Plan a summer trip to Broome. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial guide.
Broome — TL;DR
The Kimberley's pearling-town gateway, where Cable Beach's turquoise waters meet Chinatown's pearl showrooms and Sun Pictures cinema.
Broome overview
May to September (dry season) offers warm, sunny weather ideal for Cable Beach and Horizontal Falls day trips.
Chinatown is the historic town centre with restaurants, cafes, and pearl showrooms, with Cable Beach a short drive west and Riddell Beach further along the coast for a quieter alternative.
Australian Dollar (AUD)
English; Yawuru is the language of the Traditional Owners.
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Broome's dining scene continues to reflect its multicultural pearling-town history, with Matso's mango beer and Papá Fuego's Latin-inspired flame-grilled fare in Chinatown showing a broadening beyond traditional Australian pub fare, while Cable Beach's luxury resorts anchor the town's high season.
Where to eat, drink & do in Broome
Broome neighborhoods
Chinatown The town centre with multicultural influences, home to Sun Pictures, many of the best restaurants and cafes, and pearl showrooms.
Cable Beach One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with turquoise waters and impeccable white sand, home to luxury resorts.
Riddell Beach A hidden gem off the usual tourist radar where you can have the entire beach to yourself.
Practical info for Broome
Getting around in Broome? Chinatown is the historic town centre with restaurants, cafes, and pearl showrooms, with Cable Beach a short drive west and Riddell Beach further along the coast for a quieter alternative.
When to go in Broome? May to September (dry season) offers warm, sunny weather ideal for Cable Beach and Horizontal Falls day trips.
What's changing now in Broome? Broome's dining scene continues to reflect its multicultural pearling-town history, with Matso's mango beer and Papá Fuego's Latin-inspired flame-grilled fare in Chinatown showing a broadening beyond traditional Australian pub fare, while C
Seek out Riddell Beach's seclusion in Broome? A hidden gem off the usual tourist radar where visitors can have the entire beach to themselves.
Base yourself in Chinatown in Broome? The town centre with multicultural influences, home to Sun Pictures, many of the best restaurants and cafes, and pearl showrooms. Known for historic multicultural town centre.