Start your day by discovering Broome’s unique charm on a 2.5-hour panoramic town tour. Explore a selection of local landmarks and sites, from the stunning stone headlands of Gantheaume Point and Entrance Point to the hustle and bustle of Chinatown. At Cable Beach, uncover the history of Broome’s enduring pearling industry.
From the comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle, your passionate local guide will share their favourite Broome spots to visit, making this the perfect introduction to this fabulous coastal town.
This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. You may wish to stay in and make the most of the facilities at Oaks Cable Beach Resort – the resort offers endless opportunities to soak up the sun poolside on stylish daybeds and loungers, with a large main pool, relaxation pool and family-friendly area with children’s splash areas.
Broome Tour Inclusions:
- 2.5-hour panoramic town tour of Broome
- Refreshing cold towels, snacks and water
- Local expert guide
- Return transfers from Oaks Cable Beach Resort
- Departs 9am; returns 11.30am (approximately)
Itinerary:
- Cable Beach
- Gantheaume Point and Dinosaur Prints
- Entrance Point/Broome Wharf
- Town Beach/New Jetty and Staircase to the Moon Lookout
- Chinatown/Sun Pictures
- Broome Town
- Japanese Cemetery
*Please note: Itinerary is subject to change
Broome sightseeing tour
Say goodbye to the Oaks Cable Beach Resort this morning as your guided tour begins. You will be collected from your pre-tour accommodation by 7.30am, ready to set off on a journey north.
The Dampier Peninsula is a traveller’s delight – a striking contrast of stunning red pindan cliffs, white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters creates the perfect backdrop to a unique cultural adventure along this far northern coast. Along the way, learn about the local Bardi and Nyul Nyul Peoples and their traditions.
Upon arrival at your glamping stay, take a quick dip or beachcomb the pristine sand of Cygnet Bay. After a satisfying lunch, dive into the practice of pearl cultivation at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm – long described as one of the most unique destinations in Australia. During this fascinating tour, learn about the world’s largest and most beautiful pearls, which have been farmed in these waters for generations.
This afternoon, take to the shimmering turquoise waters on a sunset cruise along the jaw-dropping Buccaneer Archipelago. Return to your eco-tent lodgings for dinner, then spend the evening reclining in comfort.
Travel time: Driving – approx. three hours
Sunset Buccaneer Archipelago cruise
After breakfast, travel to the remote Aboriginal community of Ardyaloon, also known as One Arm Point, where you’ll enjoy stunning views across the coastline. Head north on Highway One, bound for the small outback town of Derby. Arrive this afternoon and venture down to the unique wharf district to hear about the history of the early pioneers, watching as the sun sets over dramatic King Sound.
Travel time: Driving – approx. four hours
Leave Derby early this morning and make your way to the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be 1,500 years old. Here, learn of the harsh treatment endured by the local Indigenous Peoples during colonisation and take time in the shade to reflect on this solemn history.
Afterwards, begin your journey along Gibb River Road, taking the cattle track through remote and beautiful landscapes while hearing stories of colonial settlement. Arrive at the Napier Range, an exhumed Devonian reef over 350 million years old, and set out on an easy walk to the rugged rocks of Bandilngan. Be sure to keep an eye out for the incredible concentration of freshwater crocodiles that live here, as well as bats and other wildlife.
After a bite to eat, head to Dimalurru – also known as Tunnel Creek – a 750-metre cave system, in which you’ll find myriad secret alcoves and ethereal stalactites. Learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Indigenous Australian freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s. Walk through this winding tunnel, then continue through the Oscar Range.
As the sun sets, pass through groves of majestic boab trees before arriving at your accommodation for the evening on the banks of the Fitzroy River.
Travel time: Driving – approx. six hours
Early this morning, travel to Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park and explore its magnificent river system by boat. Natural forces helped carve this spectacular gorge during the Devonian geological period. Though the water retreats during the dry season, enough remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife that you may spy on this scenic cruise. (For departures when conditions prevent the cruise from operating, an alternative tour of the nearby Mimbi Caves is provided.)
Afterwars, head to the gold rush town of Halls Creek before voyaging to Purnululu National Park by way of the 4WD Spring Creek Track. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and end the day with an enchanting open-air dinner.
Travel time: Driving – approx. six hours
Optional activities: Bungle Bungles scenic helicopter flight (payable on ground).
A full day has been set aside for you to explore the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage-protected Purnululu National Park, starting with a guided two-kilometre creek walk on your way to Cathedral Gorge. This winding route is set deep within the Bungle Bungle Range, offering unparalleled views of the unique orange and black-striped ‘beehive’ domes, formed over a period of 20 million years.
Arriving at the natural red rock amphitheatre, test the caverns renowned acoustics as you stand in the shadow of this gargantuan rock formation, created by millions of years of water erosion.
Upon your return to the lodge this evening, savour drinks and light snacks as you admire a sensational sunset.
Travel time: Driving – approx. one hour
This morning, set out on a two-kilometre hike to Echidna Chasm in the park’s northernmost reaches. A natural cleft in the rock that reaches a staggering 200 metres in height, Echidna Chasm narrows to a mere one metre in width along its winding path. Learn about Aboriginal Dreamtime, which lends the chasm its name, while walking up the creek for views over the imposing cliff edge.
For those who wish to extend their walk, continue through the aptly-named bloodwoods that surround the foot of the mountains.
After a picnic lunch, share stories of your travels before taking a scenic flight over Lake Argyle. Touch down in the charming East Kimberley town of Kununurra, where your Western Australian adventure comes to a close, touching down at East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) at approximately 4.30pm. Choose to depart on a flight this evening, or make your own way to your chosen post-tour accommodation.
Travel time: Driving – approx. 90 minutes / Flight – approx. 90 minutes
Departure & Transfers:
Please book your flights to depart from East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) after 6pm**.** Airport transfers are not included for your tour.