Broome Visitors Guide Issue 21 by Vanguard Publishing Perth

ISSUE 21 December ~March 2018/19. Courtesy of the Broome Visitor Centre - visitbroome.com.au

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Wild at heart

CONNECT WITH NATURE IN THE KIMBERLEY Broome Issue 21 | December 2018 ~ March 2019

PURITY & PROVENANCE Only local, Only Cygnet Bay

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Welcome to

elcome to Broome and the latest edition of the Broome Visitor Guide. It’s a great time of year to discover the ‘real’ Broome. This time of year epitomises ‘Broome Time’; as the temperature rises, the town slows down. Nevertheless, there’s so much to see and do in Broome, from a visit to the brand new aquarium at Aqua Broome to Chinatown’s eclectic shops. While the hotel pool may be inviting, we urge you to get out and discover some of the unique and wonderful things our town by the bay has to offer. Broome is famous for its sunsets and they don’t get any better than at this time of year; the whole colourful light show is intensified by the humidity and clouds. Whether you’re a first time visitor to Broome or have been here many times we hope you find stories that will inform and excite. Do stop by to meet our highly experienced team. We’re here to help and are the friendly experts on Broome and its surrounding area.

Don't miss ... Stairway to the moon viewing dates: 21 march ~ 6.28pm 22 March ~ 7.13pm 23 March ~ 7.58pm COVER IMAGE Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours

The Team at Broome Visitor Centre OPENING HOURS: December to February Weekdays open from 9am to 4pm Weekends open from 9am to noon March Weekdays open from 9am to 4pm Weekends open from 9am to 2pm

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Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, Good Friday March 30.

WELCOME TO BROOME

Hours are subject to change.

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If you’re in Broome, here’s our must-see checklist.

Unmissable highlights Cable Beach

Claimed to be one of the most stunning beaches in the world with 22 kilometres of pristine white sand, pindan cliffs and clear turquoise water, Cable Beach is a safe swimming beach with a variety of water sport activities including parasailing and surfcats. For a unique experience, join the sunset camel rides that operate daily along the beach. Due to the possible presence of box jellyfish and stingers in tropical waters during November to April, precautions should be taken when taking a dip. It's a great location to enjoy a beautiful Broome sunset. North of the vehicle access ramp is a declared nude beach.

Chinatown

A delightful reminder of the early multi-cultural mix of people in Broome. Take a wander through the original commercial centre of Broome, which was once a bustling hub of pearl sheds, billiard saloons, entertainment houses and Chinese eateries. Chinatown is now home to some of the world's finest pearl showrooms, along with a variety of retail outlets. Sidewalk cafes add a splash of colour to the pavements.

Dutch Flying Boat Wrecks

Located 1km offshore from Town Beach the Dutch Flying Boat wrecks are visible, remaining as evidence of the Japanese air raid on Broome during WWII. On March 3, 1942, at 9.30am a force of 10 Japanese aircraft destroyed a flotilla of 16 large flying boats on the water and seven aircraft on the airstrip. The tragedy was that many of the flying boats were carrying women and children. The death toll is still uncertain, but probably exceeded 100, for many of the bodies were never recovered. The mud of Roebuck Bay has done a very good job of preserving the aircraft. At extremely low tides, the plane wrecks are visible to those who wish to walk the kilometre 6

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across the Roebuck Bay mud flats from Town Beach. The Catalina Boat Wrecks are only visible at tides of less than 0.86m; it is recommended you allow an hour to walk to out to the wrecks, and an hour to return to shore. Enclosed shoes are also recommended.

Dinosaur Footprints

Dinosaur footprints over 120 million years old can be seen at Gantheaume Point at very low tide. As the reef area is very fragile, care must be taken when exploring this area. For the benefit of visitors, a plaster cast of the tracks has been embedded at the top of the cliff. Footprints around Broome have identified the following species; stegosaur , sauropod, wintonopus, theropod and megolosauropus broomensis. Footprints can be viewed at Gantheaume Point at tides below 2.16m. As the rocks can be slippery and steep, a high level of mobility and sturdy shoes are required. It is not recommended to attempt to find the footprints once it is dark.

Jetty to Jetty

Discover Broome’s beauty, culture and rich pearling history. The Jetty to Jetty Trail is Yawuru’s award-winning self-guided heritage walk along the foreshore of Roebuck Bay. There are signposted locations, each with its own story to tell. You can listen to the stories on the Jetty to Jetty mobile app as you move through the town at your own pace.. visitbroome.com.au

I am

of the Western Australian elements. I rise from the ancient Pindan soil. I am reflected in the brilliant turquoise sea. And I am home of the Pearl of Western Australia. I am Willie Creek Pearl Farm.

THE PEARL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm, just 38kms north of Broome and discover the journey of the Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl from shell to showroom amidst the magnificent Kimberley landscape.

Pearl Farm Tours

Jewellery Showroom

Scenic Helicopter Flights

Licensed Alfresco Dining

Book at williecreekpearls.com.au or call us on 08 9192 0000

Showroom Locations Subiaco l Sorrento l Elizabeth Quay Cable Beach l Chinatown l Willie Creek Pearl Farm 181103

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THE KIMBERLEY MADE EASY

Adventure Wild takes guests on a magical tour of Broome and beyond.

magine a winter of clear blue skies, light breezes, a warm 28-32 degrees, white beachscapes, turquoise ocean, and red rocks. A town full of history: dinosaurs, Indigenous culture, pearling, war and multi-culturalism. A destination where history can be experienced today. Welcome to Broome and the Dampier Peninsula. Along with Derby and Kununurra, Broome is one of only three towns in the region with a population exceeding 2,000. As a consequence, Australia’s north-west is remote, unpopulated and pristine. The Gibb River Road is the heart line of the Kimberley, a corrugated dirt road that extends 660 km north east from Derby to near Kununurra or Wyndham. A road originally constructed to transport cattle that travels through vast savannahs, spectacular ranges, magnificent rivers, along steep cliff faces and amazing gorges. A destination that is a ‘must see now’ for everyone. Kununurra, meaning the meeting of big waters in Aboriginal dialect, was established and developed through the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, construction of the Diversion Dam and Lake Argyle. The east Kimberley offers amazing flora and fauna, lush farmlands, stunning, contrasting landscapes, gorges and waterways, unique retail and cultural experiences. The Kimberley is also home to the World

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heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and the incredible beehive domes of the Bungle Bungles. Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours is a small family business focused on quality, affordable, guided tours specialising exclusively in the Kimberley region. Locally owned and operated by Broome residents who have been exploring the region for over 17 years, they have knowledge and passion to share. The Kimberley Adventurer tour, a 12day circuit commencing and concluding in Broome is the ultimate in Kimberley

exploration. Discover this amazing geological landscape in safety, comfort and style. Appreciate ancient Aboriginal rock art, walk through impressive natural gorges and swim in crystal clear water beneath thundering waterfalls. Offering the best value for money with an all-inclusive price, there are no hidden extras, no single supplement and customer service second to none as you communicate exclusively with the owners. Join small groups with a maximum of 16 guests and two professional, experienced guides on every tour. The guides are mature

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GETTING THERE

Qantas and Virgin airlines fly direct between Broome and Perth a number of times each day. Qantas airlines fly direct between Broome and: • Melbourne every Wednesday and Sunday • Sydney every Tuesday and Saturday • Brisbane every Sunday In support of Qantas airlines discounted fares to Broome, Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours are offering a $250 discount on all Kimberley Adventurer tours departing Broome in May and September 2019. For further information Free Call 1800 359 008 or visit their website adventurewild.com.au.

(KA12) tour to explore Broome and the Dampier Peninsula. “Our all-inclusive price at $4,150 pp includes a free Adventure Wild embroidered canvas travel bag, free sleeping bag and water canteen and Geike Gorge Cruise on your final morning,” says Simone Kapiteyn of Adventure Wild.

married couples working together with a unique compatibility to ensure the ultimate in safety and service. Each team has spent a minimum of four years guiding in the Kimberley. The fine-tuned itineraries incorporate four two-night stays. Permanent campsites await your arrival on 10 out of 11 nights. Your final night is spent camped by a billabong at an Adventure Wild exclusive campsite on a working cattle station. Guests relax over a chilled drink as the sun sets over the magnificent Kimberley vista. Travel in modern, air conditioned custom-built 4WD vehicles built for outback travel. Mobile camp kitchens with solar-powered refrigeration, eskys and storage mean you will need to put your diet on hold. All meals and snacks are provided with freshly prepared home cooked meals. BYO alcohol and sit at a table to dine beneath an endless canopy of stars. This is an 11-night progressive dinner party through the Kimberley. The Kimberley Adventurer tour explores the Gibb River Road (weather permitting), visiting Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell, Galvan’s and Manning Gorges, Mt Barnett, Home Valley and El Questro Stations, Kununurra, the Ord River and the Bungle Bungles at Purnululu National Park, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. Take the option of a scenic flight to the Mitchell Plateau to enjoy a drive, walk, swim and helicopter tour of Mitchell Falls. A reasonable level of fitness is required to hike into the spectacular gorges and other interesting places visited. Many of the walks include dry river beds and gorges where large rocks move underfoot, so stability is essential. Some walks include stepping up and climbing down into and out of river beds. As long as you're healthy, active and be able to walk a few kilometres at a time, an Adventure Wild tour will be just fine. An allocation of three weeks is a fantastic timeframe to explore the rugged, remote Kimberley, allowing three or four days either side of your 12-day Broome to Broome Kimberley Adventurer

