A great afternoon tour taking in all the highlights and history of Broome providing an insight into the heritage of this charming town and the colourful lifestyle locals enjoy.
Enjoying a full commentary, we begin in Chinatown hearing fascinating stories of this colourful precinct. Whilst here we call into a pearl shop and enjoy a historical sound show at the famous Sun Pictures, the world’s oldest operating open air picture garden (now listed in the Guinness World Records). We take a drive through Old Broome to view typical Broome architecture and old Pearling Masters homes then view the aqua waters of Roebuck Bay at Town Beach and learn of Broome’s “One Day War”. Then stop at Matso’s Broome Brewery to sample their hand made ales and famous ginger beer (complimentary tasting included) or visit one of the local art and craft galleries nearby. Afterwards, visit the Japanese Cemetery and Broome Port, the base for many of today’s Pearling vessels. The travel by Riddell Beach and the Broome Race Course, before taking an easy paced walk at Gantheaume Point known for dinosaur footprints and hear the story of Anastasias Pool.
Afterwards we drive down onto Cable Beach for sunset (subject to beach conditions). Relax and enjoy a stroll, swim or light refreshments (included) as you watch the sun disappear into the horizon or you may like to take the option to finish the tour with a famous sunset camel ride (BSCR). A drop off to your accommodation is provided or you may like to enjoy a cocktail or dinner at one of the nearby cafés at approximately 6.00 pm.
Staircase to the Moon 2008: Mar 23-25; Apr 21-23; May 21-23; Jun 20-22; Jul 19-21; Aug 18-20; Sep
16-18; Oct 15-17. A drop off can be provided at the best viewing points
on these dates.
Note: Campchairs provided, BYO welcome and take a light jacket as temperatures drop after sunset. Completion time will vary depending on sunset.
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Departs Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday |
| All Fares $ AUD inclusive of GST |
Fare Types |
Fare Amounts |
| 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009 |
BS | Adult |
$75.00 |
| | Child |
$38.00 |
| | Concession |
$64.00 |
| 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 |
BS | Adult |
$83.00 |
| | Child |
$41.00
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| | Concession |
$71.00 | | Duration |
5 hours Distance: 40 kilometres | | Start Time |
12:45 | | Return Time |
Approximately 18:00 | | Meal Code |
Sunset Nibbles |
This tour operates daily (except Sundays) from 1 April to 31 October each year and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 November to 15 December and 16 February to 31 March each year. No tours available from 16 December to 15 February each year. |
Main street,
Chinatown Broome
At Pearl
Luggers, hear entertaining tales of the early Broome Pearl industry
and browse through their fascinating memorabilia
Enjoy sunset
light refreshments and a swim at Cable Beach
or Call 1300 880 835
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