arranged for guests on a request basis. All guests staying at either house can enjoy complimentary transfers from Broome Airport, 1km away. ... more
 
More hotels in Broome

4WD Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek Adventure 14.5 hours

Windjana Gorge

A day experiencing inland Kimberley. Three of the Kimberley's well known icons, the Prison Boab Tree, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek leave you with a great insight into this remote and fascinating part of outback Australia.

Set off on your journey heading north to Willare Bridge, cross the mighty Fitzroy River and make a morning tea break at one of the Kimberley's most famous landmarks the Prison Blab Tree, once used to house convicts. Whilst here we also view Malls Bore; a 120 meter long trough built in the early 1900's used to water up to 1,000 head of cattle at one time. You will leave the coast and travel inland along the famous Gibb River Road, once used as the main stock route for the region, before turning off to the pre-historic Windjana Gorge, regarded as one of the classic features of world geology and a great freshwater crocodile spotting site.

From here head to Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 meter long flooded tube tunnel. Take an exciting walk through the tunnel wading through knee to thigh high water and hear the story of Jandamarra. Following afternoon tea, set off back to Broome with arrival approximately 10:30 pm after an en route dinner stop (own expense).

Important: Accessing Tunnel Creek walk involves 20 meters of clambering over boulders and 700 meters of wading through knee to thigh high water (shorts are ideal). Strap on sandals or old sand shoes must be worn through the water to protect from the rocky creek bed. To safely navigate the Tunnel passengers must be able to walk and balance themselves independently on uneven ground. Flashlights are provided.

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2 Day 4WD Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge Aboriginal Adventure 2 days / 1 night

This 4WD adventure takes you along the famous Gibb River Road, once used as the main stock route for the region

A wonderful sample of the Kimberley. This short 4WD tour combines the most renowned settlements, icons and gorges of the region with a unique Aboriginal cultural experience that will etch the Kimberley deep into your memory for years to come.

Highlights:

  • Windjana Gorge
  • Geikie Gorge
  • Gibb River Road
  • Tunnel Creek
  • Prison Boab Tree
  • Aboriginal Heritage Walk and Cruise

Special Offer - Book now and price displayed includes FREE Half Day Broome Town Tour with Cable Beach Sunset Tour valued at AU$75 per person - BOOK NOW!

FREE Half Day Broome Town Tour with Cable Beach Sunset (5 hours):
1:45pm Daily, except Sunday. A great afternoon tour taking in all the highlights and history of Broome providing an insight into the heritage of this charming town and the colorful lifestyle locals enjoy. Please include your preferred travel date in the "Special Requirements" box, at time of booking.

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Half Day Broome Town Tour with Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride 5 hours

Sunset Camel Ride

A great afternoon tour taking in the highlights of Broome providing an insight into the heritage of this charming town and the colorful lifestyle locals enjoy!

Beginning in Chinatown with fascinating stories of this multi cultural precinct, visit a pearl shop and Sun Pictures before heading through Old Broome past old Pearling Masters' homes. At Town Beach, learn of Broome's One Day War then stop at Matso's Broome Brewery to taste their hand made ales and famous ginger beer or visit one of the local art and craft galleries nearby.

Then visit the Japanese Cemetery and Broome Port before arriving at Gantheaume Point, known for dinosaur footprints and Anastasias Pool. Then it's down to Cable Beach, where you have the option to join a sunset camel ride (BSCR), or enjoy light refreshments and nibbles as you watch the sunset (BS).

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