Broome Visitor Guide August 2018

ISSUE 20 August ~ November 2018. Courtesy of the Broome Visitor Centre - visitbroome.com.au

VISITORS GUIDE

Paradise found IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO DISCOVER BROOME

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AUSTRALIA’S PEARLING PIONEERS

THERE’S NOTHING MORE AUTHENTIC THAN A VISIT TO BROOME’S WORKING PEARL FARM. The home of the Australian Pearl.

Immerse yourself in genuine history and expertise as you discover the secrets of how we create the famous “Broome Pearl” and feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides on our Giant Tides Sea Safaris.

Discover life on the Kimberley Coast for a day, or with a night spent in this pure, unspoilt environment. Explore the iconic destinations of Cape Leveque, the Buccaneer Archipelago, Horizontal Waterfalls and Cygnet Bay all from the tip of the beautiful Dampier Peninsula.

PEARLS | TOURS | ACCOMMODATION | DINING

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elcome to Broome and the latest and most exciting edition of the Broome Visitors Guide. Going from strength to strength, the magazine just keeps getting better. If you ever wondered about the best time to @visitbroome, there is no time like now to make the journey to our far north shores. In the news for all the right reasons, Broome and the Kimberley region have again opened the skies for stargazing and invited visitors to take a breath and slip into Broome Time.

It’s the perfect time of year to discover Broome. As the Westerly Winds bring the build-up to Monsoon rains in December. There’s so much to see and do in Broome, this season is sure to be a hit with the Shinju Matsuri, Broome Turf Clubs Race Season and Goolarri Media’s A Taste of Broome to just name a few of the fantastic events Broome has planned. If enjoying some quiet time is more your thing then escape to the pristine Cable Beach or wander around Chinatown’s eclectic shops.

With days so perfect we urge you to get out and discover some of the unique and wonderful things our ‘Town by the Bay’ has to offer.

OPENING HOURS: August Weekdays open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Weekends open from 9am to 4pm September Weekdays open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Weekends open from 9am to 3pm October and November Weekdays open from 8.30am to 4pm Weekends open from 9am to noon Hours are subject to change.

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Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Broome or have been here many times we hope you find stories that will enlighten and excite.

Do stop by to meet our highly experienced team. We’re here to help and are the friendly experts on Broome and its surrounding area.

A tip from the Locals: “Let yourself go, and Broome promises to reward you with a holiday experience like no other”.

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EDITORIAL Managing Editor Gabi Mills gabi@premiumpublishers.com.au CONTRIBUTORS AND PHOTOGRAPHY Norman Burns, Tom de Souza, Brooke Evans, Ben Houston, Lisa Shearon, Debbie Smart, Michael Woodley.

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10 Broome Hovercraft 14 Art in Broome 17 Broome Explorer Bus 18 Go Beyond Broome Tours 20 Galwey Pearls 24 Eat, Drink, Enjoy 27 Tuck Right In 30 Broome with a View 36 Horizontal Falls 38 Allure South Sea Pearls 42 Scenic Flights 44 Willie Creek Pearls 48 Broome Whale Watching 52 Kimberley Medical Group 54 Fishing with AOC 56 KAS Helicopters 60 Health and Wellbeing 62 Derby Day Trip 64 Cygnet Bay Pearls 68 Astro Tours 70 Broome Races 72 What’s On 76 Tides 80 BVC Member info

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Visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm, just 38kms north of Broome and discover the journey of the Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl from shell to showroom, amidst the magnificent Kimberley landscape.

P E A R L FA R M TO U R S - J E W E L L E RY S H OW R OO M SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS - LICENSED ALFRESCO DINING Easy online booking at williecreekpearls.com.au or call 08 9192 0000

SHOWROOMS Cable Beach - Chinatown - Willie Creek Pearl Farm Subiaco - Hillarys - Elizabeth Quay

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HUNT FOR DINO FOOTPRINTS WITNESS THE SUN setting on the horizon as you make like a paleontologist, and hunt for some of Broome’s most unique attractions: Gantheaume Point's dinosaur prints. It’s a truly unique experience to see these reminders of Broome’s prehistoric past right in front of you. Check with the Broome Visitor Centre or pages 76 in this magazine for tide times before you set out.

FLYING HIGH TAKE A SCENIC flight over the Horizontal Waterfalls, book a Broome sightseeing flight, an air safari over the Buccaneer Archipelago or explore Broome by air all the way to the Bungle Bungles. There's a huge selection of helicopter tours and fixed wing flights departing from Broome – ask the helpful staff at Broome Visitor Centre for more information.

VISIT THE HERITAGE PRECINCT REFLECT UPON THE rich social history of Broome at the SSJG Heritage Centre Broome, run by The Sisters of St John of God. Housed at the heritage-listed Old Convent, this museum is a quaint and curious building where you can peruse the permanent Relationships Exhibition which is full of photos, videos and a collection of unique artefacts that expose some of the highs and lows of the town's local history.

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EAT & DRINK AT MATSO'S BREWERY JOIN THE LOCALS for a ginger or mango beer while overlooking Roebuck Bay at Matso’s Broome Brewery, the perfect match on a warm afternoon. If you’re in need of a feed, Matso’s award-winning brewery is also a restaurant that marries its menu to the beer they produce, while Broome’s Asian influence allows the chefs to dish up some creative plates. Take a tour with the brewer Pav to learn the ins and outs of brewing at Matso’s. visitbroome.com.au

WALK ALONG CABLE BEACH SURELY ONE OF the world’s great bucket list activities, taking a walk along Cable Beach at dusk is something you’ll never forget. Join locals and tourists as they head to this incredible natural wonder - why not bring a picnic and enjoy the sun setting on the horizon, one of the best ways to end another day in paradise?

VISIT MINYIRR PARK

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ENJOY A TOUR led by a local Aboriginal guide to discover how the oldest culture in the world is still deeply connected with the surrounding land and sea at Minyirr Park, located behind the white, sandy dunes of Cable Beach. Learn about Dreamtime culture, the songlines, native plants and animals, and the local bush medicines that are still in use in this area of Broome.

A DAY AT THE RACES PUT ON YOUR gladrags and enjoy one of Broome's iconic experiences - watching the Broome races at Gantheaume Point. Races occur throughout August, with highpoints being Ladies Day on August 14 and the Broome Cup on August 18.

JETTY TO JETTY DISCOVER BROOME’S BEAUTY, culture and rich pearling history. The Jetty to Jetty Trail is Yawuru’s award-winning self-guided heritage walk along the foreshore of Roebuck Bay. There are signposted locations, each with its own story to tell. You can listen to the stories on the Jetty to Jetty mobile app as you move through the town at your own pace.

BUY A PEARL AT CHINATOWN ADMIRE THE LUSTROUS pearls created off Broome's shores at one of Chinatown’s magnificent showrooms.

With an extensive history of bountiful pearl farming, Broome is home to some of the world’s most perfect pearls. Whle there, you might like to visit Broome’s restored pearl lugger from the town’s pearl farming glory days and perhaps even sample some succulent pearl meat.

EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF THE OCEAN Broome is surrounded by the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. Whether it’s wildlife watching, heading out to catch a prized fish or merely enjoying the sights of Roebuck Bay, pop in to see the friendly team at the BVC to discover the best way to experience the Big Blue.

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CATCH A RIDE WITH

Big Bird A trip on a hovercraft is a day’s sightseeing like no other - especially when you are in the amazing environment of Roebuck Bay.

By NORMAN BURNS. Images courtesy BROOME HOVERCRAFT.

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overcraft were barely in their infancy when then-trainee aircraft engineer Roger Colless and some mates decided to build one.

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young Roger because, 30 years later, after a long stint with the Royal Australian Navy (by 36 he’d risen to Carrier Air Group Chief Engineer) then post-navy in the resource sector with companies such as

Woodside Petroleum and Rio Tinto, he got back into ‘flying’ hovercraft - this time in beautiful Broome.

And 18 years on, the Broome Hovercraft director’s love for these amazing craft - and their capabilities - is as strong as ever; the great thing, too, is that he’s been able to share the wonder of hovercraft travel with thousands of tourists in one of the world’s most amazing regions.

Hovercraft are perfect for flitting over Broome’s tidal flats; hovering on a cushion of air they can tackle snow, mud, ice, swamps and marshes and water with virtually no impact on the environment or wildlife. Broome Hovercraft is the only tourism hovercraft operation in the visitbroome.com.au

Southern Hemisphere and just one of three world-wide.

But even within the somewhat arcane world of hovercraft, Broome Hovercraft’s 24-seat Pioneer Mark III vessel, dubbed Big Bird, is unique.

“We designed this craft in the Gold Coast, had the hull and superstructure constructed in an Australian boat builder’s yard in China, and than back to the Gold Coast for fit-out. Forty percent was completed here, a further 40% with another boat builder in Brisbane and the remainder here in Broome,” says Roger.

“It was necessary for us to ‘drop the skirt’ as the craft was 12mm overwidth for transport; but this craft is the prototype and the only one of its kind in the world. It is unlikely that others will be built, even though we have a second, similar hovercraft partially completed in Brisbane,” he says.

And via this amphibious marvel, tourists can be whisked to some of Broome’s most incredible sights - from the evocative wreckage of World War

II Catalina flying boats to the amazing, 120 million-year-old fossilised dinosaur tracks, on the other side of Roebuck Bay. Another massive benefit of the hovercraft is it doesn’t have propellors to churn up the sea, thus no danger of wildlife such as turtles or sunfish being “collateral damage” on a day of sightseeing.

The downward pressure of the hovercraft’s skirt system is about that of a seagull standing on one leg, so travelling over sensitive eco-systems (crabs, sea grass and molluscs) in the tidal flats is also environmentally friendly.

“Our tours are all conducted along the interface between the tidal flats and the incoming or outgoing tides as we like to give our passengers the amphibious effect unique to hovercraft,” says Roger.

“On our signature Scenic and Prehistoric tour, our passengers disembark on the other side of the bay to view some well-preserved, 120 millionyear-old sauropod footprint trails and on the Sunset tour we’ll do all of that

followed by a stop on the tidal flats on the way back to watch the sun setting - accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine.’’

Big Bird can also be booked for weddings (having the bride or groom arrive via hovercraft is quite a spectacle), private dinners and corporate functions (Broome Hovercraft runs every day of the year, except Christmas Day).

The tours have been a smash with scores of celebrities (Cate Blanchett was one) and sports personalities (West Coast Eagles and Perrth Wildcats players) and thousands of of others, all amazed at Roebuck Bay’s unspoilt vistas.

But Roger has an important piece of advice for anyone who wants to come on board a Big Bird trip.

“It’s really quite sad that we have to turn away so many people from our tours as they are consistently full during the peak tourist season. So it’s best to book well before you come to Broome in order to secure a seat,” he says.

To book a ride, visit visitbroome.com.au.

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PICTURE PERFECT

Ben Houston’s photography perfectly encapsulates the amazing vistas of Broome. Gabi Mills discovers more about his work.

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en Houston’s path to photography began many thousands of kilometres away from Broome, during a period of volunteering in Africa.

“I wanted to keep a written journal of my experience but couldn’t keep up with the writing, so I decided to keep a visual diary instead, using a small Canon 550d DSLR,” says Ben. “I was hooked pretty much straight away.”

These days Ben is best known for his portraiture and landscapes of Broome and its residents.

“I enjoy documenting the lives and businesses within the Broome community and the people that visit here,” he says.

With such a rich source of inspiration on a daily basis, it’s no surprise Ben cites the natural beauty that surrounds him as a main driver for his work.

“Broome is a photographer’s paradise,” he says. “The natural harsh elements, combined with the tranquil waters and blue skies of the dry season and the stormy skies of the wet season make for vivid and surreal imagery.”

In addition to capturing Broome’s everchanging landscapes and moods, Ben also shoots commercial assignments, which has allowed him to build relationships around the town and surrounding area.

“My photography is a way of keeping a creative flow when I’m shooting and processing my images; I’m very fortunate to have a job that allows me this freedom.”

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in Broome who would like to emulate his success, Ben has some advice.

“Have fun with your photography, be creative, take your time on composition and work out what is most interesting in the scene,” he says. “Try and frame that as your main focus and ensure the available light is helping you create a good image.”

It’s not essential either, he says, to have the most expensive gear to get that one great shot.

“I’ve seen brilliant photos taken on mobile phones, so gear these days can be minimal yet effective.”

Ben is keen to encourage fellow

photographers and to that end is in the process of starting up a North West chapter of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers, of which he is an associate member.

“If there are any interested professional photographers in the area they can contact me for a chat. I’m also on the steering committee of the Kimberley Arts Network with a great bunch of talented artist trying to inspire and grow art in the Kimberley.”

To view and purchase Ben’s work, visit benhouston.com.au, call 0412 292 253 or follow him on Instagram @ benhoustonphotography.

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Perfect palettes

Artists have long been drawn to the incredible natural palette that Broome offers.

We meet some who have made the town their home.

Suzy French

Suzy first arrived in Broome 30 years ago, in the back of a ute, with her dog and all her belongings. It was far from glamorous as she had blown the diff in her old Holden 200 km South of the Kimberley town. As a young nurse she was unable to secure work in Broome, so she headed to Fitzroy Crossing where she was welcomed with open arms into the small, community hospital. Her journey with the life and people of the Fitzroy Valley was a happy one, she started her family there and went on to live at GoGo Station and later the famous Fossil Downs.

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painting in earnest, a room full of finished works and an enthusiastic friend was the encouragement she needed to have an exhibition. This was the beginning of a wonderful journey with oil painting.

A change in her life and a shift back to Broome seven years ago saw Suzy reassess all that she was doing. She turned her attention more seriously to her artwork and started teaching both adults and children alongside painting and exhibiting the landscape she loves. In 2014 she met her partner Brian whose own creativity and support has bolstered her craft and pushed her artistic practice.

With an increase in productivity has come a shift in hand and her work on Aluminium panels are new and exciting.

She creates representational landscapes that come to life under lights, the luminosity of the aluminium is ignited allowing the sub-straight to glow through the artwork. These are innovative works that seek to generate an emotional response to the magnificence of country.

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of Aluminium paintings that will be on exhibition in Melbourne in October 2018.

From Brolga’s on flood plains to the magnificence of the King George Falls, Suzy seeks to strike a chord with the viewer that will re-ignite the sense of isolation and grandeur allowing them to either re-live their time in this country or inspire their desire to travel here and experience it for themselves.

“Life is so fragile. You only get one shot at it, so do you what you love. That’s what I tell my boys. That’s why I chose this. This is life.”

Suzy’s artwork can be seen at Artopia Gallery, Kununurra, The Artisan Store, Fremantle and her Studio Gallery, Cable Beach, Broome, Thursday to Sunday.

Suzy next exhibition will be held at The Hawthorn Studio Gallery, Melbourne, October 11 to 20.

Visit suzyfrenchart.com.au or call 0418 936 915.

Broome Gallery

If anybody captures the intensity of Broome’s colour palette, it’s James Down, artist and owner of Broome Gallery.

Well known for his whimsical paintings reflecting his love of Broome’s history and the Kimberley’s vibrant colours, James’s work is widely coveted.

“I love listening to the stories from some of the older Broome residents,” says James. “It gives me the inspiration to create a huge range of paintings, adding historic buildings and the spectacular landscape of Broome and the Kimberley.”

James, his business partner and wife Sherile bought the historic TB Ellies building in Carnarvon Street, one of the most recognisable buildings in the town centre.

Thomas Bastion Ellies was a jeweller and pearler, and the most famous of the Broome pearl cleaners. He took a ten-year lease on premises in Napier Terrace in 1906.

In 1919, he purchased part of Lot 4, the site of Kinney’s store, where a billiard saloon was operating on the corner of John Chi Lane. The billiard saloon was still operating in 1922, and Ellies purchased the adjoining portion of Lot 3 that year. The building on that site was a former residence. Ellies ran his jewellery store from these premises.

Whenhe died in 1937, the premises passed to other members of the Ellies family. In 1976, Peter and Beverley Kinney and Brian County purchased the Lot 4 property, and the building became known as Kinney’s store.

You’ll find James’s paintings populated with familiar icons of the Kimberley and Broome; pearl luggers drifting off towards the horizon, a sturdy baobab tree standing

AZURE SKIES, RED EARTHThe work created

by Broome’s artists, like James Down and Suzy French, are the perfect reminders of a stay in the Kimberley.

sentry on the red land, camels striding along Cable Beach.

James is happy to take commissions too, giving visitors to the region a unique memento to take home. In fact, he always includes his own dog, Oscar (above), in every painting; a kind of Where’s Wally search for fans of James’s work.

“We found Oscar on Cable Beach about 12 years ago, he’d been left for dead. Now he’s a bit of a celebrity here in Broome,” says James.

Talking of celebrities, Amy and Josh from My Kitchen Rules visited the gallery and said how much they loved James’s paintings.

“They asked if they could use them for a show they were going on and it was wonderful to have such great exposure for my paintings,” says James.

Fans of the show will have seen his large work – Broome – in the background during the popular series.

“I’ve received commissions from the east coast as a result. We hope it will encourage people to visit Broome too.”

Commissions are an important part of James’s work – and he loves to fulfil a client’s brief.

“I can personalise paintings by adding people, vehicles and pets into your very own painting.”

Thanks to the changing scenery between the wet and dry seasons, James enjoys using oils to depict the drama nature unfolds before his eyes.

“Broome – there’s no place like it.”

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Broome-Time Art Gallery Broome Time Art Gallery displays a wide variety of Kimberley art, traditional and contemporary Indigenous paintings and artefacts, wood and boab nut carvings as well as hand-crafted didgeridoos, books and gifts.

The art gallery team work with many artists from the Kimberley region and beyond, introducing visitors to the incredible talent that many artists working in this area display.

“Throughout the year we also have artists in residence, working on exhibitions whilst staying at Broome Time,” says Dean Cooper, General Manager of the art gallery.

“This can be a terrific opportunity to purchase unique and beautiful artworks, but to also listen to the stories associated with the works, directly from the artist.”

There’s a useful online art gallery shop where you can buy works of art after browsing the selection of works at your leisure - the perfect way to celebrate the artistry of this unique region.

Sobrane

Sobrane is a street artist who is making waves around the world. Her work adorns the walls of myriad far flung locations from Port Hedland to Soriano (Italy). She draws inspiration from her dusty North West Australian tropical paradise home of Broome. The birdlife of her surrounding country is vibrant and spectacular, characteristics that she translates Broome Issue 20 | August ~ November 2018

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Sobrane

Lilian Karadada - Broome Time Art Gallery

immediately onto canvas, tin and most recently, giant silos around Australia.

Sobrane is the first Australian woman to take on a silo project.

“I love doing the large walls and playing in a cherry picker,” she says as she begins a new silo project painting a flight of yellowtail black cockatoos on a 24m wall at Cradle Mountain Hotel in Tasmania.

“The mornings in Victoria up high against the silo walls in a cherry picker were like hot air ballooning with clear views out across the farms.”

Not willing to be constrained, Sobrane explores a plethora of styles and mediums to bring life and energy to her subjects. She has recently painted some Tasmanian devils (using coffee, acrylic and spray paint) as part of an exhibition alongside the silos, and will frequently use upwards of five mediums on her paintings in efforts to truly grasp the unique nature and playfulness of her subjects.

“Exploring in new mediums is always fulfilling. Coffee gives the artwork an edge required for some animals, like the devils,” she said.

Wishing to invigorate and highlight the creativity of Broome, Sobrane has made a concerted effort to bring life and colour to many otherwise dominating and uninspiring walls around town. She has painted enough walls to make a “Sobrane Safari” a day’s outing full of awe and great coffee.

Inspired by the glorious cacophonous mess that is a flock of red tailed black cockatoos, Sobrane has endeavoured on her greatest art piece yet. She plans on adorning at least 20 cars, truck and vans with massive redtails, potentially creating the largest art installation in the world as the flock is released and disseminates around Australia.

