Broome
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Travel Guide Oceania Australia Western Australia Kimberley Broome
Introduction
Broome, located in the Kimberley region, is a popular tourist and pearling town in Western Australia. During the summer months it swells with visitors from the colder parts of Australia.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Cable Beach is a 22.5-kilometre-long white sandy beach. The camel rides at sunset are particularly popular with tourists.
- The Broome Bird Observatory allows visitors to study the migratory birds that stop by here.
- Willie Creek Pearl Farm is situated 38 kilometres north of Broome, with the creek providing a growing environment for the Pinctada maxima oyster which produces South Sea Pearls. The farm is open to the public, with information about the pearling industry provided, and a cruise on Willie Creek to view the pearl farming operations.
Events and Festivals
Staircase to the Moon - From March until October the phenomenon called Staircase to the Moon occurs, due to the full moon rising and reflecting off the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide, which creates the illusion of stairs reaching to the moon.
Weather
The winter months of May to November are dry and have a fairly consistent average maximum temperature of around 30 °C. These are the popular months to visit. During the sweltering summer months from December to March, the average maximum temperature reaches 35 °C and is accompanied by high humidity and erratic tropical downfalls. Most visitors stay away from Broome during this time.
Getting There
By Plane
Broome International Airport (BME) provides links to Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney as well as several smaller regional towns. Qantas, Virgin Blue, Skywest and Air North are the main carriers.
By Car
Travelling from Perth, drivers can either take the Great Northern Highway, inland road through Newman or the North West Coastal Highway via Carnarvon and Karratha. Be aware that the trip is over 2,000 kilometres.
By Bus
There is a daily Greyhound service to/from Darwin and Perth.
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
There is a bus service (Town Bus Service) operating seven days a week connecting Cable Beach with the main Broome town.
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches of Broome | 4 Sanctuary Drive Cable Beach, | Hostel | 86 |
| Reflections B&B | - | ||
| Buckley's Bush Retreat | - | ||
| Coco Eco | - | ||
| The Lounging Lizard | - | ||
| Broome Oasis B&B | - | ||
| BroomeTown Boutique Accommodation | - | ||
| McAlpine House | 55 Herbert Street | Hotel | - |
| Old Broome Guesthouse | - | ||
| Broome's Gateway | - | ||
| Demco Bed and Breakfast | - | ||
| Asrama B&B | - | ||
| Captain Talboys | - | ||
| Red Emperor B&B | - | ||
| Stress Less Cottage | - | ||
| Coconutz | - | ||
| Pardoo Roadhouse | Great Northern Highway, Pardoo | Hostel | - |
| Broomes Last Resort | 2 Bagot Street | Hostel | - |
| Kimberley Klub YHA | 62 Frederick St | Hostel | - |
| Derby Lodge and Backpackers | 15 Clarendon Street, Derby | Hostel | - |
| Kimberley Croc Backpackers | 120 Konkerberry Drive, Kununurra | Hostel | - |
| Port Smith Caravan Park | - | ||
| Roebuck Plains Roadhouse | - | ||
| Broome Vacation Village | - | ||
| Munget Aboriginal Corporation | Dampier Peninsula | - | |
| Karijini Eco Retreat | - | ||
| Mornington Wilderness Camp | - | ||
| Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat | - | ||
| APT Kimberley Wilderness Camps and Short Breaks | - | ||
| Broome Bird Observatory | - | ||
| Kooljaman at Cape Leveque | - | ||
| Habitat Resort Broome | - | ||
| Mercure Inn Continental Broome | 1 Weld Street | Hotel | - |
| Pinctada Cable Beach | - | ||
| The Kimberley Grande | - | ||
| Best Of The Kimberley | - | ||
| Broome Motel | - | ||
| Roebuck Bay Hotel/Motel | - | ||
| The Mangrove Resort Hotel | - | ||
| Bali Hai Resort & Spa | - | ||
| Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort | - | ||
| King Sound Resort Hotel | - | ||
| Kununurra Country Club Resort | - | ||
| Mercedes Cove ACC | Mercedes Cove | Cabins | - |
| Kelk Creek | - | ||
| Cable Beachside Resort | - | ||
| The Pearle | - | ||
| Bayside Holiday Apartments | - | ||
| Broome Stay Pty Ltd | - | ||
| Moonlight Bay Suites | 52 Carnarvon Street | Apartments | - |
| Ocean Lodge | - | ||
| Broome Beach Resort | - | ||
| Cable Beach Club Resort | - | ||
| Cocos Beach Bungalows | - | ||
| Palm Grove Holiday Resort | - | ||
| Seashells Resort Broome | - | ||
| The Frangipani | - | ||
| Lombadina | - | ||
| Mango Camping Ground | Cnr Robert and Walcott Street | Campsite | - |
| Kimberly Klub YHA | 62 Fredrick St P.O. Box 2144 | HOSTEL | 83 |
| Roebuck Bay Backpackers | Carnarvon St PO Box 97 | Hostel | 79 |
| Cable Beach Backpackers | 12 Sanctury Road | HOSTEL | 79 |
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Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Australia Post is the government's postal service. Most suburbs will have at least one post office. A standard letter or postcard sent within Australia will cost $0.60. Internationally, it costs $1.70 to send postcards anywhere in the world. Letters cost $1.85 to send within the Asia Pacific region and $2.60 to anywhere else in the world.[1]. It is also possible to send things as parcels or by express mail.
References
- 1 Australia Post. Sourced 10 May 2013
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