Riddell Beach

Broome, Australia

A hidden gem off the usual tourist radar where you can have the entire beach to yourself.

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Broome — TL;DR

The Kimberley's pearling-town gateway, where Cable Beach's turquoise waters meet Chinatown's pearl showrooms and Sun Pictures cinema.

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Best time to visit
May to September (dry season) offers warm, sunny weather ideal for Cable Beach and Horizontal Falls day trips.
Getting around
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.
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English; Yawuru is the language of the Traditional Owners.
Timezone
AWST (UTC+8)
Current trends
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.

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