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    Broome

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    Broome

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    Broome on Roebuck Bay, with 14,000 residents, is the Kimberley's largest town and western gateway. The town grew from pearl fishing; Chinatown, with tin buildings, pearl shops, and the Sun Pictures open-air cinema, tells the story.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Broome on Roebuck Bay, with 14,000 residents, is the Kimberley's largest town and western gateway. The town grew from pearl fishing; Chinatown, with tin buildings, pearl shops, and the Sun Pictures open-air cinema, tells the story.Cable Beach, red cliffs at Gantheaume Point, and a tidal range of up to 10 m characterize the surroundings. The dry season, May to October, is high season.

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    1Public Art - Chinatown Traders

    Bronze sculptures in historic Chinatown recall the traders and pearl divers from China, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia who shaped Broome from the late 19th century. Ideal for a walk through its corrugated iron and pearl shops.
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    Town Beach Jetty

    2Town Beach Jetty

    Jetties at Roebuck Bay near the centre. At low tide, vast mudflats are exposed; at high tide, the water reaches the beach, with a tidal range of up to 10 m. On some evenings between March and October, the Staircase to the Moon is visible here, as the rising full moon reflects on the mudflats.
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    Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral

    3Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral

    Catholic Cathedral of Broome, a simple building, suited to the tropical climate. It is the seat of the Diocese of Broome, which administers one of Australia's largest dioceses by area.
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    Gantheaume Point

    4Gantheaume Point

    Red cliffs above turquoise water at the south end of Cable Beach. At very low tide, dinosaur footprints are visible on the rocks; a cast stands on top of the plateau.
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    Cable Beach

    5Cable Beach

    The approximately 22 km long sandy beach is located a few kilometers west of the center. The camel rides at sunset are a known highlight. From November to April, box jellyfish may be present in the water; swimming is then only allowed in cordoned-off areas or not at all.
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    Sun Pictures

    6Sun Pictures

    Open-air cinema in Chinatown, opened in 1916 and considered the world's oldest still operating garden cinema. The deckchairs are under the open sky, and occasionally planes on approach fly low over the screen.
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    Essen & Trinken

    Cairo Cafe and grill Broome

    Café in 7/16 Frederick St.
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    Broome RSL

    Bar in 14 Robinson St.
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    The Green Mango Cafe

    Café in 2/12 Carnarvon St.
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    Little Indian Restaurant

    Restaurant in 3/16 Frederick St.
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    Matso's Broome Brewery

    Brewery and restaurant in a historic building overlooking Roebuck Bay, known for its Mango Beer and a menu of curries, fish, and pub fare.
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    Culture and History

    City of PearlsBroome lies on Yawuru country. From the 1880s, pearl divers arrived from Japan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The work was dangerous, as evidenced by the Japanese Cemetery with over 900 graves. This mix created a unique city culture still visible today in its cuisine, names, and festivals.The Shinju Matsuri, the Festival of Pearls, takes place annually in late winter. At the Broome Historical Society Museum, you can learn more about the pearling industry and the town's bombing during the Second World War.

    Exploring locally

    The airport is located right on the edge of the town center, with flights mainly going to Perth. A regular bus service operates between Chinatown, Town Beach, and Cable Beach; for excursions, a rental car is advisable.Distances: Chinatown to Cable Beach approximately 6 km.Jellyfish: Box jellyfish can be present from November to April; check the signs on the beach.Staircase to the Moon: The Tourist Info publishes the dates around the full moon in advance.

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    Purnululu National Park, located in the east of the Kimberley, protects the Bungle Bungle Range, a field of striped sandstone domes that only became known outside the region in 1983. Since 2003, the park has been a UNESCO World Heritage site.Access is via a 53 km long 4WD track; the park is only open during the dry season. Many visitors therefore arrive by scenic flight from Kununurra.

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    Kununurra

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