# Best Things to Do in Broome | Broome Attractions Guide WA
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Location: Broome, Australia's North West, Western Australia
Last updated: 2026-06-01

> Discover the best things to do in Broome — sunset camel rides on Cable Beach, 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, the world’s oldest outdoor cinema, Willie Creek pearl farm, the Staircase to the Moon, Horizontal Falls flights and Matso’s mango beer.

## Quick Answer
- Best for: First-timers, couples & families
- Price range: Free to $$$ (scenic flights)
- Vibe: Tropical, historic, wild
- Distance: 2.5 hr flight north of Perth

## Featured Properties
- Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa: 4.5/5 (968 reviews)
  Book direct: https://www.cablebeachclub.com/
  Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa — Broome
- Broome Caravan Park: 4.2/5 (589 reviews)
  Book direct: https://summerstar.com.au/caravan-parks/broome?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-website
  Broome Caravan Park — Broome
- Beaches of Broome: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
  Book direct: http://www.beachesofbroome.com.au/
  Beaches of Broome — Broome

## FAQ
Q: What is Broome most famous for?
A: Broome is most famous for Cable Beach — twenty-two kilometres of white sand with its iconic sunset camel rides — and for its pearling history, which built the town and shaped its uniquely multicultural character. It’s also known for the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay, the 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, Sun Pictures (the world’s oldest outdoor cinema), and as the gateway to the Kimberley.

Q: What are the best free things to do in Broome?
A: The best free experiences are the Cable Beach sunset (walking the beach beside the camel trains costs nothing), the dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point at low tide, the red cliffs of Reddell Beach at sunset, wandering Chinatown’s pearling heritage, and the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay on full-moon nights from March to October. Watching the shorebirds and the colour of Roebuck Bay costs nothing either.

Q: How many days do you need in Broome?
A: Three to five days covers Broome itself well — Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point, the pearling history, a whale or fishing trip, and a Staircase to the Moon night if the dates align. If you want to use Broome as a base for the wider Kimberley, such as Horizontal Falls or the Dampier Peninsula, add several more days. Given how far it is to reach, most visitors find around a week well spent.

Q: Is Broome good for families, and is it safe for kids?
A: Yes — Broome is excellent for families. Sunset camel rides, the free Town Beach water park, the dinosaur footprints, Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park and Sun Pictures are all big hits with kids. Safety is mostly about the water: saltwater crocodiles and seasonal stingers mean children should only swim at patrolled Cable Beach during the Dry, between the flags, and must be kept well clear of Roebuck Bay and any creeks. On land, it’s a relaxed, welcoming town for families.

Q: Do I need to book things in advance in Broome?
A: In the Dry season (May–October), yes — strongly. Flights, accommodation, sunset camel rides, and tours like Horizontal Falls and Willie Creek Pearl Farm all book out, sometimes months ahead. Free experiences like the Cable Beach sunset, the dinosaur footprints and the Staircase to the Moon don’t need booking, but they do need the right tide or date. In the quieter Wet season there’s far more availability.

Q: What can you do in Broome in the Wet season?
A: Plenty, though the heat and humidity are serious and some tours pause. Indoor and covered options shine: Sun Pictures cinema, the pearl museums and Pearl Luggers, Chinatown and Matso’s. The Staircase to the Moon still runs on full moons through to October, the storms over Roebuck Bay are spectacular, and the country is lush and green. Swimming is more restricted because of stingers, so stick to flagged, patrolled water and heed all signage.

## At a Glance
- Best season: The Dry (May–Oct) — warm, rainless, every tour running
- From Perth: ~2,200km — a 2.5-hour direct flight
- Signature experience: Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach
- Best free thing: Cable Beach sunset; dinosaur footprints at low tide
- Recommended stay: 3 to 5 days for Broome; longer to explore the Kimberley
- Getting around: Hire car or 4WD — attractions are spread across town and out to the pearl farms

