Discover the beauty of the Kimberley’s golden hour as the world-famous Indian Ocean sunsets of Cable Beach dazzle in shades of pink, orange and purple. Take a ride on a camel train or sail on a scenic boat trip as the sun sinks below the horizon, or simply watch in awe as the sweeping expanse of sky transitions from day into night. A sanctuary of sugar-white sand and gin-clear waters, Cable Beach is a 10-minute drive or bus trip from the township of Broome. From Perth, it’s a two-and-a-half-hour flight to Broome; if you’re driving, allow at least two days ...
The Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley is a vast and largely untouched island group north west of Derby, renowned for its dramatic tides, remote beauty and exceptional on-water and aerial experiences. Made up of more than one thousand islands scattered across turquoise tropical waters, the archipelago offers a powerful sense of scale and isolation that defines the Kimberley coast. Sheer sandstone cliffs, secluded beaches, mangrove-lined inlets and pockets of rainforest are shaped by some of the largest tidal movements in the Southern Hemisphere. These immense tides surge through narrow channels ...
Reddell Beach is a favourite beach amongst the Broome locals, with the stark contrasts of red pindan bordering the white sandy beach. Examine the unusual rock formations with their intricate erosion patterns along the pristine stretch of beach. The calm refreshing waters are ideal for swimming or paddling with the children, and the lack of crowds makes this well kept secret spot an idyllic location. Enjoy a picnic lunch or just laze about on the beach and soak up the sun. If you time your visit at high tide, you may be fortunate to witness a spectacular phenomenon when the ...
Roebuck Bay is one of twelve Ramsar Nature Reserve wetland sites in Western Australia and is one of Broome's most beautiful natural attractions. The changing colours in the ebb and flow of Roebuck Bay are amazing. At low tide, the milky turquoise waters retreat to expose a horizon of mud flats. During the cooler months you can witness the Staircase to the Moon. This spectacular natural phenomenon is created by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. The bay is also home to some incredible wildlife including hundreds of birds, making it popular ...
Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point, near Broome. Here, preserved in the reef rock for over 125 million years, are the footprints of long-extinct dinosaurs and a few plant fossils too, making it one of the best paleontological sites in the world. Situated just 5 minutes drive from Broome, the footprints are only visible at low tide. However, you can view plaster casts of the dinosaur tracks embedded at the top of the cliff if the tide is high. Check tide times at the visitor centre in Broome before your head out to the point. Gantheume Point ...
For endless stretches of white sand lapping onto turquoise water and excellent fishing and birdwatching, head to aptly named Eighty Mile Beach halfway between Broome and Port Hedland. Here you can see magnificent sunsets over the Indian Ocean and enjoy the glorious solitude of sharing your slice of beach with no one. Eighty Mile Beach is one of 12 Ramsar Nature Reserve wetland sites in Western Australia. Famous for fishing, it’s also an important feeding ground for migratory birds, making it an ideal place for birdwatching. Each year an astonishing half a million migratory shorebirds descend on ...
Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve is situated on a picturesque beach with pristine white sands that stretch as far as the eye can see. The clear blue water is a spectacular welcome to the start of the famous Eighty Mile Beach. This well-travelled stretch of beach is well-placed on the tourist trail between Port Hedland and Broome. Take one of several walk trails through the nature reserve to see a diversity of native flora and fauna that has made it home along this pristine coastline. Relax on the beach while the children collect shells as souvenirs to take home. There is ...
Hearson Cove, on the Burrup Peninsula near Dampier and Karratha, is a popular spot to spend a leisurely day beside the water, whether swimming, fishing, enjoying a barbecue or simply relaxing in the shade with family and friends. The sheltered bay and its changing tides offer plenty to explore. Cool off with a swim, take a stand-up paddleboard out on the water, cast a line for sought-after species such as Coral Trout and Red Emperor, or settle in for a picnic or barbecue under the shade. With barbecue facilities and toilets available, it is easy to make a day of ...
Off the Pilbara coast, the Montebello Islands are home to one of the world's most diverse marine environments, with more than 250 low-lying islands and islets surrounded by turquoise waters, sheltered lagoons and vibrant coral reefs. Covering more than 58, 000 hectares, the Montebello Islands Marine Park is a paradise for snorkellers, divers and anglers. Explore coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, discover secluded beaches and keep an eye out for dolphins, dugongs, turtles and migrating whales. The islands are also an important habitat for seabirds and migratory shorebirds. Accessible only ...
Pender Bay is a National Heritage listed coastal wilderness – an idyllic secluded enclave for wildlife and whale watching, swimming, snorkelling and fishing. The bay is located north of Broome, on the Dampier Peninsula, and accessible by four wheel drive only, due to the Pender Bay Road and access tracks to campsites being unsealed . The drive takes around four and a half hours, but you should allow time to stop and admire Beagle Bay's striking Sacred Heart Church, or join an Aboriginal tour to experience one of the oldest surviving cultures on Earth. Every August, Pender Bay is visited ...