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Broome: Things To See & Do
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Beaches
Gantheaume Point
Chinatown
Pearl Farming
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Beaches
Broome has some
attractive beaches - there's the 22 km length of pristine sand
and water that is Cable Beach, while Town Beach in Roebuck Bay
has the spectacular “Staircase to the Moon” phenomenon, when
moonlight reflects off the surface of the water (though it's
only visible from March to October for 3 nights per month).
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Gantheaume Point
The point is noted
for the 130 million year old Dinosaur Footprints, visible only
at very low tides. Nearby, the red sandstone cliffs are
spectacular at sunset and a ways further, there's Anastasia’s
Pool, which was built by a former lighthouse keeper for his
arthritic wife.
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Chinatown
Broome's Chinatown
is the historic centre of the town's pearl industry, and now
offers everything from historic saloons to peals showrooms and
sidewalk cafes, making it a popular place for visitors to shop
and relax.
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Pearl Farming
Broome's most famous
industry is still running today, and it's possible for visitors
to stop by one of the working pearl farms to see how the
lustrous jewels are made.
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