Broome Visitor Guide Issue 19

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HORSE SENSE JOIN THE JET SET FOR THE AIRNORTH CABLE BEACH POLO WEEKEND

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D I SCOVE R TH E B RO O M E P E AR L WITH

AUSTRALIA’S PEARLING PIONEERS

BEFORE VISITING THE FARM, ENRICH YOUR KNOWLEDGE AT OUR CHINATOWN PEARLING EXHIBITION •

Live pearls harvests

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One of the world’s largest, most valuable pearls on display

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Pearl meat tasting & pearl grading presentations

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Australia’s Pearling Pioneers Timeline

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Pearl jewellery exclusively featuring Cygnet Bay Pearls

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Welcome to

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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.

Broome and the Kimberley has experienced the biggest rainfall in history and the region has come to life with an abundance of colour and vibrancy. If you ever wondered about the best time to visit Broome, 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 chase waterfalls like nowhere else on earth.

It’s the perfect time of year to discover Broome, with clear blue skies, pleasant days and cooler nights. There’s so much to see and do in Broome; this season is sure to be a hit with the Airnorth Cable Beach Polo, Broome Turf Clubs Race Season and Goolarri Media’s A Taste of Broome to just name a few of the fantastic events the town has planned. If enjoying some quiet time is more your thing, then escape to pristine Cable Beach or wander around Chinatown’s eclectic shops. With days so perfect we urge you to get out and

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discover some of the unique and wonderful things our ‘Town by the Bay’ has to offer.

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

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Free fallin’

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Water world

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Galaxy quest

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Eat, Drink & Enjoy

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Reach for the sky

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The allure of pearls

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Pearls of distinction

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Broome with a view

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Broome Hovercraft

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What’s on in Broome

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Books: True Mateship

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Discover Broome’s pearling history

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Tides timetable

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Hunting the Broome pearl

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High flyers

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A fishing paradise

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LIFE NEEDS A DV E N T UR E

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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

DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS AT GANTHEAUME POINT

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EXPERIENCE NATURE’S HISTORY at Gantheaume Point, where dinosaur footprints are pressed timelessly into the reef from when they walked the earth 130 million years ago. The footprints can be viewed at tides below 2.16m and sturdy shoes are recommended, however, a plaster cast of the prints are located at the top of the cliff for a closer and more convenient look. As an added bonus the red, rocky earth contrasts against the cool, turquoise waters for a beautiful view.

STAIRCASE TO THE MOON THE GOLDEN GLIMMER of the Staircase to the Moon is a mesmerising sight to behold. This spectacular phenomenon occurs for three nights each month between March and October when the full moon rises over Roebuck Bay’s exposed mudflats. The clear skies and low tides allow the sun’s reflection to produce a surreal optical illusion that is not to be missed. For the best view, observe from the outdoor bar at Mangrove Hotel or from Town Beach.

STREETER'S JETTY AT HIGH TIDE THE ORIGINAL JETTY for the pearling luggers based in Broome. The original rough bush timber jetty was built in the 1880s and extended all the way to Dampier Creek. It has been repaired and replaced several times. The narrow jetty carves through the mangroves and allowed luggers to offload pearl shell and load supplies. At low tide it appears to lead to nowhere yet on a 9m tide it is submerged below the water’s surface.

Visit this piece of history at high tide to really appreciate its beauty.

Check the tide times on page 52.

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NIGHT MARKETS JOIN THE LOCALS at the Night Markets. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the fresh produce, enjoy some local cuisine, browse the spectacular array of artisanal items, and enjoy the local performers playing the digeridoo. visitbroome.com.au

SUNSET AT 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?

BUDDHA SANCTUARY RELAX AND LET your mind and body be completely at ease at the Buddha Sanctuary in Broome. The sanctuary is home to a three-metre tall crystal Buddha statue and was created with the community in mind, as a place of peace and stillness to visit for meditation and spiritual practice.

Visit in the morning to join in for a dynamic and invigorating yoga class, or in the evening to focus on inner stillness and peace of mind.

EXPLORE WATERFALLS

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.

GRAB A COFFEE If a morning cup of joe is your thing, there are plenty of places to indulge your passion.

Make sure you grab a reusable cup for your preferred hot beverage – we all need to do our bit to preserve Broome’s natural beauty after all.

This year the Kimberley has seen record rainfall.

All that water can only mean that the incredible waterfalls throughout the Kimberley are sure to be a spectacular sight.

See the friendly team at the BVC to learn how you can witness nature at its best.

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 that prized fish or merely enjoying the sights of Roebuck Bay, see the friendly team at the BVC to discover the best way to experience the Big Blue.

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Paspaley Pearls will give behind-the-scenes access to their world-class harvesting operation for the first time this year.

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thrilling new tour will give lucky guests rare behind the scenes access to one of the most luxurious jewellery brands in the world.

By May, Broome Pearl Farm Tours will offer a tour that will see participants cruising aboard a luxurious 72-foot catamaran, the Karma IV, to the Paspaley Pearl Farm located just three kilometres offshore in Roebuck Bay. Along the way guests will have the opportunity to spot marine life in the crystal clear turquoise waters.

Turtles, snubfin dolphins, sea snakes, dugongs, crocodiles and even humpback whales can be spotted in the bay.

Mark Posch, the great grandson of Master Pearler Herbert Kennedy and Manager of Paspaley’s Broome farms, has been pearling

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professionally since he turned 19.

The tour has been designed to showcase the farm, which Mark has had a significant hand in developing, building and working over the last 30 years.

“The plan is to open up the farm to tourists and make it a place where visitors can learn about Australia’s oldest and largest pearling company,” says Mark.

Paspaley Pearls is the only pearling company today that is fully operational meaning the entire process from fishing for shell (drift diving), seeding operations, farm husbandry, harvesting, wholesale and retail sales of their own 100% Australian South Sea Pearls, jewellery design through to the final display in the Boutique - are all completed in-house by Paspaley Pearls.

“There wouldn’t be many people even in Broome that have seen the Paspaley farm.

“You can’t really discover it unless you are a Pearler – until now that is.”

The tour will have a focus on demonstrating to guests the real operations of a working pearl farm up close, including the husbandry methods on the cleaning boats.

Guests on the tour will gain first hand insight from experts into the entire process of cultured pearl farming and learn why Paspaley Australian South Sea pearls are so highly prized.

As leaders in the industry, Paspaley still hold the record set for the highest price ever

paid for a single strand of cultivated pearls, being US$2.3 million in 1992.

Besides offering visitors the opportunity to harvest their own pearl (and to purchase if desired) the tour will also give travellers insight into the hardship and adventure of pearling, which remained almost unchanged from the 1880s through to the 1970s.

The tour will include a Luggers Lunch, served with a range of refreshments, and an entrée of pearl meat - a highly regarded delicacy taken from the Pinctada Maxima oyster.

From September, Paspaley will offer a second exclusive tour - the VIP Harvest Tour.

Limited to very few people at a time, this tour includes a fast ferry to the mothership; the MV Paspaley IV. Onboard the five-storey 168 ft ship - the most advanced pearling vessel in the world - guests will witness the pearl harvest in process.

This all-inclusive tour features a lavish lunch served in a handmade bento box, which guests can take home with them as a gift. Generous portions of pearl meat will also be served during the day.

After disembarking, guests will discover the inspiration behind Paspaley’s Signature Collections post tour at the Broome Paspaley Boutique, with complimentary refreshments provided.

To book a Broome Pearl farm tour, visit visitbroome.com.au visitbroome.com.au

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Ever wanted to try a tandem skydive from 14,000ft overhead pristine Cable Beach and the red-earth township of Broome. Now’s your chance, with Skydive Geronimo.

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ave you ever tried it? Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane?

Harness tight, sitting in the door with your instructor, the deafening sound of wind in your ears? Have you experienced the incredible rush of free fall?

Whether you are an adrenalin junkie or someone who has always wanted to ‘give it a go,’ the Skydive Geronimo team invites you to join them for an experience of a lifetime.

Your Cable Beach skydive experience begins with a warm welcome at our offices at the Broome International Airport. Here

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you will be introduced to your experienced and friendly Skydive Geronimo instructor to prepare for your skydive.

Friends and family will wave you off as you take-off over Broome, before being transported by the team down to the beach landing area to watch your landing.

Your 15 to 20-minute flight to altitude will take in stunning views of the unique pearling town of Broome, Gantheaume Point, Cable Beach and rugged landscapes beyond.

Together with your instructor, you will free fall at 200kms/hr for the longest 60

seconds of your life. Your instructor will deploy your parachute at 5,000ft and you then enjoy a spectacular five minute parachute ride, before landing on the beach alongside family and friends.* Then it’s time to celebrate; customers enjoy a free celebratory beer at a local beachside bar.

Visit visitbroome.com.au to book a flight with Skydive Geronimo. * Broome beach landings are weather and tide dependant. An alternative coastal landing location may be used on jump day as a safer alternative. visitbroome.com.au

Welcome to country

Kimberley Company partners with the Bunuba People to introduce people to this incredible part of the world.

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f you’ve always wanted to explore the real Kimberley, a new eco-tourism company offers visitors the chance to discover the landscape, stories and people of this wild part of Australia.

Kimberley Country PL (KCPL) is collaborating with the Bunuba People (the traditional owners of a vast stretch of land to the west and north of Fitzroy Crossing in the north west of Australia) and now offers walk/drive tours of up to a week. With guides from the Bunuba Rangers, visitors will be taken through some of the most remote country in the world – and most of these places are uniquely accessible to the Kimberley Country team.

The concept for KCPL was developed five years ago by Bill Layton. As a regular visitor to Fitzroy Crossing (mainly to visit

friends and help on various voluntary and community projects) Bill, often accompanied by some of the Bunuba Rangers, began to explore the local area by foot and 4WD vehicle. It soon became very clear that the area offered remarkable touring opportunities through tracks and to sites that very few people visited. At the same time it was very clear that the local Aboriginal community is currently experiencing high unemployment with associated social problems. An opportunity presented itself therefore to provide local Aboriginal people with employment using eco-tourism opportunities in the area.

“Although the business is currently owned by me, the intent is that Indigenous partners will be gradually introduced, and eventually the business will be 100% owned

and operated by them,” says Bill.

The initial trek, called the Twin Gorges Walk, has been going for over two years now and nearly 100 people have been on the seven-day tour.

