Broome is a coastal town in the Kimberley area in the far north west corner of Australia, built around the pearling industry.
Cable Beach Broome
Cable Beach is a 22 kilometres stretch of beach near Broome. It takes its name from the telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889.
Cable Beach Broome
Cable Beach is on the western side of the peninsula and is where to view magnificent sunsets.
Cable Beach - Broome
South Cable Beach, main tourist area
Cable Beach - Broome
North Cable Beach, camels, 4WD
Cable Beach Broome
Camels waiting for their riders at Cable Beach. Older photo.
Cable Beach Broome
Camel train at Cable Beach. Older photo.
Broome
Deep Water Jetty, a working port, with the loading and unloading of tankers.
Roebuck Bay
Roebuck Bay is on the eastern side of the peninsula and rather than the sunset on the eastern side (Cable Beach) basks in the reflected glow of the setting sun.