Broome is one of the largest producers of cultured pearls in the world and you can get a grip on a local industry that generates more than $500 million a year in sales by visiting the
Willie Creek Pearl Farm, on the fringe of town.
Broome also boasts one of the world's great beaches in Cable Beach
Rent a Campervan or Motorhome from Broome and explore the remote Kimberley region, including the many gorges and hiking trails along the Gibb River Road . Hire a 4WD camper and drive from Broome to Darwin - another popular journey.
Things to do and see:
Cable Beach - for Camel Rides and relaxation on the beach
Derby -
is only a short cruise away from the magnificent Buccaneer Archipelago where you'll see the amazing tidal feature called the Horizontal Waterfall and find a paradise of deserted islands.
Geike Gorge National Park -
with abundance of fish, including barramundi, sawfish and freshwater crocodiles. The steep walls of Geike Gorge are lightened by high flooding each year and the only way to see the gorge is by boat in the dry season.
Scenic flights with a choice of short stopovers at Cape Leveque, Mt Hart Station, Bell Gorge or Windjana Gorge give an aerial view of the captivating scenery of the Buccaneer Archipelago, Walcott Inlet, the Prince Regent River, Mt Trafalgar and Mitchell Falls.