“The feedback from this adventurous walk has been fantastic with customers raving about the country, the Indigenous guides, and the history and culture of the Kimberley that unfolds as the tour progresses,” says Bill.

“Guests camp under canvas during the week-long tour, and meals are prepared on an open fire under the southern skies,” he says.

“We can also offer guided tours/walks to include activities from one to seven days, created just for our guests,” says Bill.

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Hot hooves

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

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

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thousands from around WA, interstate and internationally, including a posse of A-list celebrities.

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

mid-August (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, 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 visitbroome.com.au

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 highfliers who have attended the Broome races.

To accommodate the high-flyers 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 Kimberley’s and the all-important free flowing Mumm’s champagne. as well as tote machines. Bookings are essential and tickets sell out fast.

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 must-do 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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Airnorth Cable Beach Polo One of the most spectacular events to call Broome home Airnorth Cable Beach Polo - returns and promises to be an unforgettable weekend for its glamorous guests.

WA’s most glamorous sport and social event, the Airnorth Cable Beach Polo, will take centre stage on Broome’s famous white sands when it makes a spectacular return to the town this year.

Now celebrating eight years, the threeday festival will be held from Friday May 25 to Sunday, May 27.

Set in one of the most far-flung and exotic destinations in the world, the event has become an annual drawcard for people in Australia and all around the globe.

Each year, thousands of patrons, including elite polo players, celebrities and other high-profile guests, flock to Broome’s magnificent Cable Beach for a star-studded weekend of polo, fashion and entertainment.

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Airnorth Cable Beach Polo Producer Marilynne Paspaley AM, said the town’s iconic beach still remained the best location for beach polo in the southern hemisphere.

“The huge tides that wash Cable Beach twice a day create a beach polo playing field better than any prepared by man or machine,” Marilynne said.

“The sand is compacted naturally by the tide, forming a firm but giving surface ideal for a vigorous polo game with fast-moving ponies and ball.”

Arguably the best sand conditions in the world for beach polo, Marilynne said Cable Beach Polo was a favourite with professional players from around the world who have competed in the event.

“Whether from Columbia or India, New

Zealand or Australia, they have all wanted to return to play again.”

The 2018 festival promises to be even bigger and better with a jam-packed itinerary scheduled.

Celebrations kick off on the Friday with the official launch of Airnorth Cable Beach Polo, featuring a private cocktail party for sponsors and their guests at boutique Broome lodge Pinctada McAlpine House.

An open-air launch party will also be held at the Mangrove Hotel – this year’s official hotel partner for the event.

On Saturday, spectators will soak up the first day of the live polo competition at the Cable Beach Polo arena.

Once again, the premium VIP marquee will provide the ultimate lavish experience for guests, boasting a luxe lounge tropical setting, unrivalled beach views, live music, gourmet cuisine from local chef Nick Wendland from The Aarli and a selection of premium beverages including the awardwinning Bunnamagoo Estate wines.

Later in the evening will see the return of the exquisite Dinner Under the Stars.

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JACK STEIN, SON OF RENOWNED ENGLISH CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND TV PRESENTER RICK STEIN, WILL WOW GUESTS WITH A SUPERB MENU

year’s event is guest executive chef Jack Stein, the son of renowned English chef, restaurateur and television presenter Rick Stein.

Jack will wow his guests with a superb menu featuring the finest quality Kimberley ingredients.

Accompanying his culinary creations will be Perrier-Jouet’s elegant vintage champagne Belle Époque – an exciting new addition to the Cable Beach Polo family.

Sunday will mark day two of the exciting polo tournament, culminating in a nailbiting showdown on the sands as players compete for the Broome Cup and the Paspaley Australasian Beach Polo Cup. Spectators can enjoy the thrill of the finals in the VIP marquee or the lively atmosphere of the Matso’s Polo Beach Bar, with premium beverages and food options available. Celebrations will continue after the polo tournament with the exclusive Cable Beach Polo After Party, which will be held at the Mangrove Hotel.

To celebrate this year’s Airnorth Cable Beach Polo, organisers are offering a choice of hospitality options for guests.

Spectators keen to experience the full Airnorth Cable Beach Polo three-day VIP treatment can opt for the Platinum Passport which includes special invites to the Paspaley cocktail party, access to the marquee on the Saturday and Sunday and an invitation to the Dinner Under the Stars.

Guests can also choose from the

Tournament, Silver and Gold packages or purchase tickets for the Matso’s Polo Beach Bar on Sunday.

As always, the Airnorth Cable Beach Polo tournament is free to watch from the sand.

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Rhythm & Ride Rodeo Saltwater Country are getting ready to kick up the red dust under a perfect blue sky followed by a night under that incredible Kimberley star-studded night sky, all while raising awareness of suicide and domestic violence. Get set for the Rhythm & Ride Rodeo.

Saltwater Country Inc is a not-for-profit organisation born out of the red dirt and sweat that's synonymous with living and breathing the Kimberley. It celebrates a lifestyle that strives to maintain a connection to the land through engaging all generations and community members.

It is a multi-faceted, Indigenous-led organisation that builds on the symbolic power of the cowboy in remote Australia.

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nurturing their connection to country and culture. With this in mind, Saltwater Country was created, delivering a strengthbased approach where Rhythm and Ride, rodeo, campdraft and country music are used as a platform to showcase art, culture, food, sporting prowess and musical talent.

Founded by local Indigenous leaders in recognition of the importance of celebrating the past, present and future of Indigenous leadership and resilience, Saltwater Country is committed to a collaborative and innovative approach that will enable Broome people of all ages and cultural backgrounds to development opportunities and expand the ways they contribute to the community.

“Saltwater Country Inc’s mission is to use the sport of rodeo and campdraft to bring people together with a common social purpose and benefit,” says Cara Peek, chairperson of Saltwater Country. “We offer the community an opportunity to enhance community spirit and family engagement through taking part in events and programs as competitors, spectators, employees, volunteers and students.

The annual Rhythm & Ride Rodeo and Campdraft provides valuable income, that's used to develop sustainable and innovative events for Broome and the wider Kimberley.

Rodeo riders are a tough bunch of sporting professionals, with a passion that sees countless early mornings, long days and endless roads, all in pursuit of the perfect ride.

The Rhythm & Ride Campdraft is where the bling meets the dust, where you will see some of the best campdrafting stock in the country. It's where the unspoken understanding between horse and rider will visitbroome.com.au

be showcased for enthusiasts and seasoned spectators alike. It's an opportunity for the campdrafting fraternity to share their skills while their fans can look on in awe – all while raising funds for Saltwater Country's vital work in the community.

"In the long term we hope to develop a rodeo and riding school," says Cara. "The school will provide a training facility for competitors from near and far, as well as running programs targeted at tackling key social issues plaguing the community."

It's a truly inclusive event and, Cara says, will showcase Broome and its surrounding countryside in a unique way.

"From the rodeo events to the family atmosphere and live music performances there is something for everyone from the domestic and international rodeo fraternities as well as the wider community," she says.

"Rhythm & Ride is for anyone and everyone. Even if you have never seen a horse or heard country music before, you are guaranteed to be entertained and leave smiling.

"The event aims to have a real economic impact on the community with a boost in tourism income and through adopting a think global, act local approach, engaging local businesses and community members where possible while attracting visitors from near and far."

Events include a bull ride, ladies' barrel

race, steer ride, team roping and rodeo activities.

With the Broome Horse Riding Club as the venue, set among large shading trees, Cara is excited about this year's event.

"The club has a commitment to the Broome community, hoping to create additional events throughout the year. On the relaxed grassed area there's plenty of space to enjoy the fun from a comfortable seat or picnic rug.

Rhythm & Ride Rodeo, September 21 to 22.

Visit saltwatercountry.com.au for more information.

RED DUST RODEO Whether you've experienced a rodeo before or not, the Rhythm & Rodeo in September is sure to be a fun event for the whole family - and all for a great cause too.

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Let’s go snubbie spotting Climb aboard a Broome Whale Watching tour and spot yourself a ‘snubbie’ - the rare snubfin dolphins who call Roebuck Bay their home.

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eclared a Ramsar site in 1990 and listed on the National Heritage register in 2011, Roebuck Bay is of international importance, being declared Australia’s newest marine park in 2015. The vast, intertidal mudflat is uniquely and biologically diverse, with dugongs, green turtles and Australian snubfin dolphins feeding on the extensive seagrass meadows, which are also home to marine fishes, crustaceans and between 300 and 500 invertebrates. At low tide, 175sqkm of mud is exposed – being rich in food, the mudflat attracts around 200,000 migratory shore birds.

“With its incredibly diverse ecosystem, Roebuck Bay is a sanctuary for numerous species of marine life, from turtles and dugongs,” says Cameron Birch of Broome Whale Watching, who celebrates ten years of running the business this year. “We were the first tour operator to run whale watching tours in the area - and the only one to do so for the first three years of operating.”

For the Yawuru People, Roebuck Bay is integral to their history, culture and way of life. “Yawuru people have an acute awareness of the bay’s incredible richness, which has

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provided sustenance to their people for thousands of years,” Cameron adds.

Home to more than 140 snubfin dolphins, Roebuck Bay provides an incredible opportunity to see Australia’s largest known and only permanent population of these rare dolphins.

“Once thought to be an Irrawaddy dolphin, these unusual-looking mammals were recently named as a new species, and are one of only two species of dolphin endemic to Australia’s northern coastline,” Cameron explains.

“Unlike other dolphins, these snubfin dolphins form very tight-knit social groups.

Playful, social and shy are among the many words to describe these endearing creatures. And because Roebuck Bay is a tidal bay over mud flats, it makes the water murky and muddy. That’s the perfect

environment for snubbies – they are an estuarine dolphin and like shallow coastal areas, they are not an oceanic dolphin at all,” Cameron says.

“These rare dolphins feed in the shallow waters where tidal creeks supply rich food sources,” he adds. “When feeding in Roebuck Bay they exhibit a distinctive, feeding behaviour, spitting jets of water ahead of their catch to disorientate their prey.

“These dolphins and this fishing technique are so unique that David Attenborough recently sent a crew to Broome to capture them on film.”

Roebuck Bay is also the international airport for the migratory shore birds in Australia, gathering in great numbers between March and April in Roebuck Bay before heading to the Arctic to breed.

Visit visitbroome.com.au to book a tour with Broome Whale Watching.

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WATER WORLD It’s been the biggest wet season on record in Broome and KAS Helicopters can take you on an unforgettable flight to see the Kimberley’s wetlands and waterfalls in all their glory. By GABI MILLS.

