Destination WA - Broome Walking Tours
Broome may be small, but it has some big history. It’s well known for its pearling industry, its involvement in World War 2 and its multicultural heritage. History is all around you here in Broome and what better way to find out more, than a walking tour!
Wil Thomas Full Broome Historical Walking Tours
Wil Thomas, musician, artisan, historian, blacksmith, tour guide ranconteur, heart breaker.
Wil talks about the essence of Broome.
Broome Travel Guide 2019 | Top Things to See and Do - The Big Bus
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Only got a couple of days to get to know amazing Broome in Western Australia? In this video, we bring you a Broome travel guide to culture, history, dining, shopping and relaxation must-sees and dos.
We kick off with a camel ride along famous Cable Beach, before heading into town to check out the Indigenous art on display in the many galleries around town.
Next, we learn about Broome's history as a pearling centre, and head to Matso's Broome Brewery for a mango beer and some Top End tucker.
Finally, we shop up a storm at the Broome Courthouse Markets.
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Historical Broome with Broome museum WA Western Australia
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Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2200 km north of Perth. The year round population is approximately 14,000, growing to around 30,000 during the tourist season.[citation needed] Broome International Airport provides transport to several regional and domestic towns and cities.
History
The first European to visit Broome was William Dampier in 1688 and again in 1699. Many of the coastal features of the area are named by him. In 1879, Charles Harper suggested that the pearling industry could be served by a port closer to the pearling grounds and that Roebuck Bay would be suitable. In 1883, John Forrest selected the site for the town, and it was named after the Governor of Western Australia, Sir Frederick Broome.
In 1889, a telegraph undersea cable was laid from Broome to Singapore, connecting to England. Hence the name Cable Beach given to the landfall site.
Location of BroomeThe town has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises. The riches from the pearl beds did not come cheap, and the town's Japanese cemetery is the resting place of more than 900 Japanese divers who lost their lives working in the industry. Many were lost at sea and the exact number of deaths is unknown.
The Japanese were only one of the major ethnic groups who flocked to Broome to work on the luggers or the shore based activities supporting the harvesting of oysters from the waters around Broome. They were specialist divers and, despite political pressure to expel them in support of the White Australia Policy, became an indispensable part of the industry until World War II.
Broome was attacked by Japanese aircraft on March 3, 1942. The air raid killed at least 88 people. Following the end of the war in 1945, the town and its pearling industry gradually recovered from the disruptions of wartime.
The West Australian mining boom of the 1960s, as well as the growth of the tourism industry, also helped Broome develop and diversify. Broome is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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Broome - Australian Icon Towns
Discover Broome's history of pearling + the oldest operating cinema in the country in this episode of Australian Icon Towns.
We are in Broome! Exploring Broome's amazing history | Western Australia Roadtrip Ep. 29
We have finally arrived in beautiful Broome! We are spending an amazing week exploring Broomes amazing history! Follow the adventure on Instagram! @flightofthefox_
Hi guys, happy Wednesday! This week we have finally arrived in Broome, Western Australia! We are nearing the end of our amazing Western Australia Roadtrip, and we have a few extra days up sleeves, so we are spending a whole week exploring the beautiful town of Broome and all of its amazing history!
We check out the INSANE emergency landing that occurred at Broome airport, before exploring the fascinating Japanese Pearling Cemetary and the incredible Broome museum where we learn all about the areas intense pearling history and other things we had no idea about!
Broome, Australia - Pearl Farm
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Broome, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania
Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2,200 km (1,400 mi) north of Perth. The permanent population is estimated at 14,436, growing to over 45,000 per month during the tourist season. Broome International Airport provides transport to several domestic destinations. Broome is situated on the traditional lands of the Yawuru people. It is often mistakenly thought that the first European to visit Broome was William Dampier in 1688, but he only visited the north of what was later named the Dampier Peninsula. In 1699 he explored the coast from Shark Bay to La Grange Bay, from where he headed north leaving the Australian coast. Many of the coastal features of the area were later named for him. In 1879, Charles Harper suggested that the pearling industry could be served by a port closer to the pearling grounds and that Roebuck Bay would be suitable. In 1883, John Forrest chose the site for the town, and it was named after Sir Frederick Broome, the Governor of Western Australia from 1883 to 1889. In 1889, a telegraph undersea cable was laid from Broome to Singapore, connecting to England. Hence the name Cable Beach given to the landfall site. The town has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises. The riches from the pearl beds did not come cheaply, and the town's Japanese cemetery is the resting place of 919 Japanese divers who lost their lives working in the industry. Many more were lost at sea, and the exact number of deaths is unknown. The Japanese were only one of the major ethnic groups who flocked to Broome to work on the luggers or the shore based activities supporting the harvesting of oysters from the waters around Broome. They were specialist divers and, despite being considered enemies, became an indispensable part of