Broome, Coastal pearling town in Kimberley region, Western Australia
Located on a north-south peninsula between the Indian Ocean and Roebuck Bay, Broome features white sand beaches and red rock formations at Gantheaume Point.
The town emerged as a pearling center in 1883, attracting workers from Japan, Malaysia, and China who developed the region into Australia's primary pearl production hub.
The Yawuru people maintain their saltwater traditions in the region, offering guided tours that share knowledge about their 30,000-year connection to the land.
Travelers can access Broome through its airport, situated one kilometer from the center, with the dry season from May to October offering the most favorable weather conditions.
The natural phenomenon called Staircase to the Moon occurs when moonlight reflects on the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay, creating a visual pattern from March to October.
Location: Western Australia
Location: Shire of Broome
Inception: 1883
Elevation above the sea: 19 m
Website: http://broome.com.au
GPS coordinates: -17.96194,122.23611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35
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