Late 2017, Sobrane moved her gallery to Captain Gregory’s House in the grounds of Matso’s brewery in Broome. The larger space has allowed the artist to exhibit more works, display more stock and hold events and exhibitions in the future.

Proposals for the 2018 residency program are now being accepted, and interested artistsshould download the application pack from sobrane.com.au or emailgallerysobrane@gmail.com for further information.

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All aboard the BE Bus

There’s a new, colourful addition to Broome’s street scene make sure you catch a ride aboard the Broome Explorer.

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ecently launched, the Broome Explorer Bus is the new place to ‘BE’ in town.

Previously known as the Town Bus Service, the newly re-invigorated essential local service has been given a beautiful new look by owners Melissa and Scott McDougall.

“My family has been operating tourism businesses in Broome for almost 30 years after moving here when my dad was working for Lord McAlpine,” says Melissa.

“I moved away for a time, and returned with my husband when we purchased the Town Bus Service from the family.”

The pair’s vision for a new bus service for Broome has come to life in vivid technicolour, with the design along the bus’s flanks proving to be really eye-catching.

“We wanted to display the unique character of Broome and all the wonderful things that visitors love about our town on the bus,” says Melissa.

“We have the history in the Pearl Luggers diving helmet and Johhni Chi Lane architecture, the beautiful sunsets at Cable Beach (supplied by Ben Houston Photography) showcasing the environment, our unique events like Stairway to the Moon and the Shinju Matsuri festival featuring

Sammy the Dragon, and of course the chance to go shopping, with images of our famous pearls, the Courthouse markets and Indigenous artwork.”

Explorer tickets aboard the ‘BE’ bus will be valid for unlimited travel as a oneday or three-day pass, including value holiday deals at some of Broome’s favourite restaurants and attractions plus plans for an informative commentary which shares Broome’s unique stories.

Another big drawcard for a trip aboard the BE Bus are the bus drivers themselves, so full of local knowledge and top tips for visitors that it’s worth the cost of a ticket alone to tap them for ideas. One driver in particular - Robyn - is an essential part of many visitors’ stay while in town.

“We have many people who return to Broome every year to use our services, and they all ask for Robyn (our number 1 driver of 16 years),” says Melissa.

“Robyn had one trip on the bus where some of the passengers began singing Aussie songs, as more people caught the bus, they all joined in and by the time she was at Cable Beach the whole bus was singing together!”

The BE Bus will continue to provide a

great service to Broome’s visitors, allowing visitors to get around town economically, while learning about Broome as they travel.

“We always hope our services exceed visitor expectations and leaves a positive lasting impression of Broome,” says Melissa.

“We are implementing a GPS-driven commentary system to give more information to visitors and enhance our service, while still allowing our drivers to be fantastic ambassadors for Broome with personal interaction.”

Hop on, hop off tickets start from $15 for a 24-hour Explorer Pass and $35 for a 72hour pass per adults. All kids travelling with their family/parents ride for free .

Tickets are available on the Explorer Bus and will soon be available to be booked online at bebus.com.au through the Broome Visitor Centre and all accommodation properties in Broome.

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Fast track to fun Jump on board Go Beyond Broome’s custombuilt fast boats and see the epic Kimberley in one of two brand new day trips.

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he Tucker family know a thing or two about the Kimberley and cruising. For the past 35 years, they’ve been at the forefront of innovative tourism concepts, pioneering luxury cruising with their Great Escape Charter Company along the extraordinary Kimberley coast. Their new concept, Go Beyond Broome, takes all that experience to another level, says Bree Cardilini, marketing and business development manager.

“We wanted to make the Southern Kimberley coast more accessible to all and that led to the idea of ‘a day in the Kimberley’,” she says. “The two tours - Go Horizontal Falls Tours and Go Silica Beach Tours were the result.”

Keen to showcase more than just the usual Kimberley locations to visitors, the two Go Tours allows guests to completely immerse themselves in their surrounds, to disconnect from everyday life and allow a little ‘me’ time in some of the most stunning landscapes on earth.

To make the most of their time on the water, the team required something special when it came to their guests’ mode of transport.

“Our naval architect has created two custom-built fast boats, powered by triple 250-horse power Yamaha outboards,” says Bree. “Purpose-built to navigate the Kimberley waters in total comfort and style, the vessels have been designed to ride any

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sea conditions with cutting edge stability.”

Accommodating up to 20 guests per vessel, the tours begin with a light aircraft flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago, landing on Cockatoo Island.

“From there, we’ll set off to explore the pristine wilderness of Yampi Sound and Talbot Bay on board the fast boats,” says Bree.

GO HORIZONTAL FALLS TOUR After landing on Cockatoo Island and learning about the fascinating history of the surrounding iron ore mines, it’s all aboard the fast boat for a one hour cruise to Talbot Bay and the famous Horizontal Waterfalls.

The unique geology, ancient culture and stunning wilderness will be described by the on-board tour guide who will explain the science behind the world’s largest tidal movements as the boat navigates the waterfalls themselves. You’ll marvel at the incredible geological wonders of the McLarty Ranges, timeless monuments to nature. Guests will be served lunch at Cyclone Creek, one of the most scenic of the Kimberley’s rock structures, before cruising to Yampi Sound, exploring the many waterways in a leisurely fashion before returning to Cockatoo island after a final flight over Horizontal Falls before arriving back in Broome.

GO SILICA BEACH TOUR If exploring unforgettable beaches is more your thing, then join the tour which showcases one of the world’s best. After flying to Cockatoo Island and joining the fast boat to paradise, guests will enjoy a 30-minute scenic cruise to the aqua-hued waters and white sands of Silica Beach. Here they’ll be able to kick back and relax on the beach, swim or explore the rocky outcrops overlooking this beautiful little bay. Lunch will be served onboard as you explore the Buccaneer Archipelago, with the knowledgeable tour guide revealing all the secrets of this fascinating wilderness. Cruise to Crocodile Creek and enjoy a dip in this fresh water oasis, taking in more magical vistas of waterfalls and shady spots. Then it’s back to Cockatoo Island and a final flight over Horizontal Falls before arriving back in Broome.

To book a tour, visit the friendly team at the Broome Visitor Centre or visit gohorizontalfallstours.com.au

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Choosing a pearl is all about matching it to your personality, purpose and budget, says Galwey Pearls.

A pearl as unique as you

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ith a family history stretching back to the early days of pearling, Galwey Pearls has forged a deep and lasting connection with pearls.

Located on the Broome Pearler’s Boardwalk and now in their 2oth year, Galwey offers an exquisite range of pearl jewellery designed and hand-crafted by a team of world-class jewellers.

A family-owned and operated business, Lyndal and Prudence have each bought their own unique flair to the Galwey brand but one thing has remained constant.

“We believe that choosing your pearls in person is the best way to appreciate and understand their true beauty, as each piece is unique and individual,” says Prudence.

Galwey pearls are carefully hand-chosen according to the five principals of virtue: lustre, complexion, shape, size and colour.

Every piece of Galwey jewellery is lovingly crafted to showcase each pearl and reveal its virtues and unique characteristics and each design comes with a certificate authenticating these virtues.

“The choice of pearls varies on personal preferences and budget, however, lustre and nacre – the very essence of pearls – should never be compromised,” says Prudence.

Galwey also offer stunning jewellery pieces created from Tahitian black pearls, South Sea golds and as well as semi-precious stones and diamonds, including the worldfamous Kimberley Pink Argyle diamonds.

Whether shopping for a special celebration, a gift for someone you love or simply to treat yourself, Galwey offers a wide range beautiful pieces for every occasion.

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pearls, where they will share their passion and answer all your questions. “This can be a vital part of the pleasurable experience in discovering pearls and helping you choose a piece of the Kimberley to take home with you,” says Prudence.

“We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful showroom as you experience the relaxing beauty of Broome.”

Visit galweypearls.com.au

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Plate up

Enjoy a slice of the good life at The Aarli, one of Broome’s most popular eateries.

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ick Wendland arrived in Broome over 15 years ago after travelling around Australia and hasn’t looked back.

The trained chef, who worked at the iconic Stoke House Restaurant and Ezard’s Adelphi Hotel in Melbourne as well as The Brown Cow in Hampton, ‘instantly fell in love with Broome’ and decided to stay.

“I decided this was where I was to start my own venture, and I am proud to say I am still here today,” says Nick.

It's not just locals who love Nick's approach to cooking. A recent review by top critic, Rob Broadfield, resulted in The Aarli being named the best restaurant in Broome.

Unsurprisingly, locals already knew this and keep returning – in droves. visitbroome.com.au

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AARLI MEANS 'FISH' IN BARDI, ONE OF THE LOCAL LANGUAGES FROM THE DAMPIER PENINSULA Firm fans of The Aarli enjoy the vibe and menu at this casual contemporary Asian eating house. Diners can eat al fresco underneath the restaurant’s iconic frangipani tree or inside in the air-conditioned interior, an important aspect to the fit-out in the warmer months.

Thanks to Nick's continued presence in the town for the past 15 years, he has built up a firm following, keen to try his ever-evolving menus and approaches to keeping Broome’s residents and visitors alike well fed. He's also garnering industry praise: for the past two years, his restaurant has been in the top 500 venues in Australia.

“Aarli means ‘fish’ in Bardi, one of the local languages from the Dampier Peninsula,” says Nick.

“Originally The Aarli was the Aarli Bar, a venue that specialised in using whole, local fresh fish. Unfortunately the whole, local fresh fish became too difficult to source so we changed our concept to suit produce availability and, with the introduction of a liquor license, we changed the name too.”

The new incarnation has allowed Nick to develop some innovative new dishes for the menu. For instance, if you’re in the mood for breakfast with a twist, how about giving the chargrilled bacon, panko crumbed eggs, roti bread and Sriracha hollandaise a whirl? At lunchtime, share plates are the go: think floating kingfish sashimi, young coconut, kaffir lime and chilli or steamed sticky beef buns with chilli and pickled cucumber, and salt and pepper chicken spare ribs with tamarind hot sauce.

If you’re craving something truly local, the coconut-battered threadfin salmon with smashed papaya salad or jungle curry of pork belly with eggplant, Thai basil and rice are hard to beat.

Thanks to Nick’s love of travel, new menu additions are on the cards as The Aarli continues to evolve and innovate.

“Our guests can expect quality Asian-inspired share plates and main meals paired with a well-priced wine list,” says Nick.

“Our willingness to cook outside the square in conjunction with an eye for detail, and a drive for amazing service, creates outstanding food at every occasion. Cocktails are a must too, along with breakfast and good coffee.”

The Aarli, 6 Hamersely Street, Broome. Call 08 9192 5529 or visit

Broome is your perfect event destination Whether it’s a dream wedding on Cable Beach, a live performance or a conference at the Broome Civic Centre, or a community festival in one of our picturesque parks and reserves, the Shire of Broome is the perfect events destination.

Contact the Shire of Broome to see what we can do to make your event happen.

To find out more visit broome.wa.gov.au or contact the Shire of Broome on (08) 9191 3456 or shire@broome.wa.gov.au

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A guide to eating out in Broome MODERN AUSTRALIAN 1861 RESTAURANT & BAR

CABLES RESTAURANT & BAR

THE WHARF RESTAURANT

CYGNET BAY RESTAURANT

1 Lullfitz Dr Cable Beach Map ref: D9

99 Robinson Street Broome Map ref: M16

08 9192 8088

End of Port Drive at Port of Broome Map ref: Y11

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Cape Leveque Road, Dampier Peninsula WA 08 9192 4283

Bookings: 08 9192 5800; Gourmet Takeaway: 08 9192 5700

08 9192 9513 08 9192 9500 Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am Sat & Sun 7.30am-9.30am Dinner Mon-Sun 6pm-9pm The restaurant serves up breakfast and dinner daily, with a scrumptious selection of starters, mains and desserts that are sure to tantalise the tastebuds. www.oakshotels.com

Breakfast Mon-Fri 7am-9.30am Sat & Sun 7.30am-10.30am Dinner Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm for dinner service (A la Carte) A popular dining option open for breakfast, dinner and evening drinks, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and the opportunity to soak in the Cable Beach sunset views. www.oakshotels.com

PEARLERS BAR & BISTRO

ZANDERS AT CABLE BEACH

Dampier Terrace Map Ref: J18 08 9192 1221

Cable Beach Reserve, Cable Beach Map ref: E8 08 9193 5090 Zanders has a new season breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, as well as an extensive range of cocktails and premium spirits. Open 7 days from 8am, come and enjoy a relaxing session with captivating views of Cable Beach. www.zanders.com.au

Hours 10am-2.30pm Dinner 5:00 pm – 9.00pm Pearlers is the dining area of the world heritage listed Roebuck Bay Hotel offering a value for money menu, daily chef specials, live music and free WiFi. Locally caught seafood and fresh, seasonal WA produce is a speciality.

Lunch & Dinner 7 days 10am-10pm The way seafood should be: fresh, local and simple. Alfresco dining with views over Roebuck Bay. Half price oysters daily 2pm-5pm. Classic fish and chips to flavoursome chilli mud crab. The Wharf offers an extensive local WA seafood selection. Fully licensed, ice cold beer and sophisticated wine list.

RUNWAY BAR & RESTAURANT 17 Carnarvon St, Broome 08 9192 8111 Open 7 days a week 6am until evening Situated in the heart of Broome, Runway Bar & Restaurant has a spectacular airplane views.

The experienced team of wait staff and Chefs specialises in culinary excellence, and are dedicated to making your dining experience a very enjoyable one.

Open Breakfast lunch and dinner - bookings essential.

Gaze out from the sweeping verandahs of our licenced restaurant across the pearl farm and the Kimberley Coast. Taste the unique flavour of pearl meat whilst taking in the serenity with a beer by the pool! www.cygnetbaypearlfarm.com.au

RAUGI'S@CAPE LEVEQUE Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula, 08 9192 4970

Indigenous flavours, French style BYO. Breakfast 8-10am, lunch 11.30 - 2pm, 7 days. Dinner 6-7.30pm, Thurs-Mon. 7N June/July. Balaky's, Pizza & Soublaki Fri/Sat/Sun 7N June/July. Bookings 9192 4970. www.kooljaman.com.au

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THE BAY CLUB BAR & RESTAURANT MANGROVE HOTEL The Mangrove Resort, 47 Carnarvon St Broome Map ref: K17 08 9192 1303 Breakfast from 7am. Lunch/Dinner 11am til late. Stunning views over Roebuck Bay pair perfectly with a new contemporary lounging atmosphere. Open all year round, the Mangrove is also the perfect place to witness the “Staircase to the Moon”. www.mangrovehotel.com.au

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BALI HAI RESTAURANT

Bali Hai Resort & Spa 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach 08 9191 3160 Weekends: Breakfast from 7am to 10:30am; Lunch from 12pm to 2pm; Dinner from 5pm to late Tuesday to Friday: Dinner open from 5pm to late The Bali Hai Café captures the essence of Broome. Fresh produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist. www.balihairesort.com

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THE DECK POOLSIDE BAR & RESTAURANT Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa 10 Murray Road, Broome Map ref: F9 08 9193 8388 Open 7 days - bookings recommended.

Breakfast 7am ~ 10.30am Lunch 12pm ~ 5pm Dinner 6pm ~ 9pm Enjoy poolside dining at Broome’s only 5-star resort. Experience contemporary Australian cuisine prepared by our award-winning chef. www.kimberleysands.com.au

JACK’S BAR & RESTAURANT Ramada Eco Beach Resort, Great Northern Highway, South of Broome 08 9193 8015 Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Enjoy stunning views from our oceanfront bar & restaurant. Sample our fresh locally produced gourmet food, beautifully prepared by our awardwinning chef, with an extensive wine & cocktails menu available.

Bookings preferred. www.ramadaecobeach.com.au

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BAR AND BISTRO 12 Cable Beach Road, Cable Beach

Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Cable Beach Road Map ref E8 08 9192 0411 ‘Cichetti’ is tapas with a Venetian twist.

Enjoy small share plates, a glass of wine and beautiful conversation with loved ones. Cichetti Club is all about coming together to share a modern Italian meal with heart and flavour. Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

INDIAN

AARLI BAR

DIVERS BISTRO

CICHETTI CLUB

08 9193 6066

Bistro open daily from 12 noon til late.

Bookings for 10 or more essential.

Divers Bistro at Divers Tavern, great food at great pub prices, featuring our sumptuous BBQ ribs and much more.

18 icy cold beers and ciders on tap plus an extensive wine list. Indoor and outdoor dining to suit Broome’s unique weather. www.diverstavern.com.au

Shop 2/16 Hamersley Street facebook.com/theaarli instagram @theaarli Map ref: J17 08 9192 5529

Open breakfast/lunch/dinner. Bookings essential (bookings@theaarli.com) Delivering imaginative, Asian inspired share plates and main meals, along with delicious breakfast options and an extensive wine and cocktail list. Come and share our passion for creative menus whilst dining al fresco beneath our iconic frangipani. We relish on bringing the art of food, drink and hospitality to life, see why The Aarli is a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. www.theaarli.com.au

SUNSET BAR AND GRILL

1 Cable Beach Rd W, Broome 08 9192 0470

Make every meal memorable at the Sunset Bar & Grill, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy sunset cocktails with our casual bar menu, or experience a full à la carte dinner from our grill menu. Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

ASIAN LITTLE INDIAN Cnr Hamersley & Frederick Sts Broome 08 9192 1697

Open 6 days. Dinner 4:30pm ~ late Closed Monday At our Little Indian Restaurant we focus on authentic Indian food at every stage, best quality ingredients, best preparation and quality, friendly service. Because we cook to order you can be assured that your curry will be exactly as you like – mild, medium or hot.

Fully licenced and BYO Takeaway Available Eftpos and Credit Card Accepted www.littleindianrestaurant.com

GINREAB THAI

Paspaley Plaza Carnarvon St, Chinatown (next to Sports Power) Map ref: T15 08 9192 2533 “Ginreab” in Thai means ‘clean plate’.

The food is so delicious you will wish you could lick your plate clean! The true authentic Thai North theme runs throughout. Owner/Manager Jitsopin (Air) designs and cooks her own version of traditional Thai recipes. Ginreab Thai uses 100% local suppliers with some fresh produce even sourced from local Broome Gardens. See our website for full menu and visit us on Facebook and Trip Advisor. BYO. Open for 7 nights and lunch Monday ~ Saturday. www.ginreabthai.com.au

ZENSAI

KICHI KICHI

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Cable Beach Road Map ref: E8

Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa Cable Beach Road Map ref E8

08 9192 0471 The Resort invites you on a culinary journey to Japan at Zensai. Taste a sample of traditional Japanese favourites, from fresh sashimi to tempura, yaki-tori and yaki-ton. Select an array of dishes or simply order ‘Omakase’ – meaning ‘leave it to us’.

Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

08 9192 0479 Kichi Kichi is a fun, fresh, contemporary Asian eatery that overlooks the beautiful surrounds of the family pool. Whether you're looking for a bite to eat while enjoying some poolside fun, or an eclectic shared-style dinner venue; Kichi Kichi has you covered. Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

CAFÉ THE WHARF KOREAN BRUNCH End of Port Drive at Port of Broome Map ref: Y11 08 9192 5800 9am-noon, Friday to Sunday Korean Brunch Menu now available at the Wharf Restaurant. Traditional Korean sets featuring dishes such as Bimbimbap, Kimchi fried rice and Pork Kalbijim, all Served with Chefs Seaweed Soup, Kimchi and other Korean Specialty condiments.

Please enquire to confirm times and availability.

Available this season at the Wharf Restaurant.

RUNWAY COFFEE CUBE Broome Visitor Centre, 1 Hamersley Street, Broome Bookings: 08 9192 8111 Open Monday til Friday, 6am - 2pm Located out the front of the Broome Visitor Centre. Enjoy a bite to eat or one of refreshing drinks while you learn about all that Broome and The Kimberley have to offer.

