Things to do in Broome

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1. Town Beach

Broome’s Town Beach faces out into the beautiful turquoise-hued waters of Roebuck Bay and is a fantastic spot for an afternoon by the ocean. Visit Town Beach to enjoy the scenic waterfront views and take advantage of the excellent amenities, which include a fun-filled playground and water park for kids, as well as a café and barbecue facilities.
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Town Beach which includes a garden, markets and night scenes

2. Chinatown

Broome’s fascinating Chinatown district makes for an ideal cultural diversion between bouts of lounging on the magnificent Cable Beach. Experience the region’s multicultural character, find out about its time as a thriving pearling center and shop for pearl and mother-of-pearl souvenirs.
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3. Matso's Brewery

Spend an afternoon savouring the flavours of locally brewed beers at Matso’s Brewery, an award-winning microbrewery and restaurant nestled in Broome’s Roebuck Bay. Committed to creating craft beers that reflect the lifestyle and landscape of the beautiful Kimberley region, Matso’s Brewery features a fascinating range that will intrigue any palate. Try a selection of the brewery’s innovative tropical mango, lychee or chilli beers, or relish the crisp taste of an old-fashioned lager.
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Matso\'s Brewery which includes outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

4. Pearl Luggers Museum

Dive deep into Broome’s fascinating pearling history at the Pearl Luggers Museum, an expansive collection of diving artefacts situated on a replica tidal jetty. Learn about Broome’s early history, when the news of the riches of this frontier town spread around the world and enticed migrants to its shores. You’ll also hear dark tales of peril beneath the water’s surface.
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Pearl Luggers Museum showing interior views

5. Gantheaume Point

Gantheaume Point is a red-sandstone headland that juts out into the Indian Ocean from beautiful Cable Beach. Explore the stunning landscape of rust-hued rocks set against a backdrop of bright blue waters, check out the towering steel lighthouse and marvel at the prehistoric dinosaur footprints etched into the rocks on the beach.
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6. Japanese Cemetery

Take a moment of peace and tranquillity among the solemn obelisks, tombstones and memorials at the Japanese Cemetery in Broome. The largest of its kind in Australia, this cemetery pays tribute to the Japanese people who lost their lives during Broome’s pearling boom in the early 20th century.
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7. Courthouse Markets

Stroll around the stalls at Broome’s Courthouse Markets to see a magnificent array of locally made and artisanal items, from pearl jewellery to ice cream made from fresh tropical fruits. See what local artists and craftspeople have to offer as you browse the paintings and photographs, or pick up a snack from the vendors and watch the entertaining buskers.
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Courthouse Markets showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

8. Chinese Cemetery

Broome’s Chinese Cemetery has more than 90 graves and funerary monuments dedicated to the town’s Chinese inhabitants. Wander around the peaceful site and the adjacent cemeteries, read the epitaphs and reflect on the loss of human life that came about as a direct result of the town’s once-thriving pearl industry.
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What to do in Broome

Popular places to visit

Town Beach which includes a garden, markets and night scenes

Town Beach

3.5/5(4 reviews)

This family-friendly beach has an exciting water playground, barbecue facilities and a café with stunning views.

Town Beach
Cable Beach

Cable Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cable Beach during your trip to Broome? Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.

Cable Beach
Broome featuring a statue or sculpture, outdoor art and art

Chinatown

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Learn about Broome’s fascinating pearling history and browse the dazzling goods on show at jewelry showrooms in this multicultural quarter.

Chinatown
Matso\'s Brewery which includes outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Matso's Brewery

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Experience the flavours of the Kimberley at this brewery, where you can try tingling chilli and mango beers and seasonal ales at the bayside restaurant.

Matso's Brewery
Pearl Luggers Museum showing interior views

Pearl Luggers Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

Discover Broome’s turbulent past as a frontier town built on the lure of the lustrous pearl at this museum, which features beautifully restored pearl luggers.

Pearl Luggers Museum
Gantheaume Point showing tranquil scenes

Gantheaume Point

4/5(6 reviews)

Check out dinosaur footprints, a historic lighthouse and mesmerising red-rock formations that contrast with the turquoise water at this rocky headland.

Gantheaume Point
Japanese Cemetery featuring a cemetery

Japanese Cemetery

3.5/5(2 reviews)

This intriguing cemetery boasts a quiet atmosphere of remembrance and is dedicated to the Japanese lives lost to Broome’s pearling industry

Japanese Cemetery
Courthouse Markets showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Courthouse Markets

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Meet in the shady tropical gardens of this pretty marketplace before experiencing some of Broome’s finest arts, crafts and gourmet produce.

Courthouse Markets
Broome showing religious aspects, signage and a cemetery

Chinese Cemetery

The inscriptions on the gravestones at this site along with the adjacent burial grounds reveal the extent of Broome’s multicultural past.

Chinese Cemetery

Areas of Broome

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Cable Beach

The pristine beaches and picturesque gardens are top of the list for many visitors to Cable Beach. A stop by Cable Beach or Buddha Sanctuary might round out your trip.

Cable Beach
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Djugun

Travellers enjoy Djugun for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Chinatown while you're in the area.

Djugun
Gantheaume Point featuring rocky coastline and landscape views

Minyirr

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in Minyirr. You might want to make time for a stop at Gantheaume Point or Roebuck Bay.

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Bilingurr

If you're spending some time in Bilingurr, Cable Beach and Broome Wildlife Centre Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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