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