the industry until World War II. Each year Broome celebrates this fusion of different cultures in an annual cultural festival called Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for festival of the pearl) which celebrates the Asian influenced culture brought here by the pearling industry. Broome was attacked at least four times by Japanese aircraft during the Second World War, and the worst attack was the 3 March 1942 air raid in which at least 88 people (mostly civilians) were killed. In 1950, Broome was the setting for Arthur Upfield novel The Widows of Broome, 12th novel featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte ('Bony'). The West Australian mining boom of the 1960s, as well as the growth of the tourism industry, also helped Broome develop and diversify. Broome is one of the fastest growing towns in Australia. At Gantheaume Point and 30 m (98 ft) out to sea are dinosaur footprints dated as Early Cretaceous in age (approximately 130 million years ago). The tracks can be seen only during very low tide. Plant fossils are also preserved extensively in the Broome Sandstone at Gantheaume Point and in coastal exposures further north. Racial segregation was common in Broome until the 1970s. Broome entered into a sister city agreement with Taiji, Japan in 1981 as historic ties between the two towns date back to the early 1900s, when Japan became instrumental in laying the groundwork of Broome's pearling industry. The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji was the subject of the 2009 documentary The Cove, and sparked a unanimous decision by the town's council, headed by Graeme Campbell, to end the relationship with Taiji if the dolphin hunt were to continue. The decision was reversed in October 2009. Named in honour of the Java-to-Australia undersea telegraph cable which reaches shore here, Cable Beach is situated 7 km (4.3 mi) from town along a bitumen road. The beach itself is 22.5 km (14.0 mi) long with white sand, washed by tides that can reach over 9 m (30 ft). The beach is almost perfectly flat. Caution, is required when swimming from November through March as box jellyfish are present during those months. There have been cases where crocodiles have been sighted off the shore, but this is a rarity and measures are taken to prevent these situations. Four wheel drive vehicles may be driven onto the beach from the car park. This allows people to explore the beach at low tide to a much greater extent than would be possible on foot. Sunset camel rides operate daily along the beach. Cable Beach is home to one of Australia's most famous nudist beaches. The clothes optional area is to the north of the beach access road from the car park and continues to the mouth of Willie Creek, 17 km (11 mi) away. Located directly east of Cable Beach over the dunes is Minyirr Park, a coastal reserve administered by a collaboration of the Shire of Broome and the Rubibi people.
Sun Pictures - Old Broome
Sun Pictures is the oldest running picture gardens in the world. This programme is about the colourful history of the outdoor cinema in the old pearling town of Broome in Western Australia. It is part of a series Old Broome, which won a Museum Australia award.
Australia, Walking the Low Tide at Wellington Point/ King Island Nov 2014
This unique sea walk is strictly a low tide affair, when a sand causeway between tiny mangrove encircled King Island and mainland Wellington Point emerges as a natural bridge for walkers. Interestingly the little 1 ha islet, which is now a Conservation Park was inhabited for health reasons by the Philips family between 1904 and 1906 when they erected a temporary dwelling on a sand dune. A letter from Mr Philips to his sister Jo is in the possession of the Wynnum Manly historical society, depicting their life during the brief sojourn on the island.
The 2km return walk, suitable for all ages – especially children who can paddle along the way, search for crabs and spot wader birds - is also a popular haunt of dog walkers during weekdays when dogs are allowed en route on leash.
Tales of the Terrace 2. Broome Dampier Terrace History Walk.
Our journey starts at Cygnet bay Pearls in Chinatown Broome with the history of white pearl shelling in Australia, diving equipment talk, stories and images of Dampier terrace. The beginnings of cultured pearling...
Then walk down Dampier terrace to Streeters jetty. The history of Streeters jetty through images projected on to the wall there. The Dampier hotel, the story of Gregory, onwards to the story of Captain Ridell and the mutiny of the Ethal through images and finally the story of the Rosette pearl and the sinking of the Koombana.
Experience magical Western Australia with Adventure Tours
Tour along Western Australia's wildly beautiful coast from Broome to Perth
A colossal land replete with natural attractions, Western Australia's vast expanses and otherworldly landscapes surprise at every turn. From the serene shorelines of Broome and Shell Beach to the sublime freshwater swimming holes of Karijini National Park and reef of Ningaloo, this Broome to Perth adventure really does make for the trip of a lifetime. Discover the hidden grottoes and rock pools of the Pilbara, dip into the crystalline waters of Turquoise Bay and admire the world's oldest living organisms in Kalbarri before finishing up in laid-back Perth. Covering an immense distance at a leisurely pace, this trip serves as the perfect getaway for those looking to unearth some of Australia's most beautiful and uncrowded places.
Sisters, Pearls and Mission Girls
In 1907 a group of young Irish nuns came ashore in one of Australia’s most rugged and inhospitable regions - the far northwest. Their task was to civilise and evangelise the local Aboriginal people, first at Beagle Bay then the notoriously wild pearling town of Broome.
This epic story of the Sisters of St John of God is set against one of the darkest and untold periods of Australia’s past where slavery, leprosy, Japanese attack and brutal government policies impacted on the local Aboriginal people.
Using rare archival material, re-enactments and contemporary anecdotes, the shared experiences of the Aborigines and the Sisters create a compelling story of loss, determination and survival.