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imberley Air Supply (KAS Helicopters) are masters of the big skies that stretch above the Kimberley landscape. In 2007, Dave Preedy and Adrian Crook joined forces to offer specialist helicopter services in Broome, Derby and remote parts of the Kimberley.

Thanks to their combined years of remote experience, and backed by a team of pilots with more than 30,000 combined hours of commercial flight experience, Dave and Adrian have continued to take KAS Helicopters to new heights. And thanks to the biggest wet season on record, they’ve seen demand for their scenic flight tours

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rise exponentially.

“Our driving ambition is to showcase the Kimberley by air while providing our customers with an extremely professional helicopter service, backed by skilled pilots, highly maintained and presented aircraft and the utmost regard for safety,” says Adrian.

This year, a new flooded plains scenic flight from Broome offered clients a once in a lifetime chance to see the incredible inland oceans on Roebuck Plains created by massive rainfall from passing cyclones and tropical lows.

From Derby, the waterfalls package includes the chance to land at a remote

waterfall, accessible only by helicopter.

“Our guests are able to explore the area by foot and enjoy a refreshing swim while they relax and soak up the incredible surroundings,” says Adrian.

It’s the perfect way to see sights only a few people are fortunate enough to witness in their lifetime, all from the comfort of one of the company’s fleet of modern, well maintained helicopters.

The wet season in the Kimberley has made headlines all around the world thanks to the extraordinary quantities of water flowing over the ancient rocks and plains that make up the Kimberley’s natural

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landform. Gushing torrents of white-tipped water have filled gorges and creeks so much that the power of nature is a sight to behold.

The view from above of the landscape, so verdant and lush, with inland oceans creating extraordinary wetlands, really is an astonishing experience to witness.

Even in average wet seasons the waterfalls are unforgettable but this year the opportunities to capture a once-in-alifetime photo album of massive expanses of inland water have gone up a notch.

Many people have grabbed the opportunity while in the region to jump on board a KAS Helicopter trip to see the water in full flood for themselves.

“We’ve had couples and families wanting to experience amazing parts of the Kimberley in this unique and exciting way, with the highest levels of customer service during their trip,” says Adrian.

“Not only do guests enjoy an amazing aerial perspective of the region, we can get to areas that are either inaccessible any other way or that are time prohibitive to visit.”

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Colourful inspiration Artists have long been drawn to the incredible natural palette that Broome offers. We meet some who have made the town their home.

By GABI MILLS, TOM DE SOUZA AND FRANQUE BATTY.

Kerry Anne Jordinson

Kerry Anne Jordinson has a very strong connection with Broome. Born in Singapore to English and Caribbean parents, raised in the UK and around the world, she finally found her true home in Broome where she has developed as a professional artist as well as raising her four sons.

A self-taught artist, Kerry Anne is enjoying her continuing creative evolution. She has a distinctive painting and drawing style and works across a broad range of media.

“My work is predominantly figurative

and my characters are created with sensitivity, reflecting the beauty of this multicultural world in which we live,” she says.

She is passionate about delivering freshness, simplicity and often humour in her personal and original style.

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a number of children’s books – Looking for Bobby (2007), Bobby’s Surprise (2011) and Storm Pearl (2018) all published by Backroom Press. I Remember, the lovely picture book written by award-winning author Joanne Crawford and published by renowned Magabala Books is Kerry Anne’s

most recent work in this field. The popular Mrs Millar’s Frogs books was Kerry Anne’s first series of children’s picture books. Selfpublished in 1998, it will be re-released as a modernised classic in 2018.

As a qualified art teacher, Kerry Anne enjoys sharing her love of art and drawing visitbroome.com.au

with adults and children. She is regularly invited as a guest art teacher in schools and libraries and is often the Artist in Residence at the Cable Beach Club.

Her paintings are to be found in homes all around the world. Kerry Anne can be found regularly at her stall in the court house markets as well as the night markets which she very much enjoys.

For private viewing and more information about customised art classes and commissions contact Kerry Anne via email at kjordinson@ bigpond.com or call 0408 923 099.

Emma Blyth

Emma Blyth

Emma Blyth’s paintings express a passion for colour and a unique sense of translating Australian culture to canvas.

She utilises her large brushstrokes and vibrant colours to portray scenes from the rugged Kimberley outback to the beautiful beaches and forests of the south west.

Sailboats, sunbaking beach babes and Australian wildlife romp across the vivid canvas with a sense of fun and liveliness.

Emma’s love of Australia is obvious and she has travelled much of it camping out the back of a ute with a sketchbook in her hand.

“The outback inspires me with its unique colours, remoteness and wildlife,” says Emma.

“From the waterfalls and brolgas of the Kimberley to the rock art and billabongs of Kakadu, with cockies flying over spectacular gorges in Litchfield, turquoise bays of the Daintree, Cape York and WA’s south west.”

Emma’s fun, simplistic style of art stems from her love of life on the road.

“Camping on a river under a boab tree surrounded by brolgas, bush turkeys and cockatoos. Whistling kites hovering in the smoke of our campfire. Barramundi jumping as my man catches a mudcrab

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and cooks it on the coals for dinner. I love capturing the simplicity of life in this unique part of our country on canvas.”

Emma has been commissioned for many pieces, both in private collections and commercial applications, such as artworks throughout the rooms at Seashells resorts, promotional posters and merchandise for the annual Mandurah Channel 7 Crab Fest and Street Art for Telstra.

She has been artist in Residence at Seashells Resort Mandurah, Cable Beach Resort Broome and Aspects of Kings Park.

Emma’s Australian-made art gifts are available at the Broome Visitor Centre. Shop online for Kimberley themed originals, prints and art gifts – she’s able to deliver all over the world.

An extensive range of Emma’s works are available to view at emmablyth.com.au

James Down

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, and his business partner bought the historic TB Ellies building in Carnarvon Street, one of the most recognisable buildings in the town centre. They've completed renovated this iconic building, which also houses Ellies Ice cream shop and Azure Beach & Resort Wear, as well as a new fantastic function area.

Thomas Bastion Ellies was a jeweller and pearler, and one o fhe most famous characters of the time. In 1902, TB opened his own jewellery shop and purchased his own pearling lugger, The Ceylon, fondly named after his native country.

More than just a pearl merchant, TB was an expert in the rare craft of pearl skinning, an extremely difficult skill to master but TB had an extraordinary gift. He could take a seemingly worthless pearl and carefully remove the imperfect outer skin, layer by layer, to reveal the precious gem inside. As a result, he was known as the Pearl Doctor..

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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 Gallery, 1/23 Carnarvon Street, Broome. Call 08 9193 5003 or email info@ broomegallery.com.au

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along Cable Beach.

James is happy to take commissions too, giving visitors to the region a unique memento to take home. He always includes his own dog, Oscar 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

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.

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

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200km 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.

After 10 years in the Fitzroy Valley, Suzy and her young family shifted to Derby.

It was during this time that she started 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 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 substraight to glow through the artwork.

These are innovative works that seek to generate an emotional response to the magnificence of country. Suzy is currently working on a collection of aluminium paintings that will be on exhibition in Melbourne in October.

From Brolga’s 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.

Suzy's artwork can be seen at the Lockup Cafe in Broome, The Red Umbrella Gallery, South Fremantle, The Artisan store, Fremantle, and Artopia Gallery in Kununurra.

“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.”

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

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 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 said as she began 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 worked 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 her 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 - email gallerysobrane@gmail.com for info.

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Broome-Time Art Gallery Kimberley artworks • Hand-crafted didgeridoos Indigenous paintings • Wood & boab nut carvings • Kimberley images Artworks by Edwin lee Mulligan, Paul Boon, Regina Karadada, Lillian Karadada, Mork Norval, Rosalind Brown, Samantha Wugundin-Allies, Sarah Cox and many more

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Galaxy

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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 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

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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 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 awe-inspiring “windows” to the heavens.

“We have a lot of regulars on the Astro Tours,” says Greg. “People keep coming visitbroome.com.au

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 earned him the nickname #spacegandalf.

Look out for them both in the 2018 showing of Stagazing Live on ABC TV. “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.

STAR MAN Greg Quicke, Broome's most famous astronomer, enjoys nothing more than introducing the ever-changing night sky to visitors keen to learn more about the celestial bodies above their heads.

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It’s a well known fact that eating spicy food in a steamy climate is the perfect combination.

Broome has plenty of options for diners who enjoy food with a kick.

By GABI MILLS.

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 32

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garlic naan on the side. The friendly staff win lots of praise too – just make sure you let them know 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 w(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

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SOME LIKE IT HOT Take your pick from some of the tastiest spicy dishes in town, with authentic curries from Little Indian to chillli crab from The Wharf.

deepwater port and try The Wharf’s Korean brunch. While you decide 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?

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 deepfried 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.

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among friends. That’s a good idea because it means you can sample more seafood treats.

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.

TASTE OF BROOME Make sure you make room for some of Broome's tastiest treats from The Zookeeper's Store, Bali Hai Cafe (opposite) and Zanders, which has stunning views over Cable Beach

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.

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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

BALI HAI CAFE It’s fair to say that the Bali Hai Café captures visitbroome.com.au

TASTY TREATS Below, Bali Hai restaurant.

Right, Shark Bay scallops and poolside at The Deck.

the essence of Broome. Fresh 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

THE DECK Tuck into the fresh, zesty menu at Broome's only 5-star resort. The award-winning head chef draws on the many 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 spicy dishes.

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 saffron angel hair, prawn, mussel and local fish with tomatoes, chilli and garlic?

The dinner menu continues this contemporary approach - a definite

Australian vibe with a twist of European influences at play. Shark Bay scallops, 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 with the dukkha spiced beef skewers and tahini yoghurt or house made Italian sausage pizza, chilli flakes, mozzarella, artchoke and peccorino.

The chef also excels in creating food experiences with his very popular Sunday lunch series which runs once a month.

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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 5.30pm-8.30pm (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

ZANDERS AT CABLE BEACH

PEARLERS BAR & BISTRO Dampier Terrace Map Ref: J18 08 9192 1221

Cable Beach Reserve, Cable Beach Map ref: E8

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 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

08 9193 5090 Open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 8am, 7 days a week.

Zanders has a new season breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, and an extensive range of cocktails and premium spirits.

Come and enjoy a relaxing session with captivating views of Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point whilst sipping on a cocktail, or enjoying your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Take away available. www.zanders.com.au

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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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.

