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Best Things To Do in Broome in 2025 You Won’t Want To Miss

Welcome to the tropical paradise of Broome Western Australia. Known for its stunning white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage, Broome offers all travellers an array of unforgettable experiences.

Cable Beach
Cable Beach

Whether you’re seeking relaxation by lounging on Cable Beach, exploring the vibrant history at the local Broome Historical Museum or indulging in mouthwatering cuisine influenced by Asia and Aboriginal traditions, there is something here for everyone. Join us as we uncover the best things to do in Broome, ensuring that your visit to this coastal haven will be extraordinary.

Good to know: When planning your adventures in Broome particularly in the high season from mid-June to mid-August you will need to book in advance for your tours and accommodation.

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Best of Broome Activities

Camel rides at sunset on Cable Beach
Camel rides on Cable Beach at sunset

Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach

One of the fun things to do in Broome for all the family is the Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach.

As the sun sets into the Indian Ocean your 1-hour camel ride will be a memorable experience for all. You will be shown how to mount and dismount safely. Make sure you bring your camera with you so the guide can take photos. A carrot is provided as a treat for your camel at the end of the ride.

Broome Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Canapes

Sunset catamaran cruise in Broome
Sunset catamaran cruise in Broome

Unwind while watching a romantic sunset aboard a 42-foot catamaran boat. Delight your senses with canape sandwiches and items from a grazing board. Feel the excitement of Boom net swimming between April and early October.

Order drinks like beer, wine, and cocktails from the boat’s well-stocked bar

Find out about the area on a short tour during your hotel transfer to the boat

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Have you heard of or seen images of the Staircase to the Moon in Broome?

The staircase to the moon in Broome only occurs on certain full moons. The local markets at Town Beach hold markets on the first two days. The stairs to the moon are created as the full moon rises creating a stair effect on the ocean. The best place to see the staircase to the moon from is the Mangrove Hotel at Roebuck Bay.

Enjoy yourself at the beaches in Broome. Cable Beach is the most well-known beach. During the dry season, it is manned by surf lifesaving and you can hire umbrellas and sun loungers.

Good to know: During the wet season from November to April it is recommended not to swim on the beaches

Town Beach with its pink sands and cafe is a popular Broome beach.

Head to Chinatown

Broome’s Chinatown is full of history, it is where migrants came and lived whilst working in the pearl industry. Today, it is fun to walk around and enjoy the pearl shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a Heritage Walk around Broome mostly centred around Chinatown. Download a map here.

Dinosaur Footprints at Gantheaume Point

At low tide, if you walk away from the lighthouse towards the ocean you will see the footprints in the rocks.

The Japanese Cemetery

Located on Port Drive heading out to Cable Beach. The Japanese Cemetery is a reminder of the deaths that occurred during the height of the pearling industry when the Japanese divers experienced divers paralysis.

Cable Beach

The best place to be in Broome at sunset!.

Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Feeding Afternoon Tour – a popular place to go in Broome

Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Farm
Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Farm

If you only have time for one tour during the day with the family enjoy the 2.5 hour visit to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Feeding Afternoon Tour.

Timings: 2.15 pm to 4.45 pm

Pick up and drop off at one of Broome’s accommodations or from the Broome Visitor Centre. Your ticket includes having a photo with a crocodile handler, learning about crocodiles and the highlight of the afternoon the feeding time and rogue crocodile alley.

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Whale Watching 4-Hour Sunset Cruise Available from June to September

At dusk cruise the waters off the coast of Broome to see humpback whales, dolphins, dugongs, sea turtles and more. Snacks are included. Transfers from Broome Hotels are included.

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Willie Creek Pearl Farm Self-Drive Tour

Willie Creek Pearl Farm
Willie Creek Pearl Farm

Willie Creek is a one-hour drive from Broome. Your tour includes the Pearl Farm Tour and Boat cruise. Morning or afternoon tea. Learn all about growing and harvesting pearls.

