What are the best things to do in Broome?
Top picks in Broome include Short Street Gallery, Broome Historical Museum, Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, Broome Bird Observatory. See the full list and itinerary on this Broome travel guide.
Photo: Kat Clay from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0
Why visit Broome
Travel guide for Broome, Australia — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Broome is a stop in Australia, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Short Street Gallery, Broome Historical Museum, Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The warmer, drier months for the outdoors. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Broome
1
Short Street Gallery
2
Broome Historical Museum
3
Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
4
Broome Bird Observatory
Plan your trip
Broome itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Short Street Gallery
- Visit Broome Historical Museum
- Visit Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
- Eat at Chi Mayi Kitchen
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Broome Bird Observatory
- Eat at The Aarli
Budget
Broome trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Broome, Australia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Broome
Estimated total (USD)
$3,265
≈ $1,633 per person · $466 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $195/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Broome mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Chi Mayi Kitchen
The Aarli
Asian Noodle
Matso's Brewery
Divers Tavern
Wharf Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Oaks Cable Beach Resort
Cable Beach Club Resort
Moonlight Bay Suites
Continental Hotel
Broome Caravan Park
Museums & culture
- Short Street Gallery
- Broome Historical Museum
In pictures
Broome gallery
Photos: Kat Clay from Sydney, Australia, Martin Kraft, Bidgee, Binarysequence, Gnangarra — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Broome travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Broome?
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors.
How many days do I need in Broome?
Plan at least 2 days in Broome for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Broome?
Popular stays in Broome include Oaks Cable Beach Resort, Cable Beach Club Resort, Moonlight Bay Suites. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Broome cost?
On the ground in Broome (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Broome, Australia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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