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Discover Broome’s pearling history at a working farm, spot migratory birds and fish for your big catch along Roebuck Bay’s turquoise waters.
Cable Beach
Broome’s pearling history and cultural heritage add an iconic charm to its character, while Cable Beach – named for the Yawuru people as Rubibi – offers 22 km of sugar-white sand and clear water that provides incredible Indian Ocean sunset views. Visitors can rent chairs or take camel rides along its length while watching nature paint the sky with pink, orange and purple hues.
Gantheaume Point at the southern end of Cable Beach boasts one of Australia’s most significant collections of dinosaur footprints, visible during low tide. If you visit between March-November during full moon nighttime you may witness something truly awe-inspiring: Roebuck Bay’s mudflats become visible, giving rise to an extraordinary illusion created when the moon rises over Roebuck Bay and exposes them, creating a staircase effect – creating a truly captivating sight!
Cable Beach’s expansive, white sand is the ideal place for watersports enthusiasts and hikers, the Nagula Walk trail, or swimming (between May and October). But nothing beats experiencing its breathtaking coastline and landscape from above on a scenic flight with Fly Broome; see vivid red cliffs, vast expanses of turquoise water and abundant coral reefs all from above!
Broome offers a wealth of galleries and boutiques featuring local artists as well as dining options. Every weekend the bustling Courthouse Markets attract throngs of shoppers while historic outdoor cinema Sun Pictures hosts films nightly.
Explore the dunes behind Cable and Reddell beaches via foot or bike via the Broome Bay Wetlands Walking Track for an active experience. This network of trails also connects to the Broome Food and Heritage Trail which will offer insight into Broome’s culinary past.
Grown in Broome will be an invaluable resource for both residents and visitors, providing them with access to farmers, seasonal information and local shopping options. In addition, it will feature a digital agritourism guide combining information found across CCE Broome County websites into one easily navigable resource for visitors.
Roebuck Bay
Roebuck Bay, known by its Yawuru people as their sea country (nagula), is one of Australia’s most beautiful natural locations. Home of the Broome Bird Observatory and bordered by Western Australian Yawuru Nagulagun/ Roebuck Bay Marine Park – which covers an area of 304 square kilometres; Roebuck Bay boasts red-sand beaches with tide ranges reaching 16 meters as well as rich seagrass meadows and microinvertebrates that live within its waters teem
Roebuck Bay’s tidal flats provide home to spectacular wildlife, including hundreds of migrating shorebirds – making Roebuck Bay a world-renowned bird watching destination. At low tide visitors can witness an extraordinary natural phenomenon known as The Staircase to the Moon created by moonlight reflecting off of mudflats.
At Yawuru Bay in northern Western Australia, it serves not only as an idyllic and stunning natural attraction but also as an integral cultural site. Fishermen, hunters and collectors gather there regularly for fishing, hunting and collecting sea foods; spiritual significance also runs deep here as the shoreline provides important meeting places where families gather to relax or celebrate special events.
Grown in Broome is an online resource dedicated to local produce that draws inspiration from Broome’s rich heritage and history. Created to bring farmers closer to consumers while simultaneously serving businesses and individuals in marketing their products online as well as sharing knowledge about sustainable agricultural practices, this platform aims to connect farmers with consumers.
Molly McManus, Communications Coordinator of CCE of Broome County, noted the website as a valuable tool for both producers and consumers alike. According to McManus, our website “provides unprecedented access to a diverse group of farms and producers, some who don’t otherwise have digital presence,” she stated. By using contact information gathered during workshops or other CCE activities as registration points for future workshops or activities hosted by CCE, CCE was able to find an array of farms they would feature on their website.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County’s project Grown in Broome is funded through a grant from its Small Communities Fund and ensures equal opportunity in programs and employment without regard to race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, sex gender sexual orientation age marital family status protected veteran or disabled status.
Gantheaume Point
Gantheaume Point, situated at the southern end of Cable Beach, is one of the area’s most iconic tourist spots. This rocky headland features red rock cliffs which offer views across white sandy beach to red sandstone cliffs atop them – including real dinosaur footprints preserved for millions of years within coastal rocks when there is very low tide! It offers visitors breathtaking panoramic vistas.
Foulkes led a team to discover dinosaur footprints near his locality of Stow on Trow. Working with Aboriginal custodians, these prints were identified as belonging to sauropods; large herbivorous dinosaurs that reached up to 35 metres long. He and his team also discovered various plant fossils at this same location.
Gantheaume Point is an essential destination for families, as it serves as an educational experience about prehistoric life in Australia. Adults will also appreciate taking in its breathtaking vista and listening to waves crash against shore. Cameras should also be brought along so as to capture this unforgettable site; soft soled shoes suitable for rock pool terrain can also come in handy! Bring plenty of sunscreen, hats, and water as you explore this coastal terrain!
At Gantheaume Point during peak tourist seasons in Broome, it’s wise to arrive before high tide sets in. Otherwise, the rocky headland becomes dangerously exposed at high tide, making navigation challenging – not to mention making dinosaur footprints even harder to see at this time!
Gantheaume Point doesn’t require 4WD access; however, be prepared for a 10-minute drive along a dirt road which may become corrugated in places. Parking can be found at Broome Turf Club and bus service is provided throughout the dry season to stop here regularly.
For those without their own vehicle, there are many tours available that include Gantheaume Point in their itinerary. These usually cover more than just this landmark site alone, such as visiting wildlife habitats or seeing World War II wreckage sites. Furthermore, helicopter tours offer incredible aerial views of this breathtaking area!
Chinatown
Chinatowns were traditionally places where Chinese Americans resided and worked. These enclaves developed out of necessity for newcomers who needed somewhere they could shop, dine, worship and stay abreast with current news back home; yet also serve as reminders of America’s discriminatory treatment of its population of Chinese descent.
Early accounts of Chinatown included stories of drug dens, prostitution and deadly clashes between warring tongs that made it seem dangerous for visitors – contributing to its isolation and its sense of separateness among residents.
As the world began to shift, so too did Chinatown. Immigration into the United States changed, leading to many Chinatowns declining due to housing restrictions preventing Chinese from living freely among white American neighbors. Recently however, some Chinatowns have seen rejuvenation.
Monterey Park, California’s Chinatown has become an attractive option for Asian families searching for larger houses outside downtown Los Angeles, while new Chinatowns are emerging in Sunset Park and Bay Ridge of Brooklyn – providing opportunities to share culture, food and community life among family members who may no longer reside within Manhattan’s boundaries.
Chinatowns offer much more than cultural experiences; they also serve as great tourist spots, with unique and authentic cuisine available from some of NYC’s best restaurants located there! Chinatown boasts some of the best offerings including:
No matter your exploration style, Chinatown provides something unique for every visitor. From delicious local cuisine to stunning artwork, Chinatown guarantees an enjoyable visit.
If you’re curious to experience some of Chinatown’s delicious cuisine, make sure to visit Grown in Broome. This online platform connects local farmers with consumers while providing educational resources on food production – a valuable resource for anyone curious about where their food comes from!