Serving coffee, homemade cakes, sandwiches fresh juices and smoothies.

Should you feel like something more substantial pop down the road to the Runway Bar and Restaurant to delight your culinary desires.

HARVEST AT WILLIE CREEK Willie Creek Pearl Farm via Cape Leveque Rd 08 9192 0000 Opening hours seasonal, please contact us.

Join us at Harvest, situated at the stunning Willie Creek Pearl Farm just 40kms out of Broome.

Offering light bites, coffee, cold wine & beer. Relax and soak up the stunning view of Willie Creek. www.williecreekpearls.com.au

GREEN MANGO CAFÉ Shop 2/12 Carnarvon St Map ref: J17 Ph 08 9192 5512 7am - 4pm seven days a week. Located in the main street of Chinatown, Green Mango Café is open for breakfast and lunch. It offers great coffee, freshly roasted in WA. A large selection of sandwiches, wraps and cakes, smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. Also gelato, made on the premises. www.wildmangocafe.com.au

THE ZOOKEEPERS STORE 08 9192 0015 Breakfast 7am-12pm (daily) Lunch from 12pm-2pm (Thurs-Mon) Dinner from 5.30pm (Thurs-Mon) Whether you’ll be relaxing by the pool or out for a day of exploring, start your day in Broome the right way – breakfast at the Zookeepers Store! Or join us for lunch and dinner, enjoy a taste of Broome and unwind as our staff take care of you. Craft beer, local WA wine selection and cocktails if you’re after something stronger. See you at The Zoo www.zks.com.au

NOTE The information contained in this section has been supplied by the individual establishments. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any information which is not accurate. You are advised to phone the places and check their opening hours and other details prior to a visit.

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CAFÉ

A guide to eating out in Broome LAND OF PHARAOHS

Cable Beach Caravan Park Millington Road

Shop 20 Paspaley Plaza Shopping Centre 15-17 Carnarvon St Ph 9192 6489 Enjoy home made kebabs and falafels in air conditioned or outdoors sitting.

Fresh juice and coffee available.

Open 6 days Monday ~ Saturday 10am ~ 8pm Sunday closed Free wifi Takeaway & dine in EFTPOS available BYO

TAKE AWAY

THE MILLIE CAFÉ

08 9192 2066

Mon-Sat 7am-3pm Sun 7am-12pm Pop in for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake. Vegetarian and gluten free options.

Dine in or takeaway. facebook.com/The-MillieCafe-958420414195821/

MCDONALD’S

PUB GRUB

Cnr Napier Tce & Hamersley St. Map ref: J17 08 9192 6999 Open 24hrs a day, everyday.

In air conditioned comfort, take advantage of our free Wi-Fi, a playground for the children, a wonderful array of cakes and coffees from McCafe as well as all your favourite McDonald’s menu items. www.mcdonalds.com.au

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB

Mercure, Weld St, Broome Map ref: M16 08 9195 5900 12pm-late. Get your Guinness fix here, showcasing good hearty food and the coldest beer in town Fully air conditioned. Jam nights also Tuesday nights from 9pm. www.mercure.com

BLUEY’S PLACE FISH & CHIPS Cnr Frederick & Hamersley St Map ref: J17...................................................................... 08 9192 1747 BROOME SUB BRANCH RSL 14 Robinson St, Broome. Map ref: K16............ 08 9192 1003 CABLE BEACH GENERAL STORE Cnr Murray Road & Cable Beach Road. Map ref: F9 ................................................. 08 9192 5572 CAIRO CAFÉ Shop 7, 16 Frederick Street Map ref: J17 .......................................................................... 08 9192 3283 DERBY WHARF RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 1 Wharf Road, Derby .................................................................................................................... 08 9191 2664 MATSO'S BROOME BREWERY 60 Hamersley St, Broome. Map ref: L17............ 08 9193 5811 THAI ORCHARD 6 Hamersley St, Broome. Map ref: J17 .......................................08 9192 6147 THE MANGO PLACE 120 Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile. Map ref: T15......................... 08 9192 5462 SOM THAI RESTAURANT 5 Napier Tce, 12 Mile. Map ref: J17............................. 08 9192 6186

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Tuck right in Broome has some amazing eateries, whatever your budget, Gabi Mills reports.

LITTLE INDIAN The masters of spicy cuisine, the team at Little Indian can regularly be spotted in the kitchen blending their own spices to make the curry pastes which form the basis for so much of the menu. You’ll notice the difference this makes when you tuck into their delicious fare; choose the beef vindaloo and you’ll get a real hit of southern Indian cooking. The succulent beef is slow cooked with potato and the homemade vinegar-rich vindaloo sauce is a real treat.

There’s also the chance to try a Kashmiri goat curry, the meat cooked on the bone with onion, herbs and spices, finished with coriander. Vegetarians are well-catered for as well - try the paneer matar masala (green pea and cottage cheese cooked in a mild sauce, flavoured with ginger and coriander or the subj dal (red lentil and veggie curry).

Broome’s proximity to the coastline is reflected in the seafood on offer too: you’ll find a barramuni Goan-style curry, cooked

with cashew nuts, brown onions and plenty of rich coconut milk, and prawn masala really hits the spot with some garlic naan on the side. The friendly staff win lots of praise too - just make sure you let them whether you want your meal mild, medium or hot. It’s open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday), and offers a takeaway as well as a dine-in option.

16 Frederick Street, Broome, call (08) 9192 1697.

THE ZOOKEEPER’S STORE Enjoy the balmy nights and dine under the stars and fairy lights at the Zookeeper’s Store, located in the heart of Cable Beach.

You’ll find an innovative menu - local ingredients, with a subtle Japanese influence, firmly placing you in the tropics but also echoing Broome’s rich pearling history days. Chilli lovers - set your morning on fire with a Zookeeper’s favourite – chilli scrambled eggs! The Zookeeper’s Store is open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Opening times and days are subject to seasonality so please call or check the website for current info.

2 Challenor Drive, Broome - call (08) 9192 0015 or visit zks.com.au

THE DECK Tuck into the fresh, zesty menu at Broome’s luxury resort. The award-winning head chef draws on the main influences he’s absorbed during his travels and work in Europe and Asia. It’s clear to see how this globetrotting inspires his casual, lunchtime menu.

We loved the chilli and lime prawns, with a fresh herb and rice salad garnished with vibrant pomegranate and avocado.

Or if you’re in the mood for some pasta, how about the squid ink linguine, prawns, mussels, fish, tomatoes, chilli and garlic?

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cauliflower, curry oil, salsa verde, richly spiced without the heat of a chilli hit. If you’ve taken up position next to the pool for the day or ordering room service, treat yourself to the dukkha spiced beef skewers and tahini yoghurt or house-made Italian sausage pizza, chilli flakes, mozzarella, artichoke and peccorino. The chef also excels in crafting food experiences with his very popular Sunday lunch series which runs once a month. Additional specials include: Wednesdays (lunch only), $25 pasta and wine, Fridays (lunch only), $25 burger and beer and Saturdays (lunch only), $45 per person mezze shared platter plus a bottle of wine (for two).

The Deck Poolside Bar & Restaurant, 10 Murray Road. Call 08 9193 8388 or email fb@kimberleysands.com.au

THE WHARF If lunch or dinner is on the cards and you are looking for classic fish and chips available with either local wild caught barramundi or threadfin salmon, or an afternoon feasting on plates of scallops, oysters and prawns, the Wharf Restaurant has something for every taste and budget.

We kicked off our feast with a selection of oysters - au naturel with lemon on the side. We took advice from the friendly waitress who suggested we opt for the

Kimberley chilli mud crab - a speciality of the kitchen and caught locally. It’s expensive, but such a memorable treat and one not to be missed if you love your seafood feisty and fresh. Chilli sauce on the side peps things up considerably. Another dish unique to this part of the world is a plate of barramundi wings. It sounds extraordinary - and it is. Barramundi ‘wings’ - or its fins – are deep fried and present with beautiful white flaky flesh and a crispy fin. They are dressed with a zingy Thai salsa. Other menu options included grilled WA marron, whole crispy reef fish and BBQ prawns to name a few. There are Asian specialities available too (with seafood of course). The dishes are bold and generous and the staff are more than happy for you to share a selection of dishes among friends. That’s a good idea because it means you can sample more seafood treats.

And if you’re after something a bit different to kick off the day then why not give The Wharf’s Korean brunch a spin?

The Wharf has put a Korean Chef in charge for this unique addition to the menu so you can be sure it’s an authentic taste of this fascinating cuisine. While you decide on what to try, sip on some complimentary green tea. There are half a dozen or so dishes, from a wholesome chicken congee with traditional condiments on the side to the brilliantly named Bimbimbap, Korea’s answer to the ultimate rice dish. You’ll find veggies, meat and a fried egg as well as perfectly cooked rice - a filling, Korean take on nasi goreng. Thanks to The Wharf’s proximity to the sea, it’s great to see a seafood pancake on the menu as well as pork ribs drenched in an addictive special sauce. So why not ditch the smashed avo and give something a little different a go, alfresco with the sea as your vista?

Grab a chair in the shady, tree-lined courtyard and see a part of Broome that’s off the tourist trail - the wharf is a vital part of the town’s DNA and it’s lovely to spend an hour or two here, bordered by the azure sea beyond.

There’s a good wine list and plenty of cold beer to keep you cool on a hot Broome day. You’ll need a car to get here or hire a taxi; it’s worth the journey.

The Wharf, 401 Port Drive, Broome. Call 08 9192 5700. Open every day from 10am to 10pm for lunch and dinner; Korean Brunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to noon.

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produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist, perfect for the wonderfully warm climate.

Enjoy the breeze at sunset after a hot day of doing nothing, while you relax in the alfresco deck area or spend time in the cool of the air-conditioned café. You’ll find plump Exmouth prawns with pickled ginger, roman tomato and ruby grapefruit or homemade rabbit rillette braised in chardonnay with toasted Turkish bread on the side. The desserts are to die-for; you’ve got to try their ultimate decadent dessert with warm dark chocolate fondant, chilled rhubarb, macadamia and toffee ice cream.

You’ll see why this is the talk of the town.

The relaxed contemporary restaurant can also cater for weddings, conferences and functions.

Bali Hai Café offers a delightful culinary experience to share with your friends and family.

Bali Hai Cafe, 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach. Call 08 9191 3160 or email cafe@ balihairesort.com

ZANDERS Under the direction of restaurateur Stuart Voce, Zanders provides casual, contemporary Australian cuisine with French and global influences. With stunning views over Cable Beach, Zanders has won three gold plate awards since 2012, and continues to lead from the front.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zanders is the perfect place to the authentic Broome relaxed dining vibe. For breakfast choose from spicy breakfast burrito, homemade crumpets or rising sun. For lunch expect dishes like spiced chilli tofu salad, chargrilled jumbo prawns and a selection of pizzas with a modern twist.

Indulge in a quiet afternoon while sipping on a cocktail and tasting our wonderful tapas style menu which has a variety of choices to suit everyone.

Once the day draws to a close, you’ll be in the perfect place to watch those legendary Cable Beach sunsets - why not choose the Zanders seafood platter for two, with market fish, smoked salmon oysters, prawns and scallops or a Yeeda eye fillet with chat potatoes and swiss browns.

Zanders isn’t just all about food; there’s a brilliant West Australian wine list as well as house cocktails and boutique craft beers.

It’s the perfect place for a sundowner or a celebratory cold one, whatever the occasion.

If you’re in town to celebrate something special, Zanders can also accommodate

30 to 200 guests, offering a tailor-made function package just for you.

Zanders at Cable Beach, Cable Beach Road (West), Call 08 9193 5090 or email reservations@zanders.com.au

CABLES There’s a definite Spanish theme at Cables restaurant, the pool-side destination at Oaks Cable Beach. Hot and cold tapas are on offer to start your meal - take your pick from pinchos morunos (marinated spicy sliced beef skewers with cumin and served with chilli dipping sauce and sour cream) or black mussels, served with a gratin of tomato, coriander and crispy bacon. Don't miss your chance to try a local favourite - soft crab, when in season, served with a refreshing cucumber and fennel salad and sweet chilli sauce.

For something more substantial, there's a special fish of the day served with creamy spinach, roasted honey pumpkin and creamy saffron sauce, freshly made pizzas and tender steaks. Kids are well catered for as well, with a special under 12's menu designed to please even the most fussy little appetites.

If you've still got room, take a squizz at the dessert of the day or go full traditional with a banana boat or apple pie. For something a little more unusual, try bubur labu (pumpkin porridge served with coconut cream, coconut ice cream and waffle crackers).

Cables Restaurant & Bar, 1 Lullfitz Drive, Cable Beach, Broom. Open daily breakfast Monday to Friday, 7 to 9.3oam, weekends and public holidays 7.30 to 10.30am, dinner daily (5 to 9pm). Visit oakshotels.com.

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Where to stay, whatever your budget. By GABI MILLS

BROOME TIME ACCOMMODATION 1 Cable Beach Road East, Broome Call: 08 9194 1700 Email: stay@broometimeaccommodation. com.au Broome Time Accommodation offers comfortable self-contained rooms, centrally located on the beautiful Broome Peninsula.

Located opposite the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre, the 58 economy, economy family, deluxe queen, deluxe king and deluxe family rooms are set among established gardens with a wellrespected art gallery nearby, featuring works from many Kimberley artists. Kids will love the semi-shaded free-form pool and the whole family will make the most of the spacious outdoor garden dining area 30

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with free use gas BBQs. Broome Time’s knowledgeable and friendly team will be more than pleased to help with selecting tours of Broome and the Kimberley and can assist with car hire and personal recommendations for many of Broome’s beautiful attractions.

“Our friendly team is committed to ensuring that each and every one of our guests has an enjoyable stay and are always on hand should you need any help or advice during your time with us,” says general manager Dean Cooper.

Just a couple of kilometres down the road, you’ll find the beautiful white sands and turquoise waters of Cable Beach. Walk about a kilometre in the other direction and you’ll be in the heart of town with its diverse collection of shops, cafés and jewellery showrooms. Another kilometre

further down the road is Broome International Airport, with regular flights to and Perth, Darwin, Port Hedland, and other destinations.

“Whatever the reason for your visit and whatever time of year you are planning to come, you will not find better value than at Broome’s Affordable Resort Accommodation near Cable Beach, or a friendlier welcome in the whole of Western Australia,” says Dean.

CABLE BEACH CARAVAN PARK Lot 8 Millington Road, Broome 6725 Call: 08 9192 2066 Email: cablebcp@iinet.net.au Described as a friendly, old-style caravan park by owner Ron Beacham, Cable Beach Caravan Park receives visitbroome.com.au

STAY IN STYLE Make the most of the Broome sunshine at the Oaks Cable Beach, Broometime Accommodation or Cable Beach Caravan Park , which has great swimming pools.

plenty of repeat custom. Having offered high-quality, down-to-earth sites for the past three decades, this is a caravan park with a true sense of community.

“We have people come back to the caravan park year after year after year,” Ron says. “They come to see friends and enjoy the wonderful climate and relaxed atmosphere.”

Cable Beach Caravan Park offers both powered and unpowered sites – all set in picturesque, shady surroundings – along with a state-of-the-art swimming pool, convenience shop, children’s playground, barbecues, tour bookings, internet facilities, gas bottle refills, book swap, clean, modern showers and toilets, coin laundries and fish-cleaning station.

Adjoining the caravan park is the muchloved Millie Café, a relaxed space serving

delicious breakfasts, lunches, coffee and cakes. It’s open every day from 7am.

OAKS SANCTUARY CABLE BEACH 1 Lullfitz Dr, Cable Beach WA 6726 Call: (08) 9192 8088 Visit: oakshotelsresorts.com/broomeaccommodation/oaks-cablebeach/ This resort is well-named; the Oaks Sanctuary Cable Beach gives off strong sanctuary vibes, set off slightly from the road and a lovely quiet little oasis of calm in the heat of the day. Giant palm trees shade the stairs that lead to the indoor/ outdoor reception area, and just a few steps beyond, there’s a gate that leads to large inviting pool area that boasts three pools, including one dedicated for kids, flanked with comfortable sun lounges, umbrellas

and more palm trees.

It’s a large resort with 27 studio rooms, 62 one-bedroom apartments, 46 twobedroom apartments, four three-bedroom villas and two three-bedroom villas with a private plunge pool. There’s free parking out the front of each, handy if you've hired a car. The beach is a short drive away and, if you fancy a change for breakfast, head over to Zookeeper’s Cafe, while Chinatown is just 4km away and Broome town centre 7km away.

We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor, giving easy access to the pool. The accommodation itself is spacious, tastefully decorated in neutrals and eminently comfortable. The bathroom was big and modern with a rain shower, and it’s so handy to have a washing machine and dryer. There’s a dining table Broome Issue 20 | August ~ November 2018

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and plenty of room to sprawl in front of the TV in the lounge; and the beds themselves were super comfy, hard to leave in fact.

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on the beach. There was a BBQ right next to our room too, in the garden, perfect for an alfresco feast.

We also loved cocktail night on Fridays in the pool-side bar, the friendly staff, an international collection of people from as far afield as Finland, and the nesting birds in the eaves of the hotel’s lobby just made us love this place even more.

MANTRA FRANGIPANI 15 Millington Drive, Broome Call: 1300 987 604 Visit: mantra.com.au Located within walking distance of the white sands and fantastic restaurants of Cable Beach, Mantra Frangipani is an architecturally designed resort offering a visitbroome.com.au

variety of self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodation.

Set among well-established manicured gardens, Mantra Frangipani offers peace, quiet and tranquillity. All apartments offer spacious living and dining areas, large bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, along with the resort’s signature private outdoor shower.

Mantra Frangipani has two large, temperature-controlled swimming pools – including one with a waterfall – set in lush, tropical gardens. Large shade sails offer protection from the sun, while the gazebos and electric barbecue around the main swimming pool provide the perfect spot to end the day.

Mantra Frangipani is only a 10-minute drive into Broome town centre or Broome International Airport, making it a perfect holiday or business location.

BALI HAI RESORT Where: 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach Call: 08 9191 3100 Visit: balihairesort.com The Bali Hai Resort is only a short stroll away from the famous Cable Beach and its

fine cafes, pearl shops and galleries. The resort offers a variety of self-contained villas to suit your needs. If you choose, shower under the stars in your private outdoor Mandi bathroom or refresh in the cool water of the sparkling swimming pool.

Your villa is surrounded by tropical gardens and manicured lawns. Walk into your own private oasis and leave the world behind. All of the villas are self-contained with their own private courtyard and barbecue area. There is ample off street parking space available. The villas and public areas are suitable for guests with special needs. Make sure you visit the onsite cafe too – it captures the essence of Broome. Fresh produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist. Enjoy the fresh breeze at sunset while you relax in the alfresco deck area or spend time in the cool of the air-conditioned café.

The spa, with seven treatment rooms offers an exclusive range of health and beauty treatments that are as unique as the Australian outback and as exotic as the island of Bali. Experience the delights of Broome with a Passion of the Pearl

treatment. A combination of finely ground mother of pearl shell, passionfruit and cocoa butter creates a romantic delight for couples. The Bali Hai Spa endeavors to provide every guest with a memorable experience that leaves them relaxed and rejuvenated.

KIMBERLEY SANDS RESORT AND SPA 10 Murray Road, Cable Beach, Broome Call: 08 9193 8388 Email: info@kimberleysands.com.au Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa is Broome’s only AAA 5-star full service luxury resort, and prides itself in meeting the needs of both the luxury traveller and the business executive.

You’ll find this lovely resort just minutes from the turquoise blue waters and white sands of Cable Beach. Broome’s only 5-star resort captures the essence of this exotic destination, reflecting both Broome’s unique beauty and its ever changing contrasts.