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    30 Minutes Colours of Broome Scenic Flight

    Helicopter Flights over Broome
    Helicopter Flights over Broome

    Fly over Cable Beach on the way to Willie Creek. You will see the pearl farms below you and if you are lucky you may see a croc or two. On your return flight, you fly over the 22 km long Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point seeing the Lighthouse and the red cliffs, Broome Jetty and Roebuck Bay.

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    45-minute Broome Creek & Coast Scenic Flight

    This 45-minute helicopter flight includes all of the above in the 30-minute scenic flight but after heading north to Willie Creek you can see the flats where the wild horses roam, fly past Barred Creek to Quondong Point and the unique reef and distinctive cliffs before returning back.

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    Eco Beach Explorer ex Broome

    Your 4-hour helicopter flight from Broome heads south towards Eco Beach where you will land and enjoy lunch at Jacks Restaurant which includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink.

    After lunch, you can enjoy a refreshing ocean swim or a walk along the beach before returning back to Broome.

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    60-minute Broome Cliffs & Coast Scenic Flight

    Fly north over Cable Beach to Willie Creek. As you pass over the pearl farms keep your eyes out for the salt water crocs that could be lurking. See the red cliffs of James Price Point. On your return flight see the lighthouse at Gantheaume Point and Broome Jetty and Roebuck Point.

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    Visit the SSJG Heritage Centre

    A place for sharing of social history related to the Sisters of St John of God and Aboriginal people of the Kimberley.

    Address: 9 Barker Street Broome

    Open early February to early November
    Monday to Friday 9 am – 12 pm
    Saturday 10 am – 12 pm

    Closed public holiday weekends

    Entry by $10 contribution

    Day Trips From Broome

    Horizontal Falls
    Horizontal Falls

    Buccaneer Explorer

    The tour is 6 hours in duration with 3 hours flying time with Air Kimberley. Daily departures.

    Tour highlights as taken from their website:

    • Departing Broome we track across the Dampier Peninsula and overhead King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world.
    • Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’
    • Fly across the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old.
    • Fly overhead Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world’s richest iron ore deposits.
    • Landing at the Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) community, enjoy a refreshing swim at the beautiful Jologo Beach.
    • Visit the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre for lunch and a guided tour with an experienced local guide. Enjoy a fascinating and educational tour of the Hatchery which contains a diverse range of fish, coral, and crustacean species whilst learning about the Bardi-Jawi people’s strong connection to their saltwater traditions and get up close and personal with some of the fish and coral species most prevalent in the area.
    • Coastal return flight overhead the stunning red cliffs at Cape Leveque, then southbound along the beautiful bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome’s world-famous Cable Beach.

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    Mitchell Falls Explorer – Wet Seasons

    Available from October to April daily departures

    Full-day tour lasting 11 hours (flying time 5.3 hours)

    The full itinerary was taken from the Air Kimberley website

    • Departing Broome, we fly North over King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. Fly over Walcott Inlet estuary, the rarely seen Harding Range, and the impressive King Cascade on the Prince Regent River, before landing at Mitchell Plateau, home to the Wunambal, Gaambera, Kwini and Balangarra.
    • On arrival at Mitchell Plateau, we enjoy refreshments and a comfort stop before jumping back in the plane to overfly the Mitchell Falls and then track coastal southbound past Kuri Bay, Camden Sounds, Montgomery Reef and onto the spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls.
    • Witness the amazing tidal shift through the natural phenomenon the Horizontal Waterfalls in Talbot Bay.
    • We then track across the endless islands of the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago including Cockatoo and Koolan Iron-ore mines before stopping at Cape Leveque.
    • Explore Kooljaman, Cape Leveque as we stop for refreshments, a swim and enough time to enjoy a walk along the beautiful beaches of red rock, white sand and turquoise waters.
    • See the spectacular bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek and Broome’s world-famous Cable Beach as we track coastal southbound back to Broome

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    If you want to do the Mitchell Falls Explorer in the Dry Season here is the itinerary