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Manning Falls Home Valley Station Emma Gorge Zebedee Springs El Questro Station

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Ord River Bungle Bungles Geike Gorge Fitzroy Crossing Broome

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BIRDS of a

feather

The Broome Bird Observatory is perfectly placed to keep track of visiting birds from all over the world, and you can view them too at the famous Shadehouse. By NIGEL JACKETT.

oebuck Bay and its vast numbers of migratory shorebirds were discovered by researchers in 1981. Annual expeditions by the Australasian Wader Study Group were then launched in order to learn more about these wonderful birds. Through most of the 1980s, these expeditions involved camping along the foredunes in testing conditions, as no facilities were available along Roebuck Bay’s northern shores. In 1988, the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (now BirdLife Australia) after extensive consultation with the Department of Conservation and Land Management, established the Broome Bird Observatory (BBO) close to Crab

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Creek, providing a much needed facility for researchers in Roebuck Bay. It is perfectly situated, near the boundary of Roebuck Plains, Roebuck Bay and the Crab Creek mangroves. The BBO has a quiet, tropical bush camp feel, with a well-equipped camp kitchen – the famous Shadehouse, where you can view bush birds and agile wallabies coming to drink while enjoying a cup of tea. The BBO is now renowned around the world as a key location to study migratory shorebirds and the benthic (mud-dwelling) invertebrates that they feed on. Roebuck Bay is now one of the best studied tropical intertidal mudflats on Earth, and continued research in the bay has proven it to be the most invertebrate-rich of the world’s

mudflats – a buffet for shorebirds! Although Roebuck Bay hosts up to 20,000 migratory shorebirds during the dry season, it is the wet season (October – April) when they are most remarkable. At least 120,000 shorebirds can be found throughout the wet season months, including almost every shorebird species found in Australia. The lead-up to the shorebird migration period is one of the most exciting times of the year to visit the BBO. From December, right through until early April, the bay is packed with tens of thousands of birds, and they become more and more patterned with their vibrant breeding plumage as early as January. BBO birdwatching tours take visitbroome.com.au

YOU CAN SIT COMFORTABLY IN A CHAIR AND WATCH AS FLOCK AFTER FLOCK RISE FROM THE MUDFLATS . . .

you to pristine beaches along the northern shores of the bay, where you peer through spotting scopes and admire (in great detail) the incredible diversity of species, and all of their unique individual features, found within a single flock. Guests learn about each species and how to identify them, how the birds live in Roebuck Bay, and the different places they go to breed across Siberia. The backdrop of the red sand cliffs, mangrove forest and the ever-changing blue of the bays water, makes for an experience unique to Broome. From the beginning of March, the birds’ migration to the northern hemisphere begins – one of most incredible spectacles in the natural world. The BBO becomes a

hotspot for tourists at this time, with many eyes eagerly anticipating what’s to come. Above the beach in front of the BBO, you can sit comfortably in a chair and watch as flock after flock rise from the mudflats, calling beautifully to one another, rising higher and higher until they come together to form a ‘flying V’, setting their compasses north, and travelling directly over the heads of the happy human onlookers. The BBO is a not-for-profit organisation, and entirely self-funded, generating revenue through birdwatching tours, educational courses, accommodation fees and merchandise sales. For more information visit broomebirdobservatory.com.

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Going places Take a tour with the friendly Broome Transit team and you’ll discover the wonders of Broome in comfort.

roome Transit are so much more than the company behind the popular Broome Taxi fleet. They also operate a fleet of additional vehicles, including air-conditioned coaches to explore Broome and beyond. Hop aboard a Jetty to Jetty Tour and discover Broome’s rich heritage along the foreshore of Roebuck Bay, with detailed and informative commentary from Broome locals. Guests will discover the beauty, culture and history of this fascinating foreshore aboard an air-conditioned coach, following the Yawuru’s Jetty to Jetty Trail, from the historic Streeter’s Jetty in Chinatown to the site of Broome’s Old Jetty at Town Beach. Travel through the heart of Yawuru country and learn more about the cultural landscape of the local Yawuru people. Get a taste of the romance and adversity that defined Broome’s pearling era.

The Jetty to Jetty tour offers all this and more, bringing to light the legacy of pearling and the foundations of Broome’s multicultural community. For $60 per person, Broome Transit will pick up from all hotels between 1 and 1.30 pm, with a return drop off two hours later. To find out more about Broome’s most famous export - pearls - Broome Transit offer an additional tour: A Look at Colourful Broome - The History, The Pearls and The Natural Beauty. Join this air-conditioned coach tour to explore Broome as only the locals know it. During the three-hour tour you will see the very essence of Broome in comfort. See the spectacular natural beauty, learn about the town’s diverse history and culture and see how the world-famous South Sea Australian Pearl is cultivated and harvested. The tour includes Chinatown, a visit to

the Japanese/Chinese cemetery, an extended visit to the fascinating Broome Museum (top tip: a real gem for history fans), and a onehour visit to the Cygnet Bay Pearls boutique where you’ll be given an introduction to pearl grading and value and have ample time to read the timeline wall on the history of Broome pearls. View one of the largest and rarest pearls in the world before exploring Cable Beach and Gantheume Point, home of Broome’s famous dinosaur footprints. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. The price per person ($75 per adult) includes admission to the museum and Cygnet Bay pearl experience. For more information visit broometransittours.com. Pick up from all hotels for the A Look At Colourful Broom tour from 8.30 to 9am .Return to all hotels 12.30pm.

Desirable

designs

Sobrane has been hard at work creating a new, collectable range of products, all with that unique Sobrane ‘look’.

obrane’s work continues to make waves all around the world. Her work adorns the walls of diverse far flung locations from Port Hedland to Soriano in Italy, as well as a silo in Tungamah, and a 24m artwork on the Cradle Mountain Hotel in Tasmania. Drawing inspiration from her beautiful north west Australian tropical paradise home of Broome, Sobrane's signature birdlife-inspired paintings are larger than life. In recent months, she’s been extra busy. “I’ve been fully in design mode for the past six months,” says Sobrane, “creating a new designer range of products. They’ve been produced by a family business in India.” Following a meeting with the team in India in September, a whole new range of ideas and products are set to come on board. “The products had to be high quality and distinctively, uniquely ‘Sobrane’, “ she says. “We have also expanded our gallery to host the Sobrane range of T-shirts which will be arriving before Christmas – there will be a selection of 20 designs in soft cotton including three new designs especially for children.” Other new products will include block-printed sarongs with Sobrane Australian birds in a pattern design and, for the first time, quality linen tea towels which sold out in the gallery within two weeks. “We now have bulk stock of these tea towels and are setting up a distribution room in the gallery to wholesale - it’s very exciting!” she says. It seems like the sky’s the limit for this hard-working, popular artist, as her expansion plans continue from Broome to Sydney, Perth and New York in the form of pop-up shops in cities around the world. As ever, Sobrane’s philosophy is the secret of her success. “The keyword for me is ‘fun’,” she says. “If it’s not fun then why do it? That’s my motto!” Gallery Sobrane, 48 Carnarvon Street,. Broome (right next door to Matso’s Brewery). Visit www.sobrane.com.au

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Reach

sky

for the

A TRIP WITH KING LEOPOLD AIR WILL REVEAL THE KIMBERLEY AND BROOME REGION IN ALL ITS GLORY, SAYS LISA SHEARON.

ourists arrive in Broome for many reasons, but for some, there’s just one thing on their mind: sightseeing the Kimberley’s incredible landscape from the skies. From April onwards the spectacular scenery of the Kimberley region begins to take centre stage, and few are better placed to appreciate it than King Leopold Air. “The Kimberley has some unique and spectacular scenery,” a spokesman for King Leopold Air says. “Our tours take in the remote areas to make the adventure more exciting. “Our scenic flights are the best way to see these amazing sights and experience the unique areas of the Kimberley.” King Leopold Air’s tours include flying over the Buccaneer Archipelago and Horizontal Falls, with a stopover at Cape Leveque. Visit Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm or fly over the remote Prince Regent National Park and the stunning Mitchell Falls, or visit the Bungle Bungles or Geiki Gorge on a day tour. New to King Leopold Air’s tour schedule is the Bundy Cultural Experience at Cape Leveque, which showcases the traditional fishing of the Djarindjin, as well as Dreamtime storytelling and traditional bush-survival skills.