Whether your quest is relaxation, adventure, business or a little of each, you’ll find at Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa the right accommodation and facilities with

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OAKS BROOME 99 Robinson Street, Broome Call: 1300 822 010 Visit: oakshotel.com.au

understated elegance as well as around the clock personalised attention.

The resort’s luxurious 72-rooms and suites have a boutique feel, with rooms nestled around the Maxima Pool and the serene Meditative Garden. Take your daily exercise in the fitness room or the 25m lap lane, or simply lounge around on the sun eds surrounding the pool and let yourself be pampered by the attentive staff.

There’s a world-class day spa offering individual treatment rooms, featuring natural Aveda products, and award-winning restaurant, The Deck, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring the finest local produce.

area, The Billi is a unique, boutique-style resort, quite unlike anything else on offer in Broome.

“Because there are only 15 rooms, The Billi offers an intimate, personalised experience. Each of the villas are quite secluded, and our staff offer a personalised service. It’s a very different kind of resort,” general manager Bryce Guthrie says.

“Of course, our self-contained eco tents are a fantastic phenomenon. Nestled in among the trees, visitors love their cosy interiors.”

Occupying a central position in the heart of Roebuck Bay, Oaks Broome is a deluxe resort property offering the perfect mix of subtle luxury and style for anyone looking for stylish, affordable accommodation in Broome.

A favourite among business travellers and holidaymakers who appreciate the tastefully designed modern apartments, thoughtful appointments and serene atmosphere, Oaks Broome provides the perfect launching point from which to explore a variety of natural treasures, alluring landscapes and adventure pursuits.

Gusts will enjoy luxurious facilities, such as an on-site restaurant and bar, two glistening swimming pools and free parking for the duration of their stay.

Choose from hotel rooms, studios and one and two-bedroom apartments.

The modern and compact rooms feature high quality finishes with king bed or two singles (depending on the size of the accommodation), reverse-cycle air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, ensuite shower and toilet.

Fancy a bite to eat? The 1861 Restaurant and Bar serves up breakfast and dinner daily, with a scrumptious selection of starters, mains and desserts that are sure to tantalise the taste buds. And if you're in town for business, Oaks Broome offers three versatile event spaces accommodating up to 200 people perfect for your next meeting, function or conference.

THE BILLI RESORT 23 Coucal St (Lullfitz Drive), Cable Beach, Broome Call: 08 9192 1711 Visit: thebilli.com.au Named after Bilingurr – the local Indigenous name for the coastal area of Cable Beach – The Billi offers luxurious, self-contained accommodation in a stunning location close to Broome’s famous beach.

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KICK BACK AND RELAX The Billi perfectly creates an ambience of pure relaxation for its guests while above, the Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa is Broome's only AAA 5-star resort.

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Wild Things D The award-winning team at Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures provides incredible adventures in one of the most remote regions on earth.

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escribed by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the greatest natural wonders of the world”, it’s little wonder that the Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley region are at the top of Tourism WA’s bucket-list experiences.

So-called because of the way the water gushes horizontally rather than vertically, these spectacular falls are literally unlike anything else in the world.

Located in Talbot Bay, within the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, the Horizontal Falls are only accessible by boat, or a seaplane/ helicopter flight from Broome or Derby.

As the only operator approved to take passengers fast boating through the Falls, and the only operator based at Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures (HFSA) are ideally placed to tick off bucketlist aspirations. They provide intrepid explorers with the chance to experience one of the most unique waterfalls in the world, and the opportunity to view and explore the remote and majestic Kimberley region.

It’s perhaps no surprise then that Troy Thomas and his team have won multiple awards for their adventure offering - most recently, scooping two national tourism gold awards for adventure tourism visitbroome.com.au

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and unique accommodation, and the prestigious Sir David Brand award in WA. “A combination of the incredible natural environment along with the quality customer service, equipment and seamless delivery of the product is what makes the company a success,” says Troy.

In addition to the hugely popular Horizontal Falls adventure, the team have added a new tour to their stable of oncein-a-lifetime experiences: the Thousand Island and Horizontal Falls day tour.

Guests begin their day trip in style, leaving from stunning Cape Leveque with a cruise through the

he tours are conducted seasonally due to weather (between late March and late October) and depart from both Broome and Derby.

Tours are fully inclusive and include travel by land, sea and air to a number of amazing Kimberley sites, including Beagle Bay, Cape Leveque, One Arm Point, Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Falls.

Passengers have the option to stay overnight at the Horizontal Hotel, and there are also four-day extended tours to give visitors the chance to really explore the region.

For those joining from Broome, the tour

includes a light aircraft transfer from Broome to Cape Leveque airstrip plus breakfast at Cape Leveque.

It’s also possible to choose the cruise component only for $350 pp as an optional activity from Cape Leveque.

During the dry season the region is subject to fluctuating tides, so to ensure guests only experience the falls at premium viewing, HFSA does not travel during neap tide periods (when tides are at their lowest). This means that there are only approximately 200 touring days available each season.

Buccaneer Archipelago on board the company’s luxurious, high speed, stateof-the-art 15 metre vessel, appropriately named Wild Thing.

After the cruise, they’ll get airborne at breathtaking Paradise Point. On board a seaplane, they enjoy a scenic, low-level flight to Talbot Bay where they will enjoy the amazing Horizontal Falls by fast boat and a relaxing cruise around Cyclone Creek, followed by lunch and time to swim in a shark cage before returning to Paradise Point.

The tour has been put together in partnership with local Traditional

Owners and there’s the opportunity to enjoy a Jilinya cultural tour with an Aboriginal guide on board offering visitors a wealth of information on the local culture. Guests will also have the opportunity to buy art and craft. Then it's all aboard and back to Cape Leveque, as the luxury boat zips through the azure seas around the Buccaneer Archipelago.

It’s also possible to join this tour from Broome - luxury aircraft transfers to Cape Leveque are available.

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ARTFULLY DONE Below left, Journey To The Sea was created by Chelsea Stewart, one of Allure South Sea Pearl's jewellery designers. Opposite, Allure South Sea Pearls create stunning wearable works of art.

Nature’s inspiration Chelsea Stewart has returned to Allure South Sea Pearls after four years off raising two young children who give new inspiration to her creativity.

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assionate jewellery designer Chelsea Stewart found the call of working with pearls too hard to resist and has returned to Allure South Sea Pearls to continue perfecting her craft.

In the past, she has completed an advanced diamond-grading course and ran the company's stock department and, despite a break, always retained a love of design.

Chelsea is now enjoying creating bespoke pieces inspired by elements of daily life in the Kimberley, her home for the past eight years, and their stories. She is very observant of the world around her which is evident in her pieces, without being obvious.

"It is such a pleasure being able to work with such fine product," says Chelsea. “I love working with the world’s most prestigious Australian South Sea pearls and the rarest of Argyle pink diamonds."

Journey To The Sea, a piece inspired by the migration of the turtles in the Kimberley, is based on their great journey to the ocean.

"These turtles hatch on our renowned Cable Beach, and make their way out to sea, leaving great scalloped formations in the sand, unmistakable in the freeform design shown," says Chelsea. "The juvenile turtles then spend decades out at sea before returning to the very same beach to lay their eggs, in a great circle of life."

Chelsea designs initial concepts drawn from scenes, memories, or even a feeling she may have experienced, describing the process as 'exhilarating'.

"It’s exciting seeing something that was once merely a thought progress in stages until it becomes a work of art," she says. "It’s sometimes challenging to sketch something that only exists in my head, visitbroome.com.au

and I feel very fortunate to have two of the most experienced and talented goldsmiths working by my side discussing at length various options to make the pieces not just elegant, but also functional."

Functionality and comfort come into every Allure piece and, Chelsea believes, if it’s not challenging to find a way to make a piece flow naturally with the movement of the body without compromising the design, then "you are not pushing the limits".

From a design perspective, Chelsea’s favourite moment is when she takes a design concept to the jewellers and everyone is just silent, taking in the concept.

Not wanting her design compromised by the functionality of a piece, the jewellers are pushed to look for new ways to conceal hinges and other elements that make the jewellery comfortable to wear.

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CHELSEA HAD A VISION OF CREATING A COLLECTION INSPIRED

BY THE KIMBERLEY'S INCREDIBLE WEATHER SYSTEMS

INSPIRED BY COUNTRY Allure South Sea Pearls jewellery is the perfect way to remember a visit to the region.

generation Swiss jeweller, Chelsea is excited to work with the Allure team, and move in a new direction designing and crafting jewellery that has adapted to style and trend changes over the past two decades.

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and cyclones during the wet season, the La Nina collection was inspired by the formation of the winds building into a cyclone. Studying the weather, Chelsea had a vision of a collection designed around this phenomenon experienced at its peak this year in the Kimberley. The finished works are a fitting testament to the stunning weather Broome and its surrounds experience throughout the year.

"I love designing individual pieces with clients, many of whom are inspired by

their travels throughout the Kimberley and beyond for mementos to be treasured for years to come," says Chelsea.

"It’s an exhilarating experience for me and the client to create something with such personal significance."

Allure are renowned as leaders in jewellery design, boasting the largest range of Australian South Sea pearls and diamond jewellery in Broome, in their showroom on Dampier Terrace and their boutique shop at the Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. visitbroome.com.au

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cable beach club resort & spa, lobby. broome wa. (+61 8) 9192 6035

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A TRIP WITH KING LEOPOLD AIR WILL REVEAL THE KIMBERLEY AND BROOME REGION IN ALL ITS GLORY, SAYS LISA SHEARON.

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ourists arrive in Broome for many reasons, but for some, there’s just one thing on their mind: sightseeing the Kimberley’s incredible landscape from the skies.

From April onwards the spectacular scenery of the Kimberley region begins to take centre stage, and few are better placed to appreciate it than King Leopold Air. “The Kimberley has some unique and spectacular scenery,” a spokesman for King Leopold Air says. “Our tours take in the remote areas to make the adventure more exciting.

“Our scenic flights are the best way to see these amazing sights and experience the unique areas of the Kimberley.”

King Leopold Air’s tours include flying over the Buccaneer Archipelago and Horizontal Falls, with a stopover at Cape Leveque.

Visit Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm or fly over the remote Prince Regent National Park and the stunning Mitchell Falls, or visit the Bungle Bungles or Geiki Gorge on a day tour. New to King Leopold Air’s tour schedule is the Bundy Cultural Experience at Cape Leveque, which showcases the traditional fishing of the Djarindjin, as well as Dreamtime storytelling and traditional bush-survival skills.

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“All our tours include the ground components that put you right into the attractions,” he explains. “All our pilots are highly trained and ensure the passengers enjoy their experience, with complimentary transfers, a water bottle and a personalised tour map on arrival.

“Our well-maintained high-wing aircraft have wide passenger windows for better viewing.”

It is King Leopold’s pilots who make the tours so unforgettable. “We handpick our pilots to to make the tour enjoyable for the customers," he says.

“Our pilots make the customers feel very welcome, and provide them with a lot of information, answering any questions along the way. They have a good understanding of the area and are a tour guide as well as a pilot.”

King Leopold Air offers visitors to the region the opportunity to see the Kimberley at its untouched best.

“The Kimberley is such a unique, remote area and the best way to view it is by air,” he says. “We like to impress our customers with a memorable experience.”

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From shell to showroom A tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm is an unforgettable part of any visit to Broome, says Gabi Mills.

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’m on my way to one of the most fascinating spots on earth, and my fellow passengers, drawn from all four corners of the world, are looking out of the window as we bounce along the red track to Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Along the track, we finally glimpse the ocean, and then it’s down towards the pearl farm itself, a peaceful oasis where jewels are born - literally.

The farm has been in the hands of the Banfield family since 1994 (they also operate a number of other businesses in Broome including Pearl Luggers and The Zookeepers Store), and there’s a wonderful sense of family in fact at the farm itself.

The friendly staff, including those who run the tours, are passionate advocates of the pearling industry and eager to share their knowledge about this fascinating and historical business.

Developing the tour has been an extremely savvy - and popular - move, and it’s resulted in the company regularly scooping top honours at tourism award ceremonies. In addition to running the tours, Willie Creek Pearl Farm also has

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one of the rare pearling licences in WA, and has a substantial pearl shell quota, as well as several showrooms in Broome and Perth where customers can buy all kinds of stunning pearl jewellery.

The history of pearls puts Broome firmly in the picture and, for the past 100 years, pearlers have sought the rare South Sea pearl, a highly desirable variety of pearl which commands top prices around the world thanks to their extraordinary size and lustre.

Once at the farm we start our journey of

pearl discovery at the newly built state-ofthe-art oyster hatchery where they inform us about the two distinct eco systems required to spawn and feed oysters. We then sit in a little outdoor classroom, as the tour continues with a lesson in how Pinctada maxima transforms an inserted seed into these little orbs of bright white perfection. We’re handed around oyster shells (much larger than you’d think) as well as pearls, and asked to guess what value each one has. Tiny imperfections or differences in lustre or size can be the difference between it being an average pearl to something truly unique. And you’ll add zeroes to the price tag accordingly.

Seeding pearls is a highly skilled profession and can take many years to perfect; an experienced pearl technician can literally be worth their weight in gold, we hear.

There’s a delicious Kimberley morning tea to be enjoyed after our lesson in pearl production, and then it’s down to the little jetty for a boat trip around the area of water that gives the pearl farm its name: Willie Creek. visitbroome.com.au

in panels from longlines metres below the water’s surface, oysters are x-rayed to make sure the careful work by the pearl technicians is working; from those tiny seeds, pearls grow slowly and steadily over, on average, two years.

It’s delightful to chug around the creek, the breeze created by our transit a lovely respite from the heat you’ll inevitably encounter in this part of the world. If you’re an adventurous sort, why not take a scenic helicopter ride and see that incredible landscape from above? The photos you’ll take will make the investment worth it alone.

From way up high, the milky appearance of the water and sand looks like a giant has used the landscape as his own canvas; it’s a living work of art.

Before that though it’s time to visit

A pearl is born

It’s crazy beautiful and, thanks to the rollicking commentary provided by our boat’s captain, we’re all enjoying the ride immensely. We hear about the big resident croc who keeps a low profile but is most definitely out there, somewhere, in the creek, and we see the oyster shells in situ, growing and hopefully creating the next most valuable pearl in the showroom, beneath the water. It’s a hard industry requiring lots of brawn as well as brains - turning the shells to ensure the best chances for a decent pearl harvest means this kind of farming requires the same tenacity as farming on land - with the same risks from Mother Nature. Floods, storms and disease can have devastating effects but, thanks to Willie Creek’s team of experts, and an increased understanding of how the most efficient way to grow and harvest pearls, production in hatcheries off the Broome coast has increased greatly.

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joint project between Willie Creek Pearls and Autore Pearls has created a brand new attraction at Willie Creek Pearl Farm. A pearl oyster hatchery, costing over $500,000, is the only one of its kind operating in Broome - and indeed in WA. The hatchery will add another layer of interest for visitors to the beautiful spot north of Broome.

Autore Pearls have relocated their hatchery operation from a remote site in Beagle Bay to Willie Creek, and are utilising their modern aquaculture techniques to increase productivity in an increasingly competitive market.

Attracted by Willie Creek’s reputation for bringing the story of pearls to life in an engaging way, Rosario Autore is particularly proud of the new venture.

“I am proud of the hatchery project we have jointly undertaken with Willie Creek Pearls, and look forward to seeing a successful outcome for both Autore, in terms of hatchery operation, and Willie Creek, in the facility’s ability to provide

the onsite showroom and wish, for the millionth time, that those Lotto numbers I choose each week would finally pay up. Tour guests are invited to try on ropes of pearls worth many thousands of dollars and each time, their eyes light up as the lustre of those pearls work their magic.

Here we learn even more about the many shapes and different types of pearls for sale, including Keshi (Japanese for poppyseed),Tahitian black pearls as well as freshwater pearls from the rivers of China.

We’re told that you don’t choose the pearl, the pearl chooses you. I’m pretty sure a pearl worth $20,000 has taken a shine to me, but on this occasion, I have to leave without it.

The perfect excuse, then, for a return visit.

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more education and insight into the pearling industry for the public.”

The hatchery will provide a long-term sustainable supply of Pinctada maxima oysters for cultured pearl production for both companies and offers an alternative to relying on wildstock; oysters collected from the seabed by drift divers.

“In addition to the benefits that the hatchery will deliver to our commercial pearling operation, through the supply of quality virgin shell for seeding with known origin and age, it’s also going to be an extremely interesting and important addition to our pearl farm tour,” said Paul Birch, Willie Creek’s Pearling Master and General Manager of Operations.

“People will see a part of the pearl farming process that they can’t see anywhere else in the region or in Western Australia, for that matter,” added Paul.

The construction of the new hatchery lends itself perfectly to assist in telling the complete pearling story during the Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour. Guests can now see how oysters are formed from the very beginning.

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Delve into the history of The Broome Historical Society and Museum and you discover the buildings and the precinct where they are located are as interesting as the exhibits they house By BROOKE EVANS.

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f you stand back and watch tourists nearing the end of their Broome holiday, it becomes apparent that riding a camel along Cable Beach is not the only experience they have ventured north for – the lustrous pearl jewellery adorning necks, ears and fingers makes Broome’s reputation for the desirability of its local pearls crystal clear.

However, although pearl jewellery is a popular keepsake for tourists, it is the history of Broome during the height of the pearling industry that is a key part of the town’s history; and those stories are told so well through the buildings that make up The Broome Historical Society and Museum– the Old Customs House, the Sailmakers’ Shed and the Rae Val Annexe.

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picturesque Roebuck Bay. In fact, pearl shells were seen to be worn by the land’s traditional owners, the Yawuru people, who often fished in the bay’s blue waters.

The museum building, which was built in the late 1890s, first served as a general store, before being used as the Customs House.

While the early pearling industry saw local Aboriginal people used to dive for shells, in 1887 regulations were passed, with Aboriginal people no longer permitted to work as divers.

Soon after, labourers from south east Asia were recruited to undertake the highly dangerous task of diving for the valued shells. These labourers were required, after they had arrived in Broome by ship, to report to the Customs House.

The building was occupied by Customs until 1979, when the Broome Historical

Society recognised the potential of the building as a museum, and moved into Customs House in 1981.

Adjacent to Customs House, the Sailmakers’ Shed, with its expansive timber floor and shelving, appears to be purposebuilt for sailmaking. As an original building associated with the early era of the pearling industry, the Sailmakers’ Shed has historical significance; however it is also a success of preservation of early Broome architecture.

At the end of 2008, which was the start of cyclone season, the Shire of Broome issued a Dangerous Building Notice to the then owners of the shed (The Western Australian Water Authority). Years of neglect saw the shed not only with significant rust damage, but white ant activity, and its demolition seemed imminent.

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THEN AND NOW There are many fascinating artefacts and historical objects to be seen at the Broome Historical Museum, including photographs from the town's early days.

However, members of the Broome Historical Society fought against the demolition plans and, after negotiating a lease agreement with the Water Authority, the Broome Historical Society was able to apply for funding to restore the building.

The result has meant the Sailmakers’ Shed continues to be able to tell the story of Broome’s yesteryear – with visitors able to see the tools and techniques of a sailmaker in the restored shed. Following the shed’s restoration, the Water Authority nominated the Broome Historical Society in 2012 for a Western Australian Heritage Award in the category of outstanding conservation of a non-residential place. The shed was also nominated for the 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for cultural heritage conservation.

The final building forming the museum is Rae Val Annexe, which was formally the mess hall for employees of the Public Works Department during the construction of the Port of Broome. It is named for Historical Society members Rae Howard and Val Burton.

Now, within the walls of these three remarkable buildings, visitors to Broome and locals alike can see for themselves sailmaking tools, artefacts from the pearling industry and displays showing the impact of the Second World War on the town.

