Broome Travel Guide
Exotic Pearling Town
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The exotic pearling town of Broome is situated in the Western Australia's far north, a two and a half hour flight from Perth, it's an oasis of colour, culture and eclectic characters and offers some deliciously indulgent eco-resorts dotted across its spectacular landscape. The town is surrounded by Roebuck Bay and the Indian Ocean and their scenic beauty and influence on the town's microclimate are the very reasons the site was chosen for a township.
From fiery red ochre cliffs contrasting with bright turquoise waters to pearl diving sagas and dinosaur footprints - the history of Broome is as captivating as the scenery. The town's multicultural mix was shaped by a romantic pearling history when Japanese, Filipino and Malay pearl divers arrived in droves seeking their fortune.
Attractions in Broome
Broome's Cable Beach, with 22 kilometres of white sand, kissed by warm, crystal waters, is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to watch the sunset on a balmy, tropical night.
Today, thanks to Broome's unpolluted waters, South Sea pearls are among the most coveted in the world. Witness first-hand how Broome pearls are cultured at a local pearl farm.
One of Broome's natural treasures is the Staircase to the Moon. For three days after the full moon from March to October, reflections stretch out across shiny mudflats creating the beautiful illusion of a long silver staircase.
Another interesting natural attraction is Gantheaume Point, where you can see dinosaur footprints believed to be more than 130 million years old.
On low tides, the Dutch Flying Boat wrecks are visible. These wrecks remain as evidence of the flying boats sunk by the Japanese air raid on Broome during WWII in March 1942. At the time there were 16 flying boats at anchor in Roebuck Bay. Located 1km offshore from Town Beach the low tides reveal the corroding hulls of flying boats.
Activities in Broome
The remnants of Broome's colourful past can be seen right throughout the town. Stroll through Chinatown, the original bustling hub of Broome, where pearl sheds, billiard saloons and Chinese eateries flourished. Chinatown is still lined with the original, quaint, corrugated iron huts and is home to some of the world's finest pearl showrooms, a variety of retail outlets and sidewalk cafes.
Washed clean every day by tides that can reach over nine metres, Cable Beach provides the ideal safe environment for swimming and relaxation. Caution however is required between November and March when stingers may be present.
Relaxing
Visit the historical Bedford Memorial Park, an interesting and peaceful spot with a wide expanses of green lawn, views of the waters of Roebuck Bay and many historical monuments and plaques.
Getting Around
Pearl Town Bus Service offers a regular service between Chinatown and Cable Beach. First bus every morning extends to Gantheaume Point.
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