You have to see it to believe it! This amazing natural phenomenon takes place along the Pilbara and Kimberley Coastline, when the full moon rising across the exposed tidal flats creates the impression of a staircase leading to the moon.
These are the dates and time for Broome for 2019. In the Pilbara, the Staircase appears a few minutes later than Broome, so please check with the local visitor centre for the correct times for that location. Dates and times have been supplied by Greg Quicke's Astro Tours. Visibility varies in strength depending on weather, sunset, moonrise and the tides.
For the 2019 Karratha Staircase to the Moon dates and times, please click here.
Broome Staircase to the Moon Dates and Times 2019
March
Thursday 21st 6.28 pm
Friday 22nd 7.13 pm
Saturday 23rd 7.58 pm
April
Saturday 20th 6.32 pm
Sunday 21st 7.18 pm
Monday 22nd 8.06 pm
May
Sunday 19th 5.55 pm
Monday 20th 6.44 pm
Tuesday 21st 7.35 pm
July
Wednesday 17 5.54 pm
Thursday 18th 6.46 pm
Friday 19th 7.36 pm
June
Tuesday 18th 6.17pm
Wednesday 19th 7.09 pm
Thursday 20th 8.01 pm
August
Friday 16th 6.21 pm
Saturday 17th 7.10 pm
Sunday 18th 7.58 pm
September
Sunday 15th 6.42 pm
Monday 16th 7.30 pm
Tuesday 17th 8.18 pm
October
Monday 14th 6.15 pm
Tuesday 15th 7.05 pm
Wednesday 16th 7.56 pm
Best locations to view Staircase to the Moon
The Staircase appears along the shores of Roebuck Bay - Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel are the most popular spots, with night markets at Town Beach complementing this special event.
The Broome Explorer Bus operates extra services departing from the Town Beach night markets and the Mangrove Hotel approximately 30 minutes after moonrise, travelling to the Cable Beach area.
Dampier Peninsula
Staircase to the Moon may be viewed from the western side of the Peninsula at Gambanan campsite, or from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Onslow
First Avenue in Onslow is a beautiful spot for Staircase to the Moon.
Cossack
Head to the Lookout at Settler's Beach in Cossack for Staircase to the Moon in this beautifully restored ghost town.
Karratha & Dampier
A half an hour’s drive from Karratha, Hearson’s Cove’s expansive mud flats make it an ideal spot to watch the Staircase.
Port Hedland
A special Staircase to the Moon viewing deck is located next to the Cooke Point Caravan Park on Goode Street.