Top Things to do in Broome
What to do and see in Broome, Western Australia: The Best Free Things to do
The beaches of tropical Broome aren’t just beautiful—they’re historic. The white-sand Cable Beach is named for an undersea telegraph cable that was laid in the late 1800s, connecting Broome to Singapore. A short hop over the dunes is Minyirr Park, and, on the eastern shore, Town Beach is home to a famous natural phenomenon, the Staircase to the Moon. Time-travel to the prehistoric era by heading to Gantheaume Point to check out 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints.
Restaurants in Broome
1. The Courthouse Collection
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
A truely unique Broome Pearl Collection, The Courthouse Collection's philosophy from the start has been to create an Affordable, Desirable and Original jewellery range that represents excellent value. The Courthouse Collection's passion to help our visitors to Broome understand the great variety of Pearls available in town has created a Free walk through museum style tour in our world class Pearl Information Centre, explaining and exploring the grading system and world of pearls. Equally as important is our commitment to personalised service, honesty, integrity and after sales service. We invite you to discover our beautiful world class displays open 7 days a week.
Reviewed By ccraw10 - Brisbane, Australia
So many pearl shops to choose from in Broome along with pearl farms to visit, this shop is right next door to the Visitor's Centre and local bus stop so easy to visit and lots of jewellery to choose from including pearls of course. Very friendly staff and a wide range of prices.
2. Cygnet Bay Pearls Showroom
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Immerse yourself in our beautiful boutique, stunning selection of pearl jewellery and gaze in wonder at our loose pearl wall. We only sell pearls we grow at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearls where you can visit the farm. We also offer an amazing Live Pearl Harvest and Pearl Meat Tasting tours. This is a paid presentation. Adults $25 Concession $20 Children $15 Discover the story of the Australian Pearl in our free history and exhibition space where you can follow Broome’s 150+ year pearling past with our 10 metre time line wall. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Broome.
Reviewed By LaurenEPBath - Gold Coast, Australia
I've worn a pearl ever since my first trip to the Kimberley four years ago, but I never really knew how pearls were formed until I visited Cygnet Bay Pearls. The coolest thing is opening an oyster and grading a pearl through to valuation, I have a new found respect for the work and time that goes into the pearling industry. Good luck coming here and not walking away with a precious little treat. I managed to restrain myself on the day but I'm almost certain that a ring in the display cabinet has my name on it.
3. Broome Gallery
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Original artwork created by local Broome artist James Down. Come down and see James painting on site and have a personalised artwork created just for you! Also available locally produced homewares (Coasters, Placemats, Pencil Cases, Stubby Coolers, Wine Coolers, Magnets and much more)
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
I am fascinated by this kind of art. The colorful paintings of James Down are amazing. The paintings of the Outback are magnificent. It's a fantastic gallery and a wonderful place to buy unique gifts and paintings. They also ship paintings overseas for a reasonable price. When I'm in Broome, the gallery is on the to do list.
4. Yane Sotiroski Photography Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Yane is a well known Broome photographer who strives to capture the true essence of the Kimberley in every image he takes. The gallery boasts a display of striking natural landscape and aerial photography of Broome and the greater Kimberley region. The gallery offers a range of matted prints, gift ideas, photo souvenirs as well as acrylic and canvas prints for purchase. Yane was recently awarded '2017 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year'
Reviewed By Ozzie2194 - Sydney, Australia
Visited by chance and walking through Broome. The photos on show really capture the natural beauty and colours of the region, and you can see why Yane has won many photography awards. Bought one of his photos of Cape Leveque. Would recommend a visit.
5. Black Stump Gallery
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
ART + GIFTS INSPIRED BY THE KIMBERLEY Black Stump is an exciting new gallery by artist Emma Blyth dedicated to bringing you unique artworks inspired by the Kimberley. We exhibit a wide range of works by select artists in various media and locally inspired Australian made art and gifts. Visit Black Stump for your own piece of the Kimberley.
Reviewed By SelinaEstelle
We have followed this wonderful West Australian artist’s work for many years, and when we learnt she was opening a gallery in Broome I knew I had to include it in my recent holiday. Emma Blyth has created a beautiful space, with many of her own, incredible original artworks - reflecting the richness, vibrancy and uniqueness of The Kimberley - and also those of other local artists. As a totally unexpected bonus, she was in attendance at the gallery and was so gracious with her time as we asked endless questions about the origins and style of her work. There are a number of galleries in town, but this is by far the most clever and peaceful space, without the busy-ness and the obvious skew to tourism. From the beauty and originality of the purpose-built Broome-style building, to the colourful and inspiring art inside, the Black Stump gallery is a must for your Broome itinerary.
6. Cable Beach
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4.5 based on 2,629 reviews
Western Australia’s most famous beach is one of the most beautiful in the world, with turquoise waters and impeccable white sand.
Reviewed By Shannon_Perth - Perth, Australia
Best best in Australia and best sunset!! Great place for a swim or just get sun tan! Highly recommend coming down here to watch the sunset! Grab a picnic basket and some drinks and chill on the grass
7. Gantheaume Point
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4.5 based on 1,341 reviews
Reviewed By 395krupag
It was amazing! We went both on Low tide and Full tide, the rocks are fun to climb seeing amazing water contrast and rock colour contrast as well as enjoying the rock pools and being able to jump of the CLIFF
8. Sacred Heart Church
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
9. Broome Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 925 reviews
The Broome Visitor Centre is a non government, not-for-profit organisation providing a comprehensive guide to Broome and the Kimberley. Our friendly and local tourism consultants are available 7 days a week to help you get the most out of your holiday in this amazing part of Australia.
Reviewed By carolyninwa
Very helpful free service Exceptional assistance with booking tours and local knowledge and information to get the most out of our stay
10. Reddell Beach
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Marshase - Perth, Australia
For the hiking ambitious people like us, a beautiful walk from Cable Beach ending then at Entrance point (about 12k). There were hardly any people around, the blue water with a red stone backdrop makes a beautiful picture as in paradise. we really loved the scenery. Hubbie was keen to find some dinosaur tracks but there are no signs at all, so we haven't been successful
