Highlights of Broome

Top spots to explore the history of Broome...

• SSJG Heritage Centre

• Broome Historical Museum

• Broome’s Japanese and Chinese Cemeteries

• Catalina WWII Flying Boat Wrecks

• Nyamba Buru Yawuru

Roebuck Bay Lookout

Take in the spectacular views from the Roebuck Bay Lookout. The recently completed Dampier Terrace and Frederick Street connection provides another entry to Chinatown at its southern end. The connection was improved with construction of the Roebuck Bay Lookout, an elevated platform designed to encourage people to visit the top end of Dampier Terrace and experience the sweeping views over Roebuck Bay and Dampier Creek, while learning about the culture and history of the area.

Ssjg Heritage Centre

Learn about the social history related to the Sisters of St John of God and Aboriginal people of the Kimberley. View and interact with the Relationships Exhibition, which is an ongoing storytelling place that plays a key role in reconciliation through education. The heritage centre is located at 9 Barker St, Broome.

Broome Historical Museum

Discover Broome’s fascinating past and explore the collection housed in the former Customs House and the award-winning Sailmaker’s Shed, two of Broome’s oldest buildings. Location is 67 Robinson St, Broome.

EXCITING EVENTS TO ENJOY...

Broome plays host to some of the best events in Australia’s North West including the Shinju Matsuri Festival, the Broome Turf Club Racing Season, A Taste of Broome, Pearl Harvest Festival, and Broome Pride Mardi Gras. For those who love sports, we have the Broome Marathon. Broome Triathlon, fishing competitions, Fat Bike Championships, Beach Touch Footy as well as Broome Speedway, Motorcross and Rodeo events. Arts events such as theatre, live music, cabaret, comedy, art exhibitions, art auctions and the Broome Fringe Festival are lots of fun too. We have the best online calendar of events – scan the QR code to FIND OUT WHAT’S ON in Broome!

GANTHEAUME POINT – Minyirr

Gantheaume Point features amazing rock formations and is also home to some of Broome’s famous Dinosaur footprints including a plaster cast of some the tracks. Gantheaume Point is a photographer’s dream. Walk through the trails of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park. The lighthouse at Gantheaume Point was built in 1905.

STREETER’S JETTY –Jin-Gurramarnin

Streeter’s Jetty on Dampier Terrace, prior to the recent reconstruction, was an original Broome jetty used by the pearl luggers. This historically significant jetty is a favourite for tourists visiting the area, and remains an important reminder of Broome’s pearling past.

Staircase To The Moon

Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon, which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay and over two to three days a month (usually between March and October).

Scan the QR code to see the dates and times for 2024/25 and learn more about the night market, bus services and the best vantage points in Broome to see it!

CABLE BEACH – Walmanyjun

Cable Beach is 22kms of pristine white sand and clear tropical waters. Whether you want to stay near Cable Beach, or just enjoy a beautiful ocean sunset on Cable Beach, you can’t leave Broome without seeing the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. The camel trains wander the beach in the morning, afternoon and at sunset. A reminder to please observe all signage and speed limits, and be aware of the tidal changes as they can sneak up on you! Tag @visitbroome in your sunset pics!

Chinatown

Chinatown has been the multicultural heart and soul of Broome since the pearling crews set up their first camps and corrugated tin sheds in the 1880s. Stroll through the pearl showrooms, browse Johnny Chi Lane or visit the many art and photography galleries. Enjoy the public art including the new Fusion artwork near Napier Tce or pop in for a movie at the Sun Picture Gardens on Carnarvon St.