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Before you go
Your trip to Broome.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Broome – Western Australia Destination Broome and Kimberley about 2240 km from Perth
How to get there
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Broome International Airport (BME) Broome · 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 2 km from town, with flights from Perth and some eastern capitals. Buses connect the town centre to Cable Beach, about 6 km away.
How many days
Three days: Cable Beach, Chinatown, Gantheaume Point and, on full-moon dates, the Staircase to the Moon.
When to go
From May to October, in the dry season. Check Staircase to the Moon dates, from March to October, on full-moon nights at low tide.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the town centre and Cable Beach, which are linked by bus. For Gantheaume Point and tours outside town, a car is helpful. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
3 days in Broome
Day 1
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Morning
Chinatown
Walk through Chinatown and its pearl shops and learn about the pearling history.
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Late afternoon
Cable Beach
Go to Cable Beach for the sunset with camel caravans.
Day 2
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maré baixa
Gantheaume Point
Look for dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point at low tide.
Day 3
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Evening
Sun Pictures
Watch a film at the open-air Sun Pictures cinema in Chinatown.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Broome?
See the sunset at Cable Beach, stroll through Chinatown, search for dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point and watch the Staircase to the Moon.
What is the Staircase to the Moon?
The reflection of the full moon on the mudflats of Roebuck Bay at low tide, which resembles a staircase, occurring from March to October.
Can you ride camels on Cable Beach?
Yes, camel rides depart from the beach, especially at sunset.
How far is Cable Beach from Broome town centre?
About 6 km, with regular bus service.