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“All our tours include the ground components that put you right into the attractions,” he explains. “All our pilots are highly trained and ensure the passengers enjoy their experience, with complimentary transfers, a water bottle and a personalised tour map on arrival. “Our well-maintained high-wing aircraft have wide passenger windows for better viewing.” It is King Leopold’s pilots who make the tours so unforgettable. “We handpick our pilots to to make the tour enjoyable for the customers," he says. “Our pilots make the customers feel very welcome, and provide them with a lot of information, answering any questions along the way. They have a good understanding of the area and are a tour guide as well as a pilot.” King Leopold Air offers visitors to the region the opportunity to see the Kimberley at its untouched best. “The Kimberley is such a unique, remote area and the best way to view it is by air,” he says. “We like to impress our customers with a memorable experience.” King Leopold Air, kingleopoldair.com.au, 08 9193 7155. For more information visit visitbroome.com.au

IT IS KING LEOPOLD'S HANDPICKED PILOTS THAT MAKE THE TOURS SO UNFORGETTABLE

FLY THE KIMBERLEY

KING LEOPOLD AIR HORIZONTAL FALLS - CAPE LEVEQUE - MITCHELL FALLS BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO & MORE

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A guide to eating out in Broome MODERN AUSTRALIAN 1861 RESTAURANT & BAR 99 Robinson Street Broome Map ref: M16

CABLES RESTAURANT & BAR

THE WHARF RESTAURANT

11 Oryx Road, Cable Beach Map ref: D9 08 9192 8088

End of Port Drive at Port of Broome Map ref: Y11 Bookings: 08 9192 5800; Gourmet Takeaway: 08 9192 5700

08 9192 9513 08 9192 9500 Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am Sat & Sun 7.30am-9.30am Dinner Mon-Sun 6pm-9pm The restaurant serves up breakfast and dinner daily, with a scrumptious selection of starters, mains and desserts that are sure to tantalise the tastebuds. www.oakshotels.com

Lunch & Dinner 7 days 10am-10pm The way seafood should be: fresh, local and simple. Alfresco dining with views over Roebuck Bay. Half price oysters daily 2pm-5pm. Classic fish and chips to flavoursome chilli mud crab. The Wharf offers an extensive local WA seafood selection. Fully licensed, ice cold beer and sophisticated wine list.

Breakfast Mon-Fri 7am-9.30am Sat & Sun 7.30am-10.30am Dinner Mon-Sun 5pm-9pm for dinner service (A la Carte) A popular dining option open for breakfast, dinner and evening drinks, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and the opportunity to soak in the colours of the sunset. www.oakshotels.com

PEARLERS BAR & BISTRO

ZANDERS AT CABLE BEACH

RUNWAY BAR & RESTAURANT

Dampier Terrace Map Ref: J18 08 9192 1221

Cable Beach Reserve, Cable Beach Map ref: E8

17 Carnarvon St, Broome 08 9192 8111

08 9193 5090 Zanders has a new season breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, as well as an extensive range of cocktails and premium spirits. Open 7 days from 8am, come and enjoy a relaxing session with captivating views of Cable Beach. www.zanders.com.au

Open 7 days a week 6am until evening Situated in the heart of Broome, Runway Bar & Restaurant has a spectacular airplane views. The experienced team of wait staff and Chefs specialises in culinary excellence, and are dedicated to making your dining experience a very enjoyable one.

Hours 10am-2.30pm Dinner 5:00 pm – 9.00pm Pearlers is the dining area of the world heritage listed Roebuck Bay Hotel offering a value for money menu, daily chef specials, live music and free WiFi. Locally caught seafood and fresh, seasonal WA produce is a speciality. www.roey.com.au

The Mangrove Resort, 47 Carnarvon St Broome Map ref: K17 08 9192 1303 Breakfast from 7am. Lunch/Dinner from 12pm til late. Stunning views over Roebuck Bay pair perfectly with a new contemporary lounging atmosphere. Open all year round, the Mangrove is also the perfect place to witness the “Staircase to the Moon”.

BALI HAI RESTAURANT

Bali Hai Resort & Spa 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach 08 9191 3160 Cafe is open from Wednesday-Friday for dinner and on the weekend we serve breakfast,lunch and dinner. The Bali Hai Café captures the essence of Broome. Fresh produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist. www.balihairesort.com

ITALIAN

THE BAY CLUB BAR & RESTAURANT MANGROVE HOTEL

CICHETTI CLUB Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Cable Beach Road Map ref E8 08 9192 0411 ‘Cichetti’ is tapas with a Venetian twist. Enjoy small share plates, a glass of wine and beautiful conversation with loved ones. Cichetti Club is all about coming together to share a modern Italian meal with heart and flavour. Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

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BAR AND BISTRO DIVERS BISTRO

SUNSET BAR AND GRILL

12 Cable Beach Road, Cable Beach

1 Cable Beach Rd W, Broome 08 9192 0470

08 9193 6066

Bistro open daily from 12 noon til late. Bookings for 10 or more essential. Divers Bistro at Divers Tavern, great food at great pub prices, featuring our sumptuous BBQ ribs and much more. 18 icy cold beers and ciders on tap plus an extensive wine list. Indoor and outdoor dining to suit Broome’s unique weather. www.diverstavern.com.au

Make every meal memorable at the Sunset Bar & Grill, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy sunset cocktails with our casual bar menu, or experience a full à la carte dinner from our grill menu. Visit our website for trading hours. www.cablebeachclub.com

ASIAN GINREAB THAI

THE WHARF KOREAN BRUNCH

Paspaley Plaza Carnarvon St, Chinatown (next to Sports Power) Map ref: T15 08 9192 2533 “Ginreab” in Thai means ‘clean plate’. The food is so delicious you will wish you could lick your plate clean! The true authentic Thai North theme runs throughout. Owner/Manager Jitsopin (Air) designs and cooks her own version of traditional Thai recipes. Ginreab Thai uses 100% local suppliers with some fresh produce even sourced from local Broome Gardens. See our website for full menu and visit us on Facebook and Trip Advisor. BYO. Open for 7 nights and lunch Monday ~ Saturday. www.ginreabthai.com.au

End of Port Drive at Port of Broome Map ref: Y11 08 9192 5800 9am-noon, Saturday and Sunday Korean Brunch Menu now available at the Wharf Restaurant. Traditional Korean sets featuring dishes such as Bimbimbap, Kimchi fried rice and Pork Kalbijim, all Served with Chefs Seaweed Soup, Kimchi and other Korean Specialty condiments. Please enquire to confirm times and availability. Available this season at the Wharf Restaurant.

CAFÉ THE ZOOKEEPERS STORE 08 9192 0015 Breakfast 7am-12pm (daily) Lunch from 12pm-2pm (Thurs-Mon) Dinner from 5.30pm (Thurs-Mon) Whether you’ll be relaxing by the pool or out for a day of exploring, start your day in Broome the right way – breakfast at the Zookeepers Store! Or join us for lunch and dinner, enjoy a taste of Broome and unwind as our staff take care of you. Craft beer, local WA wine selection and cocktails if you’re after something stronger. See you at The Zoo www.zks.com.au

NOTE The information contained in this section has been supplied by the individual establishments. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any information which is not accurate. You are advised to phone the places and check their opening hours and other details prior to a visit.

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CAFÉ

A guide to eating out in Broome THE MILLIE CAFÉ Cable Beach Caravan Park 8 Millington Road 08 9192 2066

Open 7am-2pm Monday to Friday CLOSED SATURDAY Open Sunday 7am to 12noon Pop in for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake. Vegetarian and gluten free options. Dine in or takeaway. facebook.com/The-MillieCafe-958420414195821/

TAKE AWAY MCDONALD’S

PUB GRUB

Cnr Napier Tce & Hamersley St. Map ref: J17 08 9192 6999 Open 24hrs a day, everyday. In air conditioned comfort, take advantage of our free Wi-Fi, a playground for the children, a wonderful array of cakes and coffees from McCafe as well as all your favourite McDonald’s menu items. www.mcdonalds.com.au

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB

Mercure, Weld St, Broome Map ref: M16 08 9195 5900 12pm-late. Get your Guinness fix here, showcasing good hearty food and the coldest beer in town Fully air conditioned. Jam nights also Tuesday nights from 9pm. www.facebook.com/ murphys-Irish-pub

which will you pick? Enjoy our Gourmet Creations range, with your favourite gourmet tastes created for Drive Thru convenience or use our Kiosk inside the restaurant to customise as you like it.

AARLI BAR Shop 2/16 Hammersley St. Map ref: J17............................................................................ 08 9192 5529 BROOME SUB BRANCH RSL 14 Robinson St, Broome. Map ref: K16............ 08 9192 1003 CABLE BEACH GENERAL STORE Cnr Murray Road & Cable Beach Road. Map ref: F9 ................................................. 08 9192 5572 CAIRO CAFÉ Shop 7, 16 Frederick Street Map ref: J17 .......................................................................... 08 9192 3283 DERBY WHARF RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 1 Wharf Road, Derby .................................................................................................................... 08 9191 2664 GREEN MANGO CAFE Shop 2/12 Carnarvon St Map ref: J17................................................................................... 08 9192 5512 JACK'S BAR & RESTAURANT Ramada Eco Beach Resort, Gt Northern Hwy Map ref: J17....................................08 9193 8015

CHICKEN CLUBHOUSE

SPICY CHORIZO & CHICKEN

LAND OF PHARAOHS Shop 20 Paspaley Plaza Shopping Centre, 15-17 Carnarvon St Map ref: J17.......... 08 9192 1747 LITTLE INDIAN Cnr Hammersley & Frederick Sts Map ref: J17...............................................................08 9192 1697 MATSO'S BROOME BREWERY 60 Hamersley St, Broome. Map ref: L17............ 08 9193 5811 RAUGI'S @ CAPE LEVEQUE Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula......................................................... 08 9192 4970

CLASSIC CHICKEN

CLASSIC ANGUS

THAI ORCHARD 6 Hamersley St, Broome. Map ref: J17 .......................................08 9192 6147 THE DECK POOLSIDE BAR & RESTAURANT Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa, 10 Murray Road Map ref: F9.............................. 08 9193 8388 THE MANGO PLACE 120 Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile. Map ref: T15......................... 08 9192 5462 SOM THAI RESTAURANT 5 Napier Tce, 12 Mile. Map ref: J17............................. 08 9192 6186

