Broome
Broome is a unique town, on a peninsula, where one of the world’s last great wildernesses meets the Indian Ocean. Broome’s exotic pearling town past has left a rich history and a unique multi-cultural mix of people.
Our pristine waters, wide empty beaches, abundant wildlife, tropical climate and breath-taking colours attract thousands of visitors each year. There is so much to see and discover, so many unique, ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences. Whether you are a thrill seeker, adventurer, culture vulture, water lover or sun seeker and whatever your budget; the Kimberley Experts at the Broome Visitor Centre can tailor make your perfect holiday itinerary.
When is the best time to visit Broome?
Broome experiences a tropical climate, which is considered as hot/semi-arid. There are two seasons, the wet and the dry.
Broome's dry season (usually from May - October) is made up of warm days, balmy nights and perfect holiday weather most of the time. This is considered the 'peak' season for Broome and is traditionally the most popular time to visit.
Broome's wet season (usually from November to April) brings rain, hotter weather, humidity and from Jan-March monsoonal weather (possible flooding and cyclones). Broome's tropical summer season does have it's benefits and the colours of the sunsets have to be seen to be believed. More and more visitors are coming to experience Broome in the tropical season months to enjoy the quieter season where tourist numbers are typically lower (and often you can get great deals!). Broome is also the best place to venture into the Kimberley and experience the waterfalls flowing! The build up of humidity creates the perfect environment for mind blowing lightning shows and spectacular sunsets with most of the annual rainfall received from January through to March. Daytime temperatures during ‘the wet’ are in the mid 30’s, with the overnight temperature averaging around the mid 20’s.
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Chinatown
Chinatown has been the multicultural heart and soul of Broome since the pearling crews set up their first camps and corrugated tin sheds in the 1880s. Today, Broome has developed into an iconic Western Australian tourism town and Chinatown is its heart and soul. A boutique retail hub and a site of historical significance, it is a unique and special place worth visiting!
- Browse Food and Drink offerings in Broome and Chinatown
- Read more about the history of Chinatown
- Download the Chinatown To Do & See Map
Photos by Abby Murray Photography
Town Beach
Located on the south east edge of Broome is Town Beach (Guwarri). The park and foreshore is the place to be for the ‘Staircase to the Moon’ and the Thursday evening markets. The Town Beach Foreshore Redevelopment was completed in mid 2020. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Broome to come and enjoy this amazing new area at Guwarri Town Beach.
The Shire’s Water Park is located at the Town Beach Playground; on the southern end of Robinson Street, across from Pioneer Park. Designed to be accessible to all children, the water playground encourages inclusive active play and consists of a misty twisty, whale tail sprayer, sneaky soakers and a froggy-o sprayer.
Water Park Opening Hours (correct at time of publishing, may vary seasonally)
Mondays: 8.30am – 5pm
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays: 8.30am – 5pm
Thursdays: 8.30am – 5pm
Fridays: 8.30am – 5pm
Saturdays: 8.30am – 5pm
Sundays: 8.30am – 5pm
All children using the Water Park need to wear swimwear, and (if applicable) nappies.
The Shire’s Water Park was made possible thanks to its funding partners; Lotterywest, Variety WA, Royalties for Regions and the Lionesses of Broome.
Reddell Beach
Reddell Beach is a picturesque place, especially at sunset when the light highlights the radiant reds of the rocks. This beach is popular with the locals and is located on the unsealed Kavite Road to Gantheaume Point Lighthouse - a short drive from Broome. Access is via carpark 3. It can be quite rocky on low tide, but it is lovely to discover the interesting rock formations and take those 'Kimberley colours' photos that are so iconic for the region. White sand, red rocks and the ocean. There are no facilities or life-saving duties at this beach.
If you time your visit at high tide, you may be fortunate to witness a spectacular phenomenon when the ocean meets the pindan cliffs and the ochre colour bleeds into the normally crystal blue waters. 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.
Photos by Matt Moreton-Deakin and Ash Vagh from Ocean Arcadia.
Jetty to Jetty app
Download the Jetty to Jetty appDownload the Jetty to Jetty app to enjoy a self paced walk and learn about the history of Broome. This award-winning app was created by Nyamba Buru Yawuru. As they say, you can "listen to the old people tell their stories in their words, as you move through the town at your own pace".
Discover Broome’s beauty, culture and rich pearling history on the Jetty to Jetty heritage trail. The Jetty to Jetty trail is Yawuru’s award-winning, self-guided heritage walk along the foreshore of Roebuck Bay. Set against the voice and country of the Yawuru people, it brings to life the multicultural character of Broome’s fading pearling heritage. Jetty to Jetty takes in thirteen historical and cultural sites that explore the rich culture of the Yawuru people and Broome’s pearling era.
Look out for the red signs as you move along the 2.5km long trail. Take a hat or sun protection, water, comfortable shows and ear phones or a head set to allow you to listen to the app.
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this app may contain voices of people who have passed away.
Broome's NEW Skate Park
The Broome Skate Park is located at the front of the Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre on Cable Beach Road. Entry is free and consists of beginner-intermediate ramps, grind rails and slopes, shaded seating areas and flood lighting.
Explore Broome App
A new interactive tool will help residents and visitors to Explore Broome’s major precincts, learn about the town’s history and discovery our major attractions.
After collaborating with major local stakeholders for over a year, the Shire of Broome has released the Explore Broome app in August 2021. The app features interactive self-guided walking trails for the Town Beach and Chinatown precincts, while also linking to existing apps and sources of information.
The Town Beach walking trail is designed around heritage and the environment of the area, which has recently been the subject of a $24 million redevelopment.
Chinatown has two trails; one showcasing the highlights and amenities of the precinct, and the other an arts and heritage trail.
The Explore Broome app is currently live and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Conti Shared Path
Conti Foreshore Shared Path is a 1.3km path, which provides an all-access link between the award-winning Town Beach precinct and the Jetty to Jetty Trail towards Chinatown. The 3m-wide Conti-Foreshore Shared Path is separated from the road and accommodates a range of users including pedestrians, cyclists and people requiring mobility aids.
Call 08 9195 2200