Broome is a tropical haven tucked away in the corner of the country, over 2,000km north of Perth (almost 4,000km if you came the way we did) and not really near anything except bush, ocean and wilderness. So it is even more amazing to find such a buzzing town with a thriving cafe and bar scene, boutique shops and bustling weekend markets all under the shade of the boab trees and set to a backdrop of the milky blue waters of Roebuck Bay and sparkling Cable Beach.
We have had two visits to Broome; three days before we went up the Dampier Peninsula and another fours days when we got back. We filled our time wandering through Chinatown, drinking local beers at the Matzos Brewery (including their famous ginger beer), watching the sunset from Cable Beach while the camels wander past, swimming in the gorgeous pool at the caravan park, strolling on the jetty, climbing the rocks at the lighthouse and watching movies at sun pictures.
The caravan park was more like a resort than the rough old parks we've grown accustomed to. The sites were shaded by tropical trees and the pool was spectacular. But the best park was the kids. Jarvis would disappear to the playground every afternoon and ride bikes all around the streets of the caravan park till dusk. His squeals of delight that rang across the campsites were enough to convince us to stay the extra few days.
We were only really expecting our stay in Broome to be a gateway to the Kimberly, somewhere to restock and have a hot shower. However, we were pleasantly surprised Broome with it's laid back nature and super friendly people.
Mothers Day Breakfast at Cable Beach
Town Beach
Courthouse Markets
Caravan Park Pool
Sun Pictures - the oldest picture gardens in the world.
Jarvis saw his first ever cinema movie (Salmon Fishing in the Yemon)
excuse the first two borrowed photos: www.ivebeenthere.co.uk & fededesigntextiles.blogspot.com.au
This is what I like in Broome. The nice view.
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