The Broome Hit List: What to do and where to go on a three or five day stay

A famed breakfast spot, Aarli’s coffee is a must as is the Asian-style breakfast. Miso-scrambled eggs are popular and the breakfast rolls are hard to pass up. Add one beef brisket to cart, add Sriracha hollandaise, cheese and slaw and enjoy. Come back for dinner and enjoy a cocktail, like the Lemon Collins starring home-made limoncello, and share a plate of steamed buns with Korean fried chicken after a full day of sightseeing and pearl shopping.

One of Cable Beach Resort’s eateries just happens to serve the best food in Broome. The Japanese-inspired menu is jam-packed with delicacies made from local produce. The traditional Japanese dishes are hard to pass up though thanks to melt in your mouth sashimi, crispy tempura, yakitori and yaki-ton. It’s the perfect fare for Broome’s hot and steamy summer nights.

Known for its mango and ginger beers, Matso’s food is equally as impressive. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all week. For breakfast you can’t go past lemon myrtle chia coconut pudding, while lunch is all about pub grub and hearty salads, paired with beer. The dinner offerings are for those seeking something substantial after a day of crocodile park touring and driving. The ginger beer pork belly with pickled paw paw and candied cashews is the culinary version of an entertaining night out at the Roebuck Bay Hotel.

This is the ideal destination for those who love to tapas or enjoy food sharing. With an expansive share plate option, no matter how big your party, a variety of tastes are catered for. The cheesy balls are a must, because, fried cheese, obviously. The herb-crusted wild barramundi with peach is a must and the pork fillet comes with crackle. When in Broome, a cocktail is as necessary as insect repellent and 18 Degrees’ drinks menu is thorough and climate appropriate.

This eco-friendly resort is for those wanting to get away from it all. Situated 130 kilometres south of Broome, Eco Beach is glamping with an edge. Ocean fishing, turtle watching and paddle boarding are all available as are spa treatments, like hot stone massages. All guests have the option to attend complimentary yoga sessions every morning before breakfast is served at Jacks Bar. All waste is composted and electricity is all solar sourced. Accommodation is either raised tents or eco-friendly chalets.

What was once the Master Pearler’s home is now an exclusive boutique retreat in the heart of Broome. With only eight rooms, the property also features a Chinese Tea House, parrot bird aviary, library, and because it was made to be Instagrammed, high-speed Wi-Fi (a luxury in WA’s north). A permanent staff is also on call, 24 hours a day. This is the A-list’s choice when they come to town – Jerry Hall was once a regular visitor.

Get to know a little more about Broome’s pearling history and how it has shaped today’s practices on board a Willie Creek Pearl Tour. The four-hour excursion demonstrates a pearl farm in full operation, includes a boat cruise, refreshments and time in the jeweller’s showroom. All trips include hotel pickup and drop off in an air-conditioned coach.

For those with an interest in crocodiles and the conservation of crocs of all shapes and sizes a tour of the late crocodile hunter’s animal sanctuary is an interesting look into the world of these animals that roam the waterways of Broome and the surrounds. The daily feeding display is a highlight as is the guided tour around the expansive wilderness park that is home to giant saltwater crocs, emus, dingoes, kangaroos and freshwater alligators.

This annual event brings the who’s who to Broome for an afternoon of chukkas and chilled Champagne on Cable Beach. Some of the country’s top polo players take part in the Cable Beach Polo tournament to compete for the Paspaley Cup, while guests take it all in from the VIP marquee or the more low-key Beach Polo Bar. Tickets to the event usually held in May sell out quickly.

Take advantage of east coast jet lag and rise early (at least once) and stroll the 7.7 kilometre trek from Cable Beach up to Gantheaume Point. The red cliff rockface at the southern tip of the beach is one of the best vistas in Broome. Get there in time for low tide to see the 120 million year old dinosaur prints. Alternatively at high tide you’ll get a glimpse of Anastasia's Pool that was created amongst the rocks by the former lighthouse keeper for his wife who suffered from arthritis and believed the salt water which filled the pool had possible healing properties. Like Venice with its gondolas, Broome has camels. At the end of the day jump on a friendly camel on the beach and be guided along the shore to watch the sunset. This safari type activity is a must for any Broome newcomer

Qantas flies daily to Western Australia.

What to do and where to go on a three or five day stay.

What to do and where to go on a three or five day stay