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.

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

www.roey.com.au

BALI HAI RESTAURANT

JACK’S BAR & RESTAURANT

08 9191 3160

Ramada Eco Beach Resort, Great Northern Highway, South of Broome 08 9193 8015

Bali Hai Resort & Spa 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach

Open Wed-Sun from 12 noon.

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

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

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-10am All day dining 11am-6pm Dinner from 6pm Enjoy poolside dining at Broome’s only 5-star resort. Experience contemporary Australian cuisine prepared by our award-winning chef. www.kimberleysands.com.au

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ITALIAN

BAR AND BISTRO

CICHETTI CLUB Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Cable Beach Road Map ref E8 08 9192 0411 The Cichetti Club is the place to come together and share a modern Italian meal with heart and flavour.

Start your day with a freshly brewed coffee from 8:00am.

Lunch and dinner. Check our website for trading hours.

MATSO’S BROOME BREWERY

DIVERS BISTRO

60 Hamersley Street, Broome Map ref: L17

08 9193 6066

12 Cable Beach Road, Cable Beach

08 9193 5811 The Kimberley’s award winning microbrewery and a Broome treasure.

Try their famous Mango Beer & Ginger Beer along with a variety of Seasonal Brews. Matso’s boasts own curry chef with authentic curries available all year round. www.matsos.com.au

www.cablebeachclub.com

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

PLEASE 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.

ASIAN AARLI BAR

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 brining 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

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Cable Beach Rd 08 9192 0470

THE WHARF KOREAN BRUNCH

THAI ORCHID 6 Hammersly St Broome Map ref: J17

End of Port Drive at Port of Broome Map ref: Y11 08 9192 5800

08 9192 6147 0408 696 696 Relaxing at the Sunset Bar & Grill with the sun setting over the Indian Ocean is a truly memorable experience. Sunset cocktails can be complemented by our casual bar menu or you can enjoy an a la carte dinner from our grill menu.

Check our website for summer trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

Thai Orchid Dine in and Takeaway restaurant proudly presents you with authentic Thai Cuisine. All produce has been hand selected from WA and only the finest ingredients are used to create the tantalising dishes.

To view our weekly special please visit our facebook page.

Open 5pm ~ 9pm, closed Tuesdays. www.facebook.com/thaiorchidbroome/

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.

INDIAN GINREAB THAI

Paspaley Shopping Cr 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, about us and visit us on Facebook and Trip Advisor. BYO. Open 7 days. 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

08 9192 0471

08 9192 0479

The Resort invites you on a culinary journey to Japan.

‘Zensai’ (meaning small pretty things) is open for dinner, check our website for trading hours.

Create your own dining experience by selecting an array of dishes or simply order ‘Omakase’ - which means leave it to us!

Kichi Kichi is a fun, fresh, contemporary Asian eatery. Think dumplings, baos, spicy salads and Asian-inspired cocktails. Share with family and friends in this vibrant setting.

Open for lunch and dinner. Check our website for trading hours.

www.cablebeachclub.com

www.cablebeachclub.com

LITTLE INDIAN Cnr Hammersley & Frederick Sts Broome 08 9192 0015

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

CAFÉ

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 (Sat & Su) Dinner from 6pm-9pm (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

RUNWAY COFFEE CUBE Broome Visitor Centre, 1 Hammersley 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.

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CAFÉ

A guide to eating out in Broome LAND OF PHARAOHS Shop 20 Paspaley Plaza Shopping Centre 15-17 Carnarvon St Ph 9192 6489 Open 6 days Monday ~ Saturday 10am ~ 8pm Sunday closed Takeaway & dine in EFTPOS available BYO

THE MILLIE CAFÉ

BROOME SUB BRANCH RSL 14 Robinson St, Broome Map ref: K16. 08 9192 1003

Cable Beach Caravan Park Millington Road

BLUEY’S PLACE FISH & CHIPS Cnr Frederick & Hamersley St Map ref: J17........................................................... 08 9192 1747 CABLE BEACH DELI 4 Sanctuary Road Broome ............................................. 08 9192 7033

08 9192 2066

CABLE BEACH GENERAL STORE & CAFÉ Cnr Murray Road & Cable Beach Road. Map ref: F9 ......................................08 9192 5572

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/

CAIRO CAFÉ Shop 7, 16Frederick Street Map ref: J17 ................................................................. 08 9192 3283 DERBY WHARF RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 1 Wharf Road, Derby ......................................................................................................... 08 9191 2664 DOMINO’S PIZZA 1 Hamersley St, Broome Map ref: J17 .......................... 08 9192 2033 THE GOOD CARTEL Sun Cinema Carpark, 3 Weld Street...........................08 9192 7654 THE MANGO PLACE 120 Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile. Map ref: T15............. 08 9192 5462

MCDONALD’S 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

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PUB GRUB

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TAKE AWAY

MOLLIE BEAN COFFEE Japanese Cemetery, Port Drive Map ref: L12.......................................................0488 800 159 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.

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

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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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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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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 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.”

King Leopold Air, kingleopoldair.com.au, 08 9193 7155. For more information visit visitbroome.com.au

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FLY THE KIMBERLEY

KING LEOPOLD AIR HORIZONTAL FALLS - CAPE LEVEQUE - MITCHELL FALLS BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO & MORE

www.kingleopoldair.com.au

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The allure of pearls An Allure South Sea Pearl is the perfect souvenir of your stay in Broome, says Lisa Shearon.

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hen Bill Reed and Lindsay Youd began Allure South Sea Pearls a decade ago, they couldn’t have quite anticipated the public’s response to their pearls. Originally sold through select retail jewellery stores on the east coast of Australia, Bill and Lindsay rebranded their flagship showroom in Broome as Allure South Sea Pearls in 2014, in response to the brand’s growing success.

Last year, Allure launched its first boutique in Perth.

Allure South Sea Pearls’ success is due in no small part to its founders, Bill and Lindsay. With a combined 80 years’ experience in the pearling industry and an unwavering passion for their craft, the two men are dedicated to South Sea pearls.

Bill has more than 50 years’ experience as a marine biologist and pearl farmer.

His contributions to the pearling industry have been recognised by the Australian and Tahitian governments, and Bill was awarded the Order of Australia in 2012.

Lindsay is a second-generation watchmaker/jeweller, who became captivated by South Sea pearls in his father’s workshop more than 30 years ago.

“A miracle of nature, South Sea pearls have an inner glow from the layers of nacre reflecting light from within,” Lindsay says.

“Every pearl is unique, which means that no two pieces are ever the same.”

In addition to the uniqueness of every pearl, Bill and Lindsay are proud that Australia produces the finest-quality South Sea pearls in the world – known for their size, and stunning white, silver and pink tones.

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one-of-a-kind couture designs as well as timeless classics,” Lindsay says. “Handcrafted at our Broome showroom, there is a range of designs available to capture any audience.

“Many of the pieces in the couture collection are inspired by Broome – the home of pearling in Australia.”

Both men have strong ties to Broome; Bill has lived in Broome since the mid1970s, while Lindsay lived in Broome in the early 1990s, and now visits monthly.

“We both love Broome’s wonderful warm winters, the multicultural diversity and sense of community in a relatively small, remote town,” Lindsay says. “It also is the gateway to the beautiful Kimberley region.”

Allure South Sea Pearls use only the finest-quality pearls and diamonds in their collection. “The designs and craftsmanship are of the highest standard and will last for generations to come,” Lindsay says.

“Many customers return time after time, even if they live thousands of kilometres away. This level of trust and support is both humbling and rewarding after 30 years of

TREASURES OF NATURE Founders of Allure South Sea Pearls, above left, Bill Reed and Lindsay Youd.

Above and right, examples of the beautiful range of pearl jewellery from Allure.

dedication to our clients.”

With the Allure South Sea Pearls showroom such a success in Broome, Bill and Lindsay feel the time is right to open a boutique in Perth.

Lindsay and Bill are enjoying the next chapter of their home-grown business, with the continuing success of their Broome locations and a growing presence in Perth.

Dedicated to the pursuit of perfect pearls, the two men will continue to proudly showcase these incredible gems of nature.

Visit the Allure South Sea Pearls showroom at 25 Dampier Terrace, Broome, WA 6725, or the e-boutique at alluresouthseapearls. com.au visitbroome.com.au

broome. 25 dampier terrace. broome wa. (+61 8) 9192 2430

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

perth. 316 rokeby road. subiaco wa. (+61 8) 9388 3131

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Pearls of distinction Galwey Pearls has much to celebrate this year - and continues to lead the way in creating unique pearl jewellery in Broome.

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elebrating their 21st year of retail operations, Galwey would like to thank their loyal customers for their continued support and affirm that their Broome Showroom will continue to offer pearl jewellery of the highest quality, and dedication to customer service and satisfaction.

The company is also celebrating its 17th year of being a dedicated member of the Jewellers Association of Australia, which gives their customers confidence in knowing that Galwey abides by a strict Code of Conduct covering product quality, workmanship, and customer service.

With a family history stretching back to the early days of pearling, Galwey have a deep and lasting connection with the most precious of nature’s gems.

Based in Broome – long regarded as the birthplace of the world’s best pearls – Galwey seek out the most distinctive pearls to create unique and beautiful jewellery.

Pearls are the only gem to be grown inside a living organism, and come in a range of sizes, shapes, colours and delicate lustres.

Every piece of Galwey jewellery is lovingly crafted to showcase each pearl and reveal its virtues in the most exquisite way.

Galwey carries a wide and varied selection of our Beautiful Kimberly ‘Broome’ Pearls from the iconic Pinctada Maxima Shell.

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as well as South Sea Gold Pearls from Australia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Indonesia, offering the most exclusive selection available in one location.

Lyndal and Prudence Galwey 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.

“We encourage you to collaborate with us to create the right piece just for you, whether it’s a single pearl for a ring, a pair of earrings, a pearl bracelet or 30 or so to

make a strand.”

At Galwey, says Prudence, they believe that each customer should have confidence in their purchase. With every purchase, Galwey provide a photograph of each piece for insurance and identification purposes, and a certificate of provenance authenticating the origin of each Pearl purchased.

“We look forward to welcoming you to our showroom located on Dampier Terrace where you will experience a warm welcome with real old fashioned customer service from our friendly knowledgeable staff,” says Prudence.

Visit galweypearls.com.au visitbroome.com.au

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BROOME

with a view 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 well-respected 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 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

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

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 plenty of repeat custom. Having offered high-quality, downto-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.

