Broome Information
The exotic pearling town of Broome offers some deliciously indulgent eco-resorts dotted across its spectacular landscape. Broome’s Cable Beach, with 22 kilometres of white sand, kissed by warm, crystal waters, is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to watch the sunset on a balmy, tropical night. From fiery red ochre cliffs contrasting with bright turquoise waters to pearl diving sagas and dinosaur footprints - the history of Broome is as captivating as the scenery.
Broome is situated on the traditional lands of the Jukun and Yawuru people. The town has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises.
At Gantheaume Point and 30 metres out to sea are dinosaur footprints believed to be from the Cretaceous Age approximately 130 million years ago. The tracks can be seen only during very low tide.
WHAT TO DO?
* Visit the Old Broome Lockup Gallery for Aboriginal artwork.
* Look for dinosaur tracks at low tide at Gantheaume Point.
* Take long strolls or frolic in the surf of famous Cable Beach.
* Tour one of the Pearl Farms in the area.
* Go for a camel ride on Cable Beach.
* Visit One Arm Point, Aboriginal community north of Broome.
* Historic Sun Pictures, the world’s oldest open air cinema.
* Visit Chinatown - heaps of shops, galleries and cafes.
* Visit the town’s historical Japanese cemetry.
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