Discover Broome: Dinosaur Tracks, Cultural History and Coastline

Broome is the gateway to the Kimberley wilderness region. Different interests come together here when choosing a destination: dinosaur tracks, cultural history, a recurring lunar phenomenon and an expansive coastline. If you’re looking for a hotel in Broome, it helps to sort these themes according to what you want to shape your trip.

Dinosaur Tracks and Heritage

Broome’s dinosaur tracks provide important insights into the diversity, social structure and movement of Australian dinosaurs. In 2011, they were added to the Australian National Heritage List. This connects a regional natural-history feature in Broome with a national heritage listing. Here, social structure refers to what the tracks reveal about how the animals interacted within their groups.

Local History in Buildings and Cultural Sites

At the Broome Historical Museum, the collection is housed in two of Broome’s oldest buildings: the former Customs House and the Sailmaker’s Shed. The buildings themselves are therefore part of the collection’s historical context.

The Japanese, Chinese and Muslim sections of Broome Cemetery were established in 1890. The materials, forms and styles there reflect different cultural traditions. The founding year and the design offer two distinct points of reference: the time period and the cultural traditions that are visible.

Sun Pictures is the world’s oldest operating outdoor cinema. Its building was constructed in 1903 in Broome’s Chinatown. The designation describes the cinema’s status; 1903 is the year the building was constructed.

Natural Phenomena, Markets and Coastline

Staircase to the Moon occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay | Yawuru Nagulagun. For planning purposes, it’s helpful to distinguish this natural phenomenon from an event date.

On selected dates during Staircase to the Moon, the Staircase to the Moon Night Markets are held from 4 pm to 8 pm at Town Beach | Guwarri. If you’re planning to visit the markets, check the specific dates in advance.

Cable Beach is 22 km long and known for its white sand and clear tropical waters. Its length and the natural features described here provide a scenic focus alongside Broome’s historic and cultural sites.

Pearl Luggers on Dampier Terrace in Broome offers tours; tour times may change. If you’re planning a tour, check the times in advance.

When planning your time, distinguish date-dependent offerings from places described as permanent attractions. For the Night Markets, the specific event dates matter; tour times at Pearl Luggers may vary. If either offering is a key part of your stay, choose your hotel based first on your travel dates. For the other themes, the construction year, heritage listing and beach length provide fixed points of reference.

Discover more destinations: Dampier Peninsula

For the broader travel overview: Shire of Broome.