    12 hours duration with a flight time of 5.6 hours

    • Departing  Broome,  we track  North across  King  Sound,  home to  Australia’s largest tides, and fly over  Walcott Inlet,  the rarely seen Harding  Range,  and the  Prince  Regent  River,  before landing at  Mitchell  Plateau airstrip.
    • On arrival,  you will be met by your tour guide from Kingfisher Tours.  After a quick meet and greet,  experience driving along one of the most remote  Kimberley tracks in your comfortably airconditioned  4WD  through the vast ancient Livistona Palm forest to the  Mertens campground  (Ranger Base)  and the start of the  4.5km  Punamii-unpuu  Hiking  Trail.
    • Guided by your tour guide, enjoy a  4km cultural walk travelling past majestic waterfalls,  spell-binding gorges,  Aboriginal rock art and sites of cultural significance to the Wunamba people with swimming opportunities.
    • Admire the unforgettable view of  Mitchell  Falls whilst you enjoy a packed lunch, rest and rejuvenate.
    • After exploring the falls,  a  refreshing swim and many photo opportunities,  enjoy an exhilarating helicopter scenic flight with HeliSpirit over the majestic  Mitchell  Falls and  Mertens  Gorge and be transferred back to the  Range Base for the drive back to Mitchell Plateau airstrip.
    • After arriving back at the airfield, enjoy some well-earned refreshments before the homeward flight.
    • On the homeward flight,  we track the coastline past  Kuri  Bay, home to the  Paspaley  Pearl  Farm and the beautiful Montgomery Reef.
    • Fly over  Horizontal  Waterfalls described by  Sir David  Attenborough as the  8th  Natural  Wonder of the  World.
    • Marvel at the stunning  Buccaneer  Archipelago and it’s  1,000  islands and  the  stunning  northern  tip  of  the Dampier Peninsula, Cape  Leveque.
    • Coastal  rturn  flight  along  the  bays  and  beaches  of  the  Dampier  Peninsula  with  views  of  Beagle  Bay, James  Price  Point, Willie Creek  Pearl  Farm  and  world-famous  Cable  Beach  as  the  sun  sets  over  the Indian  Ocean. 

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    Cygnet Bay Explorer

    Duration 11 hours (flight time: 3 hours). Available February to December daily departures

    Tour highlights:

    • Departing Broome we track across the Dampier Peninsula and overhead King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world.
    • Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’
    • Fly across the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old.
    • Fly overhead Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world’s richest iron ore deposits.
    • Landing at the Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) community, enjoy a quick tour of Jologo Beach and Round Rock.
    • Visit the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre for morning tea and a guided tour with an experienced local guide. Enjoy a fascinating, educational tour of the Hatchery which contains a diverse range of fish, coral, and crustacean species whilst learning about the Bardi-Jawi people’s strong connection to their saltwater traditions and get up close and personal with the fish and coral species most prevalent in the area.
    • After the Hatchery Tour we jump back aboard your aircraft for a short flight to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
    • Explore the ‘Giant Tides’ of the spectacular Kimberley Coast by boat. Feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves on your sea safari.
    • Enjoy a Pearl Discovery Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of pearling at Cygnet Bay, learn about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world.
    • Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant and if time permits enjoy a refreshing swim at their on-site swimming pool.
    • Coastal return flight overhead the stunning red cliffs at Cape Leveque, then southbound along the beautiful bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome’s world-famous Cable Beach.

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    Windjana Explorer

    Roebuck Bay Western Australia
    Roebuck Bay

    Available May to September. Full-day tour approx 10 hours (flight time 3 hours) Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

    Tour highlights: (source Air Kimberley)

