Local Attractions

ON THE TOUR

Broome is an amazing destination and with Broome Hovercraft you can visit sites that are completely inaccessible by any other method. Our tours cover such a wide section of the country's history from the wide range of clear dinosaur footprints along the shoreline with their 120,000 million-year-old history to the old Broome jetty, where at low tides you can see the remains of the flying boats strafed during World War 2.

Meander past pearling boats and discover the impact the pearling industry had on Australia throughout history. This industry meant Broome became the home of people from around the world dramatically impacting on the areas development. See the remains of the old lighthouses on Buccaneer Rock or check out the new Broome Jetty and some of its more modern history.

View one of WA's natural wonders the ‘Bingle Bingle', a unique rock formation similar to the Bungle Bungles but on a smaller scale. Broome Hovercraft can also bring you up close with the local fauna and flora. Learn about the fascinating migratory birds that feed on the mudflats and perhaps see some of the dolphins and dugongs inhabiting the area.

AROUND BROOME

Broome is an historic and scenic town in Western Australia with plenty to entertain long or short-term visitors. The weather is beautiful all year round and there are plenty of things to see and do.

	Broome Bird Observatory Located approximately 25km from the centre of Broome, and situated on the picturesque Roebuck Bay, the Broome Bird Observatory is dedicated to the conservation of unique local shorebirds. Discover the fascinating story of the 800,000 birds that use the area annually, many migrating from the Arctic.
	Broome Crocodile Park Broome is well known for their crocodile population and the Crocodile Park gives you the unique opportunity of getting up close to these natural predators. The park is home to a wide range of crocs including the numerous and dangerous salt water crocodiles, Australian fresh water crocodiles, New Guinea freshwater crocodiles, South American Caimans and American Alligators.
	Broome War Memorial Broome War Memorial is located in Bedford Park overlooking the Roebuck Bay. The memorial remembers residents who died during both World Wars and the Vietnam War. The park also contains a range of other memorabilia including a train coach once used on the railway line connecting the original town jetty to Chinatown.
	Cable Beach When thinking of Broome Cable Beach is one of the images that most readily springs to mind. Cable Beach is widely regarded as one of the world's best beaches with over 22km of pristine white sand and clear tropical water.
	Chinatown Chinatown is a visual reminder of the multi-cultural heritage of this pearling town and is still home to some of the country's finest pearl showrooms. Take a walk through this bustling area, which was originally the commercial centre of Broome.
	Fishing Broome has a well deserved reputation for its fishing. There is no shortage of fishing equipment hire available and plenty of fantastic places to catch yourself a meal.
	Pearling From the Japanese cemetery to a range of memorials Broome is still a living tribute to the pearling industry both past and present. Take a walk through the fascinating history of this industry and even visit one of Broome's active pearl farms.