Refreshing
air of Broome ignites the hearts of honeymoon goers. Idyllic natural beauty,
combined with intriguing architecture, gives two different tastes to the
visitors. Blue waters of the Indian Ocean cajole white sandy beaches in
Broome. Tall palm trees in background make the ambience more ecstatic. In
addition, Broome showcases fascinating blend of Australian and Asian
architecture. Broome is also called the Pearling capital of the world. On
every day of your honeymoon in Broome you can see a different place.
Climate
Broome has a tropical monsoon climate, the reason for a moderate
temperature throughout the year. The summer season extends from October to
March while the winter season extends from April to September. Most of the
rainfall in the region occurs between December to March. This is the time
when humidity is high and the average temperature ranges between 25-38°C.
The average temperature of winters ranges between 15-30°C.
Best time to visit
Though Broome is worth visiting throughout the year, the month between
April to September are the best because the heat is comparatively less.
Places to visit
Cable Beach - A lovely beach, the Cable beach has its name on the
telegraph cable that was installed between Broome and Java in 1889. The
Cable beach is the perfect place to escape from the rush of the day to day
life and enjoy some moments of complete peace. The beach is suitable for
activities like swimming, picnicking, parasailing and surf cats.Do remember
to view the sunset which is spectacular. It is something you would never
have seen before.
Bird Observatory - Move closer to nature in the bird observatory in
Broome. The observatory is situated 18 km east of Broome and is the best
place to see the migratory birds from Siberia. This bird observatory is
counted among the top five bird watching places in the world and till now
has recorded over 245 species of birds. Tour of the observatory is a nice
experience.
Willie Creek Pearl Farm - Willie Creek Pearl Farm is located 38 kms
north of Broome and provides an opportunity to learn more about the cultured
pearls produced by the beautiful silver-lipped oyster Pinotada Maxima. It is
fascinating sight which is not available frequently for you. and as such you
must visit this farm to witness the complex process of cultured pearling.
Things to do
Enjoy sports - Broome has the renowned Cable beach is a good place
to enjoy adventure sports like fishing, boating, skiing, windsurfing,
kite-surfing and swimming. You can also enjoy camel ride in Broome. You can
have a game of golf at the 18 hole golf course of Broome. You can also enjoy
netball, squash and tennis courts, indoor basketball, and badminton at the
new Recreational Centre.
Enjoy shopping - Two Modern Shopping Centres with supermarkets and
specialty shops have come up in broome from where you can shop for goods
that are the speciality of the region.
Enjoy nightlife - Pass some gala time in the nightclubs of Broome.
These nightclubs provide complete entertainment for you which you will
surely appreciate. Some of the pubs and nightclubs of Broome are Roebuck Bay
Hotel (on Napier Terrace), Nippon Inn (on Dampier Terrace) and Tokyo Joes
(around Napier Terrace)
Not to miss
Events and festivals - Not miss out on the events and festivals of
the place. The Broome Fringe Arts Festival, held in the month of June
celebrates indigenous art and culture. The festival is a good way to get
acquainted with the people of Broome and their culture and traditions.
Another festival that is celebrated either in late August or early September
is the Shinju Matsuri, or Festival of the Pearl. The festival is celebrated
with splendour and is attended by people from all over Australia.
Getting there
By air - Broome has an international airport from where you can
easily reach the town.
By Road - Buses connect Broome to Perth and Darwin.
