Red pindan cliffs meet turquoise ocean where the Kimberley meets the sea. Broome is outback Australia with a pearling soul — Cable Beach stretches 22 km, camels plod at sunset, and Chinatown glitters with South Sea pearls.
Ships dock at the Port of Broome jetty about 6 km south of town — a free shuttle is your lifeline.
💡 Pro move: The newer Kimberley Marine Support Base floating wharf accommodates ships up to 348 m and eliminates tidal delays that once plagued port calls here.
Broome has one commercial cruise jetty in the industrial port zone south of town.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most cruise lines | Port of Broome jetty, ~6 km south of Chinatown📍 | Docked |
| Smaller expedition vessels | Kimberley Marine Support Base floating wharf📍 | Docked |
From camel rides at sunset to seaplane flights over the Kimberley's Horizontal Falls, Broome punches well above its size.
A Broome institution: ride a camel along 22 km of pristine white sand as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean. Book ahead — sunset rides fill up fast on port days.
Find Cable Beach camel tours →Fly by seaplane into the Kimberley to see the extraordinary Horizontal Falls — tidal water rushing through narrow gorges creating a cascade effect found nowhere else on Earth. Full-day, unforgettable.
Find Horizontal Falls tours →Red pindan cliffs plunge into turquoise sea at Gantheaume Point. At very low tide, 130-million-year-old dinosaur tracks are visible in the reef rock. A plaster cast is always on display.
Find Broome nature tours →Meet massive saltwater crocodiles relocated from the wild at this well-regarded park just outside Broome. Feeding sessions and educational talks included.
Find Broome wildlife tours →Broome's multicultural pearling past is preserved at the Pearl Luggers Museum — restored 19th-century pearl luggers, dangerous diving stories, and the town's Japanese pearling heritage. Walk Chinatown's showrooms for South Sea pearls.
Find Broome history tours →Roebuck Bay is one of the few places on Earth to spot Australian snubfin dolphins. Eco cruises also offer chances to see dugongs, turtles, and shorebirds in a globally significant wetland.
Find Broome wildlife cruises →Broome is spread out and best explored by shuttle or bike — but Chinatown and the Town Beach area offer a compact stroll.
From the shuttle drop at Napier Terrace, explore Broome's historic Chinatown — pearl showrooms, the Sun Pictures outdoor cinema (oldest operating in Australia), and the Pearl Luggers Museum. Finish at Town Beach for bay views.
Take the Explorer Bus to Cable Beach, walk south along the sand toward Gantheaume Point. At the point, check tidal forecasts — if tide is below 0.5 m you may spot dinosaur footprints in the reef. Return north along the beach.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Broome, Western Australia, Australia (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°F / 32°C | 81°F / 27°C | 15 | 5:27 AM | 6:32 PM |
| Feb | 90°F / 32°C | 81°F / 27°C | 11 | 5:45 AM | 6:25 PM |
| Mar | 93°F / 34°C | 81°F / 27°C | 9 | 5:53 AM | 6:05 PM |
| Apr | 94°F / 34°C | 78°F / 26°C | 3 | 6:00 AM | 5:41 PM |
| May | 90°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 1 | 6:09 AM | 5:25 PM |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 19°C | 1 | 6:19 AM | 5:23 PM |
| Jul | 85°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | 0 | 6:22 AM | 5:31 PM |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 66°F / 19°C | 0 | 6:10 AM | 5:40 PM |
| Sep | 90°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 0 | 5:47 AM | 5:45 PM |
| Oct | 92°F / 33°C | 77°F / 25°C | 0 | 5:22 AM | 5:51 PM |
| Nov | 93°F / 34°C | 80°F / 27°C | 3 | 5:07 AM | 6:04 PM |
| Dec | 92°F / 33°C | 82°F / 28°C | 6 | 5:10 AM | 6:21 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
Most cruise lines run complimentary shuttle buses from the wharf to Chinatown/Napier Terrace in the town center. Check with your ship for schedule.
The port is about 7 km from the city center. Local taxis charge a base fare plus per-km rate; expect around A$24 one-way. Pre-booking advisable in peak season.
Uber is available in Broome. Rideshare pricing is typically competitive with taxis for the short port-to-town run.
Several local operators (Broome Private Transit, Broome Private Taxis) offer pre-booked port transfers. Useful for groups or early departures.
Transbroome Route 890 connects the port area to town. A Day Rider pass offers unlimited travel; free on Sundays. Cash only; exact fare required.
Upcoming cruises that call at Broome, Western Australia, Australia. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
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