    • Departing Broome, we fly over the spectacular pindan cliffs and turquoise waters of Roebuck Bay.
    • Travel over the vast mangroves and wetlands of Roebuck Plains.
    • Flying over the Fitzroy River we approach the Napier Range, mostly made from heavily eroded limestone, or karst, with the ridges composed of an ancient Devonian reef system.
    • On arrival into Windjana airstrip jump aboard your air-conditioned 4WD tour bus and then head to Windjana Gorge.
    • On arrival at Windjana Gorge you will be met by a local Bunuba Aboriginal Guide with a welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
    • Enjoy a walking tour through Windjana Gorge, learn about the spiritual significance of the gorge and closely observe freshwater crocodiles in their natural habitat.
    • After lunch served beneath the shady bloodwood trees, explore the 750m long Tunnel Creek that runs beneath the 350-million-year-old Devonian Reef System.
    • Learn about the Bunuba people, and hear the story of Jandamarra the Aboriginal Warrior who hid out in the tunnel and led the Bunuba resistance against the oppression of the local Aboriginal people during the late 1800’s.
    • Visit the historic ruins of Lillimooloora Police Station.
    • Stunning afternoon flight back to Broome.
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea provided.

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    Best Places to Eat and Drink in Broome

    Zookeepers by Spinifex Brewing Co

    Broome’s best casual dining experience. They have a children’s playground, soft-serve ice cream and a pizza oven.

    Address: 2 Challenor Dr Cable Beach

    Opening Hours: Open: Wed-Sun, 12 pm – 10 pm
    Closed: Mon – Tues

    Dragonfly Cafe located at 3 / 6 Carnarvon Street, Broome

    Hours: Mon – Fri 6.30 am – 2 pm Sat & Sun 7 am – 2 pm

    A favourite for breakfast

    For dinner The Arli Restaurant at 16 Hammersley Stree for Asian-fusion cuisine.

    Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to late

    Best Accommodation in Broome

    Best Hotels in Broome

    Cable Beach Club Resort – located at 1 Cable Beach Road

    The 4.5-star property has a poolside bar, 4 restaurants, a day spa, 2 swimming pools and a mini golf course. Children will love the playground, the children’s pool and the waterpark. Adults will enjoy the adults-only pool and spa.

    Guest review: Lovely traditional rooms with lots of space and a verandah. High ceilings, ceiling fans and excellent air conditioning kept us cool and comfortable. Beautiful grounds to explore and catch the wallabies grazing early morning. Good range of dining options and a great adults only pool, as well as the large family pool. loved our stay.

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    The Billi Resort – 23 Coucal Street (Lullfitz Drive) Cable Beach

    There is a range of accommodations available from studios, luxury tents, one and two bedroom villas. Outdoor pool and outdoor terrace and bbq facilities.

    Guest review: We were pleasantly surprised at how lovely the property is. Beautiful lush green gardens, and the villa we were in was very private. The pool area is lovely. The villa had all the amenities you need (and more).

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    Caravan Parks in Broome

    Broome Caravan Park – 14 Wattle Drive Broom. car­a­van sites, camp­ing sites, chalets and overnight acco­mo­da­tion.

    To book: email [email protected]

    Tarangu Caravan Park – 16 Millington Road Cable Beach WA – powered and unpowered sites

    Email: [email protected]

    FAQ’s on Visiting Broome

    When is the best time to visit Broome?

    The best time to visit Broome is from May to October in the dry season. Mid-June to mid-August is the busy time.

    How many days should I stay in Broome?

    Plan 3 – 4 days and you should be able to cover all there is to see and do in Broome

    How do I get to Broome?

    There are flights from Perth and Darwin and seasonal flights from Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne.

    Is it safe to walk around Broome at night?

    It is recommended not to walk around Broome at night. Crime rates are high, unfortunately.

    Can I rent a car in Broome?

    You can check the latest rates here.

    Should I take out travel insurance when visiting Broome?

    We always recommend that you take out travel insurance when you travel. Check here for the latest quotes.

    Conclusion:

    In conclusion, Broome offers a wide range of activities and attractions that make it a must-visit destination for any traveller. From its stunning beaches and natural wonders to its rich cultural heritage, there is something for everyone in this vibrant town. Whether you choose to relax on Cable Beach, explore the history of Chinatown, or embark on an adventure in the Kimberley region, Broome promises unforgettable experiences and lasting memories. So pack your bags and get ready to discover the best things to do in Broome – a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

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