Top 5 Day Trips From Broome: Enjoy Turquoise Waters And Rugged Landscapes In One Day

Broome is extraordinary. It has everything – the turquoise Indian ocean, red rugged landscapes, stunning sunsets, a colourful history, and a beautiful aboriginal community.

Although it may not be enough time, you can definitely see most of Broome’s attractions in one day – Cable Beach, Coconut Wells, and Gantheaume Point for example. You can do this with a self-paced day trip or with a tour operator.

Broome is also in a blessed location, as it sits between the Dampier Peninsula and the Kimberley region.

So, you could take one of the dozens of available day trips from Broome to cross off some items from your bucket list – Horizontal Falls, Mitchell Falls, whale watching, 4WDing…

Below, we’ll share 6 ideal day trip tours for an unforgettable experience. You’ll also get things to consider before going on a day trip and more:

5 Ideal day trips from Broome

1) Explore Broome Tour: Get a taste of the town

Have a taste of everything Broome town has to offer, as your tour guide walks you through all the popular spots:

• Town Beach.
• Riddell Beach.
• Cable Beach.
• Gantheaume Point.
• Matso’s Brewery.
• The Japanese Cemetery.
• Chinatown.
• Sun Pictures.

This 6-hour tour is perfect for those who can’t stay more than one day in Broome. It’s also ideal for newcomers and a great starting point for a longer trip in this area!

2) Roebuck Bay Prehistoric Boat Tour: Nature lovers, where are you at?

This is the best tour for those who want to soak in the fauna of this area and its history.

During this tour, you’ll enjoy the mind-blowing scenery, look at all the creatures that call Roebuck Bay and Dampier Creek home, and walk along dinosaur footprints that are 120 million years old.

In this heritage-listed marine park, your tour guide will go all out on Broome’s history, the evolution of its coastline, and why the heck those dinosaur footprints are so well-preserved, among other interesting facts.

3) Bungle Bungle Explorer: Fly-and-hike adventure tours

The Bungle Bungle Range is a world heritage-listed site in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia. It’s famous for its sandstone domes, among other things.

Now, this tour is perfect if you want a little more adventure than the average visitor. You’ll start with a scenic flight above the mind-blowing turquoise waters, into the rugged ranges of the Kimberley region.

After landing, your guide will welcome you and take you on a hike among the domes. You’ll also visit Cathedral Gorge and get into a 4WD bus to enjoy more of what this incredible area has to offer.

4) Mitchell Falls Explorer (Wet Season tour)

The wet season means the waterfalls will be at their fullest, which is a mind-blowing thing to witness.

This all-inclusive, 12-hour tour will take you sightseeing all over Horizontal Falls and Mitchell Falls, for a unique opportunity to see these and other Kimberley’s wonders from the sky. You’ll also explore other secluded spots with the small group and your guide.

If you can afford this, it’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

5) Half-Day Whale-Watching Sunset Cruise

Broome’s coast is essentially a highway for whale migration. So, if you’ll visit between June and September, don’t miss the chance to go whale watching.

Now, this tour takes it to the next level by taking you whale watching in Broome during the sunset. Their boat has a hydrophone, so you’ll be able to hear them as well!

Things to consider before making a day trip from Broome

As you can see, Broome is a gateway to dozens of attractions, so it can be hard to pick which one(s) to do. Here are a few things to consider to ensure your day trip from Broome is as awesome as it can be:

The time of your visit – dry vs wet season

The dry season is the best time to explore everything Broome has to offer, but it’s also very touristy. This means accommodation costs can be higher than usual and it can be challenging to find last-minute tours.

That’s why it’s best to book ahead and secure your spot. You won’t miss anything that way.

You can also visit during the wet season, as it tends to be less crowded and accommodation prices are lower.

But some activities may be limited. However, it’s an incredible opportunity for scenic flights, as water-based attractions (like Horizontal Falls and Mitchell Falls) will be at their fullest.

What you want to do

In the best-case scenario, it’s ideal to do a half-day or full-day trip of Broome itself.

This little town is packed with tonnes of incredible things to see and do, and you can go through most of them in one day. Plus, the history is incredibly interesting and the people are awesome!

And if you own (or rent) a 4WD, it opens up a whole set of activities for you. For example, we went 4WDing up Coconut Wells and, although we got bogged down, it was an incredible experience.

Your budget

The economy of Broome is based on tourism, so the cost of accommodation, food, and activities can quickly add up.

There are dozens of free things to do in Broome, though. You don’t have to spend much to have an absolute blast in this town.

However, you can secure your spot with a tour company offering a “reserve now & pay later” modality, where you pay even a few days before the experience.

Most Broome tours included above have this, allowing you to plan ahead and save up for that once-in-a-lifetime experience you want!

You’ll love this: The ultimate bucket list of things to do in Broome.

Quick (and awesome) Broome Tours

An underrated option is stringing a few brief tours together for a customized experience. If you want to do this, here are some activities we’d suggest including in your itinerary:

• Camel ride on a sunset: This is the quintessential Broome experience. They usually last 1 hour and the experience is surreal. Learn more here.

• Broome trike tours: A trike is a 3-wheeled motorcycle. It’s a fun and uncommon way to enjoy Broome! Learn more here.

• 3-in-1 tour: Visit Matso’s Brewery, the Broome History Museum, and the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park in one afternoon. Learn more here.

• Cygnet Bay pearl farm tour: Learn the history of the pearling industry in Broome and how pearls are cultivated in this 1-hour tour. Learn more here.

Top Tips

Mobile reception can be patchy outside of Broome Township – keep this in mind if you’ll travel without a tour operator.

We can’t stress this enough – book ahead of time. Broome attracts thousands of tourists per year, so make sure to reserve your spot and not miss out on any activities you want to do.

Did you know?

David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, is reputed to have coined the name “Horizontal Falls”. He described this incredible phenomenon as “one of the greatest natural wonders of the world” and he wasn’t wrong.

These seemingly horizontal waterfalls are formed as the giant tide flows between two narrow gorges of the McLarty Ranges in Talbot Bay.

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The bottom line

Broome offers everything – breathtaking landscapes, engaging cultural experiences, and a laid-back beach getaway. Its blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and relaxed charm make it a truly compelling destination worth exploring.

It’s one of Western Australia’s pearls (pun intended) and for a reason. The best part is that it can be fully enjoyed at your own pace, with tours, or both!