Broome 07:17 PM Sun 19 May, 2013 Today's Forecast Max: 31°C. Showers and chance of a storm.

Destinations

Broome

Often referred to as the pearl of North West Australia, Broome is WA’s (Western Australia) coastal gateway to the magnificent wilderness region of the Kimberley. It’s also home to the world-famous white sands of Cable Beach, making it one of the State’s most popular holiday resorts.

Cable Beach Sunsets
Ranked among the world’s top beaches, it’s easy to see why Cable Beach near Broome is one of Australia’s favourite holiday resorts. Check out the Cable Beach webcam or search Broome tours for a camel trek or Pearl lugger cruise

Oldest Outdoor Cinema
Catch a movie at Sun Pictures, the oldest operating outdoor picture gardens in Australia, and, indeed, the world. Be sure to include this popular holiday highlight in your itinerary and enjoy a magical night under a Kimberley night sky.

Cultural Chinatown

Once a bustling hub of pearl sheds, billiard saloons, opium dens and brothels, Chinatown in Broome, WA, is now home to fine pearl showrooms and an exotic blend of sidewalk cafes and restaurants serving east-meets-west cuisine.

Dampier Peninsula
Dampier Peninsula and Cape Leveque offer the perfect getaway for the adventurous traveller. As well as stunning natural landscapes, they give you the chance to experience the unique culture and history of the local Indigenous peoples.

More Broome Highlights

On a very low tide view the remains of Worl War II Dutch flying boats, the catalinas in Roebuck Bay.

Viist the Japanese Cemetery, which pays tribute to hundreds of pearl divers who lost their lives at sea.

On low tide see the 130 million year old dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Pont.

Visit Broome's Bird Observatory, home to more than 300 species of migratory birds.

Head for the Courthouse Markets held Saturday mornings all year round and Sundays from April until October.

See Broome's beautiful world-class pearls displayed for sale in Chinatown's pearl show rooms.

Join a fishing tour or cast aline from the jetty.

More about Broome on our Blog!

Kimberley Colours Amazing From Scenic Flight

by Jo Durbridge | Mar 15, 2013

Ever since I watched the TV series Skippy as a youngster, I've wanted to fly in a helicopter like actor Tony Bonner, and this morning was my chance!
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Is the Kimberley and Pilbara on your bucket list?

by Jo Durbridge | Mar 10, 2013

Australian swimming legend Lisa Curry dropped by the display and picked up a copy of the 2013 Australia's North West Holiday Planner.
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Fun and Food in Fitzroy Crossing

by Jo Durbridge | Feb 27, 2013

It was a surreal sight seeing the many termite mounds swamped by water on the drive back to Broome from Fitzroy Crossing.
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