Perth to Broome Road Trip: Days 14–20 — Broome & Surrounds

It’s the home stretch for @nathsway and Josiah — but there’s still plenty to do. For many travellers, Broome is the highlight of the whole trip.

🚚 Day 14: Eighty Mile Beach → Broome

📍 ~380 km ⏱️ ~4 hrs

• Wake up to a coastal sunrise and take one last stroll along the expansive beach.
• Pack up and head out early to make the most of the afternoon in Broome.
• Follow the Great Northern Highway north towards Broome.
• Watch the landscape change as you approach the Kimberley region.

• Check into your Broome holiday park.
• Take it easy this afternoon with a visit to the famous Cable Beach.
• Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, or just relax on the sand.
• Explore Chinatown for boutique shopping and Broome’s multicultural vibe.

• Broome Caravan Park — spacious sites, pool, close to town; a great base for exploring.

• The Wharf Restaurant — fresh seafood and a Kimberley sunset vibe.
• Zanders — beachfront dining overlooking Cable Beach.
• Papa Fuego — Latin grill with a lively atmosphere and excellent cocktails.

🚚 Day 15: Broome & Surrounds

🚗 No driving 📍 Explore Broome

No driving today — a full day to relax and explore Broome and its nearby highlights.

🌅 Morning suggestions

Before you decide where to spend your time, take a morning tour with Broome and Around to get the history and the lay of the land.

• Gantheaume Point — iconic red cliffs overlooking the turquoise sea; best at sunrise.
• Dinosaur Footprints — see 130-million-year-old dinosaur tracks at low tide.
• Broome Historical Museum — learn about Broome’s pearling and multicultural past.

• Cable Beach — relax on one of Australia’s most famous beaches.
• Optional camel ride 🐪 — book a midday or sunset ride along the beach.
• Courthouse Markets (Saturday or Sunday) — local crafts, food, art and music.

Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park — wildlife sanctuary with crocs, dingoes and cassowaries.

• Take a short drive to Roebuck Bay for mudflats, birdwatching and striking pindan cliffs.
• Visit Chinatown for boutiques and pearl showrooms — a nod to Broome’s heritage.

• Broome Caravan Park — shady powered sites, resort-style pool, good facilities.
• RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park — walking distance to Cable Beach, modern amenities.

• Matso’s Brewery — tropical beer garden with mango beer and pub fare.
• Zanders at Cable Beach — beachfront dining with sunset views.
• The Aarli — Southeast Asian fusion in Chinatown, trendy and tasty.

🚚 Day 16: Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour

📍 ~38 km one-way ⏱️ ~45 min each way

The access road is unpaved — suitable for your 4WD, or book the tour with Broome pickup.

• One of Broome’s most iconic and unique experiences.
• Learn about Broome’s rich pearling history and the evolution of cultured pearling in WA.
• The fully guided tour includes a cruise of the tidal estuary to see live oysters, a pearl cultivation demonstration, and a viewing of premium South Sea pearls.
• Tours generally last 2–2.5 hours, with morning tea included.

🍴 Lunch — Willie Creek Café

• On-site café with fresh meals, coffee and light refreshments.
• Outdoor seating with views over azure waters and salt flats.

• Broome Historical Museum — WWII, pearling and early settlement.
• Chinatown — the historic heart of Broome, with cafes, shops and galleries.
• Matso’s Broome Brewery — refreshing mango or ginger beer with pub-style meals.
• Japanese Cemetery — a memorial site to Broome’s pearling history.

• Return to Cable Beach for one last Indian Ocean sunset.

• Broome Caravan Park — shady, relaxed park near town with a pool and large sites.
• Cable Beach Caravan Park — great sunset location, walking distance to the beach.

🚚 Day 17: Broome at Your Own Pace

🚗 No driving 📍 Free day in Broome

A relaxed day to soak up Broome at your own pace — wander the town, chase the light, and tick off anything you missed.

• Chinatown Broome — browse pearl showrooms and souvenir shops, or grab a coffee at Dragonfly Café ☕.
• Town Beach Jetty — a walk along the red earth and turquoise waters 🌊.
• Broome Courthouse Markets (on weekends) — local crafts, food and tropical vibes 🛍️.

• Broome Caravan Park, Cable Beach Caravan Park or RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park — powered sites, shady spots, pool.

🚚 Day 18: Dinosaur Adventure & Camel Ride

🚗 No major driving

• Join the Dinosaur Adventure Cruise with Broome Dinosaur Adventures, departing in the morning to catch the low tide.
• See real dinosaur footprints preserved in the reef rock.
• Cruise through Roebuck Bay’s vibrant marine ecosystems, looking out for dugongs, turtles and a variety of birds.

🍴 Lunch

• Try the café at Town Beach, or head to Matso’s Brewery for a mango beer and a curry.

• Take a classic camel ride along Cable Beach.
• Opt for a relaxing late-afternoon session (rather than the busy sunset slot).
• Book with operators like Red Sun Camels or Broome Camel Safaris.

• Enjoy a chilled dinner in Chinatown.
• The Aarli or Papa Fuego offer great modern options.

• Cable Beach Caravan Park or RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park — powered sites, shady spots, pool.

🚚 Day 19: Horizontal Falls Day Tour

📅 Full day

Set aside a full day for the Horizontal Falls — famously dubbed the “8th Wonder of the World.”

The Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure tour is a spectacular way to see the falls from the air and from the water. Allow the whole day.

🚚 Day 20: Vehicle Return & Farewell

🏁 Trip ends

• Refuel before returning 🚚⛽.
• Allow time for the vehicle inspection.
• Remove all your belongings.
• Dispose of rubbish responsibly 🗑️.

📍 Britz Broome Depot 10 Livingstone Street, Broome WA 6725 Open Monday–Sunday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Britz Broome Depot info →