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One of a kind

Anastasia’s of Broome offers next level service to its clientele, with bespoke jewellery a speciality. By LEAH MCLENNAN.

he Kimberley’s swathes of land and sea have given jewellery lovers so much - rare pink diamonds and lustrous pearls to name a few. Anastasia’s of Broome, in the heart of Chinatown, is the perfect place to see a range of these organic gems and jewels. “We have a very extensive range,” says co-owner Peter 'Hans' Hansen. “This includes the fabulous Broome pearls, both in loose form and made-up pieces. “You can also design your own bespoke piece and have it made here.” Anastasia’s of Broome on Carnarvon Street also carries the famous Argyle pink diamonds, the Ellendale yellows, as well as blues, blacks and the traditional white diamonds. The store also offers the whole range of jewellery services, including repairs, replacing watch batteries and making

engagement and wedding rings. “We are passionate about helping people through engagement, wedding and special occasions, with the finest quality gold, diamonds, other precious and semi precious stones,” Peter says. “If we don’t have it in stock we can get it for you.” Although the store has been the trusted family jewellers for nearly 50 years, Peter and Jill Hansen only took over the store last year. Jill has had a love of jewellery from a young age and has extensive experience with South Sea Pearls, having worked in all aspects of the industry for 25 years. Over the past 15 years, she has developed her own internationally popular range of jewellery called Lust Pearls, which features pearls with inlaid diamonds. Only a limited number of each design is

released. The pieces are sold in New York, online and at Anastasia’s of Broome. “Generally it’s limited to only 10 pieces to ensure that the wearer stands out when ever and wherever it is worn,” she says. Jill says she was “thrilled” to see a Lust Pearls item worn at last year’s Oscars. Back in Broome, both Peter and Jill pride themselves on giving their customers a complete jewellery experience, which includes everything from answering any questions customers might have about the items to follow-up repairs. “When you are buying a precious, unique gem that is one of a kind you need to know what you are buying is real and valuable,” Jill says. “We can help you pick the perfect piece and if it is for that someone special we can also help you to make it a memorable occasion.”

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Food, glorious food

Bali Hai Zookeepers

You’ll dine like kings and queens in Broome, whatever your budget. By GABI MILLS.

THE ZOOKEEPER’S STORE Enjoy the balmy nights and dine under the stars and fairy lights at the Zookeeper’s Store, located in the heart of Cable Beach. You’ll find an innovative menu - local ingredients, with a subtle Japanese influence, firmly placing you in the tropics but also echoing Broome’s rich pearling history days. Chilli lovers - set your morning on fire with a Zookeeper’s favourite – chilli scrambled eggs! The Zookeeper’s Store is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Opening times and days are subject to seasonality so please call or check the website for current info. 2 Challenor Drive, Broome - call (08) 9192 0015 or visit zks.com.au

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afternoon feasting on plates of scallops, oysters and prawns, the Wharf Restaurant has something for every taste and budget. We kicked off our feast with a selection of oysters - au naturel with lemon on the side. We took advice from the friendly waitress who suggested we opt for the Kimberley chilli mud crab - a speciality of the kitchen and caught locally. It’s expensive, but such a memorable treat and one not to be missed if you love your seafood feisty and fresh. Chilli sauce on the side peps things up considerably. Another dish unique to this part of the world is a plate of barramundi wings. It sounds extraordinary - and it is. Barramundi ‘wings’ - or its fins – are deep fried and present with beautiful white flaky flesh and a crispy fin. They are dressed with a zingy Thai salsa. Other menu options included grilled WA marron, whole crispy reef fish and BBQ prawns to name a few. There are Asian specialities available too (with

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seafood of course). The dishes are bold and generous and the staff are more than happy for you to share a selection of dishes among friends. That’s a good idea because it means you can sample more seafood treats. And if you’re after something a bit different to kick off the day then why not give The Wharf’s Korean brunch a spin? The Wharf has put a Korean Chef in charge for this unique addition to the menu so you can be sure it’s an authentic taste of this fascinating cuisine. While you decide on what to try, sip on some complimentary green tea. There are half a dozen or so dishes, from a wholesome chicken congee with traditional condiments on the side to the brilliantly named Bimbimbap, Korea’s answer to the ultimate rice dish. You’ll find veggies, meat and a fried egg as well as perfectly cooked rice - a filling, Korean take on nasi goreng. Thanks to The Wharf’s proximity to the sea, it’s great to see a seafood pancake on the menu as well as visitbroome.com.au

pork ribs drenched in an addictive special sauce. So why not ditch the smashed avo and give something a little different a go, alfresco with the sea as your vista? Grab a chair in the shady, tree-lined courtyard and see a part of Broome that’s off the tourist trail - the wharf is a vital part of the town’s DNA and it’s lovely to spend an hour or two here, bordered by the azure sea beyond. There’s a good wine list and plenty of cold beer to keep you cool on a hot Broome day. You’ll need a car to get here or hire a taxi; it’s worth the journey. The Wharf, 401 Port Drive, Broome. Call 08 9192 5700. Open every day from 10am to 10pm for lunch and dinner; Korean Brunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to noon.

or homemade rabbit rillette braised in chardonnay with toasted Turkish bread on the side. The desserts are to die-for; you’ve got to try their ultimate decadent dessert with warm dark chocolate fondant, chilled rhubarb, macadamia and toffee ice cream. You’ll see why this is the talk of the town. The relaxed contemporary restaurant

can also cater for weddings, conferences and functions. Bali Hai Café offers a delightful culinary experience to share with your friends and family. Bali Hai Cafe, 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach. Call 08 9191 3160 or email cafe@ balihairesort.com

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BALI HAI CAFE It’s fair to say that the Bali Hai Café captures the essence of Broome. Fresh produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist, perfect for the wonderfully warm climate. Enjoy the breeze at sunset after a hot day of doing nothing, while you relax in the alfresco deck area or spend time in the cool of the air-conditioned café. You’ll find plump Exmouth prawns with pickled ginger, roman tomato and ruby grapefruit

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Zanders

ZANDERS Under the direction of restaurateur Stuart Voce, Zanders provides casual, contemporary Australian cuisine with French and global influences. With stunning views over Cable Beach, Zanders has won three gold plate awards since 2012, and continues to lead from the front. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zanders is the perfect place to the authentic Broome relaxed dining vibe. For breakfast choose from spicy breakfast burrito, homemade crumpets or rising sun. For lunch expect dishes like spiced chilli tofu salad, chargrilled jumbo prawns and a selection of pizzas with a modern twist. Indulge in a quiet afternoon while sipping on a cocktail and tasting our wonderful tapas style menu which has a variety of choices to suit everyone. Once the day draws to a close, you’ll be in the perfect place to watch those legendary Cable Beach sunsets - why not choose the Zanders seafood platter for two, with market fish, smoked salmon oysters,

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Cables Restaurant & Bar

prawns and scallops or a Yeeda eye fillet with chat potatoes and swiss browns. Zanders isn’t just all about food; there’s a brilliant West Australian wine list as well as house cocktails and boutique craft beers. It’s the perfect place for a sundowner or a celebratory cold one, whatever the occasion. If you’re in town to celebrate something special, Zanders can also accommodate 30 to 200 guests, offering a tailor-made function package just for you. Zanders at Cable Beach, Cable Beach Road (West), Call 08 9193 5090 or email reservations@zanders.com.au

CABLES There’s a definite Spanish theme at Cables restaurant, the pool-side destination at Oaks Cable Beach. Hot and cold tapas are on offer to start your meal - take your pick from pinchos morunos (marinated spicy sliced beef skewers with cumin and served with chilli dipping sauce and sour cream) or black mussels, served with a gratin of tomato, coriander and crispy bacon. Don’t

miss your chance to try a local favourite - soft crab, when in season, served with a refreshing cucumber and fennel salad and sweet chilli sauce. For something more substantial, there’s a special fish of the day served with creamy spinach, roasted honey pumpkin and creamy saffron sauce, freshly made pizzas and tender steaks. Kids are well catered for as well, with a special under 12’s menu designed to please even the most fussy little appetites. If you’ve still got room, take a squizz at the dessert of the day or go full traditional with a banana boat or apple pie. For something a little more unusual, try bubur labu (pumpkin porridge served with coconut cream, coconut ice cream and waffle crackers). Cables Restaurant & Bar, 1 Lullfitz Drive, Cable Beach, Broom. Open daily breakfast Monday to Friday, 7 to 9.3oam, weekends and public holidays 7.30 to 10.30am, dinner daily (5 to 9pm). Visit oakshotels.com.

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A celebration of elegance, beauty and effortless glamour

The new Allure South Sea Pearls collection combines timeless sophistication and the beauty of these incredible gems.