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A TOUCH OF LUXE You'll find rooms with plenty of thoughtful touches in Broome.

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 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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relax after a hard day discovering dino footprints 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 6725 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 variety of self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodation. visitbroome.com.au

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

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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.

THE BILLI RESORT 23 Coucal St (Lullfitz Drive), Cable Beach, Broome 6725 Call: 08 9192 1711 Visit: thebilli.com.au

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.

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 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

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.

Providing a range of self-catering accommodation including one- and twobedroom villas, studio rooms and ultraglamorous eco tents, The Billi combines the luxury of a resort with the convenience of home.

Nestled under a superb canopy of trees and surrounding a stunning central pool 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.”

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.

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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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Hovering between the sun and the moon

Take a ride on one of Broome's most unique modes of transport.

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he sun gives us our spirit, and the moon, our soul. As they alight with planet Earth, Broome’s dramatic tidal phenomenon provides the most tranquil and romantic backdrop to unwind, relax and explore. It’s in the spring tide week that this planetary interaction is most visible, exposing the tidal flats and all the inhabitants within them twice a day.

There are many beaches providing access to the tidal flats of the bay, but really there is only one way to venture right out onto them - and that’s by hovercraft.

Broome Hovercraft will transport you across the tidal floor to see dinosaur footprints in old petrified forests on the other side of Roebuck Bay. Gliding along the tidal edge, take in the view as pelicans, egrets, osprey and sea eagles pass by.

Marvel at the dramatic rich red Pindan cliff backdrop as you land on a secluded patch of pristine coastline.

As the tide continues to fall, you’ll then head off into the bay, settle down on the sandy sea floor and let your pilots look after you with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres as the sun finally sets,

silhouetting the Broome peninsula, the sun’s rays glistening off ripples in the tidal floor.

Visit visitbroome.com.au to book a ride with Broome Hovercraft.

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What's on A P R I L • M AY • J U N E • J U LY 2 0 1 8

Don''t miss: MAJOR EVENTS 2018 Gibb River Mountain Bike Challenge From May 11 to 18, visit thegibbchallenge. com.au for more information.

Airnorth Cable Beach Polo May 26 to 27. (see page 12 for more details) Broome Whale Watching From July to September Broome International Airport Marathon July 1 Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl From August 25 to September 2 Corrugated Lines 2018 - August 10 -12. Contact corrugatedlines@ gmail.com WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS T1: 14-29 April 2018 T2: 30 June - 15 July 2018 T3: 22 September - 7 October 2018 T4: 14 December 2018 - 3 February 2019 Heritage Film Series 1 Showing Sisters, Pearls and Mission Girls.

May 23, from 1pm.

Heritage Film Series 2 Screening of Town By The Bay. June 20, from 1pm.

Heritage Film Series 3 Screening of Painting The Future. July 18, from 1pm.

Bernadine Green Room, 9 Barker Street, July 18, 1pm. Visit heritage.ssig.org.au or

COURTHOUSE MARKETS

Thursday Nights – Lions Park, Town Beach (Starting June 1) from 5pm-9pm Saturdays & Sundays - Broome Courthouse, 8 Hammersley St Saturdays from 8am to 1pm Sundays (until the end of October) from 8am to 1pm Night markets held the first two nights of each Staircase.

Visit broomecourthousemarkets.com.au

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STAIRCASE to the MOON April - July 2018 APRIL 30th @ 5.58pm MAY 1st @ 6.40pm 30th@ 6.05pm 31st @ 6.52pm

REGULARS

JUNE 29th @ 6.24pm 30th @ 7.13pm JULY 28th @ 6.00pm 29th @ 6.49pm

Every day Broome Diocese Mass 5.30pm, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Weld Street, Broome. Call 08 9192 1060 or email info@broomediocese.org Monday Quiz Night 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 Texas Hold’em Poker 6pm registration/7pm start. 6pm free beginners tables.

The Roey (Sports Bar). Visit roey.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 7pm start, $5 Entry.

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 Wet T-shirt competition $750 cash for the winner! From 9pm – late. $5 entry for men.

The Roey (Oasis Bar). 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.

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. 3 to 6pm.

Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Parmi Night $12 parmi with a selection of toppings. From 5pm. The Roey, Pearlers Bar-Bistro. 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 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 Saturday Night Live & Local Dance the night away to some of Broome’s finest musicians! Stay updated on The Roey’s Facebook page! Free event.

The Roey (Oasis). roey.com.au The Goose Club & Jag the Joker $10,000 jackot drawn at 2pm.

The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit 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. visitbroome.com.au

Crazy Crab Races From 6 to 8.30pm.

Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Family Day From 3pm.

Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street. Call 9192 1303 or visit mangrovehotel.com.au 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 visitroey.com.au

EVENTS Phoenix King Live music.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, April 14, 8 to 11pm.

Jacob De Gaye Touring act.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, April 14, 8 to 11pm.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service The Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held at Bedford Park, located between Weld and Hamersley Street, Broome. The RSL centre is located on the corner of Robinson & Barker Street, Broome. April 25, call (08) 9192 1003.

The Mexicans Corona Sunday Session. The Oasis, The Roey, April 29. Visit themexicans.com.au.

The Lighthouse Girl Black Swan State Theatre bring this wonderful true story to life on stage.

Broome Civic Centre, May 5, 8pm. Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au or call (08) 9191 8780.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Open Day Visit this very special family-run pearl farm.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Dampier Peninsula,

May 6. For more information, visit cygnetbaypearlfarm.com.au Sydney Hotshots All male review Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, May 19, $30 per ticket. Visit diverstavern.com.au 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Funny night out.

Jimmy Chi Hall, Broome Civic Centre, May 16.

Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au The Mexicans Supporting Freo’s San Cisco.

The Oasis, The Roey, May 20. Visit themexicans.com.au for more info.

Caravana Sun Live music.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, May 26. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Mexicans Corona Sunday Session.

The Oasis, The Roey, May 26. Visit themexicans.com.au for more info.

Bust Out Cabaret Bust Out returns with a cheeky line-up of circus, music, comedy, burlesque, and more. It’s the most hilarious night of entertainment on the Broome social calendar. Strictly an 18+ event.

Broome Civic Centre, June 1, $45, concessions $40. Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au Fnatam Perth band plays live.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 2. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Mexicans Opening race day entertainment.

Broome Race Course, June 2. Visit themexicans.com.au or broometurfclub.com. au for more information.

The Preachers Live music.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 14. Visit diverstavern.com.au Men And Their Sheds

Live music from Perth band. Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 15. Visit diverstavern.com.au Blue Child Collective Live music from touring band.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 16. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Mexicans Missy Higgins support.

Broome Convention Centre, EK fundraiser, June 16. Visit themexicans.com.au Kullarri NAIDOC FESTIVAL Opening ceremony. Visit goolarri.com – event runs from June 22 to July 1.

Keep the Change Touring band.

Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 29. Visit diverstavern.com.au NAIDOC Ball Dance the night away.

June 30 – Visit goolarri.com Billy Joel Tribute Show Celebrating 45 years of the original piano man, starring Anthony Mara. Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, June 30, 8 to 11pm. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Mexicans Pete Murray support.

The Oasis, The Roey, July 1. Visit themexicans.com.au for more info.

Miss Cable Beach Bikini Contest Heats Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, July 6, 13, 20, 27. diverstavern.com.au A Taste of Broome July 12 – visit goolarri.com The Pierce Brothers. Beach Bar, Divers Tavern, 12 Cable Beach Road, July 13.

Visit diverstavern.com.au Environs Kimberley Art Auction Saturday 21st July 2018, preview, drinks, music from 3pm, auction from 7pm.

Visit environskimberley.org.au

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Alfred’s War tells the heartbreaking story of one of Australia’s forgotten Indigenous wartime heroes.

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True mateship

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lfred’s War is a powerful story that unmasks the lack of recognition given to Australian Indigenous servicemen who returned from the WWI battlelines. Alfred was just a young man when he was injured and shipped home from France. Neither honoured as a returned soldier or offered government support afforded to non-Indigenous servicemen, Alfred took up a solitary life walking the back roads – billy tied to his swag, finding work where he could.

Alfred was a forgotten soldier. Although he had fought bravely in the Great War, as an Aboriginal man he wasn’t classed as a citizen of his own country. Yet Alfred always remembered his friends in the trenches and the mateship they had shared.

Sometimes he could still hear the never-

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ending gunfire in his head, the whispers of Diggers praying. Every year on ANZAC Day, Alfred walked to the nearest town, where he would quietly stand behind the people gathered, paying homage to his fallen mates.

Rachel Bin Salleh’s poignant narrative opens our hearts to the sacrifice and contribution that Indigenous people have made to Australia’s war efforts, the true extent of which is only now being revealed.

About the author Rachel Bin Salleh is descended from the Nimunburr, Bunuba and Yawuru peoples of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She has worked in publishing for over 20 years and is passionate about Indigenous people telling their stories. Rachel lives in Broome with her family. Alfred’s War is her first book.

for your chance to win a copy of Alfred’s War, visit @visitbroome’s Facebook page.

Good luck!

About the illustrator Samantha Fry grew up in the Northern Territory and lives in Darwin. She is descended from the Dagiman people from Katherine and as a child lived in remote communities across the Top End. Samantha is an accomplished artist and talented designer. This is the first book she has illustrated.

Available now in all good bookshops and online from Magabala Books, $19.99.

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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

See the sights We can help with our great range of vehicles, one way and long term rentals, 24-hour roadside assistance, maps and local advice.

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BROOME'S LIFEBLOOD The history of pearling in Broome comes to life at the Pearl Luggers Museum, exhibiting artefacts and images which paint a vivid picture of this fascinating industry.

Discover Broome's rich pearling history Before modern diving equipment, the life of a diver working in Broome’s pearling industry was often fraught with danger, discovers Leah McLennan during a fascinating Pearl Luggers Museum tour.

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metallic brown-coloured diver’s helmet, with a green tarnish on top, sits on a wooden bench at the Pearl Luggers Museum in Broome.

The brass ‘hat’, manufactured by the London-based company Siebe and Gorman, came from far across the sea in the 1880s, it sits next to a Heinke & Co helmet which was made in 1908.

Now it’s part of the display in the Pearl Lugger Museum’s Tender Store, an original shed that was used to store diving equipment after each season ended in December.

All manner of intriguing, rare objects, including opium pipes and mother of pearl buttons, line the white-painted wood walls

of this atmospheric shed.

