Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

SWEPT UP INTO A POSTCARD BROOME Once a sleepy outback town, Broome is now a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination that still retains the unique character and charm of its early pearling days. Broome is a gateway to further adventure in the Kimberley, but also offers plenty of reasons to stay for a relaxing getaway, a family holiday or a fishing adventure. • Plan your visit to coincide with Staircase to the Moon (March to September, see page 46) the Races (dates between May and August) or the Shinju Matsuri Festival (late August/early September). • Broome’s three main hubs are Chinatown in the heart of old Broome, Town Beach, and Cable Beach. Getting around is easy, with regular bus services and day tours of Broome and surrounds. Vehicle and bicycle hire are also available. • Broome’s food and drink scene is as diverse as its multicultural past. Whether it’s fine dining or a food van, award-winning craft beers or unique gins, Broome has it all. CABLE BEACH • With 22km of pristine white sand edged by the stunning turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Cable Beach invites visitors to enjoy a swim, a stroll, one of the iconic camel rides, or to simply relax and take in the spectacular ocean sunsets. • Enjoy a walk along the marked trails in Minyirr Park, or join a cultural tour. • Lifeguards patrol Cable Beach from April to October, and water activities and beach hire equipment are available. CHINATOWN & OLD BROOME • Historic Chinatown is centred around Carnarvon Street and Dampier Terrace. A stunning makeover of this heritage, retail and dining precinct have introduced more shade and seating, wider walkways and beautiful public art, while keeping its distinctly Broome identity. • Visitors today can still see the distinctive corrugated iron style of building that harks back to the town’s early years, including Sun Pictures, the oldest operating outdoor picture gardens in the world. • Discover Broome’s heritage on a bus or walking tour, and follow the Jetty to Jetty and Chinatown walking trails. • Follow the pearling timeline on Dampier Terrace and discover stories of everyday life in old Chinatown through the public artworks, sculptures, and shaded seating areas. • Fall in love with an Australian South Sea Pearl in the pearl showrooms, and find out more about this beautiful gem. THE WILLIE PEARL LUGGER | CABLE BEACH 44 | www.australiasnorthwest.com