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nspired by the radiance of endless summer days and the beauty and complexity found in nature, masterful designs come to life with exceptional craftsmanship in Allure’s new ready-towear and couture collection. Intricately designed and skilfully set in finely crafted 18-carat gold, the new range features an exquisite selection of brilliant white, black and gold South Sea pearl and diamond jewellery. From understated and refined to striking and bold, the beauty of South Sea pearls and Allure’s designs lie in their timeless

appeal and effortless ability to be worn at any occasion. Crafted by master jewellers in Broome, the couture collection features a selection of inspiring and unique designs that celebrate Allure’s link to nature and the beautiful environment around them. Full of colour, contrasts and creative shapes, much like the beautiful coastline and rugged landscape of the Kimberley, exceptional stones and rare South Sea pearls are intricately designed into something truly special. Inspired by the vivid colours that can be visitbroome.com.au

DRESSED TO THRILL Allure South Sea Pearls make any outfit extra special.

seen across Allure’s home town of Broome, the new collection features a selection of coloured diamond jewellery, as well as gemstones in rich bold hues. Pink tourmaline, morganite and tanzanite are combined with glistening encrusted diamonds to create spectacular pieces that will add a stunning statement touch to any jewellery collection. The new collection celebrates one of nature’s most coveted treasure, South Sea pearls. Sourced from the pristine coastal waters of Australia, Tahiti and the Philippines, only the finest quality pearls

have been hand-selected to form part of the collection. These living gems have been masterfully crafted into a magnificent selection of classic and contemporary earrings, rings, strands and bracelets, which embody elegance and a timeless sophistication and can be treasured for a lifetime. Starring international model Chanel Stewart, the campaign was photographed at one of Perth’s most idyllic riverside locations to evoke a sense of effortless glamour and endless summer days. Chanel was draped in a stunning selection of South

Sea pearl and diamond jewellery from the new collection. Discover the exquisite new range by visiting one of Allure’s Broome locations or the e-boutique. BROOME SHOWROOM 25 Dampier Terrace, Broome (08) 9192 2430 LOBBY BOUTIQUE Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (08) 9192 6035 Visit alluresouthseapearls.com.au Broome Issue 21 | December 2018 ~ March 2019

BROOME with a view

Where to stay, whatever your budget. By GABI MILLS

PALM GROVE HOLIDAY RESORT Cnr Murray Road and Cable Beach Road West Cable Beach, Broome 6726 Call: 1800 803 336 Visit palmgrove.com.au Set in a tropical landscaped grounds, Palm Grove Holiday Resort provides comfortable accommodation in one of the best spots in the world. For the past 20 years, Palm Grove has been providing visitors to Broome with unforgettable accommodation, just walking distance to beautiful Cable Beach. With a variety of room options, Palm Grove prides itself on its level of customer service. The tour desk is staffed by extremely knowledgeable staff who will go the extra mile to ensure their visitors experience Broome to the full. Palm Grove also boasts a 19-metre swimming pool, pool loungers, internet access, two ablution blocks, laundry room, covered campers’ itchen, mini golf, general store and cafe. Palm Grove offers both caravan sites and self-contained accommodation, including a one-bedroom studio, a family park home and a standard park home. It’s a good idea to book early for the peak season. 26

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CABLE BEACH CARAVAN PARK Lot 8 Millington Road, Broome 6725 Call: 08 9192 2066 Email: cablebcp@iinet.net.au

BALI HAI RESORT Where: 6 Murray Road, Cable Beach Call: 08 9191 3100 Visit: balihairesort.com

Described as a friendly, old-style caravan park by owner Ron Beacham, Cable Beach Caravan Park receives plenty of repeat custom. Having offered high-quality, downto-earth sites for the past three decades, this is a caravan park with a true sense of community. “We have people come back to the caravan park year after year after year,” Ron says. “They come to see friends and enjoy the wonderful climate and relaxed atmosphere.” Cable Beach Caravan Park offers both powered and unpowered sites – all set in picturesque, shady surroundings – along with a state-of-the-art swimming pool, convenience shop, children’s playground, barbecues, tour bookings, internet facilities, gas bottle refills, book swap, clean, modern showers and toilets, coin laundries and fish-cleaning station. Adjoining the caravan park is the muchloved Millie Café, a relaxed space serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, coffee and cakes. It’s open every day from 7am.

The Bali Hai Resort is only a short stroll away from the famous Cable Beach and its fine cafes, pearl shops and galleries. The resort offers a variety of self-contained villas to suit your needs. If you choose, shower under the stars in your private outdoor Mandi bathroom or refresh in the cool water of the sparkling swimming pool. Your villa is surrounded by tropical gardens and manicured lawns. Walk into your own private oasis and leave the world behind. All of the villas are self-contained with their own private courtyard and barbecue area. There is ample off street parking space available. The villas and public areas are suitable for guests with special needs. Make sure you visit the onsite cafe too – it captures the essence of Broome. Fresh produce and other high quality ingredients are used to create delicious food with an Asian twist. Enjoy the fresh breeze at sunset while you relax in the alfresco deck area or spend time in the cool of the air-conditioned café. The spa, with seven treatment rooms visitbroome.com.au

Oaks Broome

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offers an exclusive range of health and beauty treatments that are as unique as the Australian outback and as exotic as the island of Bali. Experience the delights of Broome with a Passion of the Pearl treatment. A combination of finely ground mother of pearl shell, passionfruit and cocoa butter creates a romantic delight for couples. The Bali Hai Spa endeavors to provide every guest with a memorable experience that leaves them relaxed and rejuvenated. OAKS BROOME 99 Robinson Street, Broome Call: 1300 822 010 Visit: oakshotel.com.au Occupying a central position in the heart of Roebuck Bay, Oaks Broome is a deluxe resort property offering the perfect mix of subtle luxury and style for anyone looking for stylish, affordable accommodation in Broome. Broome Issue 21 | December 2018 ~ March 2019

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A TOUCH OF LUXE You'll find rooms with plenty of thoughtful touches in Broome.

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A favourite among business travellers and holidaymakers who appreciate the tastefully designed modern apartments, thoughtful appointments and serene atmosphere, Oaks Broome provides the perfect launching point from which to explore a variety of natural treasures, alluring landscapes and adventure pursuits. Gusts will enjoy luxurious facilities, such as an on-site restaurant and bar, two glistening swimming pools and free parking for the duration of their stay. Choose from hotel rooms, studios and one and two-bedroom apartments. The modern and compact rooms feature high quality finishes with king bed or two singles (depending on the size of the accommodation), reverse-cycle air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, ensuite shower and toilet. Fancy a bite to eat? The 1861 Restaurant and Bar serves up breakfast and dinner daily, with a scrumptious selection of starters, mains and desserts that are sure to tantalise the taste buds. And if you’re in town for business, Oaks Broome offers three versatile event spaces accommodating up to 200 people perfect for your next meeting, function or conference. OAKS SANCTUARY CABLE BEACH 1 Lullfitz Dr, Cable Beach WA 6726 Call: (08) 9192 8088 Visit: oakshotelsresorts.com/broome-accommodation /oaks-cablebeach/ This resort is well-named; the Oaks Sanctuary Cable Beach gives off strong sanctuary vibes, set off slightly from the road and a lovely quiet little oasis of calm in the heat of the day. Giant palm trees shade the stairs that lead to the indoor/outdoor reception area, and just a few steps beyond, there’s a gate that leads to large inviting pool area that boasts three pools, including one dedicated for kids, flanked with comfortable sun lounges, umbrellas and more palm trees. It’s a large resort with 27 studio rooms, 62 one-bedroom apartments, 46 two-bedroom apartments, four three-bedroom villas and two three-bedroom villas with a private plunge pool. There’s free parking out the front of each, handy if you’ve hired a car. The beach is a short drive away and, if you fancy a change for breakfast, head over to Zookeeper’s Cafe, while Chinatown is just 4km away and Broome town centre 7km away. We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor, giving easy access to the pool. The accommodation itself is spacious, tastefully decorated in neutrals and eminently comfortable. The bathroom was big and modern with a rain

shower, and it’s so handy to have a washing machine and dryer. There’s a dining table and plenty of room to sprawl in front of the TV in the lounge; and the beds themselves were super comfy, hard to leave in fact. We stocked the fridge up with the essentials (wine, milk, butter) and during our stay we were able to decide whether to self-cater or eat out – a big plus if you’ve got kids along for a break or just want to relax after a hard day discovering dino footprints on the beach. There was a BBQ right next to our room too, in the garden, perfect for an alfresco feast. We also loved cocktail night on Fridays in the pool-side bar, the friendly staff, an international collection of people from as far afield as Finland, and the nesting birds in the eaves of the hotel’s lobby just made us love this place even more.

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From shell to showroom A tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm is an unforgettable part of any visit to Broome, says Gabi Mills.

’m on my way to one of the most fascinating spots on earth, and my fellow passengers, drawn from all four corners of the world, are looking out of the window as we bounce along the red track to Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Along the track, we finally glimpse the ocean, and then it’s down towards the pearl farm itself, a peaceful oasis where jewels are born - literally. The farm has been in the hands of the Banfield family since 1994 (they also operate a number of other businesses in Broome including Pearl Luggers and The Zookeepers Store), and there’s a wonderful sense of family in fact at the farm itself. The friendly staff, including those who run the tours, are passionate advocates of the pearling industry and eager to share their knowledge about this fascinating and historical business. Developing the tour has been an extremely savvy - and popular - move, and it’s resulted in the company regularly scooping top honours at tourism award ceremonies. In addition to running the tours, Willie Creek Pearl Farm also has one of the rare pearling licences in WA,

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and has a substantial pearl shell quota, as well as severalshowrooms in Broome and Perth where customers can buy all kinds of stunning pearl jewellery. The history of pearls puts Broome firmly in the picture and, for the past 100 years, pearlers have sought the rare South Sea pearl, a highly desirable variety of pearl which commands top prices around the world thanks to their extraordinary size and lustre. Once at the farm we start our journey of pearl discovery at the newly built state-ofthe-art oyster hatchery where they inform us about the two distinct eco systems required to spawn and feed oysters. We then sit in a little outdoor classroom, as the tour continues with a lesson in how Pinctada maxima transforms an inserted seed into these little orbs of bright white perfection. We’re handed around oyster shells (much larger than you’d think) as well as pearls, and asked to guess what value each one has. Tiny imperfections or differences in lustre or size can be the difference between it being an average pearl to something truly unique. And you’ll add zeroes to the price tag accordingly.

