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Port Drive, PO Box 1545 Broome WA 6725
Phone: 08 91921057
Fax: 08 9193 5175
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Visit Gantheaume Point, home
of the 130 million year old Dinosaur Footprints
which can be seen at very low tides. While there, take in the
vibrant colours of the red sandstone cliffs that spill into
the water and see. Anastasia’s Pool – built by a
former lighthouse keeper for his arthritic wife. For tide times
please contact the Broome Visitor Centre.
- Wander through Chinatown, once the bustling
hub of pearl shells, billiard saloons, entertainment houses and
Chinese eateries. The finest pearl showrooms, retail outlets and
sidewalk cafes will provide you with a great shopping experience
and time to soak in the charm of old and new Broome.
- Check out the history of pearling in Broome
and be whisked back in time to the high seas and drama of the
early days of pearling, include a visit to a working pearl farm
that is open to the public.
- Take the opportunity to visit an Aboriginal
owned Aquaculture Discovery Centre and learn
of the unique role the sea and river systems of the Kimberley
have played in the life of the Aboriginal people.
- Go with friends for a leisurely Camel Ride
along Cable Beach
- Have the adventure of a lifetime and escape with an extended
Cruise along the Kimberley Coast or perhaps a
4WD Safari into the rugged and majestic beauty
of the Kimberley Gorges.
- Sit back in a deck chair and enjoy the new release movies at
the oldest operating outdoor picture gardens
in Australia
- Roam through the Broome Historical Society Museum,
explore the fascinating history that awaits you.
- On extremely low tides, the Dutch Flying Boat
wrecks are visible. Please check tide times with the Broome Visitor
Centre.
- Meander through the Courthouse Markets on a
Saturday morning and make your way through the amazing collection
of local arts and crafts or perhaps enjoy a tasty bite to eat.
- Reflect on the dangers of the early days of diving at the
Japanese Cemetery, final resting-place for over 900 pearl
divers.
- Relax on Town Beach and witness the spectacular
“Staircase to the Moon”, a natural
phenomena caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the
tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. (Only visible during
the months of March – October for 3 nights per month). Please
contact the Broome Visitor Centre for “Staircase”
times. Markets are held on the first 2 nights, to coincide with
this event – a great place to soak up the atmosphere.
- Venture out to the Broome Bird Observatory,
on the shores of Roebuck Bay. This area is regarded
as one of the best locations in Australia to view migratory wader
birds that arrive each year from the breeding grounds in Siberia.
- Be amazed by the ever-changing colours created by the ebb and
flow of the tide in Roebuck Bay. The scenery
is spectacular.
- The fishing is great in Broome so board a fishing boat and go
catch your dinner off the shores of Roebuck Bay
or Cable Beach. Or try your hand at landing a
big one from the Port of Broome’s Deep
Water Jetty.
- Play a round of golf at the Broome Golf Clubs
fully grassed 18-hole course and take in the awesome view from
the Club-house.
- Browse through the Art Galleries and Pearl
Showrooms of Broome. The variety on offer is stunning.
- For those who enjoy bushwalking, the Minyirr Park
has a number of self guided trails to offer.
- View some of the largest Crocodiles in captivity
and witness their true nature during crocodile feeding tours.
- Let the serenity of Buddha’s Sanctuary
invigorate you. Reflect, meditate, read or simply enjoy the ornamental
gardens, pavilion and the magnificence of a crystal Buddha measuring
nearly 4 metres.
- Browse through one of the many Art Galleries
offering unique local and indigenous works of art, handicrafts
and artifacts.
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