Broome
Broome is the heart of the North West and the gateway to the Kimberley.
Broome is on a peninsula on the edge of the Indian Ocean where the desert meets the sea. Broome is famous for Cable Beach with 22km of pristine white sand that stretches from Gantheaume Point to Willie Creek. On the other side of the peninsula is Roebuck Bay and Chinatown where the town was founded in 1883 as a pearling port. By 1920 Broome was exporting 80% of the worlds pearl shell. Broome’s Chinatown is the most unique Chinatown precinct in the world and overflowing with interesting facts and trivia from recent memory and history
Broome’s natural environment draws visitors from around the world. The amazing turquoise waters and the red earth leave an indelible impression and continue to inspire artists and photographers. Roebuck Bay is a haven for thousands of migratory birds, and the waters around Broome attract fishing enthusiasts keen to try their hand at catching some of the tropical species. Whales, dolphins and turtles all populate local waters, and the dinosaurs that roamed the ancient lands have left their mark, with their footsteps preserved in reef rock in Roebuck Bay and along the coast towards the Dampier Peninsula.
