# Ultimate Guide to Broome WA | Broome Travel Guide & Things to Do
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Location: Broome, Australia's North West, Western Australia
Last updated: 2026-06-01

> A complete Broome travel guide covering things to do in Broome — Cable Beach sunset camel rides, Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints, Staircase to the Moon, pearl farms, Sun Pictures, whale watching, fishing and the honest safety facts about crocodiles and stingers on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia.

## Quick Answer
- Best for: Couples, families, history & wildlife lovers
- Price range: $160–$420/night
- Vibe: Tropical pearling town, red dirt meets turquoise
- Distance: ~2.5 hr flight from Perth

## Featured Properties
- Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa: 4.5/5 (968 reviews)
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  Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa — Broome
- Broome Caravan Park: 4.2/5 (589 reviews)
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  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: How do I get to Broome and how far is it?
A: Broome sits on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, around 2,200 kilometres north of Perth. The easiest way to get there is a direct flight from Perth (about two and a half hours, with Qantas and Virgin), and there are seasonal direct flights from other capitals. By road it is a long haul — roughly 23 hours up the Great Northern Highway from Perth — so most visitors fly in and hire a car or 4WD once there.

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Broome?
A: The Dry season, from around May to October, is the best and most popular time — warm cloudless days, cool nights, almost no rain, and every tour, market and camel ride running. June to November is also the humpback whale season, and the Staircase to the Moon lights Roebuck Bay on full moons from March to October. The Wet season (November to April) is hot, humid and stormy with stingers in the water, but quieter and cheaper. For a first visit, come in the Dry.

Q: Can you swim in Broome — are there crocodiles?
A: Yes, but only in the right place. Saltwater crocodiles live in the creeks and bays around Broome, and box jellyfish and Irukandji stingers drift in over the warmer months (roughly October to May). The safe, sensible swim is patrolled Cable Beach during the Dry, where Surf Life Saving WA flags the beach. Roebuck Bay and the mangrove creeks are strictly look-don’t-swim. Always heed local warning signage, swim only at patrolled beaches between the flags, and never swim at dawn or dusk.

Q: What is the Staircase to the Moon?
A: The Staircase to the Moon is a natural optical phenomenon: when a full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay at very low tide, the reflection creates the illusion of a glowing staircase climbing to the moon. It occurs on two to three nights each month between March and October. The best viewing spots are Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel, and the Town Beach night markets run on the market evenings — check the current Visit Broome dates before planning around it.

Q: Is Broome good for families?
A: Yes — Broome is excellent for families. The sunset camel rides on Cable Beach are a genuine highlight for kids, the Town Beach water park is free and croc-safe, the dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point are a low-tide adventure, and Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park lets kids see the crocs safely behind fences. Patrolled Cable Beach during the Dry gives families a safe swim. Just keep children well clear of any unpatrolled water and away from the bay’s edges.

Q: How many days do you need in Broome?
A: Three to five days is ideal to cover Broome itself — Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point, the pearling history, a whale or fishing tour, and a Staircase to the Moon night if your dates line up. If you want to use Broome as a base for the wider Kimberley — Horizontal Falls, the Dampier Peninsula or a Cape Leveque run — add several more. Given how far it is to get here, most visitors find a week well spent.

## At a Glance
- Location: Kimberley coast, Western Australia — between Roebuck Bay and the Indian Ocean
- From Perth: ~2,200km — a 2.5-hour direct flight; ~23 hours by road
- Region: Australia's North West — the gateway town to the Kimberley
- Population: ~15,000 permanent residents — swells with visitors in the Dry season
- Known for: Cable Beach, pearling history, Staircase to the Moon, Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints
- Two seasons: Dry (May–Oct) — peak, warm and rainless; Wet (Nov–Apr) — hot, humid, storms
- Best season: The Dry (May–October) for weather; June–November for humpback whales
- Staircase to the Moon: Full-moon nights, 2–3 per month, March–October over Roebuck Bay
- Water safety: Saltwater crocodiles + stingers (Oct–May) — swim only at patrolled Cable Beach; heed signage
- Getting there: Fly direct from Perth (Qantas/Virgin); the Great Northern Highway by road
- Getting around: Hire car or 4WD recommended — sights are spread from Cable Beach to Roebuck Bay

## What travellers say
- [positive] The Cable Beach sunset: The single most-praised Broome experience: the camels on the tideline and the Indian Ocean sunset, described again and again as the highlight of the whole trip.
- [mixed] It’s further and more expensive than people expect: Visitors love Broome but note it sits a long way from anywhere — flights and Dry-season accommodation are pricey, and a few days here is a real commitment, not a side trip.
- [mixed] Respect the water: The crocodile and stinger warnings are real, and the visitors who heed the signage and swim only at patrolled Cable Beach have the best (and safest) time.
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