Outside in the tropical sun, moored at the replica jetty there are two luggers. The Sam Male, a 52-foot, jarrah-planked ketch built in the 1950s and also the newer model DMcD. On the edge of Roebuck Bay, the museum is in the heart of Chinatown and just a stone’s throw from the historic Roebuck Bay Hotel.

Running your hand along the warm wooden hull of the Sam Male while looking out at the thick green mangroves that line Dampier Creek, it’s remarkable to think this very spot was once a hive of pearling activity.

Over 400 luggers were registered in Broome at one point in time, our guide Tiara Lawford explains.

“It is said if the luggers were all in dock at the same time you could walk from Streeter's Jetty just to the left of here, all the way to the Mecure Hotel near Town Beach without touching the sand.

“Unfortunately, not many of these luggers exist today along with the equipment.

“But we are very fortunate here at Pearl Luggers to have such a great collection of these artifacts.”

Our group has been hanging off Tiara’s every word since she started telling us the incredible story of Broome’s pearling industry – from the days when Aboriginal women were forced to dive for pearl shell, right up to the present.

An Aboriginal woman from the Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome, Tiara’s commentary resonates deeply as she describes the dark side of the pearling history, which is often referred to as the ‘secret history’.

“Has anybody seen this statue around Broome that was created by WA sculptors Joan and Charlie Smith? “ she asks.

“Do you know what it is?”

The tour participants, all visitors to Broome, reply that they don’t know the meaning of the statue.

“It is a bronze statue of a pregnant Aboriginal woman rising out of a wave with a pearl shell in her hand.

“It is symbolic of the early days of the industry here in Broome when Aboriginal women and children were captured and sold to shell masters who would force them to dive for pearl shells. This trade is more visitbroome.com.au

commonly known as blackbirding.”

She describes how the women dived to depths of over 25 metres without any equipment and suffered everything from nosebleeds and the bends, to attacks from sharks and sea snakes.

By 1884, the industry changed dramatically when Edwin Streeter arrived in Broome, bringing with him the hardhat diving suits.

“In the beginning the majority of the divers to use these suits were from Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia – outnumbering Australian and European workers by almost 100 to one.”

Tiara points out a large framed photograph showing Nori Ejiri, a Japanese man known as Broome’s best diver, moving through the murky water, picking up pearl shells from the seabed.

He’s wearing the huge metal helmet and has layers of woolen clothing under his suit to keep him warm.

Behind Ejiri there is another diver.

He’s wearing what we recognise today as a modern wetsuit.

“Far more advanced, maneuverable, and quicker to put on, they were brought to Broome in the 1970s and there was a challenge set to determine the superior suit,” she says.

Sixteen hard hat divers competed with eight wetsuit divers to see how much shell they could gather.

It is said that when they returned a week later, the wetsuit divers had retrieved double the shell of the hardhat divers.

The modernising of the industry then began with hardhat diving suits and luggers being phased out while wetsuits, aluminium boats and advanced diving equipment made their way in.

While Tiara prepares a tasting plate of pearl meat (which retails at over $150kg) we

watch a short black and white film, called The Pearlers.

Made in the late 1940s, this film goes on board the boats that worked off the coast of Broome from March to December each year.

Beautifully filmed, it captures the atmosphere and the danger involved in the search for shell.

One of the last scenes of the film shows an unusual wooden box, which was used to store any pearls that might be found while at sea.

Upon returning to shore the box was turned over to the lugger’s owner. The little ‘safe’, which was called a Percy Box, was designed so that once a pearl was deposited through the trap at the top; you could not get it out – unless you had the key.

As Tiara invites us to try the delicious pearl meat (which has been marinated in soy and chilli sauce) she shows us a pearl box.

Tasting the salty pearl meat, while holding the wooden box and smelling its ‘old-smell’ odor, makes you feel like you have experienced Broome’s history using all your senses.

She continues to explain that despite it’s dark history, the pearling industry is still thriving in Broome today, however in a different way, and it is now both sustainable and environmentally friendly.

“During WW2, many of the Japanese pearlers were interned to Cowra in NSW and very few returned to Broome. The majority of the boats and equipment had been burnt or abandoned and there weren't many people in town to work. The invention of plastic "confirmed "as such that the industry was dead, as mother of pearl was no longer required in the volumes it used to be.”

“This is when the industry shifted to focusing on the culturing of pearls, as opposed to the collection of shell. If you visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm, you can learn all about how it’s done today.”

“Stick around if you want to talk some more about Broome’s incredible history,” Tiara says at the end of the 1.5-hour tour.

And unsurprisingly, no one heads for the door.

Pearl Luggers tours can be booked by visiting williecreekpearls.com.au or call 9192 0000.

Pearl meat marinade: 500g Pearl Meat (sliced into small pieces) 2 cups of vinegar ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup sweet chilli sauce 1 teaspoon dried herbs or basil 1 teaspoon dried garlic Cut your Pearl Meat into thin strips and marinate for at least 24 hours for maximum flavour!

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21 SAT 0126 9.00 0740 2.08 1333 9.29 2005 2.07 Sunrise 0601 Sunset 1737

10 THUR 0541 6.22 1240 5.05 1841 6.35 Sunrise 0607 Sunset 1727

21 MON 0201 8.34 0812 2.78 1409 8.48 2043 2.78 Sunrise 0611 Sunset 1723

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11 WED 0120 4.89 0825 6.11 1431 5.01 2027 6.50 Sunrise 0559 Sunset 1743

15 SUN 0437 2.16 1032 9.01 1655 1.91 2248 9.16 Sunrise 0600 Sunset 0541 16 MON 0509 1.64 1100 9.55 1727 1.33 2318 9.53 Sunrise 0600 Sunset 1740 17 TUE 0541 1.29 1128 9.93 1759 0.96 2348 9.72 Sunrise 0600 Sunset 0540

22 SUN 0204 8.34 0813 2.81 1411 8.55 2041 2.89 Sunrise 0602 Sunset 1736

11 FRI 0127 4.46 0754 6.64 1418 4.40 2017 6.89 Sunrise 0607 Sunset 1727

14 MON 0359 2.57 0955 8.82 1623 2.00 2218 8.80 Sunrise 0608 Sunset 1725 15 TUE 0437 2.02 1028 9.40 1659 1.39 2253 9.21 Sunrise 0609 Sunset 0525 16 WED 0513 1.62 1101 9.82 1735 0.99 2327 9.43 Sunrise 0609 Sunset 1725

22 TUE 0252 7.73 0900 3.49 1505 7.71 2139 3.51 Sunrise 0611 Sunset 1723

1 FRI 0611 2.08 1200 9.21 1829 1.64 Sunrise 0615 Sunset 1722

11 MON 0222 3.59 0829 7.74 1502 2.99 2103 7.70 Sunrise 0618 Sunset 1722

21 THUR 0338 7.70 0956 3.47 1600 7.33 2229 3.54 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1724

12 TUE 0317 3.03 0917 8.41 1550 2.23 2149 8.27 Sunrise 0618 Sunset 1722

22 FRI 0444 7.32 1112 3.87 1722 6.89 2348 3.89 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1724

13 WED 0404 2.47 0959 9.02 1633 1.60 2231 8.72 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 0523

23 SAT 0607 7.15 1247 3.89 1856 6.81 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1724

14 THUR 0449 2.01 1039 9.48 1716 1.17 2312 9.02 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 1723 15 FRI 0531 1.70 1118 9.74 1757 0.98 2352 9.15 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 1723

24 SUN 0116 3.92 0735 7.31 1415 3.51 2018 7.07 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1725 25 MON 0236 3.65 0842 7.69 1514 2.98 2116 7.48 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1725

16 SAT 0612 1.58 1158 9.78 1838 1.04 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1723

26 TUE 0332 3.26 0931 8.10 1559 2.50 2200 7.87 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1725

7 THUR 0321 7.02 0921 4.21 1536 6.83 2202 4.08 Sunrise 0617 Sunset 1722

17 SUN 0032 9.11 0652 1.66 1238 9.59 1917 1.31 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1723

27 WED 0416 2.89 1011 8.45 1638 2.13 2238 8.17 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1725

30 WED 0511 2.10 1100 9.28 1730 1.51 2324 8.84 Sunrise 0614 Sunset 1722

8 FRI 0426 6.72 1037 4.55 1708 6.51 2337 4.30 Sunrise 0617 Sunset 1722

18 MON 0114 8.92 0732 1.93 1321 9.20 1958 1.77 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1723

28 THUR 0454 2.59 1047 8.71 1713 1.88 2313 8.37 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1726

31 THUR 0542 2.03 1131 9.31 1800 1.51 2355 8.81 Sunrise 0614 Sunset 1722

9 SAT 0601 6.70 1248 4.39 1854 6.64 Sunrise 0617 Sunset 1722

19 TUE 0158 8.59 0814 2.37 1408 8.62 2041 2.35 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1724

29 FRI 0527 2.38 1118 8.86 1746 1.74 2345 8.48 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1726

20 WED 0245 8.16 0900 2.92 1458 7.97 2129 2.97 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1724

30 SAT 0558 2.26 1149 8.92 1817 1.72 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1726

10 SUN 0114 4.07 0728 7.11 1407 3.75 2009 7.11 Sunrise 0618 Sunset 1722

Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints visible on tides less than 2.16m.

