Broome in Western Australia

What Is The Kimberley Town Really Like?

Opinions on Broome are divided.
According to the travel industry, the small town Broome in Australia is a picture perfect tropical paradise, the top destination in the Kimberley region, and therefore you must base yourself in Broome for your Kimberleys visit.

Well, it is hard to argue with the picture perfect part...

Endless white beaches, fringed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, strikingly contrasted against the red sands and cliffs...

But when you talk to people who spent their holidays here, or visited Broome on their Australia or Kimberley trip, you will find that many of them were disappointed. Why?

I'd say for the usual reason: wrong expectations. I think people have a certain image of those "tropical paradises" that are also popular holiday destinations. Broome in Australia just doesn't quite fit that image.

With this section of the Kimberley Travel Guide I want to give you a true picture of what Broome, the "Gateway to the Southern Kimberley", is really like.

I tell you why I think it is so beautiful and why I love spending time there, but I also tell you about the problems and the things that I and others don't like. Of course I also give you all the information you need to plan your visit to Broome in Australia.

Because I'm sure that as long as you know exactly what you can and can't expect you will love it here.

Broome WA - Background Information

The History Of Broome, Australia
I'm not usually much interested in history, but I did and still do enjoy to read about Broome history and the town's early days as a pearling port. When you know about the town's riveting and sometimes violent past you look at it with different eyes.

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Broome Weather: When Is The Best Time To Visit?
Can't have a section about a beach destination and not talk about the weather, can I? The weather and the temperatures are actually not the only thing to worry about. If you are looking forward to frolicking in the surf you better also learn about Irukandji, the nasties that frequent the Broome beaches and the oceans surrounding the Kimberley.

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Is Broome In Western Australia Overrated?
Many visitors say yes, I say no. Let's look a bit closer at what people say and why they didn't like it. I think after reading this article you should be able to decide if the town has what you are looking for. And you should also be able to make sure that you won't end up disappointed.

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Cable Beach Broome
Twelve years ago Cable Beach was magic. You had the whole 22 kilometres to yourself. But what is it like now? I took my camera and had a look.

Broome, Western Australia - Visitor Information

Broome Accommodation
The main thing to be aware of is that accommodation in Broome is often in short supply. This page shows you how to find out what's available, and the best deals... fast!

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Map of Broome
Western Australia maps, Kimberley maps and street maps of Broome, Australia. There is a fantastic street map of Broome that also describes all attractions and you can print it!

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Broome Attractions
What to see and do. With this info - and a printout of the street map from the link above - you can do a self guided tour of Broome. Or several. It takes more than a day to see all of it.

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Broome Bird Observatory
The Broome Bird Observatory at beautiful Roebuck Bay is one of the world's top shore bird and wader locations. The famous research facility offers not just many walks and activities, but accommodation as well.

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Broome Beaches
Where are they, how do you get there and what do they look like. Yes, they. There is not just Cable Beach. Cable Beach is of course the most famous, but there are many other beaches worth visiting.

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Get Away From It All At Cape Leveque
You've seen all there is to see in Broome (it'll only take a few days...) and you've had enough of the crowds and the commercialism. It's starting to get a bit expensive, too... If that is the case then you need a few days at Cape Leveque.

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Broome Videos

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The FREE Kimberley Pocket Guide
A great introduction to travel in the Kimberley region and along the Gibb. This free resource will answer all the questions you might have in the early stages of planning a trip.

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Destination Kimberley
The full Kimberley travel guide shows you how to make the most of your adventure at Australia's last frontier. Destination Kimberley includes the most detailed and most current guide to the Gibb River Road available anywhere. Also called "The Bible" by its readers.

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