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Broome

Broome is a tropical northwest Western Australia bathing pair under the Shire of Broome: Cable Beach on the Indian Ocean west side, and Town Beach / Guwarri on the Roebuck Bay southeast edge.

Cable BeachTown BeachRoebuck Bay

Choose your stretch

  • Cable Beach — Indian Ocean west side · ~10-minute drive or bus from township · Stage 2 foreshore works through mid–late 2026 · Surf Club / Cable Beach House stairs
  • Town Beach (Guwarri) — Roebuck Bay southeast edge · few minutes’ drive from town centre · Staircase to the Moon · Thursday evening markets · Jetty / water playground

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Parking at a glance

Cable Beach: Stage 2 (Shire project site) — northern car park closed; park at the Broome Surf Club car park; overflow at Old Croc Park. North of Rocks vehicle ramp closed for Stage 2 duration. Pedestrian beach Access via Broome Surf Club / Cable Beach House stairs. Check the street and lot signs on the day for current prices.

Town Beach: Hamersley Street / Town Beach precinct (Visitor Centre at 1 Hamersley Street, Broome WA 6725). Check the car park signs on the day for current prices.

Walmanyjun Stage 2 · Stage 2 FAQs · Tourism WA — Cable Beach · Tourism WA — Town Beach · Visit Broome

Best stretches and who they’re for

Cable Beach

About 22 km of Indian Ocean sand on Broome’s west side; roughly a 10-minute drive or bus from the township; Minyirr Park dunes and trails named nearby. Address: Cable Beach Road West, by the Broome Surf Life Saving Club, Broome WA 6726. Stage 2 Access: North of Rocks vehicle ramp closed; northern car park closed; park at Broome Surf Club and Old Croc Park overflow; pedestrian Access via Surf Club / Cable Beach House stairs. Swim between red/yellow flags; professional lifeguards April–October, 9.00–4.30. Dogs during Stage 2: not in the main swimming reserve (Surf Club north to rocks); on-lead via Surf Club stairs then 450 m south to the signed dog exercise area before off-lead; prohibited north of Surf Club stairs while works continue. Stinger season November–May (Shire).

Town Beach (Guwarri)

Southeast edge of Broome overlooking Roebuck Bay; a few minutes’ drive from the town centre; Staircase to the Moon vantage; Thursday evening markets; Jetty to Jetty walking trail; Town Beach Jetty / water playground / café precinct after redevelopment. Town Beach / Guwarri precinct; markets on Hamersley Street. Address: Hamersley Street, Town Beach precinct, Broome WA 6725 (Visitor Centre: 1 Hamersley Street). Extremely low tides: Catalina Flying Boat Wrecks walk is a heritage / war-grave outing — confirm suitable tide dates with the Visitor Centre. Vinegar / stinger-relief stand named among major beaches in Shire wet-season media. Check the parking signs on the day.

Notes before you pack

  • Dogs (Cable Beach / Stage 2): Walmanyjun Stage 2 / FAQs — dogs not allowed in the Cable Beach main swimming reserve (Surf Club north to rocks); on-lead via Surf Club stairs then 450 m south to the signed dog exercise area before off-lead; dogs prohibited north of Surf Club stairs during Stage 2 (no dog Access North of the Rocks while works continue). Elsewhere in Broome, dogs stay on-leash in public places unless signed otherwise; exercise areas changed in May 2025, so follow the signs. Stage 2 FAQs — dogs · Visit Broome — travelling with dogs.
  • Flags / lifeguards: Shire of Broome Beach Safety — swim between red/yellow flags at patrolled Cable Beach; professional lifeguards April–October, daily 9.00–4.30. Physical flags and lifeguard instructions authoritative in season. Obey Beach Closed / warning signs. Emergency: 000.
  • Stingers / wet season: Stinger season runs November to May. In the wet season, November to April, watch for Irukandji jellyfish, crocodiles, and sharks in the water. Full-length lycra, carry vinegar, obey closures and warning signs. Stinger Safety.
  • On the day, check the signs for parking prices and the bus operators for fares.
  • Both beaches are run by the Shire of Broome. Cable Beach faces the Indian Ocean on the west side, with Stage 2 works under way; Town Beach sits on Roebuck Bay at the southeast edge, with the Staircase to the Moon, the markets, and the jetty.

FAQ

What is there to do near Broome?

Near Broome: sunset sails and cruises, and dolphin and wildlife tours. See Off the sand for tours and tickets.

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