Broome and Northern Western Australia Attractions

Cable Beach

Cable Beach is one of the most stunning white beaches in the world. With 22 kilometres of pristine white sand and clear turquoise water - Cable Beach is a safe swimming beach with a variety of water sport activitiesavailable. For a unique experience join the sunset camel rides that operate daily on Cable Beach. (There may be Box jellyfish and stingers during November to April.) Part of the beach - north of the vehicle access ramp is a declared nude beach. Cable Beach is an ideal spot for swimming and relaxing. Cable Beach in Broome is the only Australian beach amongst the top five beaches in the world. A popular tourist attraction on Cable Beach is taking a camel ride at sunset. It offers a sense of adventure as the camels move up the sand in a long line.

Broome Bird Observatory

The Broome Bird Observatory is located 18 kms from Broome on the shores of beautiful Roebuck Bay. You can take in the story of Broome's migratory shorebirds from Siberia. The North West is regarded as the most significant site in Australia for shorebirds. Tours and available.

Broome Brewery

Broome's first boutique brewery opened in 1997. The Broome Brewery is situated in Matso's Gallery. It is the only brewery in the Kimberley and the Brewhouse is always open for viewing. The ginger beer is also recommended.

Broome Crocodile Park

The Broome Crocodile Park is home to dangerous salt water crocodiles as well as Australian fresh water crocodiles. Owned and operated by Malcolm Douglas. At the Broome Crocodile Park everything from small babies to massive 5 metre crocodiles can be seen. Don't miss the afternoon crocodile feeding.

Dinosaur Footprints

Dinosaur footprints over 120 million years old can be seen at Gantheaume Point at very low tide. For the benefit of visitors who visit at high tide, a plaster cast of the tracks has been embedded at the top of the cliff. As the reef area is very fragile, care must be taken when exploring this area.

Diving in Broome

Broome is a diverse aquatic habitat that is fast developing a reputation as a unique diving experience. Half day, full day and extended dive trips are available. Charters are also available to the Rowley Shoals. The Rowley Shoals are situated approximately 260 kilometres west of Broome on the edge of the Continental shelf. The Rowley Shoals is one of the best diving areas in the world where the magnificent coral gardens, giant clams and large reef fish abound.

Fishing in Broome

The waters around Broome boast an abundance of different varieties of fish including the large sailfish. Full, half day or extended fishing charters available and tournaments are held annually.

Riddell Beach

Riddell Beach is a spectacular stretch of beach and is an ideal area to observe the red pindan cliffs of the Broome peninsula. Riddell Beach was named after Captain Riddell who was murdered by his crew after a mutiny in 1899. Riddell Beach is a great spot for swimming.

Staircase To The Moon

Staircase To The Moon is a natural phenomenon caused by a full moon rising over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay. At very low tides this optical illusion is of a staircase reaching to the moon. Staircase To The Moon happens March to October for 3 nights every month. You can view the Staircase To The Moon at the outdoor bar at the Mangrove Hotel and Town Beach.

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