
Broome, Australia
In the 1870s, pearl fishermen discovered the rich waters of Roebuck Bay. A decade later, Broome was founded as a base for the pearl trade and was soon described as "the pearling capital of the world." Japanese, Chinese and Aborigine divers toiled in arduous, dangerous labor to harvest oysters from the seabed. For all its importance to the pearling industry, Broome remained a remote outpost on Australia's Kimberley Coast until its discovery as a travel destination. The legacy of its pearling days can be seen in the town's colorful mix of 19th- and early 20th century buildings. Broome also boasts Cable Beach - a 13-mile strand of white-sand that stretches along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
Pirate William Dampier was the first European to visit Western Australia. Dampier, who circumnavigated the globe three times, landed near Broome in 1688 and again in 1699.
Points of Interest
- Chinatown and Pearl Luggers Museum
- Japanese Cemetery
- Broome Museum
- Gantheaume Point
- Cable Beach
- Willie Creek Pearl Farm
- Camel Ride
- Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
Cable Beach On Your Own
- Cable Beach
Explore the beautiful Cable Beach on this exciting tour on your own.
Easy Activity
AUD$39.95
Easy Broome by Double Decker Bus
- Chinatown and Pearl Luggers Museum
- Japanese Cemetery
- Broome Museum
Enjoy a leisurely, narrated tour of Broome from an open top double-decker bus. You will see Chinatown and the landmark Sun Picture Theater, Captain Gregory's House, the Broome Historical Museum and Mangrove Point and will pass by Pioneer Park, the Japanese Cemetery and Scenic Outlook.
Easy Activity
AUD$89.95
Local Connections: Kaleidoscope of Broome
- Broome Museum
- Cable Beach
Climb on-board our air-conditioned coach tour to explore Broome as only the locals know it.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
AUD$179.95
Willie Creek Pearl Farm
- Willie Creek Pearl Farm
Discover how cultured pearls are created on a tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Watch as lives oysters are seeded, and learn how to evaluate the luster, shape and value of individual pearls. Later, visit the elegant showroom featuring pearls, diamonds and Western Australian gold jewelry.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
AUD$179.95
Cable Beach Camel Safari
- Cable Beach
- Camel Ride
What could be more adventurous or exhilarating than riding a camel on one of the world's most beautiful beaches. You will travel to beautiful Cable Beach, mount a gentle "ship of the desert" then embark on a caravan ride along miles of white sand beach and through the turquoise waters.
Strenuous Activity
AUD$199.95
Broome Trike Tour
- Cable Beach
Check out Broome on board a 3 seater trike, sights include Chinatown, historic Streeters Jetty, Broome's Micro Brewery, Pearlers Row, Broom's oldest pub, Sheba Lane, the Pioneer Cemetery, Ganthaeume Point, Kennedy Hill and Cable Beach.
Easy Activity
AUD$199.95