Pinctada McAlpine House Broome - Broome Hotels, Australia
Pinctada McAlpine House Broome 4 Stars Hotel in Broome ,Australia Within US Travel Directory This property is 11 minutes walk from the beach.
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Broome town centre and Town Beach, McAlpine House offers free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and an outdoor pool.
This historic property was built in 1910 and later converted into luxurious lodge accommodation.
Each stylishly designed suite features a minibar, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Some feature a private patio with garden views.
You can enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in the BBQ area or relax with a drink in the bar.
The tour desk can assist with trips to Cable Beach, Horizontal Falls and the dinosaur fossil site at Gantheaume Point.
McAlpine Historic House is 5 minutes’ drive from the Monsoon Gallery and Broome Golf Course.
Broome Hovercraft Adventure Tours is 9 minutes’ drive away.
Pinctada McAlpine House BroomeBroome Hotels, Australia
Location in : 55 Herbert Street,au 6725, Broome, Australia
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Mercure Broome - Broome Hotels, Australia
Mercure Broome 4 Stars Hotel in Broome , Australia Within US Travel Directory This property is 7 minutes walk from the beach.
Situated within close walking distance to the heart of Broome, this hotel offers quality accommodation with excellent leisure facilities, just a 10-minute drive from Cable Beach.
Broome Historical Museum is a 7-minute walk away.
Mercure Broome offers spacious accommodation, close to the sea.
Guests can relax around the large outdoor swimming pool or have a game of tennis.
They can also enjoy a cold beer or refreshing cocktail from one of the hotel’s 3 bars.
The peaceful location of this hotel allows guests to fully relax whilst still being close to all of Broome’s attractions.
The hotel can also arrange for guests to join in on one of the many local tours.
Roebuck Bay is just a 10-minute walk away where on certain dates you can experience the Staircase to the Moon natural phenomenon.
Broome Turf Club is a 10-minute drive.
Mercure BroomeBroome Hotels, Australia
Location in : Weld Street,au 6725, Broome, Australia
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Beaches of Broome - Broome Hotels, Australia
Beaches of Broome 5 Stars Hotel in Broome ,Australia Within US Travel Directory This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach.
This stylish backpacker resort is just 250 m from the famous Cable Beach and offers free continental breakfast and free airport pick-ups.
You can relax in the outdoor pool or enjoy a game of pool at the bar.
Situated just 4 km from Broome Airport and a 15-minute bus ride from Broome’s historic Chinatown district, Beaches of Broome offers free car parking and airport transfer service.
Motorbike and bicycle rentals are available.
Facilities include a DVD room, BBQ facilities, shared kitchen and laundry, and an internet kiosk.
Wi-Fi access is available.
The tour desk can help you get the most out of your time in The Kimberley.
All rooms at Beaches of Broome are air-conditioned.
Guests can choose between private and dormitory rooms.
Private rooms with en suite bathroom, TV, refrigerator, fan and tea/coffee making facilities are available.
Beaches of BroomeBroome Hotels, Australia
Location in : 4 Sanctuary Road, Cable Beach,au 6726, Broome, Australia
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Destination WA - Jetty to Jetty
The Jetty to Jetty trail is a self-guided walking tour that gives you an incredible insight into Broome’s pearling history.
Broome - Australian iconic pearl town -World Largest Pearl showroom
Walking and enjoying the beautiful and sunny day, around the shops in and around Broome China town and Paspaley shopping center. And walk through the old and historic pearl shops and new renovated Chinatown shops.
Few famous Pearls shops that must be visit while in Broome;
Allure South Sea Pearls
Spacious character showroom and jewellery workshop has unquestionably the largest range of high quality pearl and diamond jewellery in Broome. If you are unable to find the exact piece to suit from Allure South Sea Pearls vast jewellery collection, our designer goldsmiths can create a unique piece especially for you.
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Celebrating 70 years of pearling in 2016, this small family owned pearl farm 200km north of Broome has undergone a remarkable transformation from a hard working community of pearlers to a unique accommodation and touring destination for visitors to the Kimberley.
Paspaley Pearls
Through a unique collusion between man and nature, Paspaley is proud to be recognized as the source of the most beautiful and valuable pearls in the world.
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Western Australia - Australia Vacations - Australia Tours
Western Australia is a state of contrasting landscapes. Here you can see beaches, hidden gorges, wine regions and ancient forests. Perth is the capital city, and is Australia's sunniest city. The suburbs of Perth are all café culture by the beach towns. Experience the laid back atmosphere and friendly locals. The Kimberly region is known for its dramatic landscapes and rich in aboriginal culture. Visit many sea cliffs and stand on the top of a waterfall. Stay in an outback homestead or on the pristine beaches. Ningaloo Reef is home to lots of aquatic wildlife, here you can feed dolphins and swim / snorkel with whale sharks and fishes. The seafood in Western Australia is unrivaled. Taste the amazing Margaret River wine region. Walk the remarkable Wave Rock and Pinnacles, icons of Western Australia. Video Credit Tourism Australia.
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