Cable Beach Broome
Cable Beach, the most famous beach in Broome, is now rated as one of the world’s top five beach destinations.
How energetic are you feeling today?
This extraordinary 22 kilometre stretch of pristine powdery sand and warm turquoise ocean simply says relax.
Stretch your legs and take a stroll, wriggle your toes in the sand, revive your spirit in the warmth and clarity of the Indian Ocean.
The Cable Beach tide runs up to 10 metres, leaving a breathtaking expanse of firm sand at low tide – a perfect canvass for some of the most magnificent sunsets you will ever witness.
Try the view from the Cable Beach Resort, perhaps from the lawn with a glass of champagne.
Camel trekking is a must at Cable Beach, whether it’s viewed from a nearby deck chair or closer up, from the saddle.
Visit Gantheaume Point and, at high tide, dip in the beautifully round pool that was handmade by a lighthouse keeper for his wife, Anastasia. She was crippled with arthritis and found relief in this pool built by her love. On a very low tide, be surprised by 130 million year old Dinosaur footprints frozen in time, some 30 metres out to sea.
The specially designed Buddha Sanctuary features a 3.5 metre Buddha, hand-carved from Philippines crystal. The Buddha’s position has been carefully chosen to promote health and healing. Try a yoga or tai chi class or enjoy this idyllic spot to read or reflect on life.
The Old Zoo Cafe is always worth visiting. Set back from Cable Beach, the Cafe is part of what was once the Pearl Coast Zoo. The animals may be gone, but the refurbished Cafe offers a different kind of zoo on a plate. Try the famous Kimberley taste plate of kangaroo, crocodile, barramundi, pearl meat and camel.
The Japanese Cemetery is an immaculately restored part of Broome’s history near Cable Beach, dating back to the very early pearling days. There are 707 graves, most with unusual headstones of coloured beach rock.
Rested and ready for adventure? Willie Creek Pearls is one of 18 pearl farms in the West, and the only one offering award winning tours and a unique insight into modern cultured pearling. Learn how technicians seed oysters to produce a pearl, cruise the creek and view shell panels suspended in their natural environment. Take the 38 kilometre ride to Willie Creek for this entertaining and informative tour, or simply to enjoy the cafe and the four jewellery showrooms.
Malcolm Douglas’ Crocodile Park started as a research centre and is now is home to Australia’s finest display of crocodiles. Take a guided feeding tour and see the incorrigible crocs that have been relocated to the Park for causing disturbance to outback communities. Displays include hatchlings, alligators, Nile and freshwater crocodiles, as well as the famously ferocious saltwater variety.
Take a step back in time on the deck of Broome’s oldest pearling lugger.
Hear about the history of pearling, enjoy a gourmet meal as you cruise at sunset, or take a day cruise to ride the boom nets, climb the rigging and view dolphins and whales as they swim along the coast.
The fishing is great on Cable Beach, so throw a line in in the shallows or take a fishing boat charter and catch your dinner. There is always Kimberley Kayaking, a unique Cable Beach fishing experience where you can try your luck on a guided kayak fishing tour.
Perhaps you would prefer to get up close to the the marine wildlife, without the rod. Everyone, from beginners to competent paddlers, will find themselves enjoying the Turtle Bay Kayak Adventure. Explore the stunning coastline, amazing rock formations and sheltered bays. The paddling is easy and the marine and bird life is abundant. If you have never been in a kayak before, Cable Beach is one of the most beautiful places to do it.
Take the Manbana Aqua & Discovery Centre tour and explore the age-old coastal trails and significant cultural sights around Cable Beach and Broome. Learn about Aboriginal life and discover the secrets of a long and intimate connection with the land and water. Hear traditional stories, discover local hunting grounds and understand the meaning of these special places.
If you are ready to pump up your adrenalin, the Jet Storm tour is wild and wet way to enjoy Cable Beach, Dampier Creek and Coconut Wells. The 440 horsepower engine and has been purposely built for slipping, sliding, fishtailing, and 360 degree spins across the ocean.
Push the adventure further still with a Deluxe Sunset Skydive over Cable Beach. Imagine landing on that extraordinary stretch of sand, colours of the sunset reflecting deeply and chilled champagne waiting your arrival.
Cable Beach – a place to experience, a place to remember.
