Staircase to the Moon

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.

Scroll down for locations and dates and times for Staircase to the Moon:

• 2023 Dates
• 2024 Dates

Best locations to view Staircase to the Moon

Broome

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 for the Staircase to the Moon operating to the Town Beach Markets and Mangrove Hotel. For details of these services, click here.

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. 

Point Samson

The Point Samson Peninsula offers spectacular viewing of Staircase to the Moon from the viewing platform.

Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve

Campers at Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve have a prime spot for Staircase viewing.

Staircase to the Moon 2024