Seeding pearls is a highly skilled profession and can take many years to perfect; an experienced pearl technician can literally be worth their weight in gold, we hear. There’s a delicious Kimberley morning tea to be enjoyed after our lesson in pearl production, and then it’s down to the little jetty for a boat trip around the area of water that gives the pearl farm its name: Willie Creek. It’s crazy beautiful and, thanks to the rollicking commentary provided by our boat’s captain, we’re all enjoying the ride immensely. We hear about the big resident croc who keeps a low profile but is most definitely out there, somewhere, in the creek, and we see the oyster shells in situ, growing and hopefully creating the next most valuable pearl in the showroom, beneath the water. It’s a hard industry requiring lots of brawn as well as brains - turning the shells to ensure the best chances for a decent pearl harvest means this kind of farming requires the same tenacity as farming on land - with the same risks from Mother Nature. Floods, storms and disease can have devastating visitbroome.com.au

effects but, thanks to Willie Creek’s team of experts, and an increased understanding of how the most efficient way to grow and harvest pearls, production in hatcheries off the Broome coast has increased greatly. Oysters thrive in the nutrient-rich waters around the Broome coastline, filtering over 80 litres of water per hour for microscopic phytoplankton. Suspended in panels from longlines metres below the water’s surface, oysters are x-rayed to make sure the careful work by the pearl technicians is working; from those tiny seeds, pearls grow slowly and steadily over, on average, two years. It’s delightful to chug around the creek, the breeze created by our transit a lovely respite from the heat you’ll inevitably encounter in this part of the world. If you’re an adventurous sort, why not take a scenic helicopter ride and see that incredible landscape from above? The photos you’ll take will make the investment worth it alone. From way up high, the milky appearance of the water and sand looks like a giant has used the landscape as his own canvas; it’s a living work of art.

Before that though it’s time to visit the onsite showroomand wish, for the millionth time, that those Lotto numbers I choose each week would finally pay up. Tour guests are invited to try on ropes of pearls worth many thousands of dollars and each time, their eyes light up as the lustre of those pearls work their magic. Here we learn even more about the many shapes and different types of pearls

for sale, including Keshi (Japanese for poppyseed),Tahitian black pearls as well as freshwater pearls from the rivers of China. We’re told that you don’t choose the pearl, the pearl chooses you. I’m pretty sure a pearl worth $20,000 has taken a shine to me, but on this occasion, I have to leave without it. The perfect excuse, then, for a return visit. Willie Creek Pearl Farm remains open during the summer season and tours are available. Visit visitbroome.com.au for bookings and current tour times.

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Bucket list

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Don’t have much time but keen to make the most of your time in the region? Go Beyond Broome will help you tick that once-in-a-lifetime Kimberley experience off your must-do list.

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he Tucker family know a thing or two about the Kimberley and cruising. For the past 35 years, they’ve been at the forefront of innovative tourism concepts, pioneering luxury cruising with their Great Escape Charter Company along the extraordinary Kimberley coast. Their new concept, Go Beyond Broome which has been operating since September, takes all that experience to another level, says Bree Cardilini, marketing and business

development manager. “We wanted to make the Kimberley coast more accessible to all and that led to the idea of ‘a day in the Kimberley’,” she says. “The two tours - Go Horizontal Falls Tours and Go Silica Beach Tours were the result.” Until recently, a four night cruise was really the shortest option for a Kimberley cruise. Now guests are able to enjoy that bucket list Kimberley fly/cruise experience but in a day trip format from Broome. “It’s a real point of difference for us,” says Bree. “We’re also the first tourism operator to be approved to operate from Cockatoo Island so our guests are really getting a unique chance to explore this beautiful area. Our tours are all about introducing guests to the Kimberley as a whole, not just one destination, and hopefully leaving a lasting impression.” The two Go Tours allows guests to completely immerse themselves in their surrounds, to disconnect from everyday life and allow a little ‘me’ time in some of the most stunning landscapes on earth. Feedback from guests so far has been very positive, says Bree. “They absolutely love it and talk more about the entire day and the Kimberley cruise experience rather than just the excitement of seeing Horizontal Falls.” To make the most of their time on the water, the team required something special when it came to their guests’ mode of transport. “Our naval architect has created two custom-built fast boats, powered by triple 250-horse power Yamaha outboards,” says Bree. “Purpose-built to navigate the Kimberley waters in total comfort and style, the vessels have been designed to ride any sea conditions with cutting edge stability.” Accommodating up to 20 guests per vessel, the tours begin with a light aircraft flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago, landing on Cockatoo Island. “From there, we’ll set off to explore the pristine wilderness of Yampi Sound and Talbot Bay on board the fast boats,” says Bree. visitbroome.com.au

GO HORIZONTAL FALLS TOUR After landing on Cockatoo Island and learning about the fascinating history of the surrounding iron ore mines, it’s all aboard the fast boat for a one hour cruise to Talbot Bay and the famous Horizontal Waterfalls. The unique geology, ancient culture and stunning wilderness will be described by the on-board our guide who will explain the science behind the world’s largest tidal movements as the boat navigates the waterfalls themselves. You’ll marvel at the incredible geological wonders of the McLarty Ranges, timeless monuments to nature. Then it's time to relax as we raft-up our vessels and enjoy lunch onboard, taking in some of those spectacular rock formations that the Kimberley is so famous for. Cruising back through Yampi Sound, you'll explore the many waterways in a leisurely fashion before returning to Cockatoo island after a final flight over the Horizontal Falls before arriving back in Broome. To book a tour, visit the friendly team at the Broome Visitor Centre or visit gohorizontalfallstours.com.au

GO SILICA BEACH TOUR If exploring unforgettable beaches is more your thing, then join the tour which showcases one of the world’s best. After flying to Cockatoo Island and joining the fast boat to paradise, guests will enjoy a 30-minute scenic cruise to the aquahued waters and white sands of Silica Beach. Here you will be able to kick back and relax on the beach, swim or explore the rocky outcrops overlooking this beautiful little bay. Lunch will be served

onboard as you explore the waterways of the Buccaneer Archipelago, with the knowledgeable tour guide revealing all the secrets of this fascinating wilderness. Then it’s back to Cockatoo Island and a final flight over the thousand islands of the Archipelago and Cape Leveque, before arriving back in Broome. TOP TIP: A Go Croc Creek Tour is launching in 2019 - keep an eye on the company’s website for updates on this exciting addition.

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Rain or shine See Broome and its incredible landscape from a different perspective during an unforgettable flight with KAS Helicopters. By GABI MILLS

AS Helicopters are masters of the big skies that stretch above the Kimberley landscape. In 2007, Dave Preedy and Adrian Crook joined forces to offer specialist helicopter services in Broome, Derby and remote parts of the Kimberley. Thanks to their combined years of remote experience, and backed by a team of pilots with more than 30,000 combined hours of commercial flight experience, Dave and Adrian have continued to take KAS Helicopters to new heights. And as the spectacular wet season begins, the opportunities for an airborne adventure are more exciting than ever. “Our driving ambition is to showcase the Kimberley by air while providing our customers with an extremely professional helicopter service, backed by skilled pilots, highly maintained and presented aircraft and the utmost regard for safety,” says Adrian. From Derby, the waterfalls package includes the chance to land at a remote waterfall, accessible only by helicopter. “Our guests are able to explore the area by foot and enjoy a refreshing swim while they relax and soak up the incredible surroundings,” says Adrian.

A unique opportunity exists for those keen to land one of the Kimberley’s legendary barramundis - book a heli fishing flight. Take a flight north of Broome along the stunning coastline before landing at the pilot’s favourite spot. It’s the perfect day out

for experienced anglers who have their own equipment or, if you didn’t pack your gear, the company’s local guide will come along, complete with all the latest equipment for an unforgettable experience. It’ll be an extra $175 per person well spent, as the guided helifishing tour allows the experienced local fishing guide to show you the sights and help you land a legendary barra. “We’ve had couples and families wanting to experience amazing parts of the Kimberley in this unique and exciting way, with the highest levels of customer service during their trip,” says Adrian. “Not only do guests enjoy an amazing aerial perspective of the region, we can get to areas that are either inaccessible any other way or that are time prohibitive to visit.” If you would like to book a tour with KAS Helicopters, visit kashelicopters.com.au or visitbroome.com.au

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE Join a helifishing tour with KAS Helicopters, and try your luck at catching one of the legendary local barramundis (right). Opposite, Hilary Wilkins, one of the company's experienced helicopter pilots.

