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BROOME

Introduction

Broome is a tropical oasis nestled between the blue waters and white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and the red and green landscape of the Kimberley wilderness. Established as a pearling port in the 1880s, Broome has a romantic and often flamboyant history.  It was populated by hearty people of many nationalities - mainly Europeans, Malays, Chinese and Japanese, as well as Australia's Indigenous People - who flocked to the shores of Roebuck Bay in the hope of making their fortune from the pearling industry.  The influence of the pearling industry, with its cultural melting pot, has helped to create the distinctive character and charm of Broome. 

Attractions

• ART GALLERIES Broome is home to a vast array of art galleries specialising in local and indigenous art.
• BEAGLE BAY Located 118km north of Broome, the Beagle Bay church was built by Pallotine Monks with raw materials from the area and completed in 1918. It features a unique altar beautifully decorated with pearl shell.
• BEDFORD PARK Situated overlooking beautiful Roebuck Bay on Hamersley Street is the site of Broome's War Memorial. The park features an array of memorabilia, including a replica of one of explorer William Dampier's sea chests and an old train coach once used on a railway that connected the original jetty at Town Beach to Chinatown.
• BROOME BREWERY Broome's first boutique brewery opened in 1997 and is situated in Matso's Gallery. It is the only brewery in the Kimberley and the Brewhouse is always open for viewing.
• BROOME HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Definitely one of the best regional museums in Australia - a must see when visiting! The Broome Museum features a display on pearling and a large collection of photographs and files that piece together the fascinating history of Broome.
• CAPTAIN GREGORY'S HOUSE Built in 1917 for Captain A.C. Gregory, who operated one of Broome's most successful pearling businesses. A fine example of early Broome architecture and has now been converted to an art gallery.
• COURTHOUSE and COURTHOUSE MARKETS Built in distinctive “Broomestyle” architecture, the courthouse was the original Cable House, where the Broome end of the oceanic telegraph cable terminated. Browse through the gardens or visit the popular Courthouse Markets held on Saturday mornings
• CULTURED PEARLING MONUMENT Mr. Tokuichi Kuribayashi, originally from Nippon Pearl Company, Tokyo, Mr. Hiroshi Iwaki and Keith Francis Dureau from Pearl Prop. Ltd. were pioneers in the cultured pearl industry in Broome. The three lifesize statues are now on display on the grassed area of Carnarvon Street in Chinatown
• DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS Dinosaur footprints over 120 million years old can be seen at Gantheaume Point at very low tide. As the reef area is very fragile, care must be taken when exploring this area. For the benefit of visitors, a plaster cast of the tracks has been embedded at the top of the cliff.
• FLYING BOAT WRECKS These wrecks remain as evidence of the flying boats sunk by the Japanese air raid on Broome during WWII. Located approximately 1 km offshore from Town Beach and visible only on minus tides.
• STAIRCASE TO THE MOON This natural phenomenon is caused by a full moon rising over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay at extremely low tides, creating a beautiful optical illusion of a staircase reaching to the moon. Occurs March to October for 3 nights every month. Great

Activities

• LIONS PIONEER PARK Located at Town Beach (end of Robinson Street). This is a pleasant picnic and recreation area, and a great spot to watch the Staircase to the Moon. Kiosk facilities available.

• BROOME BIRD OBSERVATORY Located 18 kms from Broome on the shores of beautiful Roebuck Bay, visitors will share the amazing story of Broome's migratory shorebirds from Siberia. The North West is regarded as the most significant site in Australia for shorebirds, as over 800,000 use the area annually.

• BROOME GOLF CLUB The only 18 hole fully grassed course between Geraldton and Darwin! Open to the public. Spectacular views over Broome.

• DIVING Beneath the sparkling tropical waters that surround Broome is a diverse aquatic habitat that is fast developing a reputation as a unique diving experience. Half day, full day and extended dive trips are available.

• FISHING Broome waters boast an abundance of different varieties of fish including the elusive sailfish. Full, half day or extended fishing charters available and tournaments are held annually.