The area in front of the museum will soon be developed, enabling visitors to Broome to continue learning about Broome’s history.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE MUSEUM? DR ELAINE RABBITT, president of the Broome Museum and life member, is excited about future developments for this important part of the town’s historical heart.

“The Broome Historical Society and Museum is committed to preserving and protecting Broome’s heritage and history for the Broome Community,” she says.

“For over 40 years we have delivered a voluntary service for the Shire of Broome.

We are a not-for-profit organisation run by a dedicated group of volunteers, who enjoy what we do.

“Our significant collection, of local, national and international items is spread across three buildings, including the heritage award-winning Sailmaker’s Shed. Locals and visitors are all welcome to come and explore and learn something new.”

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Ten years and counting Broome Whale Watching is celebrating a decade introducing visitors to the amazing ocean wildlife, just off the coast of Broome.

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or thousands of years along the Kimberley Coast, the humpback whale migration has occurred annually but residents and visitors alike have been kept sheltered from their amazing acrobatic displays until now, thanks to the team at Broome Whale Watching.

For researchers and conservationists, Camden Sound Marine Park has primarily been the leading regional focus – known as the ‘maternity ward’ or ‘humpback nursery’ – where cows and calves congregate in the warmer waters from June to September each year before beginning the long journey back to Antarctic waters to feed. Yet for Broome's visitors and local community little information has been shared about the astonishing playful whales right on our horizon.

Cameron Birch, owner and skipper of Broome Whale Watching, has spent the

last 20 years exploring WA's waters and is committed to sharing and developing this amazingly accessible marine tourism experience with the community.

“Having previous experience working in Coral Bay along the Ningaloo reef with regular whale encounters, I was keen to investigate where these friendly giants were going next on their great trip,” explains Cameron. Thankfully, his curiosity coincided with the purchase of Sentosa Fishing Charters and the arrival of a new small family operated business in Broome launched in 2007.

With a fresh start in Broome, Cameron hit the ground running and discovered an incredible surprise – WA is home to the world’s largest group of humpback whales.

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waters in search of an ideal place to breed, give birth and socialise. It also happened to offer Cameron the opportunity to develop the Broome Whale Watching experience in the calm waters of Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, allowing guests to enjoy an up-close-and-personal sailing cruise.

Cameron made it his mission to establish Broome as the premier whale watching destination in WA, pioneering the very first whale watching charter in the north west region and Broome’s only marine eco-tourism specialists, with incredible results.

“Ten years ago, Broome Whale Watching was the solo operator in the North Kimberley region offering up to three

cruises a week to see some of the 22,000 humpbacks in our waters, while exploring the beauty of our coastline,” says Cameron.

“As we celebrate our 10th year in Broome in 2018, our company now runs trips seven days a week and we are delighted to announce that whale numbers have exploded – reaching over 35,000 whales in WA alone.”

Reflecting this incredible increase in these visiting giants to Broome’s shoreline, the Broome Whale Watching experience has evolved from a fast-paced adrenaline hit aboard the company’s first vessel, Observer, to a modern firstclass personalised service aboard the newly acquired Ballena, a 42-foot sailing catamaran, leaving guests wowed in more ways than one.

GIANTS OF THE DEEP Join a Broome Whale Watching tour and you'll see some of the most extraordinary sealife anywhere in the world.

As they catch sight of those magnificent whales they also enjoy five-star luxury service too. It’s no surprise that Broome Whale Watching has been voted the number one tourist experience in Broome on TripAdvisor, a real highlight of any visit to the region.

Not only is Broome the destination for whale watching, it is also the home to our rare Australian snubfin dolphin. With his love for marine life, Cameron recognised another unique opportunity to promote tourism in Broome.

Declared a Ramsar site in 1990 and listed on the National Heritage register in 2011, Roebuck Bay is of international importance.

“With its incredibly diverse ecosystem, the bay is a sanctuary for numerous marine life, from turtles and dugongs to the rare

Australian snubfin dolphins,”Cameron says.

“These snubfin dolphins form very tightknit social groups. They’re playful, social and shy and a real favourite among our guests.”

With programmes and competitions such as Spotty the Whale and Snubby the Snubfin Dolphin radio giveaways in partnership with Spirit FM, educational trips in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Wildlife and sustainability initiatives with local conservation and community groups, Broome Whale Watching believes it is developing a holistic approach to ecotourism in the region.

“We believe it’s an approach that will leave a positive lasting impression for future generations to safeguard the whales and dolphins and protect our unique marine environments,” says Cameron.

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Pillar of the community Loretta Bin Omar has won the Australian Red Cross NAIDOC Week Community Service award.

Tom de Souza chats with her about her important work.

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oretta Bin Omar is a Nyikina woman and traditional owner from the Derby area. Earlier this year, she won the Red Cross Community Service Awards as part of NAIDOC week for her generosity in sharing her culture, history and hope for a positive way forward. She has worked as a nurse and health worker in remote communities and on outstations with the Royal Flying Doctor service, before moving into community development and engagement in the 1990s.

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Tom de Souza When did you decide to become a nurse? Was it something you always wanted to do?

Loretta Bin Omar I couldn’t take boarding school because of the weather and the isolation and that, so I came back to Derby and I did my nurses training. I think I was born for that job. I really enjoyed the work and I met so many people. It was a spiritual thing, some people might not understand, but my dad’s uncle, he died before I was born. And I never knew him. But me and my dad used to go and visit his wife in Derby, and we used to bring scraps and that for the chooks. So, one day he told me: “Go inside the kitchen there and go and get that loaf of bread.” It was a stale loaf of bread that she had there to give to the chooks and that, so I went in there, and there is this grandfather of mine sitting on his bed giving himself a needle. And he said to me: “This is your job; to do this and make sure that Aboriginal people and our families get the right treatment.”

TDS What approach does working as a remote nurse demand as opposed to a regional or metropolitan nurse?

LBO When I used to work, I used to work mainly evening shifts, because after I had all my kids I could be home during the day and get 'em off to school, and then I would work in the evening and be home by 11. So yeah, I used to get seconded to go and do RFDS on the evening and night flights, to remote communities and mission stations, to pick up sick people and bring them into the hospital. Then in the '90s I worked in the Dampier Peninsula, at Lombadina and One Arm Point, and the doctors shift would alternate week to week between the two communities. I think as a nurse it’s really important to connect enough with people in the community outside of work. Three days a week I would go and shower the old girls, and make sure that they had a nice clean place to stay, and educate the children and carers how to look after them. Yeah, so it was really good then. visitbroome.com.au

TDS You established a mental health outreach in Broome in the 1990s. Was it the first of its kind? What sort of other mental health services were available then?

LBO I left nursing in 1996, and moved into community development and worked in community development with the communities and outstations. And then when they closed the funding for all the communities I came to Broome and got a job. So, when I moved into town I got my kids sorted and then looked for a job – it took me two years to get a job. And then I got a job. We were in the Drug and Alcohol office sharing one computer between three of us.

And as soon as some funding money came in I went and set up an Indigenous outreach service, for carers of the mentally ill. But then I had to leave there because all the mentally ill people needed me, and needed my help and they were encroaching on my time working with carers. We set up support groups for carers and went to Derby and went to Fitzroy to visit carers and make sure they were looked after, and just being that extra support. There were too many people that had mental illness and needed that help, so I moved to Red Cross and became the Aboriginal Mental Health Program manager.

LBO Country and culture is so important for people to be finally able to let go of their grief. But there is still a lot of work to do with regards to community awareness around social isolation, personal isolation, people with mental illness. Often nobody knows what to say to them so they get ignored or people are too frightened to say anything. This is why I went into mental health, because of the Stolen Generation it was all secret, nobody talked about mental health. I think why I’m in this position, is because I have knowledge, I’ve got lived experience, and I can help. But you know the manager is only as good as the team.

And I have a fantastic team in Broome and Derby, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

BECAUSE I HAVE KNOWLEDGE, I'VE GOT LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND I CAN HELP ~ Loretta Bin Omar

TDS You’ve been running a program called ‘Makin’ Trax’ for a few years now. Can you tell me what it’s about?

LBO The kids that are starting to go through the courts and mucking up. Instead of sending them away to detention this is about putting them in a program where they get fed and do something good. We get the family involved too. They restore old cars and get them rebuilt for the speedway.

They gotta build their cars, they’ve gotta maintain them, they’ve gotta panel beat them, but it’s all legal. From 10-16 they are in a junior racing development programs, getting mentored by older Aboriginal speedway drivers. I wrote the program in 2004, and I haven’t been able to get any funding for it. I’m trying to get it off the ground. There have always been a lot of Aboriginal kids stealing cars. And between 2000 and 2006 there were lots of kids stealing cars and getting injured in these police chases. So, I wrote that program, where they can spend all that energy getting defensive training, learning skills, and getting employment.

TDS Does a lot of the mental health work you do involve reconnection with country and culture?

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Doctor, doctor If you need medical assistance while in Broome, head to the friendly team at Kimberley Medical Group.

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imberley Medical Group (KMG) is a mixed billing family medical practice established by Dr Jo Baker and opened in Broome in May 2016 after realising the opportunity and demand for another medical service in Broome. In offers a unique approach and specialised services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and children, plus quality and supportive GP training opportunities within private practice in Broome.

In 2016, KMG began as a solo GP practice and now has four full-time GPs and two part-time GPs. KMG has four reception staff, three part-time practice nurses and a practice manager. It provides a wide range of general practice services with a goal to being accessible to people of all demographics.

This year KMG was awarded the 2018 Broome Small Business Award for Start Up Business.

KMG staff are passionate about living in Broome and where possible try to make positive contributions to the local community. They feel that this can been achieved by not only offering community-focused services and supporting community-focused events, but supporting individuals within our organisation to allow them to also make a difference in the community. Some examples of their involvement are detailed below: • KMG employs local staff; • They provide walk-in appointments for children before school via our Sick Kids Clinic which is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30am – 8.30am; • Providing easier and an alternative access to health care for ATSI patients by offering bulk billing services; • Offering bulk billing services to Broome pension and health care card holders; • We offer additional training places for GPs in view of aiming to retain more GPs in the region; and • We are happy to support and promote other local services within our practice.

Please refer to our advert for information on booking your next medical appointment with Kimberley Medical Group.

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Take your pick The bounties of an ocean teeming with life are yours for the taking, says Absolute Ocean Charters’ Michael Woodley.

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e really are spoiled for choice up here in Broome with our fishing options. Whether it’s reef, creek or pelagic, we have it all on our doorstep and it’s hard not to take for granted how lucky we are.

Late season pelagic action will be good to the north of Broome as the season changes and the water starts to warm up. Sailfish will be about, along with all the other usual suspects including Spanish macks, northern bluefin tuna, mack tuna and the many varieties of trevally that exist in our Kimberley waters.

We look for flocks of birds that will give away the locations of fish feeding on the vast baitfish schools. If you have never caught a sailfish, make sure you give us a call and we will put you onto one of the charters that specialise in switch baiting for this awesome gamefish.

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breezes begin to kick in. Calm afternoon conditions in the creek systems can be a good option for a quick fish especially if it corresponds with a low tide. It can be a great way to avoid the wind and still get out on the water. Local Yaruwu calendar suggests that as the Barragana season finishes around the end of August; salmon fishing should still be good for both threadies and blues. As we come into Wirlburu season (September) and Laja season (October and November) the calendar suggests good fishing for mud crabs and stingrays. Mud crabbing can be a great family outing, getting up the back of the creek systems and exploring the little inlets can be great on an incoming tide.

The kids love pulling the pots and get pretty excited when a big crab comes up, just be sure to get out before the tide runs out too far. It can be a long wait with the sand-flies if you get caught and more than likely a divorce if you have the wife and kids there too! If you

need an expert to show you the tricks get in touch and we can organise a creek fishing or mud crabbing charter for you.

Barramundi fishing will kick into gear with a bit of warmer weather. It’s always great to get onto one of these iconic Kimberley sportfish and they are reasonably accessible as they can be caught in most of the local creek systems or the Fitzroy River. A river trip probably being the best bet. There should be lots of new holes and snags to explore after a good flush with fresh water during the last wet season.

Be sure to take your rubbish with you and leave the place as you found it.

Most of the Fitzroy River is accessed through cattle stations and owners have recently changed access rules due to vandalism, littering and people disrespecting the areas. The new rules mean people wanting to fish at Tumblegoodiron, Broken Water and the Lower Logue will need to register at the visitbroome.com.au

nearby Willare Roadhouse, leaving a deposit to be given a key to the gated areas.

This might be something to consider if you are planning a visit and definitely give us a call if you want advice on catching a barramundi around Broome.

Reef fishing is definitely the best way to get a few fish if you’re looking to feed the family. Most of the reef species you are likely to encounter around the reefs close to Broome and the systems further offshore are likely to be good table fare. Water less than 30m will fish well for most species but it can be hard to get bait past the blue line emperor sometimes. They are usually prolific in August and September and will take most baits. The flatter ground in 30m plus will usually see more of the ‘red fish’ including the red emperor along with a few of its close cousins.

The smallest flare up on the sounder and can be worth a drop as you just never know what might be lurking below. It’s worth a mention that the sharks can be ferocious on hooked reef fish and it can be devastating pulling in a good fish only to be hit by the taxman. Tips to avoid your fish getting sharked would be to fish as heavy gear as possible so you can really put some pressure on the fish.

Only do one drift over each reef then move on; the sharks are smart and know where to get an easy feed so don’t encourage them to stay in the area. This can also work to your advantage as you are always looking for new spots to fish and fresh ground.

Even with all the hours I have spent fishing the reefs around Broome I am still finding hidden gems with lots of good fish.

When people find out how long I have worked on the ocean I often get asked:

does it get boring? My answer is no. There is always something new to learn, a new technique to try and new people to meet.

You have your good days and bad days, like most jobs, but fishing never gets boring.

We do daily updates on our Facebook and Instagram accounts so give us a like or a follow to keep up with the latest catches and to see what’s biting. And if you're in town, jump on a charter with us.

See you on the water.

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Blade runners A flight with KAS Helicopters offers visitors to Broome an unparalleled opportunity to see the stunning landscape from an unforgettable perspective.

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s the helicopter specialists in the Kimberley region of WA, KAS Helicopters take guests on a range of scenic flights during their stay in the region, revealing unique vistas of show-stopping locations on the coast and the interior.

Founded in 2007, respected businessmen and passionate commercial helicopter pilots Dave Preedy and Adrian Crook partnered to offer specialist helicopter services in Broome, Derby and many remote areas of the Kimberley. Their ambition to offer a service which surpassed all expectations of quality, safety and value saw KAS Helicopters quickly become the Kimberley helicopter company of choice for the 56

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tourism and resource industries Dave and Adrian both have many years experience in providing high-end value, professional services to multiple industries.

Backed by a team of pilots with more than 30,000 combined hours of commercial flight experience, KAS Helicopters have created more than 16 scenic tours and packages allowing guests from all over the world to explore the stunning Kimberley region in safety and comfort.

“Packages incorporate the services of local tourism operators and align with unique experiences sought after by the array of visitors to the Kimberley,” says Dave.

KAS is accredited through the Australian Tourism Accreditation program and holds memberships with Tourism Council of WA, Australia’s North West Tourism and Broome Visitor Centre. KAS Helicopters tourism network spans from local Broome and Derby agents and extends far beyond the Kimberley to a global level.

Visit kashelicopters.com.au for information about tours.

MEET THE PILOT

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MIKE ‘TOMMO’ THOMSON is a KAS Helicopter pilot and the Broome Base Manager. Mike has been flying for 20 years, seven of those in the Kimberley and four with KAS Helicopters.

“I love the variety of my job, every day is different and even the most standard of days are still better than an office job,” says Mike.

Thanks to his role, on any given day Mike will be taking guests to see the Kimberley landscape, introducing them to the waterfalls, coastlines and gorges he sees every day.

“I don’t mind the overnights out in the bush - sometimes it feels like I’m getting paid to go camping!” he says.

The dramatic seasons of the Kimberley are another plus for Mike, each with their

own plus points.

“I love the blue skies and temperatures during the dry season but also love the dramatic storms in the wet; it certainly keeps you on your toes.”

In addition to the tourism flights he conducts, Mike is also involved in assisting the community when required.

“I could be heli-fishing in remote creeks, helping put out fires with the help of local rangers or slinging equipment in and out of research huts in the remote Kimberley.

Then the next day I’ll be landing on a remote beach for clients to sip champagne and watch the sun go down.”

Mike finds it hard to pinpoint his favourite location - whether it’s Horizontal Falls, helifishing at remote spots, Cygnet Bay or Cape Leveque - but perhaps one location has a special place in his heart.

“It’s hard to beat a sunset flight up and down Cable Beach on a still evening,” he says.

If guests have limited time in Broome, Mike suggests the Creek and Coast flight.

“It’s a 45-minute flight around Broome and is a great way for guests to see the local beach and creeks, and get an idea of what Broome and the Kimberley are all about.”

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LOCAL HERO

DOUG FONG

If Broome is the capital of the Kimberley, then Chinatown is its CBD.

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he real history of Broome is far more strange and fascinating than any work of fiction, and much of it transpired in the streets of Chinatown.

Since the township was established in the late 1800s, it’s morphed from a rough collection of pearling depot camps to Broome’s commercial epicentre.

Chinatown occupies a central place as part of Broome’s identity. The heart of an once-unscrupulous pearling industry, in days gone by it was an area where a range of illegal activities – gambling, prostitution, opium smoking – were allowed to flourish by police who regularly received gratuities for their inaction.

Today, Chinatown is fortunately a far more savoury place, and one man who’s

witnessed the gentrification of the area is local tour guide, Doug Fong. A descendant of original Chinese pearl merchants, Doug was born in Chinatown in 1938, and is often seen conducting an informative walking tour through its historical streets, beginning at the Broome Visitor’s Centre.

Over the years, Doug has inherited family heirlooms, passed down through generations of his Chinese ancestry. His grandfather, George Fong, was a pearl dealer, owned two luggers, and served as an unofficial co-ordinator between Chinese workers and white pearling masters.

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WELL-RESPECTED IDENTITY Doug Fong (above) is one of the most recognisable faces in Broome's Chinatown, proudly displaying heirlooms in the back of his Land Cruiser.

balancing scales, and various types of pearl along with an old pearling box, and a bizarre collection of Japanese thongs.

Many of the early Chinese who emigrated to Broome did not work on the pearling luggers, unlike their Japanese, Malay, Filipino and Koepanger counterparts. Instead, they associated themselves with peripheral business activities - operating laundries, dealing pearls - and George Fong passed the family traditions onto his son, Arthur.

Then, when WWII began, Broome’s economy suffered catastrophic damage.

The pearling industry collapsed, and the Fong family’s pearl luggers were seized by government authorities and destroyed for fear they might fall into the hands of the Japanese enemy.

The Fong family retreated to the relative safety of Perth, amid fears following the Pearl Harbour bombing Broome would also suffer a similar fate. When the war finished and the Fong family returned, Arthur Fong discovered his shop had been eaten by white ants. He gave up pearl dealing, began operating a taxi, and relocated his store to the LL Tack building.

A keen photographer, Arthur Fong provided photographic services at his shop.

He also bequeathed his keen interest in photography to his son, Doug. As a boy, Doug used to play around with an old 35mm SLR film camera. He shows his guests his images of old Broome, offering a visual comparison between then and today’s modern township.

Today, Doug is a prominent member of the local Chinese community. He holds a seat on the Chinese committee, and is instrumental in preserving Chinese custom in Broome. With Chinatown set to undergo a major revitalisation in coming months, he will no doubt play an important role in the preservation of its unique history.

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While in Broome, make sure you book some me time at one of these lifeaffirming spots.

By GABI MILLS. KIMBERLEY SANDS RESORT AND SPA – AU NATURAL Broome is renowned as a place of pristine natural beauty. At Kimberley Sands Spa, you can experience the natural remedies of Broome in a secluded location, surrounded by elegant water features for your own personal paradise.

