Broome Australia

What Is The Western Australia Kimberley Town Really Like?

Opinions on Broome, Australia are divided.

According to the travel industry the town is a picture perfect tropical paradise, the top destination in the Western Australia Kimberley region, and therefore you must base yourself in Broome for your Kimberleys visit.

Well, it is hard to argue with the picture perfect part...

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Endless white beaches, fringed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, strikingly contrasted against the red sands and cliffs that characterise the Kimberleys... It's impossible to take boring pictures of Broome...

But when you talk to people who spent their holidays here, or visited Broome on their Australia or Kimberley trip, you will find that many of them were disappointed. Why?

I'd say for the usual reason: wrong expectations. I think people have a certain image of those "tropical paradises" that are also popular holiday destinations. Broome in Australia just doesn't quite fit that image.

With this section of the Kimberley Travel Guide I want to give you a true picture of what Broome, Australia, the "Gateway to the Southern Kimberley", is really like.

I tell you why I think it is so beautiful and why I love spending time there, but I also tell you about the problems and the things that I and others don't like. Of course I also give you all the information you need to plan your visit to Broome in Australia.

Because I'm sure that as long as you know exactly what you can and can't expect you will love it here.

Broome WA - Background Information

The History Of Broome, Australia
I'm not usually much interested in history, but I did and still do enjoy to read about Broome history and the town's early days as a pearling port. When you know about the town's riveting and sometimes violent past you look at it with different eyes.

Broome Weather: When Is The Best Time To Visit?
Can't have a section about a beach destination and not talk about the weather, can I? The weather and the temperatures are actually not the only thing to worry about. If you are looking forward to frolicking in the surf you better also learn about Irukandji, the nasties that frequent the Broome beaches and the oceans surrounding the Kimberley.

Is Broome In Western Australia Overrated?
Many visitors say yes, I say no. Let's look a bit closer at what people say and why they didn't like it. I think after reading this article you should be able to decide if the town has what you are looking for. And you should also be able to make sure that you won't end up disappointed.

Cable Beach Broome
Twelve years ago Cable Beach was magic. You had the whole 22 kilometres to yourself. But what is it like now? I took my camera and had a look.

Broome, Western Australia - Visitor Information

Broome Accommodation
The main thing to be aware of is that accommodation in Broome is often in short supply. This page shows you how to find out what's available, and the best deals... fast!

Map of Broome
Western Australia maps, Kimberley maps and street maps of Broome, Australia. There is a fantastic street map of Broome that also describes all attractions and you can print it!

Broome Attractions
What to see and do. With this info - and a printout of the street map from the link above - you can do a self guided tour of Broome. Or several. It takes more than a day to see all of it.

Broome Bird Observatory
The Broome Bird Observatory at beautiful Roebuck Bay is one of the world's top shore bird and wader locations. The famous research facility offers not just many walks and activities, but accommodation as well.

Broome Beaches
Where are they, how do you get there and what do they look like. Yes, they. There is not just Cable Beach. Cable Beach is of course the most famous, but there are many other beaches worth visiting.

Get Away From It All At Cape Leveque
You've seen all there is to see in Broome (it'll only take a few days...) and you've had enough of the crowds and the commercialism. It's starting to get a bit expensive, too... If that is the case then you need a few days at Cape Leveque.

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Here's what others think about Broome

Click below to read the contributions from other readers and Kimberley fans...

Clothes for Broome in mid June We are travelling to Broome in mid June and are not sure what type of clothing will be required for the evenings.

La Familia Hayburg: Down Under I and my two children (daughter, 15; son, 17) had the pleasure of seven weeks Down Under from 28MAY-15JUL2006, and I am now writing my fourth book about ...

How Safe Is Cable Beach At Broome For Swimming? I just read your report on Cable Beach at Broome (which sounds amazing by the way) and was wondering how safe it is for swimming. Why don't the sharks ...

Warm Clothes for Broome in September? I'm arriving in Broome on Sept 2, for a 5 night stay, coming from Perth. I'm planning on doing the astronomy tour, outdoor cinema, possible other evening ...

Moving To Broome We are thinking of moving to Broome. Can you advise about work and residential availability? Me, that is my girlfriend and I and two dogs, are thinking ...

Super sunset on Cable beach! We only spent two nights in Broome, as our focus was on the Kimberleys. Hence, we did not see much of Broome, but next time we will! This photo is taken ...

Swimming in Broome When can you swim safely in Broome?
Answer:
The general rule is that you can swim in Broome during the dry season.

The reason is that Irukandji and ...

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