## Featured
- 1. Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach — The signature Broome experience · Late afternoon, Dry season
  - Why people love it: It's the rare bucket-list image that's better in person — the camels, the firm wet sand and the Indian Ocean sunset all at once, and genuinely accessible to first-timers and kids.
  - Don't miss: Riding the camel train along the tideline as the sun hits the horizon over the Indian Ocean.
  - Good to know: Sunset rides sell out in the Dry — book ahead, not on the day. It's hot and exposed; bring water and sun protection, and ask about mounting help if mobility is an issue.
- 2. Gantheaume Point & the Dinosaur Footprints — Free · Low tide only · Red cliffs and 130-million-year-old tracks
  - Why people love it: Where else can you walk across 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints below red cliffs glowing over turquoise water — for free, ten minutes from town?
  - Don't miss: The real dinosaur footprints on the reef at very low tide; the red cliffs glowing at sunset.
  - Good to know: The genuine footprints only show at very low tide — check a tide chart or you'll see only the casts. The reef is slippery, and it's unpatrolled croc-and-stinger water, so don't swim.
- 3. Sun Pictures — the World’s Oldest Outdoor Cinema — After dark · Open since 1916 · A Broome institution
  - Why people love it: You're watching a current film from a deck chair in a 1916 picture garden under the stars — there's nowhere else in the world quite like it.
  - Don't miss: Watching a film from a canvas deck chair under the open Kimberley sky in a 1916 picture garden.
  - Good to know: The deck chairs aren't built for limited mobility — ask about accessible seating. It's open-air, so bring repellent and a layer, and check session times rather than just turning up.
- 4. Willie Creek Pearl Farm — Half-day tour · The story behind the South Sea pearl
  - Why people love it: It turns 'pearls' from a shop window into a story you can see on the water — the one tour that explains why Broome exists at all.
  - Don't miss: The boat trip out over the pearl lines on the turquoise creek against the red pindan.
  - Good to know: The self-drive road is unsealed and can need a 4WD after rain — take the coach tour if unsure. The showroom is tempting; the pearls are gorgeous but expensive.
- 5. Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay — Free · Full-moon nights, Mar–Oct · A Broome phenomenon
  - Why people love it: It's a free, genuinely natural spectacle that turns into a town-wide party on market nights — the moon, the mudflats and the whole of Broome out on the foreshore.
  - Don't miss: The first moments as the full moon clears the horizon and the “staircase” forms over the mudflats.
  - Good to know: It only happens on specific full-moon dates March to October — check the calendar before you book. Market nights are crowded; arrive early, and don't go down onto the bay’s mudflats.
- 6. Horizontal Falls Scenic Flight — Day trip · The splurge · The Kimberley from the air
  - Why people love it: It's the single best way to comprehend the scale of the Kimberley — a thousand red islands and turquoise channels from the air, with a tidal wonder at the heart of it.
  - Don't miss: The seaplane flight over the thousand red islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
  - Good to know: It's the trip's biggest cost and is weather- and tide-dependent — book early and leave a buffer day. Confirm what your tour includes, as boat transits through the falls are restricted.
- 7. Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park — Half-day · Family favourite · See the crocs safely
  - Why people love it: It turns the abstract 'there are crocs here' warning into an unforgettable, up-close lesson — and the kids will not stop talking about the feeding tour.
  - Don't miss: The daily feeding tour, when the keepers feed the big saltwater crocs up close.
  - Good to know: It's outdoors and hot — go earlier in the day with water and a hat. Time your visit for a feeding tour, as that's the highlight; turning up between tours is far less exciting.
- 8. Pearl Luggers & Chinatown Heritage — Couple of hours · The pearling story, in town
  - Why people love it: It's the most human side of Broome — the dangerous, multicultural pearling story told through real luggers and the streets it played out on.
  - Don't miss: A Pearl Luggers session, then a slow wander of Chinatown’s heritage verandahs and pearl shops.
  - Good to know: It's a hot-part-of-the-day activity rather than a sunset one. Some pearl showrooms lean hard on sales — browse freely; there's no need to buy.
- 9. Broome Bird Observatory & Roebuck Bay — Half-day · For birdwatchers and wildlife lovers
  - Why people love it: It's a globally significant wildlife site hiding in plain sight — clouds of Arctic-bred shorebirds over an electric-turquoise bay, with snubfin dolphins in the mix.
  - Don't miss: Huge flocks of migratory shorebirds wheeling over the turquoise bay at high tide.
  - Good to know: The access road is partly unsealed and rough — check conditions or take a tour. It's a working observatory, not a theme park, and the bay is croc country, so don't go near the water.
- 10. Matso’s Broome Brewery — Anytime · Mango beer, ginger beer and a bay view
  - Why people love it: It's the famous Mango Beer drunk where it's brewed, on a breezy heritage verandah over Roebuck Bay — pure, easy Broome.
  - Don't miss: A cold Mango Beer or a tasting paddle on the verandah over Roebuck Bay.
  - Good to know: It's busy at lunch and sunset in the Dry — book a table for meals. It's a brewery, so it leans towards a drinks-and-pub-food experience rather than fine dining.

## What travellers say
- [positive] The sunset is the headline: Across the board, the Cable Beach sunset — with or without a camel — is the thing visitors rate most highly and remember longest.
- [mixed] Tides and dates rule everything: The best experiences are tide- and season-locked — dinosaur footprints at low tide, the Staircase on full moons, whales from June — so visitors who check the calendar before booking come out ahead.
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