The resort’s exceptional day spa provides guests with the ultimate pampering experience in a private courtyard environment. You’ll discover that being pampered at The Kimberley Sands Day Spa is a holiday within itself.

Choose from the extensive range of treatments and products featuring Aveda products. Aveda products are inspired by plant-based healing traditions from around the world. Aveda believes in restoring balance to the five elements holistically, by engaging all five senses (sight, smell, sound,

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taste, touch) through our pure aromas, plant-based products, nurturing high-touch treatments and unique sensory experiences.

Choose one of the bespoke spa rituals and experience something really special.

The Beyond The Big Blue ritual is a deluxe pampering treatment, rejuvenating the face, hand and feet. They will be treated with powerful marine nutrients and potent native plant essential oils and extracts to hearl, smooth and restore vitality.

Aveda prides itself on using plantpowered alternatives within their products to provide guests with an organic experience with lasting results. Let the trained therapists to customise a facial based on your specific needs, and let the Aveda products and experience leave you feeling relaxed and revitalised.

If you’re in the mood for a massage, try the Hot Rocks Massage. It’s a treatment

using ancient stone therapy, and the rocks themselves have been carved from the Kimberley’s ancient primordial stones to suit very specific needs. Their powerful healing properties improve circulation, relieve muscular, physical and emotional tension.

Whether you enjoy being spoilt as a couple or just by yourself, the therapists here will ensure you are well looked after, from the second you walk in to the moment you float out.

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BALI HAI – EXPERIENCE THE EXOTIC Tucked away in the lush and tropical gardens you will find The Bali Hai Spa, only a stroll away from Broome Cable Beach. Here you can be pampered and rejuvenated using an exclusive range of exotic Balinese therapies.

Step into one of seven private rooms, each named after the elements in the

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traditional Indonesian language, to begin your holistic spa treatment. Exotic blends of herbs and spices will elevate your senses as you indulge in one of their luxurious body wraps, massages or facials.

The Balinese Coco Hot Oil Wrap will melt away any tension trapped in your muscles. First, receive a coconut and cinnamon exfoliation massage before the warm oil is drizzled over your body, which is then wrapped in a muslin sheath to best absorb the rich nutrients. A rejuvenating facial cleanse and head massage accompany the wrap to leave your mind and body completely at ease.

The Kimberley Rock Stone Therapy is one of their native Australian offerings.

A collection of warm flat stones from the riverbeds of the Kimberley are used to achieve a fluid, relaxing massage. It begins with a warm stone foot bath that is

designed to awaken your senses and trigger the reflexology points of the feet. Next, the stones are placed on various chakra points of the body while receiving a head massage to leave you in a state of pure tranquillity.

The Passion of the Pearl is another favourite. This sensual delight can be enjoyed alone or as a couple. Begin with a massage before an invigorating Mother of Pearl and Passionfruit body scrub. Cocoa butter is then drizzled over the body while a facial cleanse and coconut oil head massage are performed. Finally, slip into a smooth coconut and rose petal bath and indulge with a tropical fruit cocktail.

After you emerge from your treatment, take a dip in the cool plunge pool or lay on the Balinese day bed to prolong your state of relaxation.

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CABLE BEACH CLUB – A LUXURY MELTING POT Cable Beach Club’s Chahoya Spa by L’Occitane is a complete sensory experience that draws on ingredients from the French region of Provence to soothe and energise. The name ‘Chahoya’ itself is a nod to Broome’s Japanese pearling history, being the Japanese word for pamper. The interior design of the spa pays homage to Broome’s native roots, adorned with the Dreamtime Series by Sir Sidney Nolan, one of Australia’s most significant and internationally acclaimed artists.

Chahoya Spa, hidden within a tropical oasis, features seven distinct cabins to suit both provincial and local themes. This includes the Dreamtime Immortelle, Dreamtime Lavender, Dreamtime Almond, Dreamtime Shea, Dreamtime Akuna, Nolan Cabin and Kimberley Cabin (Dreamtime Akuna is the

name of Chohoya’s Vichy Cabin; Akuna is the Aboriginal meaning of flowing water).

Once you enter your chosen cabin, you’ll instantly smell the fresh scent of Provence – a focus on fragrance is a signature quality of Chohoya Spa by L’Occitane. Prior to any treatment you’ll also be pampered with a ‘welcome ritual’; a footbath performed with aromachologie effervescent sugar cubes.

Moments of delights such as this, as well as complimentary herbal tea, are a L’Occitane speciality.

The Immortelle Divine Secret to Everlasting Youth is a premium anti-ageing facial at Chahoya. This treatment uses the unique properties of the immortelle flower found on the island of Corsica to improve skin cell regeneration and microcirculation, as well as hyaluronic acid to tighten the skin and myrtle essential oil. Using massage techniques that stimulate pressure points, this facial treatment will relieve tension in the face and restore a youthful glow.

Shea is a nutrient-rich nut that is renowned for its highly soothing and moisturising properties. Try the Shea Fabulous Massage for an all-over softening treatment. Balinese and Swedish techniques are gently applied all over the body and face with a splash of the Shea Fabulous Oil for body and hair – this stuff is super silky and absorbs rapidly to leave you supple without residue.

This is just a sample of the luxury treatments offered at Chahoya. L’Occitane products place a strong emphasis on natural ingredients with hydrating angelica, firming almond and relaxing lavender being the key ingredients of their signature ranges.

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SPOIL THE SENSES Choose one of the locallyinspired spa treatments from Bali Hai's spa or Li-Tya at Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa you'll feel renewed and rejuvenated afterwards.

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BEYOND THE BOABS Enjoy a day trip to Derby, just like our writer, Debbie Smart.

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e had flown into Broome and were interested to see what was beyond this seaside town.

We decided to take a day trip to Derby to see what this little town had to offer. The trip took us just over two hours, but there is a lot to take in on the way, and it makes you curious as to what is at the end of the signs.

We came across Thunderbird Mine site, which we found out in Derby belongs to Sheffield Resources who are proposing to mine mineral sands and then export it out of Derby. Shortly after that we came across the Kimberley Meat Company. We did some googling in Derby it told us that the Meatworks opened in September 2016, and they process over 500 head of cattle a week.

Travelling on we came across the Fitzroy Delta and you could tell that there has been some serious water flooding out through the countryside over the years. On our drive from Broome to Derby the ravages of this year’s floods have taken their toll on the road.

Once we got to Derby we headed out to Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. What an experience this was. The Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre is a creative hub for the Worroorra, Ngarinyin

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and Wunumbal tribes who make up the Mowanjum Community outside Derby. The centre has a large art gallery, replica cave and auditorium where they play a short video of the aboriginal people going back to country.

Driving in through the town, we were amazed at their main street, it has a lush green median strip that is lined with boab trees and so we followed the signs to the Visitor Centre.

We stopped at the Visitor Centre to find out what else the town had to offer. We grab a town map, visitor guide and “Checklist”. For such a small town it’s amazing to see the attractions they have created.

They have the highest tidal range in Australia and a trip to Derby is not complete without making the trek down to the wharf.

The “D Shaped” jetty is also unique and while there, don’t forget to the check out

the pavilion area which has interpreted boards with information about the tides and mangroves, not to mention the mosaic floor created by the community.

There are lots of free sites with good interpretative signage that you can visit.

You can spend quite some time in the Visitor Centre also reading about the history and watching the many video clips they have on different aspects of Derby.

Space is short, so we will let you do your own discovering of this historic little town.

On our way out of town, we stopped at Myalls Bore and Boab Prison Tree, before making our way back to Broome, happy that we had made the journey to this fascinating part of WA. For more information, visit derbytourism. com.au

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The seven virtues of a pearl A locally-grown Australian South Sea Pearl from Broome is rare and beautiful, but it’s the pearl’s connection to the environment and birthplace that makes it particularly valuable.

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he Australian South Sea Pearl of Broome is the largest and finest quality pearl in the world due to the giant Kimberley tides that deliver essential nutrients to the massive Pinctada maxima oyster.

The pristine waters off the coast of Broome are the perfect breeding ground for this pearl oyster which needs the purest natural conditions to produce its coveted lustrous pearl.

Cygnet Bay Pearls’ managing director James Brown is third generation of the original Australian owned and operated pearl farm. A marine biologist and passionate advocate of the Kimberley marine environment, James explains that

there are seven virtues of a pearl which determine its value.

“The true beauty of the pearl and its connection to where it is grown is not widely understood,” says James who has spent his entire life working with pearls and telling the story of what makes them so valuable.

He explains that the value of a pearl is commonly determined by just five virtues of lustre, surface, shape, size and colour. But to Cygnet Bay Pearls, there are two more important virtues - where it was grown, and chain of custody which indicates how many hands the pearl has passed through before reaching its destination.

Unlike all other gems, which require cutting and polishing to be ready for sale, the Cygnet Bay pearl is as nature intended, untreated and unenhanced, a rare gem in today’s global market.

“To know where your pearl was grown is to know what its true value is, and it’s only the locally grown Australian South Sea Pearl sold direct from the farm which can come with that guarantee,” said James.

Cygnet Bay takes this one step further by opening their farm to the public to experience first-hand the incredible remote Kimberley and story of the Australian South Sea Pearl.

Primary to Cygnet Bay’s guarantee is protecting the eco system in which it’s grown as the only way of ensuring a beautiful gem, and delivering it to the customer direct from the farm. This is reflected by their establishment of the visitbroome.com.au

Kimberley Marine Research Station which works with independent scientists to better understand and manage the coastline.

For those who don’t have time to visit their farm, the Cygnet Bay Pearls town showroom features an exhibition where guests can learn more about the iconic industry timeline of the Australian south sea pearl.

With the guarantee that every pearl purchased at Cygnet Bay is locally-grown at its farm, comes a Certificate of Authenticity detailing the final grade and virtues of each pearl as well as a display of the world’s largest fine quality white/pink round pearl.

Cygnet Bay Pearls invites you to immerse yourself in the story of the Australian Pearl by visiting its boutique for a hands-on experience to understand what makes the Broome pearl so very special.

Choose a pearl just for you Just For Me at Cygnet Bay Pearls allows you to hand select a pearl direct from the farm to be paired with the perfect setting and custom made especially for you.

As one of only a handful of pearl farmers left culturing the magnificent Australian South Sea pearl today, it’s little wonder that selecting your own locally grown pearls is such a rare offering.

Cygnet Bay Pearls Broome Boutique, 23 Dampier Terrace

Ph: 08 9192 5402 Visit cygnetbaypearls.com.au

CREATED BY NATURE Cygnet Bay Pearls (right) are harvested in situ and then created into some of the most beautiful jewellery by the Cygnet Bay team of designers.

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A ride back in time

THE TOUR STARTS and finishes at the Tramway Stop at the Broome Visitors Centre in Chinatown.

• Journey through Chinatown and learn fascinating untold stories of the history of Broome as you travel past the Old Lock Up, Paspaley Pearl Luggers Ship Building Shed, Sun Pictures, Kennedys Store, Streeters Jetty and many more iconic sites of Broome.

• See the Master Pearlers Homes journey along the Pearlers strip to see where the Pearling Masters lived and hear their stories.

• Broome Historical Tramway- Travel along the Broome Tramway Historical Line to the Museum. Learn about pearling history, the sailmakers shed, Broome's history, the original tramway and much more.

The Broome Tramway makes a welcome return as the historic mode of transport gives visitors a new way to explore the town.

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once-familiar sight on the streets of Broome – trams – will be returning to the town in August 2018. Thanks to a new venture created by fourth generation Broome locals Tamyla and Mark Posch, Broome Tramway Co. will transport visitors and locals around town in an echo of past years when the tram would run from Chinatown to Mangrove Point Jetty, delivering valuable Mother of Pearl harvests.

“They ran for about 75 years, and were originally horse drawn,” says Tamyla. “At one point they were so busy that in the early 20th century, taxis pleaded with the tram operators to stop running at night otherwise they would have gone out of business.”

Some original tram tracks can be viewed at Broome Museum as well as a couple of the original carriages.

The new incarnation of the Broome Tramway sees some beautifully liveried trams arrive to take tourists around town in a loop, including all the historic pearl masters houses, Chinatown and other must-see parts of Broome.

“We’ve created a tour that immerses you in the architectural splendour of the famed ethnic quarters of Broome, revealing fascinating stories of our unique heritage with a fully guided sightseeing experience,” says Tamyla.

“We are proudly fourth-generation locals,” says Tamyla. “Our great-grandfather, Herbert Kennedy, aka H.K. Unsinkable, came to Broome in 1905 during the peak of the Mother of Pearl industry boom.”

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Jump on board and enjoy a Broome Tramway tour:

ABOVE & BELOW: Broome Historical Society

family name emblazoned on the roof.

“Bert’s daughter Jean went on to establish the Broome Historical Museum, and for 30 years Jean and her husband Peter Haynes also ran Sun Pictures, the oldest operating picture theatre in the world.”

“The family is still in pearling, with Mark Posch, our company director, managing the Paspaley Pearl farms right here in Broome, as he has done for some 30 years.

“You can visit the Pearl Farms on our sister tour company, Broome Pearl Farm Tours (visit broomepearlfarmtours.com)”

FAST FACTS

Trams and pearls

In 1894 work had begun to construct a tramway to carry Mother of Pearl shell after a survey was commissioned to take the track from from the Streeter & Male Jetties to the Goods Shed in town.

On May 5 1895 the contract for the construction of the jetty and tramway connection to the township began, and the line was completed in 1898. The tramway proved to be very popular and the traffic increased so much that the line was eventually extended and a passenger car was built.

The tramway was used to transport pearl shell and stocks to and from

the town to the Mangrove Point siding, and the line was eventually extended to Demco Point for use by the meatworks. The Mangrove Point Jetty was the base for the Customs House and the Goods Shed and was a hive of activity. The passenger tram service was heavily used by both pearl divers and locals alike.

The first tram was powered by two horses, but by 1910 they were replaced by steam locomotives. The tramway line was largely destroyed in 1942 when the town came under Japanese air attack during the war but the line was repaired and services continued until 1966 when the New Broome Jetty was opened, and the service to Mangrove Point was no longer required.

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Explore the journey of our pearls from seabed to store, experience the pearl harvest - a true ‘moment of reveal’, sample Paspaley Pearl Meat and enjoy a premium Luggers Lunch. After disembarking, discover the inspiration behind Paspaley’s Signature Collections at our Broome Boutique.

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Galaxy

quest Space - the final frontier.

But thanks to the Kimberley’s spectacular, pollution-free, clear skies and Broome astronomer Greg Quicke you can embark on your own journey through the heavens – without ever leaving the ground.

By NORMAN BURNS. Images COURTESY ASTRO TOURS

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reg Quicke's destiny was written in the stars.

And not in any wishy-washy astrological sense either; it was the intergalactic stuff that has helped shaped Greg's life.

After arriving in Broome from southern WA, Greg became a pearl diver, a tough job made even trickier by the Kimberley's massive tidal fluctuations.

And since the cycles of the Moon govern the tides, Greg could only dive on the smaller tides. Gradually he not only came to learn the precise tidal movements based on the Moon, but developed a connection

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between himself and the cosmos.

And it was a connection that only deepened when Greg took on work as a mechanic, working at inland cattle stations around the Top End and the Kimberley. He spent many a night under a swag under a staggering canopy of glittering stars; a cosmic light show that lit the spark for Greg to get his teeth into astronomy, a passion that burns bright to this day.

Since 1995, Greg has been spreading that passion with Broome locals and tourists, the wide open spaces and dazzling night vista (Broome has more than 300 clear nights a year) providing the perfect stage for his Astro Tours.

And what a stage it is.

“Broome is located perfectly on our planet to see the best of both the Southern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere sky,” says Greg.

“We have the two best globular clusters in the sky, with millions of stars packed into each, we have two galaxies clearly visible to the naked eye and we have the best and brightest parts of the Milky Way galaxy displayed beautifully overhead all through our best stargazing season (April through November).”

It’s the wonder of the experience that has many on the tours coming back time

and time again, with Greg’s line-up of specialist telescopes (“some of these are seriously big telescopes requiring a ladder to get to the eyepiece; others look like they are suitable for launching small children to the Moon,” says Greg) and 50mm fully mounted binoculars providing aweinspiring “windows” to the heavens.

“We have a lot of regulars on the Astro Tours,” says Greg. “People keep coming back during the ever-changing year, as well as year after year. With an ever-changing sky, tuning in is a lifetime task. It is a real joy to watch people develop their own understandings and to see the stars shining out through them.”

Greg’s fame has spread well beyond Broome and the Kimberley; in 2017 he was invited to participate in the BBC and ABC shows of Stargazing Live with none other than rock star scientist Brian Cox. It was a smash, with social media going wild over Greg (and his flowing, silver beard) which visitbroome.com.au

earned him the nickname #spacegandalf.

They both appeared in a showing of Stagazing Live on ABC TV earlier in 2018.

“The opportunity to hang out with Professor Brian Cox on Stargazing Live and to share my passion with a much larger audience is certainly gold in my life,” says Greg.

“The response of people on my live shows is awesome and the feedback from the BBC audience in Britain and the ABC audience across Australia with twitter, Instagram and Facebook is equally palpable.”

For Greg, giving people the chance to observe the cosmos in pollution-free, awe-inspiring surrounds is but one step in encouraging them to forge the same connection with the universe he himself has found.

“Coming out with us once will give you a snapshot in time of our continuous journey through space. Coming regularly will build on this and reinforce what we started together while adding in other elements that really can be gained only by you experiencing them through the passage of time.

"To consciously experience this journey will literally take you ‘time’. Every year is different; the two giant planets and Mars

are featuring through 2018, with Jupiter displaying the dance of its four big Galilean moons every night and Saturn’s rings in a perfectly ‘opened out’ position for unbelievable views through our serious telescopes. The monthly cycle of the Moon as it passes each of the planets in turn is one of the cycles that is particularly easy to tune into in Broome with our big tides easily illustrating its effect,” he says.

Greg is reluctant to pick a single cosmic favourite.

“Every star has its own character; they are as unique as you and I. When you add to the feeling you get from them, their distance and their relative brightness, you can begin to appreciate our place amongst them. This feeling is one of peace, and wonder, and awe.

"Naturally, I have a few favourites; Arcturus is the fourth-brightest star in the sky and at 37 light years away (light travels at 300,000km per second, so light years are used to measure the vast distances in space) is a reasonably close neighbour of ours. It is also one of the fastest moving stars in the sky relative to the other stars - although you won’t see any of this movement in your

whole lifetime.”

With his fame now international, and the publication of his book Earth Turning Consciousness – an Exercise in Planetary Awareness, Greg has certainly come a long way from when he started “tuning into” the tidal movements for his job as a pearl diver.

“My book is a response to the thousands of people who have been asking for a followup journey they have begun with us at Astro Tours. It is a practical manual that you can use to see the very real movement of the Earth through space for yourself and make this journey real in your life. ‘Why didn’t anyone show us this before?’ is one of the most common questions we hear at Astro Tours,’’ says Greg.

“Showing people from all over the world our world-class Kimberley skies is such a pleasure, with no need to tell them anything at all for them to be blown away by the sheer beauty. Watching people's reactions is my favourite thing in the whole world and this is even before I tell them anything about what they are looking at.

For more information on Greg’s Astro Tours, and his book, visit visitbroome.com.au or call Greg on 0417 949 958.

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The Broome Cup Carnival is a real sporting highlight – make sure you don’t miss the race that stops the region.

Race ready Images SIMON MERRITT / WESTERN RACEPIX

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he Melbourne Cup may well be the race that stops a nation, but the Broome Cup is definitely the race that fires up a town.

From humble beginnings when just a handful of gallopers battled it out, the Cup – or more specifically, the Broome Cup Carnival – is now the number one social event on the town’s calendar, attracting thousands from around WA, interstate and internationally, including a posse of A-list celebrities.

