Glenn Moore – Destination Broome
Flop & Drop. Soak up the sun on your own little patch anywhere along the 22-kilometre stretch of pristine white sand that is Cable Beach. Portable cabana for shade is recommended.
Walk along the beach at sunrise. Morning walks from Gantheaume Point to Cable Beach of approx. 6kms takes about 90 minutes. No better way to start the day before a hearty breakfast.
Comb the beach for dinosaur footprints and all our unique Australian flora and fauna.
Take a Sunset stroll. Whether it’s hand in hand, beer in hand or exercising the dog. Always an enjoyable way to end the day.
Build sandcastles with the family. The kids will love you for it. Set up some shade, make a day of it and create your own family sandcastle or sculpture.
There’s always good light in Broome. A photographers delight. Cable Beach and its ever-changing landscape of sheer rust red pindan cliffs to rolling white sand dunes makes it the perfect backdrop to Cable Beach pristine white sands and azure, blue waters 10+ metre tides. So, take photos – early morning & late afternoon offers the best light for photography.
Reef walking. Discover hidden reef creatures & rock pools at Gantheaume Point, the southern section of Cable Beach at low tide.
Enjoy some down time reading or journaling by the sea. And if down time is not your thing thanks to technology it can also be a very nice office for those compelled to work.
Watch and measure the tides shift dramatically throughout the day. The results will surprise you, especially Broome’s Spring tides.
Stargaze on a clear night, preferably away from ambient light to maximise the experience. Simply lay on your back, get comfortable and look straight up. Clear your mind and relax as you watch the universe pass over. It’s unofficially therapeutic & undeniably recommended.
Book a morning or pre sunset camel ride or go the ultimate sunset camel ride north of the rocks on Cable Beach. Meander along the water’s edge aboard the camel train as it makes its way up the beach and back to starting point. It’s the quintessential Broome experience that never seems to lose its appeal with tourists.
Drive your 4WD along the northern section of the beach, always observing the 15km speed limit.
Fly a kite. Stunt kites, dual string two handed kites, are easy to fly and highly manoeuvrable performing tricks and aerobatics with ease. Anyone from 8 to 80 can enjoy the freedom of flying a kite.
Surf the high tide. Small, rolling waves during the right conditions create a playground for beginners.
Rent a jet ski for an exhilarating over the water experience.
Ride your bike along Cable Beach on the firm sand below the high tide mark.
Explore hidden coves on your kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board.
Go kiteboarding on windy days. Both Gantheaume Point & Roebuck Bay are popular areas for enthusiasts.
Book a scenic helicopter or fixed wing flight to see Cable Beach from above.
Embark on a guided eco-tour to learn about the beach’s natural environment.
Spot dolphins playing near the shore.
Look for humpback whales during migration season (July to September).
Keep an eye out for sea turtles nesting or hatching.
See marine life up close while snorkelling near the rocks.
Watch shorebirds feeding at low tide.
Observe hermit, sand bubbler and ghost crabs scuttling across the sand.
Swim in the calm, warm waters.
Try bodyboarding on gentle waves.
Book a Dinosaur footprint tour for a thrilling adventure back in time
Take a dip at Gantheaume Point’s natural rock pools that get replenished in high tides.
Cast a line for threadfin salmon or barramundi from the beach.
Book a fishing charter for deep-sea angling, creek mud crabbing & reef fishing.
Practice fly fishing in the shallows.
Learn about Indigenous heritage and experiences through a guided cultural tour.
Hear Dreamtime stories about Cable Beach and its coastal surroundings.
Discover the cultural significance of pearl diving in Broome and the art of carving Mother of Pearl Shell, Riji.
Walk the nearby culturally significant Lurujarri Dreaming Trail and follow the traditional song cycle that extends for over 80 kilometres.
Enjoy a casual picnic by the water by self-catering. Doesn’t matter if it’s sandwiches or a sausage sizzle, it always hits the spot.
Play beach cricket or volleyball, bocce or spike ball. Nothing beats keeping active. Invite friends and make a day of it.
Fling a frisbee in the shallow, safe waters of Cable Beach but make sure it floats first.
Spot marine life in the tide pools that form at low tide.
Dine beachfront at a local restaurant, hotel or café or create your own table for two, or twenty, and self-cater your special celebration on the beach.
Sip a cocktail whenever you want. It’s your life.
Enjoy fresh seafood at a range of Cable Beach Restaurants or mobile food vans.
Attend a beach party or beach doof. They’re never advertised but always well attended.
Capture Cable Beaches stunning sunset with the camels silhouetted against the setting suns sky.
Photograph the vivid contrasts of red cliffs, white sand, and blue ocean.
Take your mobile phone for a swim and disconnect for a couple of days.
Observe the intricate and unique patterns left in the sand from the retreating tides of Cable Beach. Let your imagination run wild.
Join a yoga class or meditation session on the beach. They are well promoted through the local community SM pages
These activities highlight Cable Beach’s endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, culture, and natural beauty, making it one of Australia’s top destinations and one of the most remote destinations in the world. Please ensure you leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs, kill nothing but time.