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MEET THE PILOT Hilary Wilkins

GM How long you’ve been a pilot, and how long have you been flying with KAS? Hilary I moved to Broome nearly 10 years ago on a two-year contract. I’d never been in a helicopter until I went to Mitchell Falls on a camping trip, and as soon as we took off, I knew I wanted to learn to fly. So my second flight was my first lesson! GM What do you particularly enjoy about your role – what are the highlights of a day in the air from your point of view, and what time of year do you enjoy flying the most? Hilary I love being able to share my passion

for the Kimberley with people visiting the area, and love seeing their reactions when they see the amazing colours of the land and sea from a unique aerial perspective. All year round, there’s something different to see on every flight, depending on the time of day, height of the tide and time of year. I never get bored of the view from the office window. GM Can you describe a typical day In the life of a KAS pilot? Hilary There’s no such thing as a typical day in aviation, however mine usually starts with me trying to find my second shoe or belt which has been relocated by my eight-month old Kelpie pup. At the same time, I could be answering calls and enquiries about the day’s flights, which can change at a moment’s notice, or taking future bookings. I then brew myself a coffee and head to the airport to get the chopper and paperwork ready for the day ahead. Then after a few more phone calls and answering some emails, we’re ready to fly. That can be anything from scenic flights around town to going further afield to places

like Eco Beach or the Dampier Peninsula. At the end of the day it’s time to put the machine to bed, complete the paperwork and head home to see what destruction the puppy has caused while I’ve been away. GM Where are your favourite places to take visitors and why? Hilary I love taking people to Cape Leveque and Cygnet Bay - you get a taste of both the coast and the bush on the flight, and both locations offer a great range of tours to do once we land. GM What makes flying above the Broome region so special in your opinion? Hilary The colours! It’s just the most amazing palette of turquoise, white, red and green that you just don’t get anywhere else in the world. GM What would you recommend visitors do if they have limited time but want to see as much as possible? Hilary Take a helicopter flight of course! Even on our 30-minute or 45-minute flights you get a really unique perspective of Broome, and of course if you have time or budget to go further afield then your options are endless.

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Ten years and counting

Broome Whale Watching is celebrating a decade of introducing visitors to the amazing ocean wildlife, just off the coast of Broome.

or thousands of years along the Kimberley Coast, the humpback whale migration has occurred annually but residents and visitors alike have been kept sheltered from their amazing acrobatic displays until now, thanks to the team at Broome Whale Watching. For researchers and conservationists, Camden Sound Marine Park has primarily been the leading regional focus – known as the ‘maternity ward’ or ‘humpback nursery’ – where cows and calves congregate in the warmer waters from June to September each year before beginning the long journey back to Antarctic waters to feed. Yet for Broome’s visitors and local community little information has been shared about the astonishing playful whales right on our horizon. Cameron Birch, owner and skipper of Broome Whale Watching, has spent the last 20 years exploring WA’s waters and is committed to sharing and developing this amazingly accessible marine tourism experience with the community. “Having previous experience working in Coral Bay along the Ningaloo reef with regular whale encounters, I was keen to investigate where these friendly giants

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were going next on their great trip,” explains Cameron. Thankfully, his curiosity coincided with the purchase of Sentosa Fishing Charters and the arrival of a new small family operated business in Broome launched in 2007. With a fresh start in Broome, Cameron hit the ground running and discovered an incredible surprise – WA is home to the world’s largest group of humpback whales. Collectively known as ‘Group 4’ these humpbacks travel north from Antarctic waters in search of an ideal place to breed, give birth and socialise. It also happened to offer Cameron the opportunity to develop the Broome Whale Watching experience in the calm waters of Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, allowing guests to enjoy an up-close-and-personal sailing cruise. Cameron made it his mission to establish Broome as the premier whale watching destination in WA, pioneering the very first whale watching charter in the north west region and Broome’s only marine eco-tourism specialists, with incredible results. “Ten years ago, Broome Whale Watching was the solo operator in the North

Kimberley region offering up to three cruises a week to see some of the 22,000 humpbacks in our waters, while exploring the beauty of our coastline,” says Cameron. “As we celebrate our 10th year in Broome in 2018, our company now runs trips seven days a week and we are delighted to announce that whale numbers have exploded – reaching over 35,000 whales in WA alone.” Reflecting this incredible increase in these visiting giants to Broome’s shoreline, the Broome Whale Watching experience has evolved from a fast-paced adrenaline hit aboard the company’s first vessel, Observer, to a modern first-class personalised service aboard the newly acquired Ballena, a 42foot sailing catamaran, leaving guests wowed in more ways than one. As they catch sight of those magnificent whales they also enjoy five-star luxury service too. It’s no surprise that Broome Whale Watching has been voted the number one tourist experience in Broome on TripAdvisor, a real highlight of any visit to the region. Not only is Broome the destination for whale watching, it is also the home to our rare Australian snubfin dolphin. With his love for marine life, Cameron recognised visitbroome.com.au

another unique opportunity to promote tourism in Broome. Declared a Ramsar site in 1990 and listed on the National Heritage register in 2011, Roebuck Bay is of international importance. “With its incredibly diverse ecosystem, the bay is a sanctuary for numerous marine life, from turtles and dugongs to the rare Australian snubfin dolphins,”Cameron says. “These snubfin dolphins form very tightknit social groups. They’re playful, social and shy and a real favourite among our guests.” With programmes and competitions such as Spotty the Whale and Snubby the Snubfin Dolphin radio giveaways in partnership with Spirit FM, educational trips in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Wildlife and sustainability initiatives with local conservation and community groups, Broome Whale Watching believes it is developing a holistic approach to ecotourism in the region. “We believe it’s an approach that will leave a positive lasting impression for future generations to safeguard the whales and dolphins and protect our unique marine environments,” says Cameron.

GIANTS OF THE DEEP Join a Broome Whale Watching tour and you'll see some of the most extraordinary sealife anywhere in the world.

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Doctor, doctor If you need medical assistance while in Broome, head to the friendly team at Kimberley Medical Group.

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imberley Medical Group (KMG) is a mixed billing family medical practice established by Dr Jo Baker and opened in Broome in May 2016 after realising the opportunity and demand for another medical service in Broome. In offers a unique approach and specialised services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and children, plus quality and supportive GP training opportunities within private practice in Broome. In 2016, KMG began as a solo GP practice and now has four full-time GPs and two part-time GPs. KMG has four reception staff, three part-time practice nurses and a practice manager. It provides a wide range of general practice services with a goal to being accessible to people of all demographics. This year KMG was awarded the 2018 Broome Small Business Award for Start Up Business. KMG staff are passionate about living in Broome and where possible try to make positive contributions to the local community. They feel that this can been achieved by not only offering community-focused services and supporting community-focused events, but supporting individuals within our organisation to allow them to also make a difference in the community. Some examples of their involvement are detailed below: • KMG employs local staff; • They provide walk-in appointments for children before school via our Sick Kids Clinic which is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30am – 8.30am; • Providing easier and an alternative access to health care for ATSI patients by offering bulk billing services; • Offering bulk billing services to Broome pension and health care card holders; • We offer additional training places for GPs in view of aiming to retain more GPs in the region; and • We are happy to support and promote other local services within our practice. Please refer to our advert for information on booking your next medical appointment with Kimberley Medical Group.

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THE BIRTH OF A

Pearl Pendant Owning a pearl pendant is a special thing and the creation of that pearl is equally unique.

hen you walk into a pearl boutique you are overwhelmed with beautiful lustrous pearl jewellery ready to adorn you. Choosing a pearl is easy, “the pearl chooses you”, as connoisseurs like to say. You find that perfect pendant that your eyes keep drawing you back to and the decision is made. You pay for your purchase, you are handed your beautifully packaged pendant and leave happy with your decision. Did you ever stop to wonder how your pearl pendant was created? How long did it take to grow? Who decides on the value? Well, fortunately Cygnet Bay Pearls prides itself on educating its customers. Here is a snippet of how your pendant came to be.

CULTURING THE PEARL Australian South Sea Pearls are grown in Pinctada Maxima – the largest species of pearl producing oyster in the world – naturally abundant in the waters surrounding Broome. A pearl technician carefully makes an incision and inserts 40

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a small perfectly round nuclei, made of mother of pearl, along with a piece of mantle tissue into a small sack in the base of the oyster, the tissue then attaches to the host shell to create the pearl sac – in which the pearl will grow. The mantle tissue is the only organ of an oyster that produces the liquid nacre (mother of pearl), which forms the pearl. After a healing period the oysters

are x-rayed to determine the nuclei hasn’t been rejected and then they are placed in panels and put into our ocean paddocks.

GROW AND NURTURE Over the next two years we care for our oysters. Which grow in the pristine waters of the Kimberley, one of the last marine wilderness frontiers in the world! Being a visitbroome.com.au

bi-value filter feeder, oysters need to be kept clean and healthy to produce a gem quality pearl. This process involves removing them from the ocean every four weeks to clean and maintain the shell.

HARVEST After two years of caring for our oysters it is harvest time. Once again, we have a pearl technician return to make a small incision to remove the pearl from the sack.

FARM GRADE Not all pearls produced are gem quality and it is the farm's job to give the pearls a pregrade to remove non-gem quality pearls. Once this has been performed they are sent to our Cygnet Bay Boutique in Chinatown.

CLEAN & TUMBLE When the pearls arrive at the Cygnet Bay Boutique they are given a clean and tumble. As we do not treat or enhance our pearls they are cleaned and tumbled using natural products only. Firstly they are tumbled with walnut kernels to remove dirt and grime, and then corn kernels which bring out the natural shine. The whole harvest can take up to a month to complete this step.

