(Serviced by Broome Visitor Centre)
Name: Broome Visitor Centre
Address: 1 Hamersley Street, Broome WA 6725
Phone: (08) 9195 2200
Opening Hours: Typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon–Fri), 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Sat); seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.6 from 350+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Coastal, cultural & Kimberley‑touring hub
The centre provides Cable Beach information, pearling‑heritage guidance, Dampier Peninsula touring support, accommodation assistance, and regional maps for Broome and the Kimberley.
What Area It Caters For
The Broome Visitor Centre supports visitors across the Broome–Cable Beach–Roebuck Bay–Gantheaume Point–Willie Creek–Dampier Peninsula corridor, covering beaches, cultural attractions, wildlife experiences, and scenic touring routes.
1. Broome Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Chinatown precinct
- Pearl shops and galleries
- Broome Courthouse Markets
- Town Beach foreshore
- Local dining and cafés
2. Cable Beach (Major Attraction)
- Camel rides
- 22 km of white sand
- Turquoise water
- Sunset viewing
- Swimming and beach recreation
3. Gantheaume Point & Anastasia’s Pool
- Red‑rock cliffs
- Dinosaur footprints (tidal viewing)
- Lighthouse precinct
- Photography hotspots
- Coastal walking areas
4. Roebuck Bay & Staircase to the Moon
- Natural phenomenon (moonrise over tidal flats)
- Birdwatching
- Foreshore parks
- Cultural events
- Scenic viewing areas
5. Willie Creek Pearl Farm
- Pearl‑farm tours
- Marine‑life viewing
- Tidal creek landscapes
- Cultural interpretation
- Retail and gallery
6. Dampier Peninsula (Regional Touring)
- Cape Leveque
- Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
- Kooljaman (seasonal operations)
- Remote beaches and red cliffs
- Indigenous cultural experiences
7. Broome Bird Observatory & Roebuck Plains
- Migratory shorebirds
- Nature‑based touring
- Wetland landscapes
- Educational programs
- Photography and wildlife viewing
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Broome → Cable Beach sunset loop
- Broome → Gantheaume Point coastal drive
- Broome → Willie Creek pearl‑farm route
- Broome → Cape Leveque Dampier Peninsula drive
- Broome → Derby Kimberley connection
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Broome, Cable Beach, Dampier Peninsula)
- Pearling‑heritage information and tour bookings
- Camel‑ride and wildlife‑tour bookings
- Beach‑access and tidal‑viewing guidance
- Dining and café recommendations (Chinatown, Cable Beach)
- Event information (Staircase to the Moon, markets, festivals)
- Regional touring support (Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay, Derby)
- Assistance with accommodation options (resorts, motels, caravan parks)
- Visitor orientation for photography, cultural touring, beach recreation, and Kimberley exploration
Summary
The Broome Visitor Information Centre is the central tourism hub for Broome’s beaches, pearling heritage, red‑rock headlands, and Kimberley coastal‑touring routes. It assists travellers exploring Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point, Roebuck Bay’s Staircase to the Moon, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, and touring routes linking Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay, and Derby. With its maps, cultural‑tour bookings, beach‑access guidance, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most iconic, colourful, and culturally rich coastal destinations.