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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.

Get in

By car or bus
  • From Perth: By road approx 2200 km.
  • From Darwin: By road approx 1900 km.

    • By plane
  • Qantas flies from Perth and Darwin.
  • AirNorth flies from Darwin and Kununurra.
  • Virgin Blue has flights to Broome from many destinations, although some flights may require multiple stops (for example, flights ex Brisbane may transit through Sydney and Perth.


    • Get around
  • Broome Broome has car and scooter hire available.
  • The Town Bus runs regular services connecting Cable Beach to downtown and Chinatown.


    • See

  • The beaches - Cable Beach and Town Beach.
  • Pearl Luggers - Two reconditioned luggers and an enthralling presentation on pearl diving by "Salty Dog" Baillieu.
  • Willie Creek Pearl Farm, about 35 km from Broome, a must see. A working pearl farm with demonstrations on pearl seeding.
  • The Wharf.
  • Gantheaume Point. Red cliffs and turquoise blue water.
  • Malcolm Douglas Broome Crocodile Farm.
  • Sun Pictures. An unusual open air cinema with deck chairs. It shows up to date films


    • Do


    Ride camels at sunset at Cable Beach.

    Buy

  • Pearls - available from several upmarket jewellers.


    • Sleep

  • Cable Beach Backpackers, 12 Sanctuary Road, Phone: 08 9193 5511, . A good spot, the only hostel close to cable beach. But make sure you book beds in advance (especially the one 7 bed dorm!), as the staff have a habit of overbooking and you'll end up sleeping in the garden at the back of the hostel. There's a small pool there, and a chaotic kitchen.

  • Cable Beach Club Resort. Right on cable beach, this place is famous. Great kids club, pool scene, and chilled adults only swimming pool. You will have to save up to stay here...

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    Hotels in Broome
    Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort Score 10 from 1 reviews
    1 Lullfitz Drive 10/10
    For small incentive groups, the resort’s meeting and incentive specialists can assist with creating tailored, specific incentive packages that meet your requirements. Their attention to detail and meticulous planning with a touch of innovation and imagination will provide a distinctive memory for all guests. Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort, Cable Beach is ideal for: - Incentive travel programmes - Team building events - Motivational programmes - Strategic planning conferences - Board meetings The Argyle room is an ideal conference centre to base your experience in Broome. Accommodating up to 50 guests it is equipped with all the modern facilities you would expect from a professional conference centre. The Sorbet Day Spa offers a range of treatments for men and women, from facials to massages and everything in between! Furthermore, the resort offers: a concierge and tour desk; large free-form swimming pools; and a resort shop with ATM and internet facilities. ... more
     
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    4WD Cape Leveque and Aboriginal Community Adventure from Broome 10 - 12 hours

    Enjoy lunch and a swim on the pristine Beach at Cape Leveque

    Journey to the tip of the Dampier Peninsular to experience the remote coastal wilderness area of Cape Leveque and local Aboriginal communities en route.

    The journey along rugged road terrain is broken with a stop at Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community. View an exquisite Pearl Shell Altar in a church built in 1918 by Pallotine Monks. Arrive at the coastal wilderness of Cape Leveque and 4WD onto the beach and relax for approximately 2 hours for lunch and free time. The journey home takes in a tour of Lombadina Aboriginal Community. Subject to availability, visit the craft store featuring traditional hand crafted works. Arrive in Broome at approximately 8:30pm.

    Fly-4WD Option (CL5) take a scenic flight to Cape Leveque over Buccaneer Archipelago, re-join the group for lunch then 4WD home via Lombadina. 4WD-Fly Option (CL4) take the 4WD via Beagle Bay, after lunch fly home to Broome.

    Fly-4WD Option (CL5)
    Combine a scenic flight over the stunning islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the amazing Horizontal Waterfalls with a 4WD road trip home from Cape Leveque, a remote northwest Australian coastal wilderness area. Includes a visit to Lombadina Aboriginal Community and lunch on the beach at Cape Leveque. Arrive in Broome at approximately 8:30pm.

    4WD-Fly Option (CL4) Combine the thrill of a flight with a 4WD road trip for a contrasting experience of Cape Leveque, a remote coastal wilderness area. Included is a visit to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and lunch on the beach at Cape Leveque. Arrive home early and reduce the travel time on the rugged Cape Leveque road. Take the 4WD via Beagle Bay, after lunch fly home to Broome arriving at approximately 5:30pm.

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    Broome Sightseeing Pass At leisure

    Chinatown Street in Broome

    Save money when you buy in advance and choose an open-dated touring package that takes the hassle out of planning, leaving you free to relax on your vacation. The Broome Sightseeing Pass is a great design-it-yourself touring pass with 4 different options. Passes are only available for purchase prior to your arrival in Broome and provide savings of up to 20% off the cost of making the same arrangements once in Broome.

    All 4 passes are open-dated and include personalized airport meet and greet, and return accommodation transfers with an en route town orientation on arrival, plus an afternoon Half Day Broome Sights tour. Depending on which pass you select, there is also the option to include 1, 2 or 3 exciting Full Day tours.

    Broome Sightseeing Pass inclusions are as follows:

    • Pass 1: Incl. airport arrival and departure transfers, a half day Broome city sightseeing tour with Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride (allow at least 1 night in Broome)
    • Pass 2: Incl. airport arrival and departure transfers, a half day Broome city sightseeing tour with Cable Beach 4WD, PLUS 1 full day tour (allow at least 2 nights in Broome)
    • Pass 3: Incl. airport arrival and departure transfers, a half day Broome city sightseeing tour with Cable Beach 4WD, PLUS 2 full day tours (allow at least 3 nights in Broome)
    • Pass 4: Incl. airport arrival and departure transfers, a half day Broome city sightseeing tour with Cable Beach 4WD, PLUS 3 full day tours (allow at least 4 nights in Broome)

    The optional tours to choose from for passes 2, 3 and 4 are listed within the Itinerary section of this page.

    Please note that the Broome tours included on the pass are seasonal and only operate between certain months of the year. No tours will operate in February.

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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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