| Broome situated in the extreme north of | | | | Once arriving at Broome International Airport, you |
| Western Australia is a fast growing city. The mix | | | | will find transport available to most of the |
| of frontier town, architecture, history and seaside | | | | surrounding towns and cities |
| resort, makes Broome a perfect place to host | | | | Broom itself doesn't offer a great deal of public |
| visitors. The architectural styles and unusual | | | | transport but there is an hourly bus to Cable |
| history makes it a great place to explore, with | | | | Beach. Due to the flat land, cycling is a good way |
| the addition of a tropical climate and fantastic | | | | to get around the city. Cycle for rent are easy to |
| beach there is something for everyone. | | | | pick up. |
| | | | Broome Weather |
| Shoppers can enjoy the chic art galleries, street | | | | There are 2 main seasons in Broome - the wet |
| cafes and jewel stores. Pearls are an important | | | | and dry season, the same as most tropical |
| part of Brooms history. Many years travelers | | | | destinations. Dry season is from May to |
| have come from far to enjoy the thriving pearl | | | | November. The wet season the temperatures |
| industry. The Japanese in particular settled here | | | | can be 35C making it humid. Even through the |
| and today have influence on the city. Today you | | | | rainy season the heavy downpours are sporadic. |
| can see the pearl luggers at work if you take a | | | | Broome Accommodation: Budget to Luxury |
| stroll to the wharf and bays. The jewellery shops | | | | The internet can offer some of the best |
| are predominantly featuring the local beauties, also | | | | information on the cost, range and location of |
| take a visit to the bustling China town. | | | | Broome hotels. |
| You haven't visited Broome unless you have been | | | | Broome Local Events |
| to Cable Beach. This is the big attraction for many | | | | - The big event in Broome is the 'Staircase to the |
| people to the city and its not surprising. There are | | | | Moon'. During low tide the full moon reflects off |
| 14 miles of the pristine sands with a tropical | | | | the mudflats at Roebuck Bay, appearing as |
| influence of the Indian Ocean. The beach is also | | | | though a staircase is reaching for the moon. This |
| enjoyed by many nudists. Swimming is good | | | | spectacle takes place during March to October. |
| except for rainy season when the marine stingers | | | | - A festival originating in the 1970's by the |
| are around between November and April. | | | | Japanese called Shinju Matsuri, celebrates the |
| Another good spot, especially for bird lovers is | | | | importance of the Broome pearl industry. The |
| Roebuck Bay on the east of town. Ornithologists | | | | carnival includes street parades and a ball and |
| enjoy watching the shorebirds during summer at | | | | other cultural activities which are great for the |
| Roebuck Bay as they pass through on their | | | | visitor to enjoy. |
| annual migration from north Asia. | | | | - During August enjoy Opera Under The Stars in |
| Broome Transport: get there and around | | | | Kimberly and Broome. |