Staircase to the Moon viewing

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JULY 1 SUN 0015 8.51 0628 2.23 1218 8.88 1845 1.80 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1727

11 WED 0236 3.48 0843 7.89 1523 2.56 2129 7.71 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 0530

21 SAT 0356 7.61 1018 3.50 1624 6.88 2239 3.82 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1733

2 MON 0044 8.47 0656 2.30 1247 8.75 1914 1.97 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1727

12 THUR 0339 2.91 0939 8.53 1616 1.88 2219 8.28 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 0530

22 SUN 0500 7.08 1141 3.99 1753 6.40 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 0533

3 TUE 0113 8.36 0725 2.46 1316 8.53 1943 2.22 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1727

13 FRI 0433 2.32 1028 9.09 1704 1.34 2303 8.75 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1730

4 WED 0144 8.18 0754 2.71 1348 8.21 2013 2.55 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1728

14 SAT 0521 1.81 1111 9.50 1749 0.99 2345 9.09 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1731

5 THUR 0216 7.93 0826 3.03 1423 7.80 2047 2.95 Sunrise 0623 Sunset 1728

15 SUN 0605 1.46 1153 9.70 1831 0.86 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1731

25 WED 0314 3.83 0918 7.42 1545 2.97 2152 7.34 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1734

16 MON 0025 9.26 0647 1.31 1233 9.68 1911 0.97 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1731

26 THUR 0403 3.32 1002 7.91 1626 2.48 2230 7.81 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 1735

17 TUE 0104 9.26 0727 1.39 1314 9.41 1949 1.29 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1732

27 FRI 0442 2.86 1038 8.34 1701 2.08 2303 8.17 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 1735

18 WED 0144 9.06 0806 1.70 1356 8.94 2027 1.79 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1732

28 SAT 0517 2.47 1110 8.66 1734 1.79 2334 8.44 Sunrise 0619 Sunset 1735

9 MON 0609 6.99 1305 3.87 1911 6.67 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1729

19 THUR 0224 8.70 0845 2.21 1439 8.30 2104 2.44 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1732

29 SUN 0548 2.18 1139 8.87 1805 1.60 Sunrise 0618 Sunset 1736

10 TUE 0123 3.92 0735 7.32 1422 3.27 2029 7.12 Sunrise 0622 Sunset 1729

20 FRI 0307 8.19 0927 2.85 1525 7.57 2145 3.15 Sunrise 0621 Sunset 1733

6 FRI 0253 7.63 0902 3.41 1505 7.33 2126 3.39 Sunrise 0623 Sunset 1728 7 SAT 0337 7.31 0950 3.80 1601 6.86 2220 3.82 Sunrise 0623 Sunset 1728 8 SUN 0438 7.03 1109 4.08 1732 6.56 2348 4.08 Sunrise 0623 Sunset 1729

23 MON 0009 4.27 0632 6.80 1332 3.97 1943 6.40 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1734 24 TUE 0157 4.24 0812 6.96 1454 3.52 2103 6.83 Sunrise 0620 Sunset 1734

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HOW TO GET HERE 212km north of Broome 2 ½ hour drive, 4WD recommended Flight transfers, 4WD tours, hire cars CAPE LEVEQUE

HORIZONTAL WATERFALL

SUNDAY ISLAND ONE ARM POINT

LOMBADINA

KING SOUND

KEY SEALED ROAD

MIDDLE LAGOON

UNSEALED ROAD

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BEAGLE BAY (Pearl Church)

DERBY THE GIBB RIVER ROAD

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Australia’s Pearl capital is famous for its pearl shops showcasing beautiful pearls and jewellery from all over the world but if you’re hunting for a “Broome pearl”, where should you start?

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Hunting the

Broome Pearl THE STORY OF THE now famous Australian Pearl, often referred to locally as a 'Broome pearl', actually started on the remote Kimberley Coast north of Broome.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, the first Australianowned and operated pearl farm, is now internationally renowned for producing some of the world's finest and most valuable pearls.

Given this, it’s hard to imagine that founder Dean Murdoch Brown could have been imprisoned for daring to culture pearls when he entered the industry in 1946, but nevertheless, it's true. The reason behind this strange turn of events was because Broome’s original pearling

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industry was all about the value of the shell and not pearls.

There are a wealth of interesting stories to uncover in Broome’s extraordinary pearling heritage; for instance, not many people know that Broome was built on the back of buttons (not pearls) made from mother of pearl, and it wasn’t until the downfall of this industry that it even became legal to culture pearls locally.

It’s a fascinating history of boom and bust that begins tens of thousands of years ago with the First Australians’ use of pearl shell and goes on to feature incredible pioneers such as Dean, one of the original ‘pearl shellers’ who was to forge an

industry that has earned Broome the title of home to the world’s finest pearls.

It’s fair to assume that most people have heard of the ‘Broome Pearl’ and those who have will probably know they are considered the queen of all pearls. But that’s where our collective understanding of Australian pearls often ends. Where, how and by whom are the pearls grown? What makes them the best in the world? This great absence of knowledge surrounding the pearling industry was the driving force behind Dean’s grandson and third generation pearler, James Brown’s, decision to open the doors to the public to his family's farm, some 50 years after it was

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Ensuite safari tents, airconditioned shacks, van and campsites available.

established. Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm today remains Australia's longest running familyowned pearling enterprise.

The journey for most treasure hunters starts in Broome and the logical first step on your pearl quest is a visit to Cygnet Bay's Pearl Exhibition in Chinatown which brings you face to face with a live pearl shell, Indigenous pearl shell artefacts, a Timeline Wall (explaining how the town and the pearling industry all came to be) and a complimentary 20-minute documentary . There's also a world first – an astounding 22.24mm perfectly round, fine quality pearl from Cygnet Bay on display, believed to be the largest of its shape and quality ever produced.

Taste the delicacy that is ‘pearl meat’, get hands-on with a pearl harvest side by side with experts at the grading table, enrich your pearling knowledge and discover all types of hidden gems at the Cygnet Bay Broome Boutique before setting off on a pearl farm adventure beyond Broome.

Located north of Broome at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is nestled among one of the least populated, unspoilt coastal environments left on earth. While getting on with their core business of producing Australian South Sea pearls, it has now become a passion of the Brown family to share this incredible Kimberley marine environment they

call home, to impart their experience and expertise in the many facets of cultured pearl farming, and to offer the opportunity to directly engage with the deeply fascinating Indigenous cultural heritage of the area.

A visit to this extraordinary part of the world is an opportunity to entirely immerse yourself in the great story that is the Australian Pearl, whether it's a day trip to the pearl farm with a dip in the infinity pool, an á la carte lunch overlooking the bay, or an overnight stay on the Peninsula as the guests of James and the Brown family.

“At both our Pearl Farm Gallery and

‘Kimberley Lily’ Collection

Broome Boutique, a cross-section of the recent Cygnet Bay harvest is on display for guests to view,” says James. “Why not handpick a loose pearl, which can be made into jewellery we like to call ‘Just for You’?”

Perhaps you might even like to choose the pearl you have just seen harvested before your eyes? 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 pearl is such a rare offering.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm T: (08) 9192 4283, cygnetbaypearls.com.au or the Pearl Exhibition in Chinatown T: (08) 9192 5402, cygnetbay.com.au

Waterfall Reef, Giant Tides and other Sea Safaris run daily from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

Prices from $45 to $190pp. Pearl Farm Tours $35pp. Day trips from Broome available.

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High flyers

The award-winning team at Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures provides incredible adventures in one of the most remote regions on earth. By MATTHEW MILLS.

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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 is at the top of Tourism WA’s bucketlist 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 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 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.

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In addition to the hugely popular Horizontal Falls adventure, the team have added a new tour to their stable of once-ina-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 Buccaneer Archipelago on board the company’s luxurious, high speed, state-of-the-art 15-metre vessel.

After the cruise, they’ll get airborne at breathtaking Paradise Point. On board a seaplane, experience 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 morning tea 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 on the land, where guests can browse traditional works of local art and craft. Then after a BBQ lunch on the beach where freshly caught local barramundi is served, it’s all aboard the luxury boat as it zips through the azure seas around the Buccaneer Archipelago to Cape Leveque.

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

Horizontal Falls Seaplanes Adventures, 08 9192 1172, horizontalfallsadventures.com.au or visitbroome.com.au

Fast facts >> The tours are conducted seasonally due to weather (late March to 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. >> 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. visitbroome.com.au

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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 airconditioned 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

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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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BROOM ATE ULTIMATE E'S ULTIM BROOME'S FISHIN TURE ADVENTURE G ADVEN FISHING WITH WITH ABSOLUTE ABSOLUTE OCEAN OCEAN CHARTERS CHARTERS

Our 65ft vessel is perfect for expert fishers, amateur fishers, families, single and group bookings!

Spend an action packed day fishing the pristine waters of Broome on a Full or Half Day Reef Fishing Charter.

Catch quality table fish for dinner or earn bragging rights landing a great fighting sport fish!

All fishing gear, food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided including an air-conditioned transfer to the boat. All you need is a camera!

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If you do nothing else in Broome, make sure you go fishing, says Absolute Ocean Charters’ Mick Woodley.

roome is a paradise for those who love to fish. It’s a place where amateurs and experts can get out on the water and experience a great day catching a fish that they can take home for dinner, fit in some world-class sport fishing or try their luck catching the elusive Kimberley barramundi.

It’s a place where the magic of the calm turquoise water and the massive variety of species on offer will have you coming back for more, year after year.

The buy-back of the Roebuck Bay commercial net licences seems to be working well with great captures of threadfin salmon being recorded this year.

Roebuck Bay is an awesome recreational fishery; it’s easily accessible, often sheltered from the weather and many different species of fish can be targeted.

Barramundi can be caught in Roebuck Bay and the local creeks, with the advantage that you don’t need a big boat to get out there. If you don’t have your own boat, there are quite a few charter operators with smaller boats that will take you fishing in the bay, otherwise if you’re an experienced sailor, you can hire your own boat for the day.

In my opinion, the reef fishing is where Broome really stands out from the crowd.

Unlike many places around Australia, Broome is renowned for its great weather, calm conditions offshore and not too much swell which makes it perfect for everyone.

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Add to the mix that we have awesome fishing and it’s pretty unbeatable. A massive variety of fish can be encountered with many species that break personal bests.

Reef fishing is also a great way to catch a fish for dinner.

You can get out to the offshore reefs in your own boat or hire a boat, but the best way to experience it properly is to jump on board a charter. A typical full day charter with our company will see you targeting fish for dinner throughout the day. We will

usually fish a few different spots to try for a trevally to give everyone’s arms a good stretch. Then at some stage,we will do some trolling for Spanish mackerel. It’s a fantastic way to experience the big variety of fish on offer.

Many locals move to Broome because the fishing is so good. There aren’t many places in the world where you could get up early on the right tide, head to one of the local creeks and catch a barramundi. An hour offshore would see you in some deeper

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CATCH OF THE DAY Jump on board an Absolute Ocean Charters fishing boat for the day and your efforts will be rewarded with some fantastic fish.

water where you could send some baits to the bottom in search of a red emperor or coral trout for dinner. After catching dinner and a short drive north, you could run out a spread of teasers, baits and lures in search of a sailfish. On the way home there are a couple of reefs where you are guaranteed a

giant trevally or a Spanish mackerel. What a day this would make! Most people only dream of catching these fish and we could do it all in one day.