There’s plenty to look forward to in Broome for those who love horses, whether it’s on the race track, the polo field or the dusty rodeo arena.

The carnival generates a massive economic flow-on effect for Broome and the Kimberley, as many punters extend their stay to enjoy the myriad tourist attractions the region has to offer – or maybe just to soak up that beautiful winter sunshine.

“Back in the 1980s there were only six race meetings, with the Cup being held in the middle of the July school holidays,” says former shire president Ron Johnston.

“Being very active in tourism via Ansett and tourism organisations, I suggested that they take the Cup out of school holidays and create another event.”

The idea prompted vigorous debate but there’s no doubting now it was a masterstroke; the Cup is now held in midAugust (this year on Saturday, August 18) and upwards of 7,000 race fans are expected to flood into Broome for the carnival, the pinnacle of the Broome Turf Club’s 12-week racing season.

One of the stars of last year’s carnival,

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Roger The Roman from the stable of local training identity Rob Gulberti who was unbeaten in five race starts over the season, will hopefully make the trip north again this season to defend his win in the $50,000 Tabtouch Sprint.

Other trainers to watch out for this season include Darryn Pateman who always brings a large team of horses each year from his Karnup base just outside of Perth. Garry Dellane from Albany will have a strong stable along with Fiona Scott and husband Kevin who have also supported the club for many years with their team of horses all the way from Esperance.

Now that the Broome Cup is the highest prize Cup race outside the Perth Metropolitan area at $150,000, it’s no wonder the Broome Turf Club attracts such high-quality horses, trainers and jockeys for their season.

However, for many it’s the RWWA

Country Cups Fashions on the Field, Broome vibe and party atmosphere which draws the crowds, many of whom splash out and arrive via helicopters or limousines. Spotted mingling in the Allure Pearls Marquee on Broome Cup in past years have included Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and mining magnate Andrew Forrest to name but a couple of the highflyers who have attended the Broome races.

To accommodate those keen to splash out, the Broome Turf Club operates a VIP Mumm Champagne tent on Cup Day. Tickets are $350 with everything included, access to the members’ area, exquisite local cuisine, the biggest TV screen in the Kimberleys and the all-important free flowing Mumm’s champagne. as well as tote machines. Tickets are sold out and bookings now being taken for 2019s.

Once in Broome visitors have numerous options to fill their time between race meetings, like taking in the magical sunsets down at Cable Beach – there’s no better way than on the back of a camel, another mustdo when in Broome.

Explore the history of Chinatown and the pearling industry. Be amazed at the array of iconic pearl shops that Broome is famous for, you’re sure to leave town with a beautiful Broome pearl. Try deep sea fishing, take a ride out of town to witness pearl farming first hand, attend the Broome Cup Calcutta on Broome Cup Eve at the Mangrove Resort or simply relax and enjoy Broome time.

The 2018 Broome Cup will be held at the Broome Turf Club on Saturday, August 18.

On August 14 the spectacular course at Gantheaume Point will hold the equally spectacular Ladies Day. For information on membership, admission prices and hospitality options, visit broometurfclub.com.au or phone (08) 9192 2085.

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One of a kind

Anastasia’s of Broome offers next level service to its clientele, with bespoke jewellery a speciality. By LEAH MCLENNAN.

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he Kimberley’s swathes of land and sea have given jewellery lovers so much - rare pink diamonds and lustrous pearls to name a few. Anastasia’s of Broome, in the heart of Chinatown, is the perfect place to see a range of these organic gems and jewels.

“We have a very extensive range,” says co-owner Peter 'Hans' Hansen. “This includes the fabulous Broome pearls, both in loose form and made-up pieces.

“You can also design your own bespoke piece and have it made here.”

Anastasia’s of Broome on Carnarvon Street also carries the famous Argyle pink diamonds, the Ellendale yellows, as well as blues, blacks and the traditional white diamonds.

The store also offers the whole range of jewellery services, including repairs, replacing watch batteries and making

engagement and wedding rings.

“We are passionate about helping people through engagement, wedding and special occasions, with the finest quality gold, diamonds, other precious and semi precious stones,” Peter says.

“If we don’t have it in stock we can get it for you.”

Although the store has been the trusted family jewellers for nearly 50 years, Peter and Jill Hansen only took over the store last year.

Jill has had a love of jewellery from a young age and has extensive experience with South Sea Pearls, having worked in all aspects of the industry for 25 years.

Over the past 15 years, she has developed her own internationally popular range of jewellery called Lust Pearls, which features pearls with inlaid diamonds.

Only a limited number of each design is

released. The pieces are sold in New York, online and at Anastasia’s of Broome.

“Generally it’s limited to only 10 pieces to ensure that the wearer stands out when ever and wherever it is worn,” she says.

Jill says she was “thrilled” to see a Lust Pearls item worn at last year’s Oscars.

Back in Broome, both Peter and Jill pride themselves on giving their customers a complete jewellery experience, which includes everything from answering any questions customers might have about the items to follow-up repairs.

“When you are buying a precious, unique gem that is one of a kind you need to know what you are buying is real and valuable,” Jill says.

“We can help you pick the perfect piece and if it is for that someone special we can also help you to make it a memorable occasion.”

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What's on

AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER 2018 REGULARS Every day Broome Diocese Mass Mon-Tues 5.30pm, Wed noon, Thurs-Fri 6.30am, Sat 6pm, Sun 7 & 9am.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Weld Street, Broome. Call 08 9192 1060 or email info@broomediocese.org Monday Quiz Night Starts at 7:30pm.

Murphy’s Irish Pub, Weld Street. Call 08 9195 5900 or visit murphysirishpub.com.au Tuesday Open Mic Night Murphy’s Irish Pub, Weld Street. Call 08 9195 5900 or visit murphysirishpub.com.au Wednesday Pub Trivia Night and $20 Schnitzel Starts at 7:30pm.

Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Pool Comp 6pm registration, 7pm start, $15 entry (includes a pint and a small pizza). 8:30pm to late. $500 in cash prizes to be won..

The Roey (Sports Bar). Visit roey.com.au Open Mic Night $500 cash prizes to be won! From 8:30pm ~ late.

The Roey (Sports Bar). Visit roey.com.au Thursday Thursday Night Markets Bag a bargain from June 1. 5 to 9 pm, Town Beach. Visit broomecourthousemarkets.com.au Wet T-shirt competition There is no night in town like Thursdays at the Roey, so come and experience the famous Wet T-Shirt Contest and after party. Ladies, the contest is open to all and you can score yourself $750 cash for first place.

8pm, The Roey (Oasis Bar), $10 entry for me, free for ladies. Visit roey.com.au Thirsty Thursdays RnB & Hip Hop your way into the weekend!

Skylla Lounge Bar, from 11pm – 4am, free entry before midnight.

18 Dampier Terrace, Chinatown Friday Broome RSL Club Friday BBQ BBQ from 6pm. Broome RSL, 18 Barker St, Broome. Call 08 9192 1003.

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Live Music at the Divers Tavern Live bands every Friday night. Live AFL and NRL on our big screens. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Friday Night Wind Down Local live musicians playing pub classics. From 9pm. The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Skylla Lounge Bar – RnB Fridays From 10pm – early mornings. $5 entry.

Skylla Lounge Bar, 18 Dampier Terrace.

Hundred Helmets Promotion With Broome’s biggest jackpots. From 3 to 6pm. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Sink The Pink Grab a pink ticket with every beverage for your chance to win cash 3pm, free entry. The Roey (Sports Bar).

Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Monster Meat Tray Raffle $1,000-worth of meat up for grabs from Tender Spot from 6pm. The Roey (Sports Bar).

Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au

Saturday Courthouse Markets Markets from 8am to 1pm. Broome Courthouse 8 Hamersley Street, Broome.

Live music at the Divers Tavern Live bands every Saturday. Live AFL and NRL on our big screens. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Goose Club & Jag the Joker $10,000 jackot drawn at 2pm.

The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit www.roey.com.au Skylla Saturday Dance the night away to the hottest tunes in town from 11pm to 4am.

Skylla Lounge, 18 Dampier Terrace.

Sunday Broome RSL Sunday Roast From 5:30pm. 18 Barker St, Broome.

Call 08 9192 1003.

Crazy Crab Races From 6pm, Broome RSL Sub B ranch, 18 Barker Street, Broome. Call 9192 1003.

Family Day From 3pm. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street.

Call 9192 1303 or visit mangrovehotel.com.au Courthouse Markets From 8am. Until the end of October. Broome Courthouse, 8 Hamersley Street, Broome Roey Roast and Sunday Acoustic Sessions Enjoy local live music and their famous Roey Roast. From 5 to 8pm.

The Roey, Pearlers Bar-Bistro. Call 08 9192 1221 or visit www.roey.com.au visitbroome.com.au

EVENTS Shorebirds and Broome Bird Observatory Joint Birthday Party – Broome Bird Observatory. Shorebirds have a ‘birthday’ of August 1 to aide researchers in aging the birds. In reality, of course, the birds are born on all sorts of days in the Northern Hemisphere summer, but, we’re taking on their ‘official birthday’ and throwing them a party. This year is a ‘joint birthday’ – ours and theirs. Join in for the festivities.

August 3, Broome Bird Observatory Call (08) 9193 5600 or from overseas 011 61 8 9193 5600, or email: broome@birdlife.org.au Jets Live Iconic Western Australia has re-grouped and is heading to the Roey.

Oasis at The Roey, August 4, 9pm. Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au or oztix.com.au Kimberley Fine Art Exhibition Welcome to the Kimberley Collection. A group of artists have come together, generously supported by the Shire of Broome to take you on a journey of this country through their eyes and medium practice.

Broome Civic Centre, opening night August 9 from 6 to 8pm, exhibition from August 10 to 18, 9 to 5pm. Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au Bust out Cabaret Bust Out returns with a cheeky line-up of circus, music, comedy, burlesque and more – the most hilarious night of entertainment on the Broome social calendar. Strictly an 18+ event.

Broome Civic Centre, August 10 and 11, from 6pm. Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au Corrugated Lines Festival Workshops on freelance travel writing, historical fiction, cinema scripts, poetry and more.

Various venues, August 10 to 12. Email corrugatedlines@gmail.com for more info.

Potbelleez Live Legendary dance musos arrive in Broome.

Oasis at The Roey, Saturday August 11, 9pm.

Call 08 9192 1221.

Pearler’s Long Table Dinner Celebrate the pearl harvest with the talented team of chefs at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm who have created a seasonal menu showcasing pearl meat and Australian produce.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, August 22, 5.30pm onwards. Call 08 9192 4283.

Australian Pearl Masterclass Voyage Join third generation pearl farmer James Brown on a week-long discovery of the Australian pearl from Broken Bay in NSW to Cygnet Bay in WA in this exclusive masterclass voyage including domestic flights and accommodation.

Broken Bay NSW and Cygnet Bay WA, August 27 to September 3. Call 08 9192 5402.

SSJG Heritage Centre Film weekend Monday 27 ~ Friday 31 August:

10am ~ 10:40am: Free Women on a Savage Frontier 11am ~ 12 noon: Sisters, Pearls & Mission Girls Wednesday 19 September 1pm ~ 2pm: Heritage Film Series ~ The Serpent and the Cross.

SSJG Heritage Centre, Bernadine Green Room, 9 Barker St, Broome. Ph 0428 692 993. More info Visit heritage.ssjg.org.au.

Kimberley Echoes Concert by Tura New Music With The Narlis featuring Stephen Pigram and Mark Atkins performing in a powerful crosscultural celebration created over five years of musical collaboration and experiences across the Kimberley, its landscapes and people.

Sun Picutres, August 30, 7pm. Call 0404 084 280 or visit tura.com.au Geisha Ball Part of the Shinju Matsuri Festival, join the Geisha Ball, dress to impress and be impressed by the Shinju Matsuri-inspired menu.

Oasis at The Roey, August 31, 7.30pm onwards.

Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Pearl Harvest Festival Join in the annual harvest festival to celebrate another successful pearl harvest.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, September 1 and 2.

Call 08 9192 4283.

Coppo’s Family Fun Day Free family fun day plus a visit from Sammy the Dragon. Oasis at The Roey ,September 2, from noon. Call 08 9192 1221.

BirdLife Australia’s Congress and Campout The Broome Bird Observatory is honoured to host BirdLife Australia’s annual Congress and Campout.

Mangrove Hotel and Broome Bird Observatory, September 8 to 11. Call 08 9193 5600.

Pearler’s Long Table Dinner Celebrate the pearl harvest with the talented team of chefs at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm who have created a seasonal menu showcasing pearl meat and Australian produce.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, September 19, 5.30pm onwards. Call 08 9192 4283.

Rhythm and Ride Rodeo Campdraft Country Music A two-day nationally affiliated sporting, cultural and entertainment event kicking off with a Family Day and Campdraft ith free entry for kids, followed by a full points ABCRA rodeo including junior and senior eventsm, barrel racing, steer restling, bronco and bareback riding and bull riding. Country music and other entertainment too.

Broome Rodeo Ground, Broome Road, September 21 (gates open from 7am, campdraft at 8am), September 22 (gates open at 10am, first performance at noon). Visit saltwatercountry.com.au

Plan Ahead:

MAJOR EVENTS 2018

Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl From August 5 to September 2 A Taste of Broome August 9 to September 6 – visit facebook.com/tastebroome/ Broome Whale Watching July to September Leading Edge Computers Triathlon September 16 Visit broomtriclub.com.au WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 22 September - 7 October 2018 14 December 2018 - 3 February 2019 Broome Races Visit broometurfclub.com.au Race 7 Broome Turf Club August 4 from 10.30 to 8:30 pm Race 8 – Ladies Day Broome Turf Club August 14 from 10.30 to 8:30 pm broometurfclub.com.au Saturday August 18th Race 9 – Broome Cup Broome Turf Club 18 from 10.30am to 8.30pm

STAIRCASE to the MOON August ~ November 2018 AUGUST OCTOBER 27th @ 6.25pm 25th @ 6.01pm 28th @ 7.15pm 26th @ 7.28pm SEPTEMBER 25th @ 6.01pm 26th@ 6.25pm Broome Markets, Town Beach, from 5 to 9pm Local community market featuring art, craft, food and drink and live music occur on the first two nights of the Staircase to the Moon.

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Don’t miss your chance to catch the extraordinary Kimberley Echoes tour, the culmination of a five-year long journey through the Kimberley’s remote but culturally rich regions.

ECHOES OF

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imberley Echoes is a powerful crosscultural celebration created over a five-year annual journey through various remote Kimberley regions.

Each year the ensemble of highly acclaimed musicians travels through, and connects with, this special landscape in amazingly diverse and creative ways. They forge relationships with the local people, create musical collaborations within each community, and experience a life together that deepens each year they returned.

For this particular tour they will deliver a musical representation of the totality of

those connections, experiences and musical transportations.

Full of songs and sounds that have already profoundly moved thousands of concert goers, this is a must-see event for 2018. This round of performance dates featuring The Narlis will also take in Darwin for the first time as part of Darwin Festival, with plans for concerts in Sydney and Melbourne in 2019.

The 2018 Kimberley Echoes Tour has been produced by TURA New Music - a non-profit organisation that has recently been nominated for an APRA/AMCOS Art

“Superb concert… moving and meaningful.”

The West Australian

Kimberley Echoes A musical celebration reaching across cultures, time and place.

The Narlis Stephen Pigram Mark Atkins Erkki Veltheim Stephen Magnusson Tristen Parr Joe Talia Tos Mahoney

Also in Kununurra, Wyndham, Port Hedland and Karratha. See website for details.

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Award to be announced on August 20. The tour arrives in Broome on August 30, with the show starting at 7.30pm at Sun Pictures, Chinatown, as part of the 2018 Shinju Matsuri Festival. Special guests include Naomi Pigram, Gabriel Nodea (Warmun), Paul Boon and Susie Quicke. Tickets are available from Broome Visitor Centre, Sun Pictures and visitbroome.com.au ($30/$20). Doors open 6.30pm. with bar and food available.

The 2018 Kimberley Echoes Tour runs from August 23 to September 3 at various locations. For more info visit tura.com.au

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7.30pm Thursday 30 August Sun Pictures as part of Shinju Matsuri $30/$20 Tickets from Visitor Centre, Sun Pictures and visitbroome.com.au Doors open 6.30pm. Food and bar sales. with guest artists Naomi Pigram Gabriel Nodea Paul Boon Susie Quicke

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GOING PLACES Take a tour with the friendly Broome Transit team and you’ll discover the wonders of Broome in comfort.

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roome Transit are so much more than the company behind the popular Broome Taxi fleet. They also operate a fleet of additional vehicles, including air-conditioned coaches to explore Broome and beyond.

Hop aboard a Jetty to Jetty Tour and discover Broome’s rich heritage along the foreshore of Roebuck Bay, with detailed and informative commentary from Broome locals.

Guests will discover the beauty, culture and history of this fascinating foreshore aboard an air-conditioned coach, following the Yawuru’s Jetty to Jetty Trail, from the historic Streeter’s Jetty in Chinatown to the site of Broome’s Old Jetty at Town Beach.

Travel through the heart of Yawuru country and learn more about the cultural landscape of the local Yawuru people. Get a taste of the romance and adversity that defined Broome’s pearling era.

The Jetty to Jetty tour offers all this and more, bringing to light the legacy of pearling and the foundations of Broome’s multicultural community. For $60 per person, Broome Transit will pick up from all hotels between 1 and 1.30 pm, with a return drop off two hours later.

To find out more about Broome’s most famous export - pearls - Broome Transit offer an additional tour: A Look at Colourful Broome - The History, The Pearls and The Natural Beauty. Join this airconditioned coach tour to explore Broome as only the locals know it.

During the three-hour tour you will see the very essence of Broome in comfort.

See the spectacular natural beauty, learn about the town’s diverse history and culture and see how the world-famous South Sea Australian Pearl is cultivated and harvested.

The tour includes Chinatown, a visit to the Japanese/Chinese cemetery, an extended visit to the fascinating Broome Museum (top tip: a real gem for history fans), and a one-hour visit to the Cygnet Bay Pearls boutique where you’ll be given an introduction to pearl grading and value and have ample time to read the timeline wall on the history of Broome pearls.

View one of the largest and rarest pearls in the world before exploring Cable Beach and Gantheume Point, home of Broome’s famous dinosaur footprints.

Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. The price per person ($75 per adult) includes admission to the museum and Cygnet Bay pearl experience.

For more information visit broometransittours. com. Pick up from all hotels for the A Look At Colourful Broom tour from 8.30 to 9am.

Return to all hotels 12.30pm.

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TIDES, SUNRISE & SUNSET 2018 AUGUST 1 WED 0055 8.76 0713 1.90 1302 8.87 1928 1.70 Sunrise 0618 Sunset 1736 2 THURS 0123 8.70 0741 2.03 1330 8.64 1955 1.96 Sunrise 0617 Sunset 1737

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13 MON 0558 1.11 1146 9.81 1820 0.61 Sunrise 0612 Sunset 1740

24 FRI 0356 3.57 0954 7.60 1614 2.72 2219 7.71 Sunrise 0604 Sunset 1742

3 FRI 0151 8.53 0809 2.29 1401 8.28 2024 2.34 Sunrise 0617 Sunset 1737

14 TUE 0011 9.64 0637 0.81 1222 9.88 1857 0.62 Sunrise 0611 Sunset 1740

4 SAT 0222 8.25 0840 2.66 1436 7.79 2055 2.84 Sunrise 0616 Sunset 1737

15 WED 0047 9.72 0713 0.82 1259 9.67 1930 0.90 Sunrise 0610 Sunset 1740

5 SUN 0258 7.86 0917 3.14 1518 7.20 2133 3.43 Sunrise 0616 Sunset 1738

16 THURS 0121 9.55 0747 1.11 1335 9.22 2002 1.41 Sunrise 0610 Sunset 1740

6 MON 0342 7.40 1006 3.68 1621 6.59 2230 4.02 Sunrise 0615 Sunset 1738

17 FRI 0156 9.15 0820 1.66 1410 8.56 2032 2.11 Sunrise 0609 Sunset 1741

7 TUE 0452 6.97 1202 4.02 1819 6.29 Sunrise 0615 Sunset 1738

18 SAT 0231 8.55 0853 2.40 1448 7.78 2102 2.91 Sunrise 0608 Sunset 1741

29 WED 0007 9.15 0628 1.40 1216 9.28 1841 1.20 Sunrise 0601 Sunset 1743

19 SUN 0307 7.83 0928 3.22 1529 6.95 2133 3.75 Sunrise 0608 Sunset 1741

30 THURS 0031 9.26 0655 1.33 1243 9.24 1907 1.30 Sunrise 0600 Sunset 1743

20 MON 0352 7.06 1016 4.02 1632 6.20 2225 4.53 Sunrise 0612 Sunset 1740

31 FRI 0057 9.26 0722 1.42 1310 9.03 1933 1.56 Sunrise 0559 Sunset 1743

8 WED 0033 4.28 0648 6.90 1354 3.63 2010 6.62 Sunrise 0614 Sunset 1738 9 THURS 0211 3.92 0825 7.39 1510 2.90 2124 7.35 Sunrise 0614 Sunset 1739 10 FRI 0328 3.22 0933 8.15 1609 2.09 2213 8.13 Sunrise 0613 Sunset 1739 11 SAT 0427 2.40 1024 8.90 1658 1.38 2256 8.82 Sunrise 0613 Sunset 1739

25 SAT 0430 2.94 1027 8.19 1647 2.18 2248 8.22 Sunrise 0604 Sunset 1742 26 SUN 0502 2.40 1056 8.65 1717 1.75 2315 8.63 Sunrise 0603 Sunset 1742 27 MON 0532 1.95 1124 8.99 1746 1.44 2341 8.94 Sunrise 0602 Sunset 1743 28 TUE 0600 1.61 1150 9.20 1814 1.25 Sunrise 0601 Sunset 1743

1 SAT 0124 9.10 0749 1.68 1339 8.66 1959 1.99 Sunrise 0558 Sunset 1743

12 WED 0619 0.47 1205 9.98 1835 0.56 Sunrise 0549 Sunset 1745

2 SUN 0153 8.77 0817 2.13 1411 8.11 2026 2.57 Sunrise 0557 Sunset 1744

13 THURS 0022 10.07 0652 0.50 1238 9.78 1905 0.85 Sunrise 0548 Sunset 1745

3 MON 0224 8.28 0848 2.74 1448 7.42 2057 3.27 Sunrise 0557 Sunset 1744

14 FRI 0054 9.87 0723 0.83 1310 9.35 1933 1.36 Sunrise 0547 Sunset 1745

4 TUE 0302 7.65 0928 3.47 1538 6.64 2141 4.06 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1744

15 SAT 0125 9.43 0752 1.41 1342 8.71 2000 2.06 Sunrise 0547 Sunset 1745

5 WED 0358 6.94 1053 4.18 1736 6.05 2354 4.65 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1744

16 SUN 0155 8.77 0820 2.17 1414 7.94 2024 2.86 Sunrise 0546 Sunset 1746

6 THURS 0616 6.55 1342 3.96 2013 6.43 Sunrise 0554 Sunset 1744

17 MON 0224 7.99 0846 3.02 1447 7.11 2046 3.71 Sunrise 0545 Sunset 1746

28 FRI 0005 9.71 0633 0.92 1221 9.48 1844 1.17 Sunrise 0535 Sunset 1747

18 TUE 0257 7.15 0917 3.90 1532 6.29 2113 4.55 Sunrise 0544 Sunset 1746

29 SAT 0031 9.71 0701 1.02 1250 9.28 1910 1.45 Sunrise 0535 Sunset 1748

19 WED 0350 6.33 1025 4.71 1734 5.69 Sunrise 0543 Sunset 1746

30 SUN 0058 9.52 0728 1.34 1319 8.87 1936 1.93 Sunrise 0534 Sunset 1748

7 FRI 0208 4.21 0828 7.10 1508 3.12 2122 7.37 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1744 8 SAT 0329 3.27 0933 8.05 1602 2.19 2206 8.32 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1744 9 SUN 0421 2.25 1018 8.91 1647 1.39 2243 9.12 Sunrise 0552 Sunset 1745

20 THURS 0050 5.21 0706 5.96 1430 4.41 2100 6.25 Sunrise 0542 Sunset 1746

21 TUE 0511 6.41 1241 4.45 1901 5.88 Sunrise 0606 Sunset 1741

10 MON 0504 1.38 1056 9.55 1726 0.82 2318 9.69 Sunrise 0551 Sunset 1745

22 WED 0125 4.79 0747 6.35 1444 4.00 2103 6.42 Sunrise 0606 Sunset 1742

11 TUE 0543 0.77 1131 9.91 1802 0.55 2351 10.01 Sunrise 0550 Sunset 1745

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12 FRI 0628 0.55 1215 9.66 1839 1.15 Sunrise 0524 Sunset 1750

2 TUE 0158 8.50 0827 2.61 1429 7.51 2034 3.37 Sunrise 0532 Sunset 1748

13 SAT 0026 9.92 0657 0.87 1246 9.28 1906 1.60 Sunrise 0523 Sunset 1751

3 WED 0235 7.72 0905 3.47 1520 6.68 2117 4.24 Sunrise 0531 Sunset 1748

14 SUN 0055 9.48 0724 1.42 1317 8.73 1931 2.21 Sunrise 0523 Sunset 1751

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5 FRI 0609 6.39 1335 4.14 2011 6.58 Sunrise 0531 Sunset 1749

16 TUE 0150 8.12 0815 2.90 1419 7.32 2015 3.69 Sunrise 0521 Sunset 1751

6 SAT 0213 4.23 0828 7.08 1458 3.27 2109 7.60 Sunrise 0529 Sunset 1749 7 SUN 0321 3.15 0923 8.06 1547 2.35 2148 8.57 Sunrise 0528 Sunset 1749 8 MON 0406 2.10 1003 8.90 1627 1.60 2223 9.35 Sunrise 0527 Sunset 1749

23 TUES 0411 2.49 1006 8.45 1621 2.22 2218 8.89 Sunrise 0517 Sunset 1754 24 WED 0440 1.82 1035 8.95 1651 1.75 2244 9.38 Sunrise 0516 Sunset 1754 25 THURS 0510 1.28 1103 9.30 1722 1.42 2310 9.75 Sunrise 0516 Sunset 1754 26 FRI 0541 0.91 1132 9.50 1752 1.27 2338 9.94 Sunrise 0515 Sunset 1755 27 SAT 0611 0.77 1201 9.51 1821 1.32 Sunrise 0514 Sunset 1755

17 WED 0218 7.33 0842 3.72 1458 6.58 2039 4.47 Sunrise 0521 Sunset 1752

28 SUN 0007 9.94 0641 0.88 1232 9.31 1850 1.59 Sunrise 0514 Sunset 1755

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21 FRI 0307 4.51 0902 6.65 1521 3.69 2133 7.01 Sunrise 0541 Sunset 1746

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22 SAT 0342 3.74 0938 7.41 1554 3.00 2159 7.71 Sunrise 0541 Sunset 1746

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31 WED 0144 8.57 0816 2.62 1423 7.61 2027 3.50 Sunrise 0512 Sunset 1757

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NOVEMBER 1 THURS 0227 7.73 0900 3.49 1522 6.88 2122 4.32 Sunrise 0512 Sunset 1757

11 SUN 0002 9.71 0634 1.14 1227 9.05 1843 1.98 Sunrise 0508 Sunset 1802

21 WED 0334 2.85 0933 7.98 1543 2.83 2141 8.63 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1807

2 FRI 0335 6.88 1028 4.25 1708 6.45 2340 4.74 Sunrise 0511 Sunset 1757

12 MON 0032 9.35 0702 1.56 1258 8.66 1909 2.43 Sunrise 0507 Sunset 1802

22 THURS 0408 2.11 1006 8.54 1618 2.30 2212 9.21 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1808

3 SAT 0556 6.49 1259 4.18 1930 6.85 Sunrise 0511 Sunset 1758

13 TUE 0100 8.86 0728 2.12 1330 8.16 1935 2.97 Sunrise 0507 Sunset 1803

23 FRI 0442 1.49 1038 8.97 1654 1.90 2243 9.64 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1808

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24 SAT 0517 1.06 1111 9.24 1729 1.66 2315 9.89 Sunrise 0505 Sunset 1809

15 THURS 0158 7.60 0824 3.44 1441 7.03 2029 4.22 Sunrise 0507 Sunset 1804

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16 FRI 0235 6.90 0902 4.12 1538 6.50 2119 4.86 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1804

26 MON 0626 0.94 1221 9.22 1838 1.79 Sunrise 0505 Sunset 1810

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17 SAT 0351 6.26 1025 4.70 1722 6.23 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1805

27 TUE 0024 9.74 0701 1.26 1258 8.93 1913 2.15 Sunrise 0505 Sunset 1811

8 THURS 0501 1.01 1052 9.37 1715 1.49 2303 9.90 Sunrise 0509 Sunset 1800

18 SUN 0035 5.10 0630 6.11 1312 4.56 1939 6.59 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1805

28 WED 0101 9.31 0737 1.80 1339 8.49 1951 2.68 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1811

9 FRI 0534 0.83 1124 9.43 1746 1.48 2333 9.90 Sunrise 0508 Sunset 1801

19 MON 0217 4.44 0814 6.66 1421 4.02 2035 7.27 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1806

29 THURS 0142 8.69 0817 2.48 1425 7.95 2035 3.32 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1812

10 SAT 0605 0.88 1156 9.32 1816 1.66 Sunrise 0508 Sunset 1801

20 TUE 0300 3.65 0858 7.33 1505 3.42 2110 7.97 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1807

30 FRI 0231 7.93 0905 3.22 1523 7.42 2133 3.96 Sunrise 0506 Sunset 1813

Kami knows best Read the fascinating autobiography of Nura Nungalka Ward, a Yankunytjatjara woman from the Central Desert, translated to English from Pitjantjatjara.

N

inu Grandmothers’ Law is a definitive account of a traditional lifestyle and way of thinking. Accompanied by exceptional archival photographs, it is an evocative, compelling chronicle and cultural philosophy of a time almost forgotten. Nura shares intimate stories of how life was for Aboriginal people of Central Australia before and after white contact: from complicated marriage arrangements, to complex preparations of bush medicines, from station and health work to political activism.

Part biography, part customs manual and food guide, part traditional social history and women’s customs and governance, Ninu Grandmothers’ Law is a rare testament to one woman’s advocacy for her family, people and culture.

About the author Nura Nungalka Ward was a Yankunytjatjara woman from the Central Desert. Nura was

born during a time when Central Desert people were leaving their homelands and entering a society they did not know. She was born at Katjikatji and spent her early years living at Ernabella. She was continually running away to join her parents, who were station workers, as she preferred living in the bush and being connected to country.

Nura, who has passed away, was a great storyteller, a matriarch, a strong Law woman and a consummate teacher of dance. She remained true to ‘Grandmother’s Law’. Nura wrote about her life because she wanted the world to know how she had grown up — learning etiquette from traditional living and relying on the land to supply all her needs and wants. Nura felt these customs would bring happiness into the lives of all those who would listen and learn. It was a philosophy she wanted us all to live by.

Available now in all good bookshops and online from Magabala Books ($45).

Staircase to the Moon dates.

Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints visible on tides less than 2.16m.

Catalina Flying Boat Wrecks visible on tides less than 0.86m.

LAW OF THE LAND Ninu: Grandmother's Law offers fascinating insight into one woman's family, people and culture.

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Britz & Maui Australia O13 Broome Broome Car Rentals J17 Europcar J15 Thrifty Car Rental (NT & Kimberley) J15 WEDDING, CONFERENCE Broome Convention Centre Chinatown Kimberley Weddings A Taste of Broome Broome Turf Club Kimberley Performing Arts Council Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre Sun Pictures The Roey Events Tura New Music

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4WD TOURS ADAMS Pinnacle Tours Adventure Wild - Kimberley Tours Broome Transit Instyle Adventures Kimberley Adventure Tours Kimberley Expedition Tours Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tours Kimberley Safari Tours Kimberley Wild Expedition Tours J18 Sacred Earth Safaris Spirit Safaris (map J17) AIR TOURS AND SERVICES Aviair Broome Aviation J16 Broome Helicopter Services J15 Fly Broome I14 HeliSpirit HeliSpirit - Bungle Bungles HeliSpirit - Dampier Archipelago & Karratha HeliSpirit - Mitchell Falls Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures KAS Helicopters I14 Kimberley Air Tours Kingfisher Tours King Leopold Air I14 Northwest Regional Airlines Outback Floatplane Adventures Sky Dive Geronimo Scenic Helicopters EXTENDED CRUISES Diverse Charter Company Eco Abrolhos Kimberley Expeditions O12 Kimberley Pearl Charters Kimberley Quest II J18 Lady M Cruising SeaCountry Cruises True North J18 Ocean Dream Charters Odyssey Expeditions N13 One Tide Charters The Great Escape Charter Company J18 LAND BASED TOURS 12 Mile Bird Park Astro Tours Broome and Around Bus Charter O12 Broome Bird Observatory U15 Broome Camel Safaris Broome Historical Walking Tours O16 Broome Pearl Farm Tour Broome Sightseeing Tours J18 Broome Transit Broome Trike Tours Coastal Trike Tours Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tours

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Frontier Photography Tours Geronimo Skydive Kimberley Cultural Adventures Kimberley Country P/L Kimberley Wild Expedition Tours Lamartij Cultural Tours Lurujarri Tours Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park T15 Narllijia Cultural Tours Pamela Jennings Photography Pearl Luggers J18 Red Dirt Photography Tours Red Sun Camels J18 Sundowner Camel Tours Willie Creek Pearl Farm S14 WATER BASED TOURS Absolute Ocean Charters Bluewater Adventure Company Broome Adventure Company (Turtle Kayak) Broome Bluewater Charters Broome Hovercraft W9 Broome Pearl Farm Tours Broome Whale Watching Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tours Fish N Trips Go Beyond Broome Horizontal Falls Thousand Islands Karma IV Kimberley Birdwatching Starsand Yacht Charters West Kimberley Fishing Tours

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Tidal Elegance J18 Willie Creek Pearls - Showroom J18 RESTAURANTS/FOOD OUTLETS 1861 - Oaks Broome Bali Hai Restaurant F9 Bluey’s Place Fish and Chips J17 Broome RSL K16 Cable Beach General Store & Café F9 Conti Bar & Bistro (Mercure) M16 Cairo Café J17 Divers Tavern F9 Ginreab Thai I17 Green Mango Café J17 Little Indian Restaurant J17 Matso’s Broome Brewery L17 McDonalds J17 Murphy’s (Mercure) M16 Runway Bar & Restaurant J17 Som Thai Restaurant J17 Tenderspot Meat Company P13 The Aarli J17 The Mango Place T15 Wharf Restaurant Y11 Zanders At Cable Beach E8 Zookeepers Store TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

BROOME - 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 DAYS PER WEEK. Shaded times operate May-mid October only from 7.10am to 7.10pm.

Shaded times operate all year round from 8.40am to 6.40pm.

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TO CABLE BEACH FROM CABLE BEACH 7.10am- 8.40am- Bus departs at minutes 7.10am- 8.40amBus departs at minutes 7.10pm 6.40pm 7.10pm 6.40pm past the hour: past the hour: Forrest St (Fong’s) .23 .53 .45 .15 CABLE BEACH Town Beach Club Vill. .24 .54 CB Caravan Park .47 .17 Town Beach / Museum .25 .55 Frangipani Resort .48 .18 Mercure Inn .26 .56 Oppo Oaks Cable Beach .49 .19 Blue Seas/CB Backpackers Matso’s / Moonlight Bay .27 .57 .50 .20 Willie Creek Pearls .51 .21 .28 .58 Mangrove Hotel Divers Tavern .52 .22 CHINATOWN Bali Hai / Pinctada Resort .53 .23 .30 .00 - DAMPIER TCE Cnr Cable Beach Rd & .32 .02 Visitor Centre .54 .24 - Gubinge Road .33 .03 Court House .55 Boulevard Shops .35 .05 - Charles Road .25 .55 - Reid Road .25 .37 Broome-Time Accom. .07 .56 .26 Broome Aquatic Centre Cnr Cable Beach Rd & .58 - Reid Road Boulevard Shops .28 .08 .38 .38 .00 .08 Sun Cinemas .30 - Charles Road .39 .09 .32 Short Street oppo Visitor Cnt .02 - Gubinge Road Palm Grove C/Van Pk CHINATOWN .42 .12 .33 .15 - CARNARVON ST .45 .03 CABLE BEACH CB Caravan Park .17 .05 Mangrove Hotel .47 .35 .18 .48 Frangipani Resort Matso’s / Moonlight Bay .06 .36 Oppo Oaks Cable Beach .19 Mercure Inn .49 .07 .37 Blue Seas/CB Backpackers .50 .08 .20 Town Beach / Museum .38 .21 .51 Town Beach Club Vill.

Willie Creek Pearls .39 .09 .52 .10 .40 Forrest St (Fong’s) Divers Tavern .22 First bus from May-mid October extends to GANTHEAUME POINT. Great for a morning walk along Cable Beach (approx. 5km). Please take a hat & water bottle.

FULL TIMETABLE AVAILABLE AT

www.bebus.com.au

ONE WAY FARES

Adults ......$4.00 Child ........$2.00 Conc. ........$2.00 CONCESSION FARES Available only to Australian Pension & Senior Cards, WA Health and Student Cards. Present when boarding.

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OUT & ABOUT IN BROOME

NEED A TAXI? • Broome Taxis 13 10 08 • Chinatown Taxis 9192 3316 • Pearl Town Taxi Service 13 13 30 • Shinju Matsuri Pedicab Co 0474 118 090

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Save on your next Broome getaway Situated within walking distance from Cable Beach and an array of cafĂŠs and restaurants, Mantra Frangipani is the perfect base to discover more in Broome.

Enjoy 10% off * selected rates Use promo: BROOME10

To book, call13 15 17 or visit mantra.com.au/frangipani *Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability at time of booking. Valid for sale and travel until 30/11/18. Valid on selected room types and rates. Not valid with any other offer. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

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Enjoy our Gourmet Creations range, with your favourite gourmet tastes created for Drive Thru convenience or use our Kiosk inside the restaurant to customise as you like it.

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Cable Beach with Oaks Hotels & Resorts

SPICY CHORIZO & CHICKEN

CLASSIC CHICKEN

CLASSIC ANGUS

Just metres from the crystal-clear waters and golden sands of Cable Beach and only 10 minutes from Broome’s town centre, Oaks Cable Beach Sanctuary is the perfect resort choice when visiting Broome. Ideal for holiday makers and business travellers alike, the resort offers a perfect blend of apartment style accommodation and resort facilities, including a lagoon-style pool, restaurant and bar.

Save 10% when you enter promo code ‘MYOAKS’ online at oakshotels.com and enjoy more as a MyOaks Member.

BBQ BACON LOVERS

HOMESTYLE ANGUS

Available from 10:30am. Serving suggestion.

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Oaks Cable Beach Sanctuary 1 Lullfitz Dr, Cable Beach WA *Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Discount is off the best flexible rate, you must book direct with Oaks using MYOAKS promo code. Discounts can’t be refunded after a booking is made if MYOAKS was not entered. Visit oakshotels.com for full terms and conditions. BRM3165

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THE AUSTRALIAN PEARL Pristine • Rare • Purely Authentic

A TRIP TO BROOME ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT VIEWING ONE OF THE

rarest and most valuable pearls EVER PRODUCED

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