Best Beaches near Broome
About the Suburb
Explore 1 beaches near Broome, home to Cable Beach's 22 kilometres of white sand and dramatic Kimberley sunsets. Ride a camel along the shore at golden hour, spot dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, and swim in warm tropical waters year-round.
What Makes It Special
- •Cable Beach camel rides at sunset - an iconic Australian outback-meets-ocean experience
- •Dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point - 130 million years old, visible at low tide
- •Staircase to the Moon - natural phenomenon at Roebuck Bay a few nights each month from March to October
Getting There
Broome Airport (BME) has direct flights from Perth (2.5 hours), Darwin, and Melbourne (seasonal). 2,200km from Perth by road (24 hours). Cable Beach is 10 minutes from town. Free parking at the beach.
Best Time to Visit
May to October for dry season and stinger-free swimming. Avoid November to April wet season - stingers, humidity, and potential cyclones. The dry season sunsets are the best in Australia.
What's On
Sunsets and Shorebirds, Free Community Bird-Watching
Select dates tied to sunset/tidal conditions, upcoming dates Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 6, Apr 19 · Next: Sunday 22 March 2026
A free community bird-watching event on the Town Beach foreshore where locals and visitors observe migratory shorebirds at sunset, guided by naturalists.
allevents.inKyle's Cable Beach Walk
Sunday 31 May 2026
Community charity walk along Cable Beach raising funds for The Kyle Andrews Foundation, with a sausage sizzle, live entertainment, and kids activities at the finish line.
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