# Best Walks in Broome | Coastal & Cliff Walks Guide Canonical: https://bookfromowner.com.au/guides/wa/north-west/broome/best-walks/ Type: AttractionGuide Location: Broome, Australia's North West, Western Australia Last updated: 2026-06-01 > The best walks in Broome WA — from the red-pindan-cliff track at Gantheaume Point and the Minyirr Park coastal walk to Cable Beach at sunrise, Reddell Beach and the mangrove boardwalks. Difficulty, distance, best time and who each suits. ## Quick Answer - Best for: Walkers, sunrise-chasers & nature lovers - Price range: Free - Vibe: Red cliffs to white sand - Distance: All within 15min of town ## 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 the best walk in Broome? A: Gantheaume Point is the standout — red pindan cliffs dropping to turquoise water, an informal track around the headland, and real 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in the reef flat at low tide. Time it for sunrise and check the tide table for footprint access. Cable Beach at sunrise is the other essential: twenty-two kilometres of white sand entirely to yourself before 7am. Q: Are the Broome walks suitable for children and families? A: Cable Beach is perfect for families — flat, firm sand, manageable for all ages, patrolled swimming zone nearby. The mangrove boardwalk is excellent for curious children at low tide. Gantheaume Point suits older children with supervision near the cliff edges; the rough track sections and real drops are not suitable for toddlers. Town Beach foreshore is flat and easy, but keep children well away from the waterline due to crocs. Q: Are there crocodiles near the Broome walks? A: Yes — saltwater crocodiles are present year-round in Roebuck Bay, the tidal creeks, the mangrove fringe and connected waterways. Do not enter the water at Town Beach, the mangrove boardwalk edges, any tidal creek or any non-patrolled beach or rocky pool. The patrolled swimming zone at Cable Beach is monitored and safe; all other water in and around Broome should be treated as potential croc habitat. Q: When is the best time of day and year to walk in Broome? A: Sunrise, in any season — the light on the red cliffs, the temperature and the solitude all converge in the thirty minutes around sunrise. For seasons: the Dry (May to October) has ideal morning temperatures for comfortable walking. The build-up (October to November) and Wet (November to April) are hot and humid; walk before 8am or not at all. Stingers are present in the sea from roughly October to May — swim only at the patrolled Cable Beach zone. Q: Do I need a car to reach the Broome walks? A: A car or bicycle helps. Gantheaume Point is six kilometres south of Chinatown; Cable Beach is five kilometres west; Minyirr Park and Reddell Beach are accessible by bicycle. Town Beach and the mangrove boardwalk are walkable from the Chinatown end. Cable Beach car park fills early on peak-season weekends — arrive before 7:30am for a space. Q: Are there accessible or pram-friendly walks in Broome? A: Cable Beach is the most accessible — flat, firm sand manageable for beach-adapted prams and most walkers. The mangrove boardwalk is flat and raised. Town Beach foreshore is mostly flat. Gantheaume Point and Reddell Beach involve rough, uneven track sections that are not suitable for pushchairs or the less mobile. ## At a Glance - Most dramatic: Gantheaume Point — red pindan cliffs, dinosaur footprints, turquoise water - Longest: Cable Beach walk — 22km of white sand, as far as you choose to go - Best for birds: Town Beach mangrove boardwalk — wading birds on the tidal flats - Best coastal park: Minyirr Park — dune-and-scrub coastal walk with ocean views - Crocs: Saltwater crocs are present in estuaries, mangroves and tidal waterways — stay out of the water except at patrolled Cable Beach - Best time: Sunrise — light, temperature and solitude in one hour - What to bring: Sturdy shoes, sun protection, water, a torch for any pre-dawn start ## Featured - 1. Gantheaume Point Dinosaur Coast Walk — Red cliffs, turquoise water, 130-million-year-old footprints - Why people love it: It's the walk that explains what makes Broome different — red cliffs against turquoise water and actual dinosaur footprints in the rock, all within ten minutes of town. - Don't miss: The pindan cliffs glowing red-gold at sunrise, with the dinosaur footprints in the reef flat below. - Good to know: The cliff edges are real and unfenced — keep children and dogs well back. The reef-flat footprint access requires very low tide; check the tide chart. Not accessible for pushchairs or the less mobile on the rough track sections. - 2. Cable Beach Sunrise Walk — Twenty-two kilometres of white sand, yours before 7am - Why people love it: It's the walk that shows you why people fall in love with Broome — twenty-two kilometres of uncrowded white sand and a sunrise that the midday photo doesn't prepare you for. - Don't miss: The beach entirely to yourself at sunrise, with the pindan dunes lit red-gold and the Indian Ocean flat. - Good to know: Stinger season roughly October to May — wear a rash vest in the water and do not swim outside the patrolled zone. The northern section is unpatrolled; walk prepared and with a plan. The midday beach in Dry season is hot and exposed — this walk is for the early morning. - 3. Minyirr Park Coastal Walk — Dune scrub and ocean views, away from the beach crowds - Why people love it: It's the walk that gives you the Broome dune country — coastal scrub, ocean views and birdsong, without the crowds that define the beach carpark approach. - Don't miss: The dune-scrub track that emerges at a quiet section of Cable Beach — a thirty-minute walk that changes the whole morning. - Good to know: Informal tracks in sections — not suitable for pushchairs or the less mobile. No facilities; carry water. The tracks are easier in the early morning before the heat builds. - 4. Town Beach to the Jetty Walk — Broome's working harbour walk and the tidal flats - Why people love it: It's where the pearling history and the extraordinary migratory birdlife converge — a flat, easy foreshore walk that shows you a Broome few visitors bother to find. - Don't miss: Migratory shorebirds on the tidal flats at low tide — one of the largest concentrations of wading birds in the southern hemisphere. - Good to know: Do NOT enter the water at Town Beach or any adjacent tidal creek — saltwater crocodiles are present in Roebuck Bay year-round. This is a walking beach only. - 5. Reddell Beach Red-Cliff Walk — The quieter red-cliff walk without the crowds - Why people love it: It's Broome's best-kept walking secret — the same extraordinary red pindan cliffs as Gantheaume, on a quiet beach most visitors never find. - Don't miss: The pindan cliffs lit deep red at sunrise, with the beach below and almost no one else there. - Good to know: The beach is unpatrolled — do not swim without checking stinger status (season roughly Oct–May) and do not enter any tidal creek or rocky pool (croc risk). The track is rough in sections; not suitable for pushchairs. - 6. Mangrove Boardwalk (near Town Beach) — Crabs, mudskippers and the tidal world beneath the trees - Why people love it: It's the walk that explains Broome's ecology — mudskippers and fiddler crabs in their hundreds on a tidal flat, seen from above on a raised boardwalk at low tide. - Don't miss: Hundreds of fiddler crabs and mudskippers on the exposed tidal flat at low tide. - Good to know: Check the tide table — the walk is almost pointless at high tide. Do NOT leave the boardwalk or wade in any adjacent water — saltwater crocodile habitat. ## What travellers say - [positive] Walk at sunrise: The most consistent advice from experienced Broome visitors: the walks are better before 8am than at any other time of day — the light, the temperature and the solitude all favour the early start. - [positive] Gantheaume is the standout: The red cliffs, turquoise water and dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point are consistently rated the best short walk in Broome — visitors who time it for sunrise and low tide consistently rate it the walk of the trip. - [mixed] Know the croc and stinger rules: Visitors who understand the safety rules — no swimming outside patrolled zones, no entering tidal waterways, stingers in the Wet — have no issues. Those who don't take the warnings seriously occasionally have unpleasant experiences. - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: