Broome Life

Broome the gateway to the Kimberley’s, a tropical oasis nestled between the blue waters and white sandy beaches of the Indian ocean and the rugged pindan landscape of the Kimberley wilderness. It simply oozes with colour and is a unique and exotic seaside town with a romantic and often flamboyant history.

Established as a pearling port in the 1880’s, Broome today boasts a multicultural population made up of many nationalities that flocked to the shores of Roebuck Bay in the hope of making their fortune from the pearling industry and the “Pinctada Maxima’, the world’s largest pearl oyster shell. It was this exciting and often dangerous quest by many colourful personalities for the valuable harvest of pearl shell that has helped forge the character and charm of Broome.

Today, remnants of Broomes’s exotic past are everywhere. The town’s multicultural heritage and subsequent cultural fusion has seen an unusual style of Colonial/Asian architecture develop, and this is evident throughout Broome’s Chinatown and in many of the residential homes throughout the township.

The multicultural society also ensures a wonderful matrix of gourmet cusine. A stroll through Chinatown will see you a colourful mixture of Asian and European influences, of sidewalk café’s, jewellery galleries, museums, and Broome’s best night spots. Nippon Inn and Tokyo Joes bars and clubs a must.

It’s the perfect holiday destination with an ideal climate, stunning natural beauty, historic sights and charm, plenty of attractions, adventure and activities, shopping and dining. Whether you prefer an active agenda of exploring or just want to take it easy on the beach, Broome has something for everyone. No matter what your holiday plans, remember to relax, enjoy your visit and have fun. The sign at our airport says it all:

You can relax now. You’re in Broome.

Must see and do:

• Take a leisurely stroll and swim on Cable Beach, 22 kilometres of pristine white sand and clear tropical water, washed clean every day by Broome’s big tides.
• Sit back and relax on Cable Beach with a cool drink and watch the spectacular sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
• Visit Gantheaume Point, home of the 130 million year old dinosaur footprints which can be seen at very low tides. Broomes Hovercraft can take you there for the true adventure ride. 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.
• 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 cafés 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, and include a visit to Willie Creek, a working pearl farm open to the public.
• Grab some friends and take a leisurely camel ride along a Cable Beach sunrise or sunset.
• Escape on a leisurely boat cruise along Cable Beach, or even an extended cruise up the Kimberley Coast or dive trip to the world famous Rolley Sholls on the award winning luxurious True North with North Star Charters.
• Sit back in a deck chair at Sun Pictures and take in a new release movie, the oldest operating outdoor picture gardens in Australia. Or relax in the airconditioned state of the art Sun Cinema’s.
• Roam through the Broome Historical Society Museum, explore the fascinating history and drama awaiting you.
• Venture down to the Courthouse markets any Saturday morning and wind your way through the amazing collection of local arts and crafts or even a tasty bite to eat. While there, visit the Courthouse, one of Broome’s finest original buildings.
• Reflect on the dangers of the early days of diving at the Japanese Cemetery, final resting place for over 900 pearl divers.
• Pop over to Town Beach on a full moon and witness the spectacle of “Staircase to the Moon”, a natural phenomena caused by a full moon reflecting off the tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. Markets are held to coincide with this event – a great place to soak up the atmosphere.
• Visit The Broome Crocodile Park – let Malcolm Douglas introduce you to the ancient reptiles in an upclose and personal experience at his world famous research centre.
• Take a trip out to the Broome Bird Observatory, on the shores of Roebuck Bay. Regarded as one of the best locations in Australia to view some of the 310 species of migratory wader birds that arrive each year from the feeding grounds of Siberia.
• Be amazed by the ever-changing colours of the ebb and flow of Roebuck Bay. You’ll be amazed at the colours and the scenery is spectacular.
• Charter a fishing boat and go catch your dinner off the shores of Roebuck Bay and Cable Beach.
• Play a round of golf at the only 18 hole fully grassed course between Geraldton and Darwin, and take in the view from the Clubhouse!! An absolute must…
• Miss Broome @ Tokyo Joes, Shinju Matsuri, Microligt flights over Cable Beach, Australia’s hottest bands @ Nippon Inn, and still so much more.

Ask the fully trained staff at the Kimberley Klub Tour Desk for more information on whats on in Broome and they will be more than happy to help in making your bookings and answering any questions.

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