Similar to driving-in cinema, outdoor movie viewing requires some preparation. Just pack some snacks, drinks and blankets – and you’re good to go.
Broome offers many experiences worth trying during your visit, and a sunset camel ride along Cable Beach is one of the most memorable. Take time out from sightseeing to simply enjoy nature at its best in Broome!
El Questro
El Questro offers classic outback adventure with just the right mix of luxury. Situated amidst Kimberley’s unspoiled beauty, El Questro provides classic outback adventures from its cliffside retreat that overlooks Chamberlain Gorge. Hike amongst rocky terrain and swim in waterfall-fed pools before joining one of El Questro’s 4×4 tours to visit dinosaur footprints 130 million years old or cruise the ocean in search of Subfish Dolphin sightings or embarking on one of El Questro’s Aboriginal walking tours that explore cultural significance from an indigenous perspective.
At El Questro, your own private and fully equipped homestead awaits. Enjoy delicious meals served communally on a shady verandah under the stars – delight yourself with succulent roast lamb with sweet barbecue sauce or fresh seafood grilled over an open fire as you make new friends around a table in the shade. And for something different to do during your time at the Homestead, play tennis on its court or laze by the poolside – there’s always plenty to keep you occupied here!
Experienced travellers will delight in the drive to El Questro; it offers an extraordinary journey across spinifex plains, towering red mesas and boabs, over the Gibb River Road’s legendary corrugations to reach El Questro’s cliffside retreat. Once there, young staff in ranger-style uniforms will greet you to welcome you home at your cliffside retreat.
Broome offers plenty of reasons for visitors to want to extend their stay, but when the time comes it’s easy to see why so many choose this idyllic destination for more than a visit. When leaving Broome behind, take time to enjoy its laid-back charm before returning by flying. Enjoy fresh local seafood such as whole Exmouth prawns and barramundi before relaxing with an icy Matso’s Ginger Beer from your hotel beer garden.
Travel from El Questro Homestead to Broome can be achieved using various transport options, with flights between Perth and Broome the simplest solution. Train, bus and coach travel options can also be booked using Rome2Rio’s travel information and booking engine: simply input your travel details and it will present all available choices.
Gantheaume Point
Gantheaume Point can be found at the southern end of famed Cable Beach and features spectacular red sandstone cliffs that offer views over white sandy beachfront property and offer prime opportunities for watching sunset.
Gantheaume offers stunning photos due to the combination of deep pindan red cliffs and turquoise waters – creating the ideal environment for breathtaking photos! A favorite spot among locals and tourists alike for swimming, relaxing or enjoying a cold drink at sunset with family and friends; additionally it is often used as the starting point for kayak tours, fishing charters, whale watching tours or extended cruises.
History buffs won’t want to miss this destination either: It features one of the world’s oldest open-air cinemas, built in 1897 and operating continuously ever since – an outstanding example of 19th-century movie houses, complete with movie posters and film reels!
In 2004, this outdoor cinema entered the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest continuously running outdoor cinema worldwide. While most other outdoor cinemas show only one or two films weekly, this historic gem hosts multiple movie screenings every evening; its movie nights are an experience not to be missed for movie buffs!
Gantheaume Point is also home to the Broome Turf Club, an indoor horse racing venue set within lush bushland with a red dirt race track. Members have exclusive viewing of both the race course and surrounding beaches from their grandstand seating – providing an opportunity to meet other locals as well as enjoy country-style racing meetings!
Gantheaume Point offers an unforgettable experience: visit during low tide to witness dinosaur footprints imprinted onto sandstone rocks at Gantheaume Point. Feel free to walk atop them! Just don’t forget your reef shoes – otherwise a non-profit group offers guided dinosaur footprint tours for around $90-200 that include meals and beverages!
Talbot Bay
Broome is an idyllic tropical destination replete with beaches and rugged natural formations that draw visitors in droves. Discover dinosaur footprints etched into copper rocks at Gantheaume Point Pearl Farm Tour or learn about pearl farming from expert pearl farmers at Willi Creek Pearl Farm Tour. Broome’s long beaches also draw many to visit with sunsets and balmy nights galore – take a leisurely camel caravan along Cable Beach for sunset strolls before relaxing with tropical-style beers at Matso’s Brewery Pub- a favorite that has been open over two decades!
Make time during your stay in Broome to witness one of nature’s most spectacular natural marvels – Horizontal Waterfalls – one of its world-renowned natural attractions. These astounding waterfalls form when massive tidal movements wiggle their way through twin gaps in rocky cliffs of McLarty Ranges, creating rapid-flowing water banks up against one side before surging out at top speed on the other. Its ever-evolving tide ensures its unique appeal is an unmissable attraction!
Joining a tour to visit this extraordinary attraction can give you an unforgettable experience. Take advantage of jetboat rides or seaplane flights over the bay to truly appreciate this incredible natural phenomenon, or stay put and view it up close from one of the hotels that boast their own helipads – something no two tours offer!
Broome’s stunning landscapes are enhanced by its vibrant local cultures. On a guided cultural tour, explore Aboriginal, Japanese and Chinese influences on this coastal town’s culture through traditional dance performances and visits to pearl farms – as well as learning more about Japanese raids on Broome during World War II.
This free event takes place annually in Otsiningo Park and features a movie presentation on a large inflatable screen. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets from home and food and beverages can be purchased from vendors located throughout the park. In case of inclement weather, movies will be moved elsewhere – possibly the TD Bank Field House; details on its movie schedule can be found online.
Broome Historical Museum
At Broome Historical Museum, it’s like going back in time. This museum houses an impressive collection of artefacts from Broome’s past – such as its pearling history or Japanese Cemetery – as well as offering weekly Courthouse Markets where local foods and crafts can be purchased.
As one strolls by a modest weatherboard building in Broome’s Chinatown district without giving it much thought, you might miss its historical value – yet beneath its off-yellow walls lies more than 100 years of stories and legends that rival any blockbuster movie!
If you’re in Australia and seeking something unique, Broome’s Picture Garden offers an unforgettable experience. Opened in 1916 and still featuring many original features such as marquee lights and deckchairs, its nostalgic charm makes an impressionful first impression. Furthermore, there’s even a small attached museum of Broome photographs dating back years!
The museum is conveniently situated in Chinatown’s historic district and within easy walking distance from Roebuck Bay Lookout, Streeter’s Jetty and Cable Beach. Additionally, Matso’s, known for their ginger beer production is within close proximity.
As soon as you enter the theatre, you will be transported back in time to an era of silent movies and later talkies. Imagine the excitement on opening night for a brand-new film in Broome’s picture gardens: many relationships were started here including marriages! Furthermore, its multi-ethnic mix was indicative of its time; pearling required many Asian workers (Japanese divers, Chinese and Malays) while White Australia policies prohibited certain groups from working there; yet all had an unspoken comradery amongst groups that made pictures a celebration of all their cultures!
Visit the Broome Historical Museum is an absolute must for visitors to this stunning region. Spanning three buildings, this comprehensive museum tells the tale of this idyllic coastal town from its pearling history to World War II’s Air Raid attack – offering visitors a fascinating look into this important part of culture in Broome. Open seven days a week, visitors will learn so much more than expected about this charming destination!