# Australia's North West Guide | Broome, The Kimberley & Cable Beach WA
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Type: DestinationGuide
Location: Australia's North West, Western Australia, Western Australia
Last updated: 2026-06-01

> A guide to Australia's North West — the tropical coast of Broome and its famous Cable Beach, and the Kimberley's gorges, the Gibb River Road and the Bungle Bungles.

## Quick Answer
- Best for: Beaches, wilderness, gorges & outback adventure
- Price range: $180–$700/night
- Vibe: Tropical coast to red-dirt wilderness
- Distance: Broome ~2,200 km N of Perth — fly direct; Kimberley beyond

## Featured Properties
- Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa: 4.5/5 (968 reviews)
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  Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa — Australia's North West
- Broome Caravan Park: 4.2/5 (589 reviews)
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  Broome Caravan Park — Australia's North West
- Beaches of Broome: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
  Book direct: http://www.beachesofbroome.com.au/
  Beaches of Broome — Australia's North West

## FAQ
Q: Where is Australia's North West?
A: The Kimberley and Pilbara region of Western Australia — Broome is approximately 2,200 km north of Perth (direct flights ~2.5 hours). The Kimberley stretches north and east from there to the NT border.

Q: When is the best time to visit?
A: The dry season, May to October. Roads are open, the weather is dry and 20–30°C, and tours operate fully. The wet season (November to April) brings dramatic storms and waterfalls but closes most Kimberley roads.

Q: Do I need a 4WD?
A: For Broome and its immediate surrounds, a standard car is fine. For the Gibb River Road, most Kimberley gorges and Purnululu, a high-clearance 4WD is essential — rental companies in Broome and Kununurra offer these.

Q: Is Broome good for families?
A: Yes — Cable Beach is safe and wide, the town has good dining and services, and Gantheaume Point and Roebuck Bay add colour. The deeper Kimberley is better suited to older children and families comfortable with self-sufficient outback travel.

## At a Glance
- State: Western Australia (Kimberley / Pilbara)
- Gateway: Broome
- Known for: Cable Beach, Staircase to the Moon, Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Road, gorges, pearling
- Getting there: Fly direct to Broome from Perth (~2.5 hrs), Sydney, Melbourne or Darwin; The Kimberley requires 4WD beyond Broome
- Best season: May–October: dry season, cooler, roads open. Wet season (Nov–Apr) closes many Kimberley roads.
- Licence required: Standard WA driver licence; no fishing licence in WA for recreational saltwater fishing