A day out in Broome
Broome is in Western Australia. Hopalong knows 7 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Broome
Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach
A$80 · Cable Beach · about 60 min
The classic Broome sunset. Book ahead.
Gantheaume Point and dinosaur footprints
Free · Gantheaume Point · about 60 min
Red pindan cliffs; replica footprints at the top, real ones at very low tide.
Staircase to the Moon
Free · Town Beach · about 60 min
Moonrise over the tidal flats around full moons. Check dates.
Pearl shops and heritage of Chinatown
Free · Chinatown · about 60 min
Broome's pearling history.
Cable Beach
Free · Cable Beach · about 120 min
Twenty-two kilometres of white sand. Stingers Nov–May.
Sun Pictures outdoor cinema
A$20 · Chinatown · about 150 min
The world's oldest operating picture garden.
Courthouse Markets
Free · Chinatown · about 60 min
Weekend market on the old courthouse lawns.
Free things to do in Broome
- Cable Beach (Cable Beach): Twenty-two kilometres of white sand. Stingers Nov–May.
- Gantheaume Point and dinosaur footprints (Gantheaume Point): Red pindan cliffs; replica footprints at the top, real ones at very low tide.
- Staircase to the Moon (Town Beach): Moonrise over the tidal flats around full moons. Check dates.
- Pearl shops and heritage of Chinatown (Chinatown): Broome's pearling history.
- Courthouse Markets (Chinatown): Weekend market on the old courthouse lawns.
Where to eat
- Lunch in Chinatown (Chinatown, around A$25): Cafés along Carnarvon Street.
- Sunset dinner at Cable Beach (Cable Beach, around A$60): Dinner watching the sun drop into the Indian Ocean.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Cable Beach · step-free
- Pearl shops and heritage of Chinatown · step-free
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Broome
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 34°C | 9 |
| April | 20°C | 31°C | 5 |
| July | 14°C | 29°C | 0 |
| October | 20°C | 31°C | 5 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.