DESIGN Whether your pearl pendant was created by one of our design team, or by you through our “Just for Me” process, it has been done with love. Each pearl is matched with a setting to best compliment the pearl's shape, the gold type to enhance the pearl's colour and set by pearl jewellery experts. Cygnet Bay Pearls are unique in that the creation of pearl jewellery from culturing to design happens in house. From farm to Broome boutique we know where our pearls come from and where they have been. All Cygnet Bay Pearls come with a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing not only it being an authentic South Sea Pearl, but purity and provenance. Want to learn more? Design your own Cygnet Bay Memory at the Boutique in Chinatown. Live Pearl Harvests and Pearl Grading available daily Monday to Friday. Visit cygnetbaypearlfarm.com.au

ALL IN THE DETAIL Creating a pearl pendant (right) is a very involved process, with each step along the way contributing to the very best end product.

FINAL GRADE Using our specially trained pearl graders we grade our pearls in the following order – shape, surface, colour, lustre and size. Each step goes through three separate pearl graders to guarantee consistency and accuracy.

DID YOU EVER STOP TO WONDER HOW YOUR PEARL PENDANT WAS CREATED?

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What's on

DECEMBER • JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH 2018-19

REGULARS

Every day Broome Diocese Mass Mon-Tues 5.30pm, Wed noon, Thurs-Fri 6.30am, Sat 6pm, Sun 7 & 9am. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Weld Street, Broome. Call 08 9192 1060 or email info@broomediocese.org Monday Quiz Night Starts at 7:30pm. Murphy’s Irish Pub, Weld Street. Call 08 9195 5900 or visit murphysirishpub.com.au Tuesday Open Mic Night Murphy’s Irish Pub, Weld Street. Call 08 9195 5900 or visit murphysirishpub.com.au Wednesday Pub Trivia Night and $20 Schnitzel Starts at 7:30pm. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Pool Comp 6pm registration, 7pm start, $15 entry (includes a pint and a small pizza). 8:30pm to late. $500 in cash prizes to be won. The Roey (Sports Bar). Visit roey.com.au Lioness Bingo Eyes down for a full house every Wednesday evening from the last Wednesday in February to the end of the year. Help raise funds for local charities. Broome RSL from 6.30pm, call starting at 7pm. Visit broomersl.com.au. Thursday Darts Nights @ RSL With Pearl Coast Darts. from 12pm. Lunch available, pizza and bar menu for dinner. Broome RSL, visit broomersl.com.au. Wet T-shirt competition There is no night in town like Thursdays at the Roey, so come and experience the famous Wet T-Shirt Contest and after party. Ladies, the contest is open to all and you can score yourself $750 cash for first place. 8pm, The Roey (Oasis Bar), $10 entry for me, free for ladies. 42

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Visit roey.com.au Thirsty Thursdays RnB & Hip Hop your way into the weekend! Skylla Lounge Bar, from 11pm – 4am, free entry before midnight. 18 Dampier Terrace, Chinatown Friday Broome RSL Club Friday BBQ BBQ from 6pm. Broome RSL, 18 Barker St, Broome. Call 08 9192 1003. Live Music at the Divers Tavern Live bands every Friday night. Live AFL and NRL on our big screens. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Friday Night Wind Down Local live musicians playing pub classics. From 9pm. The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Skylla Lounge Bar – RnB Fridays From 10pm – early mornings. $5 entry. Skylla Lounge Bar, 18 Dampier Terrace. Hundred Helmets Promotion With Broome’s biggest jackpots. From 3 to 6pm. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au Sink The Pink Grab a pink ticket with every beverage for your chance to win cash 3pm, free entry. The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Monster Meat Tray Raffle $1,000-worth of meat up for grabs from Tender Spot from 6pm. The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Saturday Courthouse Markets Markets from 8am to 1pm. Broome Courthouse 8 Hamersley Street. Live music at the Divers Tavern Live bands every Saturday. Live AFL and NRL on our big screens. Divers Tavern (Beach Bar), 12 Cable Beach Rd. Visit diverstavern.com.au The Goose Club & Jag the Joker $10,000 jackot drawn at 2pm. The Roey (Sports Bar). Call 08 9192 1221 or visit roey.com.au Skylla Saturday Dance the night away to the hottest tunes in town visitbroome.com.au

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from 11pm to 4am. Skylla Lounge, 18 Dampier Terrace. RSL Saturday Lunch From 12:00pm, lunch available. Call 08 9192 1003, visit broomersl.com.au Sunday Broome RSL Sunday Roast From 5:30pm. 18 Barker St, Broome. Call 08 9192 1003, visit broomersl.com.au Family Day From 3pm. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street. Call 9192 1303 or visit mangrovehotel.com.au

EVENTS DECEMBER Saturday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 1, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Chinatown Christmas Party The Christmas Trail will run in Chinatown from 4pm to 6.30pm with children’s activities, entertainment, Father Christmas and more. From 6.30 to 8.30pm, Male Oval will come alive for Carols by Candlelight, with the Shire working with Broome’s combined churches, choir, school groups and performers. Chinatown Streets and Male Oval, Broome, December 7, 4 til 8.30pm. Visit broome.wa.gov.au Friday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 7, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Saturday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 8, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Friday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 14, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Saturday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 15, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Friday Night Live Live music for all. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 21, 6.30 to 9.30pm, visit mangrovehotel.com.au New Year’s Eve Dance Party Featuring DJ Feminem plus special guests, dancing the night away on the biggest dancefloor under the stars. Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, December 31, 5pm til late, visit mangrovehotel.com.au FEBRUARY Twilight Opening of the Relationships Exhibition 2019 Special opening night for the new 2019 season. SSJG Heritage Centre, 9 Barker Street, Broome, February 5, 5pm. Visit heritage.ssjg.org.au MARCH Mardi Gras! The biggest party to hit Broome! Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, March 2, 6pm til late, visit mangrovehotel.com.au Oxana Schevchenko A very special chance to see this pianist play classical music. Broome Civic Centre, March 23, 5pm. Visit broomeciviccentre.com.au

Plan Ahead | MAJOR EVENTS 2019 ORD VALLEY MUSTER Kununurra : May 17 to 26, 2019 30 EVENTS. 10 EXCITING DAYS. A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES. The multi-award-winning Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster, set against the stunning East Kimberley landscape, is a true Bucket List ‘Must-er’ for everyone. BROOME WHALE WATCHING July to September 2019 SHINJU MATSURI Festival of the Pearl September 7 to 15 2019 2019 WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS · December 14, 2018 - February 3, 2019 · Sat April 14 - SunApril 29 · Sat June 30 - Sun July 15 · Sat September 22 - Sun October 7

Ord Valley Muster

BROOME RACE ROUND Saturday June 1 2019 – Saturday August 17 2019 BROOME CUP Saturday August 17 2019

Broome is your perfect event destination Whether it’s a dream wedding on Cable Beach, a live performance or a conference at the Broome Civic Centre, or a community festival in one of our picturesque parks and reserves, the Shire of Broome is the perfect events destination. Contact the Shire of Broome to see what we can do to make your event happen.

To ﬁnd out more visit broome.wa.gov.au or contact the Shire of Broome on (08) 9191 3456 or shire@broome.wa.gov.au

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18 MON 0353 2.79 1002 7.83 1609 3.14 2208 8.65 Sunrise 0545 Sunset 1823

31 THURS 0035 4.34 0646 6.24 1259 4.70 1924 6.90 Sunrise 0537 Sunset 1831

9 SAT 0053 9.26 0718 1.58 1312 9.13 1931 2.00 Sunrise 0541 Sunset 1828

19 TUE 0442 1.91 1042 8.68 1658 2.24 2251 9.41 Sunrise 0546 Sunset 1823

10 SUN 0119 9.07 0742 1.81 1338 9.01 1957 2.20 Sunrise 0542 Sunset 1827

20 WED 0524 1.19 1120 9.38 1741 1.48 2330 9.95 Sunrise 0546 Sunset 1822

6 SUN 0504 1.91 1105 8.46 1718 2.59 2310 9.02 Sunrise 0521 Sunset 1831

17 THURS 0015 4.38 0628 6.34 1239 4.48 1854 7.09 Sunrise 0528 Sunset 1833

7 MON 0539 1.70 1137 8.66 1751 2.40 2341 9.14 Sunrise 0522 Sunset 1831

18 FRI 0159 3.92 0809 6.68 1408 4.16 2017 7.55 Sunrise 0529 Sunset 1833

8 TUE 0609 1.63 1208 8.75 1822 2.32 Sunrise 0522 Sunset 1831

19 SAT 0307 3.19 0917 7.31 1517 3.60 2121 8.21 Sunrise 0529 Sunset 1833

9 WED 0011 9.15 0639 1.67 1238 8.76 1850 2.34 Sunrise 0523 Sunset 1832 10 THURS 0040 9.05 0706 1.81 1306 8.70 1918 2.46 Sunrise 0524 Sunset 1832 11 FRI 0108 8.85 0733 2.04 1334 8.56 1946 2.67 Sunrise 0524 Sunset 1832

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29 TUE 0341 7.39 0954 3.57 1614 7.62 2242 3.95 Sunrise 0535 Sunset 1831

26 TUE 0227 8.53 0842 2.51 1446 8.62 2107 2.85 Sunrise 0548 Sunset 1818 27 WED 0302 7.64 0909 3.41 1522 7.78 2143 3.76 Sunrise 0549 Sunset 1818 28 THURS 0346 6.74 0940 4.31 1614 6.95 2251 4.59 Sunrise 0549 Sunset 1817

Staircase to the Moon dates. