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

> Planning Broome with kids? An honest family guide — camel rides, croc parks, Town Beach water park, Sun Pictures cinema, Cable Beach swimming and more. Who each suits, what to watch for.

## Quick Answer
- Best for: Families wanting a remote-feeling destination with real family infrastructure
- Price range: Mix of free and paid; budget carefully for peak dry-season prices
- Vibe: Relaxed, tropical, genuinely remote but visitor-friendly
- Distance: 2,200km north of Perth; fly 2.5 hrs from 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: Is Broome safe for families with young children?
A: Broome is safe for families with appropriate precautions. The key hazards to understand are: marine stingers (box jellyfish and Irukandji) make unprotected ocean swimming dangerous from October to May, so the dry season (June–September) is the recommended time for beach swimming; saltwater crocodiles are present in the Kimberley region including occasionally near beaches, so always check signage and local advice before entering any water; and the tropical sun carries an extreme UV index year-round. Within those parameters — particularly in the dry season, swimming in the flagged zone at Cable Beach — Broome is an excellent and genuinely enjoyable family destination.

Q: When is the best time to visit Broome with kids?
A: May to September (the dry season) is overwhelmingly the best time to visit Broome with children. The weather is warm, sunny and manageable (humidity is low, temperatures typically in the mid-20s to low 30s), ocean swimming is safe in the flagged zone at Cable Beach, all the outdoor activities run at their best, and the camel rides and markets operate at full capacity. The wet season (October–April) is hotter, more humid, and the stinger season restricts ocean swimming — it requires more planning and fallback options with children.

Q: What is the best thing to do in Broome with kids?
A: The sunset camel ride on Cable Beach is the single experience most families name as the highlight of their trip — the combination of the camels, the scale of the beach and the Indian Ocean sunset delivers for every age. The Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park runs a close second for children, offering up-close saltwater crocodile encounters that make the safety messaging around Kimberley waterways memorable. For a full family week, combine the camel ride, the croc park, a Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour and an evening at Sun Pictures outdoor cinema.

Q: Can babies and toddlers enjoy Broome?
A: Broome is manageable with babies and toddlers but requires more planning than a temperate beach town. The Town Beach water park is the best safe water play option for very young children (and works year-round regardless of stinger season), the Chinatown markets are pram-friendly and relaxed, and the Courthouse area is walkable at toddler pace. The camel ride typically has minimum age requirements — check with your chosen operator. The biggest challenge with young children is the heat: plan outdoor activities for the early morning and evenings, and have air-conditioned accommodation as a genuine retreat.

Q: Is Cable Beach safe for kids to swim at?
A: Cable Beach is safe for children to swim at in the designated flagged zone during the dry season (approximately June to September), when marine patrols operate and stinger risk is low. Outside this window — October to May — marine stingers including box jellyfish make unprotected ocean swimming dangerous and it should be avoided. Saltwater crocodiles occasionally visit the Cable Beach area, so always check current signage and local advice regardless of season. Swim in the flagged zone only, always supervise children in the water, and do not swim at dusk or dawn. When ocean swimming is restricted, Town Beach water park is the alternative.

Q: Are there indoor things to do in Broome with kids?
A: Yes — Broome has a useful set of indoor and sheltered activities for wet season, build-up heat, or any day when outdoor activities are not practical. Sun Pictures outdoor cinema (the world's oldest operating outdoor cinema) works in the evening with older children; the Pearl Luggers museum on Dampier Terrace covers the pearling history in an engaging way; the Broome Museum gives broader town context; and Short Street Gallery is worth a look for older children interested in Indigenous and contemporary art. Pearl showrooms in Chinatown are free to browse. See the indoor activities guide for the full list.

## At a Glance
- Best family beach: Cable Beach — 22km of white sand; swim in the flagged zone, dry season only
- Top family draw: Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
- Free family wins: Town Beach playground, Gantheaume Point, Chinatown stroll, Staircase to the Moon (seasonal)
- Wet-season backup: Sun Pictures outdoor cinema, Pearl Luggers museum, Broome Museum, Short St Gallery
- Stinger season: October to May — avoid ocean swimming; Town Beach water park is the safe alternative
- Croc safety: Saltwater crocodiles are present — swim only at designated, monitored areas; always check signage
- Best season: May to September (dry season) — warm, sunny, manageable humidity, safe ocean swimming
- Getting there: ~2.5 hrs from Perth by air; car hire essential locally

## Featured
- 1. Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach — The Broome experience no family should skip
  - Why people love it: It is the kind of experience that earns a permanent place in the family story — a string of camels, a flaming Indian Ocean sunset and 22 kilometres of empty white sand, all at once.
  - Don't miss: Book a 45–60 minute sunset session and arrive at Cable Beach early enough to watch the previous convoy return before yours departs.
  - Good to know: Check minimum ages and heights before booking — they vary by operator. July and August ride sessions can be fully booked weeks out, so plan ahead. Not suitable for children who are uncomfortable around large animals.
- 2. Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park — An up-close wildlife experience with real educational value
  - Why people love it: Watching a saltwater crocodile move at speed during a feeding session is one of those formative wildlife moments — thrilling, educational, and the reason why the "no swimming" signs exist.
  - Don't miss: Time your visit to coincide with a feeding session — it is the centrepiece of the experience and transforms what would otherwise be a shorter visit.
  - Good to know: Without a feeding session, the visit is brief and less compelling. Check the daily schedule before you go and confirm current opening hours, as they vary seasonally.
- 3. Sun Pictures outdoor cinema — The world's oldest operating outdoor cinema — and a Broome institution
  - Why people love it: There is nowhere quite like it — a film under the Broome stars from a deckchair, in a garden that has been doing exactly this since 1916.
  - Don't miss: Arrive early for the best deckchair positions and combine it with dinner at a Chinatown restaurant or takeaway beforehand.
  - Good to know: Not for very young children who cannot sit through a film — the setting is magical but the experience only works if everyone can stay for the show. Check the programme; options are limited compared to a multiplex cinema.
- 4. Town Beach playground and water park — The safe, shaded family standby in any season
  - Why people love it: It is the year-round family anchor — the water play that keeps going when the beach does not, and the best free vantage point in town for the Staircase to the Moon.
  - Don't miss: Check the Staircase to the Moon dates during your stay — Town Beach is the best free viewing spot in Broome when the phenomenon occurs.
  - Good to know: This is not a swimming beach in the conventional sense — the focus is the water park and playground, not ocean swimming. The water park is the draw for young children; teenagers will be more interested elsewhere.
- 5. Cable Beach swimming (flagged zone, dry season) — 22km of white sand — safe in the right zone at the right time of year
  - Why people love it: When the season and the safety conditions are right, swimming in the Indian Ocean on a beach this scale and this colour is a genuinely extraordinary experience.
  - Don't miss: A morning swim in the flagged zone on a calm dry-season day — the water is warm, clear and the beach is vast.
  - Good to know: Do not swim outside the flagged zone, do not swim at dusk or dawn, and do not swim in stinger season (October–May). Always check local signage for crocodile activity. These are not suggestions — the hazards are real and serious.
- 6. Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour — A hands-on pearl farm experience 38km north of Broome
  - Why people love it: It is the closest thing to understanding why Broome exists — floating through mangroves on a working pearl farm, with someone who actually knows the craft explaining it.
  - Don't miss: The boat tour on Willie Creek through the mangroves to see the working pearl lines — combine it with the Pearl Luggers museum in town for the full pearl story.
  - Good to know: The road is unsealed in parts — confirm access requirements before booking, particularly after rain. Not well suited to children under eight or anyone who finds guided educational tours difficult to engage with.
- 7. Broome markets and Chinatown precinct — The cultural and food heart of the town, easy for all ages
  - Why people love it: Chinatown is the story of Broome compressed into one street — pearls, noodles, Japanese lanterns and Malay architecture — and the markets are among the most relaxed and enjoyable in Western Australia.
  - Don't miss: The weekend dry-season markets at the Courthouse on Hamersley Street — food, craft and local produce in a genuinely relaxed setting.
  - Good to know: The markets are seasonal (dry season, roughly May–October) and run on specific days — confirm current dates and hours before making them the centrepiece of a day. The precinct is quiet in the wet season.

## What travellers say
- [mixed] Season is everything: Families who visit in the dry season (May–September) rave about it; families who visit outside that window with young children find it harder work — the heat, the humidity and the stinger-restricted beach swimming all require more planning and fallback options.
- [positive] The camel ride delivers every time: Across reviews spanning very different family types and age ranges, the Cable Beach sunset camel ride is the one experience that consistently outperforms expectations. The scale of the beach, the camels themselves and the sunset all arrive simultaneously.
- [positive] Safety messaging is appreciated: Families consistently appreciate that Broome's attractions — the crocodile park, the flagged swimming zone, the water park — make the local hazards legible without being alarmist. The croc park in particular is credited with making the safety messaging around Kimberley waterways land with children in a way that sticks.
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