It wouldn’t do Broome fishing justice unless I didn't talk a little more about the mighty sailfish. They are typically found to

the north of Broome, near Willie Creek and Barred Creek. The best method of catching a Broome sailfish is the switch bait technique. Briefly, you would troll around a spread of lures and teasers that would attract the fish to the boat.

Once a fish comes to the boat, a wellpresented bait can be sent out to the fish and the teaser pulled out of the way; the fish eats the bait . . .

Simple really! Or is it? Your best bet is to jump on one of the dedicated sailfish charters - these guys are the experts and you are almost guaranteed a fish.

For all the up to date info on Broome fishing and fishing charters be sure to chat to the staff at the Broome Visitors Centre.

See you on the water.

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While in Broome, make sure you book some me time at one of these life-affirming spots. By TORI WILSON. KIMBERLEY SANDS RESORT AND SPA – AU NATURAL

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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.

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balance to the five elements holistically, by engaging all five senses (sight, smell, sound, 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

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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 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.

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 rejeuvenated afterwards.

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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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KIMBERLY WILD GUBINGE – THE KEY TO NATIVE WELLBEING The gubinge fruit – a small plum, native to the Kimberley region – is fast becoming known as the superfood of Australia. With similar properties to the hugely popular acai berry from the Amazon, and the maqui berry from Chile, the gubinge fruit has the added benefit of being in its freshest and most potent state here in the Kimberley.

Collected and eaten by Aboriginal people for thousands of years, this fruit has the highest Vitamin C and antioxidant content of any fruit on the planet. For this reason, not only is it a beneficial supplement that can be added to juices, smoothies and sprinkled on food, but it can be applied directly to the skin as a natural therapy.

The Kimberley Wild Gubinge is an Indigenous owned business that carefully dehydrates and mills the fruit into a fine powder that can be applied easily to the skin. The bioactive properties within the gubinge powder make it a powerful treatment for acne, rashes, insect bites, dry skin, and sun-damaged skin.

KWG are an ethical, social and environmentally responsible source of the gubinge fruit and claim that as Stewards of the Land they’re compelled to keep their carbon footprint to an absolute minimum. But it’s not just their land that they’re passionate about, they’re also committed to providing economic opportunities for Aboriginal people of their community through their wealth of cultural food knowledge.

To use the KWG product as a skin treatment, simply mix a teaspoon of their milled gubinge powder with water or your favourite skin oil and combine to make a paste.

Apply directly to your skin as a facial mask, which should be left for 5-7 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

Alternatively, try a bite of KWG’s Gubinge Wafers to ingest the benefits of the superfood. Exclusive to KWG, they are a delicate, crisp, tangy wafer that is loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants.

All the same nutritional benefits of the KWG Powder but in a wafer for a bit of extra crunch.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY Here at KWG we are committed to creating the World’s Finest Kakadu Plum products- the native fruit with the highest Vitamin C and antioxidant values of any on the planet. By providing our customers with beautiful products they can trust to be the most ethical, social and environmentally responsible.

As Stewards of the Land we are compelled to create our products with the lowest carbon footprint. KWG is committed to providing real economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in our community and the wider region through preserving and promoting cultural food knowledge. By only sourcing our fruit from the Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia customers are assured of the Provenance of our product. Through investing in scientific analysis of KWG products and storing them in Industry Best practise methods our customers are guaranteed what they are buying.

AUSTRALIA’S NATIVE SUPERFOOD Rich natural Source of Vitamin C and Antioxidants Nutritional Health and Skin Therapy

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Wild Harvest. Single Origin. Ethical. Sustainable. Scientifically Tested.

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BVC MEMBERS ACCOMMODATION BACKPACKERS & HOSTELS Beaches of Broome Cable Beach Backpackers Kimberley Travellers Lodge The Kimberley Klub CARAVAN PARKS & CAMPING Broome Bird Observatory Broome Caravan Park Broome’s Gateway Broome Vacation Village Cable Beach Caravan Park Discovery Holiday Parks Mango Camping Ground Palm Grove Holiday Resort Tarangau Caravan Park GUESTHOUSES, BED & BREAKFASTS Ochre Moon Pinctada McAlpine House Red Emperor B&B Reflections Broome HOTELS, MOTELS, RESORTS & SELF CONTAINED Bali Hai Resort Bayside Hoiliday Apartments Blue Seas Resort Breezes Apartments Broome Beach Resort Broome-Time Accommodation Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Cable Beachside Villas Cocos Beach Bungalows Habitat Resort Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa Mantra Frangipani Mercure Broome Moonlight Bay Suites Oaks Broome Oaks Cable Beach Sanctuary Roebuck Bay Hotel and Motel Seashells Resort Broome The Billi The Mangrove Resort Hotel The Pearle of Cable Beach BROOME & BEYOND

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DAMPIER PENINSULA Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre Brian Lee Tagalong Tours Banana Well Getaway Bundy’s Cultural Tours Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Accommodation Goombaragin Eco Retreat Gumbanan Wilderness Retreat - Accom Kooljaman At Cape Leveque Lombadina Aboriginal Corporation Nature’s Hideaway Middle Lagoon Ngarlan Yarnin (Mena Lewis) Sacred Heart Church Beagle Bay Smithy's Seaside Adventures Whalesong Cafe & Campground TRAVELLING NORTH APT Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge APT Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventure APT Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Backpacker Express Birdwood Downs Station - Tours Bungle Bungle Caravan Park Bungle Bungle Guided Tours Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge Bungoolee Tours Derby Lodge Derby Visitor Centre Drysdale River Station

El Questro Wilderness Park - Accom El Questro Wilderness Park - Tours Fitzroy River Lodge Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments Girloorloo Tours - Mimbi Caves Home Valley Station Hoochery Distillery Hotel Kununurra Ibis Styles Kununurra Imintji Aboriginal Corporation Kimberley Coastal Camp Kimberley Country P/L Kimberley Fine Diamonds Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park Kimberley Outback Tours Kimberley Hotel Kununurra Country Club Resort Kununurra Cruises Kununurra Lakeside Resort Kununurra Resorts Lake Argyle – Kimberley Cat Cruises Lake Argyle Resort & Caravan Park Lake Argyle Tours and Boat Cruises Mornington Wilderness Camp Mount Barnett Roadhouse Mount Hart Homestead Mowanjum Art and Cultural Centre Outback Float Plane Adventures Over the Range Tyre & Mechanical Repairs Sacred Earth Safari’s Pty Ltd Savannah Way Spinifex Hotel Spirit Safaris The Berkeley River Lodge The Kimberley Grande Resort Triple J Tours WA Barra Charters Windjana Tours (Derby) Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation Yeeda Kimberley Tours (Bungle Bungles) TRAVELLING SOUTH Adventure Tours - Karinjini National Park Barn Hill BIG4 Taunton Farm Holiday Park Coral Bay Ecotours Exmouth Dive Centre Exmouth Whaleshark Centre Hopetoun Motel & Chalet Village Karijini Eco Retreat Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Mackerel Islands Ningaloo Reef Resort Pardoo Station RAC Busselton Holiday Park RAC Cervantes Holiday Park RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park RAC Karri Valley Resort RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Ramada Eco Beach Resort Sail Ningaloo Pty Ltd The Flying Sandgroper The Rock Tour Three Islands Whale Shark Dive Whim Creek Hotel LOCAL BUSINESS All Creatures Veterinary Clinic K16 Andimaps Australian Business Consulting and Solutions Australia's North West Toursim J17 Bell Chartered Accountants Broome Chiller & Freezer Hire M15 Broome Vet Hospital K12 Commonwealth Bank K17 First National Real Estate Broome J17 H&M Tracey Hutchinson Real Estate J17 INPEX MGIB Financial Services J17

Northern Regional TAFE J11 Shell Australia - Broome Tenderspot Meat Company P13 COMMUNITY SERVICES Broome Chamber of Commerce J15 Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre K12 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries) R10 Parks and Wildlife Service (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions O15 Department of Transport - Marine Safety J17 Diocese of Broome L16 DPIRD - Kimberley Development Commission J18 Regional Development Australia L17 Roadwise Broome L13 Shire of Broome L17 University of Notre Dame M12 Nyamba Buru Yawuru M10 HEALTH AND BEAUTY Bali Hai Day Spa F9 Kimberley Chiropractic L17 Kimberley Eyecare J17 Life & Soul Health & Fitness Club Broome C15 The Sandalwood Gallery J17 MAINTENANCE, HIRE AND SUPPLIES Allvolts Power Solutions N12 AutoPro Broome P12 BP Shinju M13 Broome Auto Excellence O13 Broome Cycles J17 Broome Mechanical C15 Broome Motors P11 Broome Progressive Supplies N12 Broome Toyota J10 Broome Wheel Aligning & Suspension T9 H&M Tracey Construction O13 Keshi Storage & Containers N12 MG Tyres Bridgestone Service Centre T9 Overall Constructions & Caravan Maintenance Overall Range Tyres & Mechanical Repairs Reeds Prospecting Supplies MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Arteon W.G. Kimberley Treasures Artlandish Aboriginal Gallery Broome Gallery J18 Broome Historical Museum N16 Broome-Time Art Gallery K12 Emma Blyth Krim Benterrak Art Studio Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre Nagula Jarndu Designs N13 Pamela Jennings Photography Pearl Shed Framing and Gallery N13 Sobrane J18 SSJG Heritage Centre K16 Suzy French Art Yane Sotiroski Photography J18 MEDIA SERVICES Boab UAS Broome Advertiser J18 Destination Broome I18 Goolarri Media M12 LizArt Productions (Uniquely Broome) Redwave Media RETAIL / SHOPPING Broome Betta Home Living I17 Broome Courthouse Collection J17 Broome Courthouse Markets K16 Harvey Norman N12 Leading Edge Computers M13 Magabala Books J17 Paspaley Plaza I17 Pearl Sea Dry Cleaning & Laundromat C14 Primewest Broome Boulevard

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Your next Broome getaway Mantra Frangipani is your private oasis and stepping stone to the spectacular Kimberley region, one of the world’s last frontiers.

Situated within walking distance of Cable Beach and an array of restaurants and cafes, the hotel offers a prime location in Broome.

To book your stay call (08) 9195 5000 or email frangipani.res@mantra.com.au

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Now on the BBC and ABC 'Stargazing Live' program with Professor Brian Cox.

'Broome's Astronomy Experience' or 'Quickies Cosmic Tuneup', is a 2 hour educational and entertaining mind bender using big telescopes, lasers and fun under some of the best stargazing skies on the planet.

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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.

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