Port
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$69.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Board an air-conditioned coach for a scenic panoramic drive through Broome -- perfect for those who like to see the sights without a lot of walking.
Your driver shares the city's rich and fascinating history as you sit back and relax. Your coach winds through the streets of Chinatown, filled with saloons, boarding-houses, pool halls and pubs in the late 1800s. Today it's a bustling community of pearl showrooms, galleries and cafés. Watch for the Sun Picture Theatre -- at 100 years old, it's one of the world's earliest open-air movie houses.
The Broome Historical Museum features exhibits showcasing Broome's history as a major pearling port. Also on display are Aboriginal artifacts, and a large collection of beautiful shells. You can visit on your own time before or after your tour if you wish.
Watch for the old jail -- the oldest structure in town -- dating back to 1906, and drive past Captain Gregory's House. Your guide points out the Pearl Luggers Museum, housing artifacts and memorabilia from Broome's heyday as a pearling port.
Mangrove Bay, with its picture-perfect green mangroves, white sand and turquoise water is a view that's hard to beat.
Take a few photos during a brief stop at the Japanese Cemetery. A poignant reminder of the dangers of pearling, the cemetery is the final resting place of more than 900 Japanese divers who succumbed to diver's paralysis and drowned. Dating back to 1896, the headstones are crafted out of colorful sandstone rocks.
You'll also stop at Pioneer Park, located within the limits of Town Beach. The park overlooks Broome's original jetty used by pearl luggers in the early 20th century. It's also the site of a Japanese air attack on March 23, 1942 during World War II. Nearby is Pioneer Cemetery, where many of Broome's early settlers are buried.
At the end of your tour, you will return to the pier.