Broome
Founded in the late 1880’s as a pearling port, Broome now boasts a multicultural population of the many nationalities lured here by the promise of finding their fortunes. Koepanger, Malay, Chinese, European and Aboriginal cultures have all blended to create a captivatingly friendly and flamboyant personality that is the heart and soul of Broome.
The famous Cable Beach got its name from a telegraph cable that was laid between Broome and Java in 1889. Roebuck Bay is considered to be one of the most bio-diverse bays in the world, home to thousands of migratory birds who flock here to feast on the food rich tidal flats.
Broome Experiences
- Walk the famous Cable Beach and swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Visit picturesque Gantheaume Point – home to the 130 million year old Dinosaur footprints and Anastasia’s Pool.
- Wander through Chinatown home to pearl showrooms, retail outlets and sidewalk cafes.
- Go for a leisurely camel ride along Cable Beach.
- Take a sunset cruise aboard a restored Pearl Lugger.
- Sit back in a deck chair and enjoy the new release movies at the oldest operating outdoor picture gardens in the world.
- See the remains of the Catalinas – Dutch flying boats bombed during WWII.
- Meander through the famous Courthouse Markets on a Saturday morning.
- Reflect on the dangers of the early days of diving at the Japanese Cemetery, final resting place for over 900 pearl divers.
- Browse through the many contemporary & Indigenous art galleries.
- Discover more at the Broome Visitor Centre.