Broome & North Coast Profile
Suburbs & Towns in Broome & North Coast, WA
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Broome & North Coast
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Things to do in Broome & North Coast
The first stop of many visitors to Broome is to the world famous Cable Beach. Swim and snorkel in the clearest water you can imagine or simply wander along the white sand. Take a camel ride along the beach at sunset or visit Gantheaume Point at the southern end of Cable Beach, which is home to the ancient dinosaur footprints, a lighthouse and swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Visit Broome's Chinatown with interesting shopping and dining options. The many pearl and jewellery dealers who operate showrooms in the area will captivate you with their wares.
Take a cruise in Roebuck Bay and offshore along the Kimberley Coast or take a 4WD drive tour into the amazing Kimberley Ranges. The Gibb River Road, beginning at Derby, offers access to a number of spectacular gorges and ranges including Bell Gorge, Diamond Gorge and Galvans Gorge.
History of Broome & North Coast
The Yawuru people have inhabited the land around Broome for thousands of years. The first European to visit the area was William Dampier in 1688. The town itself was named after the Governor of Western Australia, Sir Fredrick Broome.
Broome and the North Coast region was first settled to service the pearling industry that began in the early 1800's. The rapid price rise of pearls lured many people hoping to make their fortune.
Today the combination of the mining boom and the tourism industry ensures that the Broome and North Coast region is a vibrant, bustling place with a stunning, unforgettable, natural environment.
Landmark in Broome & North Coast
Cable Beach's 22 kilometre long stretch of creamy, white sand and calm, turquoise water is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Broome. Named because it was originally the terminus of an underwater sea cable linking Australia with Asia and Great Britain, Cable Beach draws visitors and locals alike looking to cool off from Broome's tropical climate.
The large gulf of King Sound, near the town of Derby, is an amazing waterway connecting the Fitzroy River with the Indian Ocean. With a length of 120 kilometres, King Sound has the largest tidal range of any body of water in Australia.
The Broome and North Coast region is also the gateway to the Kimberley. This awe inspiring region of Western Australia is home to rugged mountain ranges and breathtaking gorges. The Kimberley's most popular spots for tourists include the Bungle Bungle, Lake Argyle and the Gibb River Road.
Shopping in Broome & North Coast
Paspaley Plaza has a Coles supermarket and 33 other speciality retail stores. Broome Boulevard shopping centre has a Woolworths supermarket and 22 speciality stores including large chains.
There are a number of art galleries dotted around the region and a number of pearl and jewellery dealers operate showrooms showcasing locally harvested pearls for those visitors wishing to take home the ultimate souvenir of Broome. The famous Courthouse markets held every Saturday offer a variety of stalls.
There are two supermarkets in Derby and a busy shopping precinct which services a large surrounding district. Community Markets are held each Saturday.
Restaurants & Cafes in Broome & North Coast
Broome has a lively dining scene ranging from fine dining overlooking Cable Beach to funky cafes and takeaway outlets. Derby has a number of takeaway outlets and casual dining options.
Sports & Fitness in Broome & North Coast
Broome's stunning Cable Beach is the most popular sporting and fitness venue in the region. Swimming and snorkelling are ideal in this aquatic paradise and many visitors enjoy walks along the uncrowded sand. Reddel Beach and Roebuck Bay also offer great swimming and boating opportunities.
Broome has a number of sporting facilities including tennis courts, sporting fields and a stunning 18 hole golf course.
Fishing is a popular past time in the region with the best spots near Derby being The Wharf, Point Torment, the May River and the many creeks which enter King Sound. In Broome, the best fishing can be found from Cable Beach and the shores of Roebuck Bay.
Transport in Broome & North Coast
roome is a three and a half hour flight from Perth. There are also flights to other major capital cities from Broome International Airport which is located right in the heart of the city. Coach services run between Perth and Darwin, stopping in Broome and Derby.
Real Estate & Design in Broome & North Coast
The Broome and North Coast region of Western Australia is a holiday paradise with a unique and beautiful natural landscape. From the crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean to the rich ochre of the surrounding desert to the spotlessly clear night sky, Broome's stunning colours and contrasts have to be seen to be believed.
We have a number of beautifully appointed holiday rentals in Broome and the North Coast. Choose from country houses and luxurious tropical beach houses.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Broome & North Coast
There are primary and secondary schools located in both Broome and Derby. Broome Hospital and Derby Regional Hospital are the two major hospitals in the region.
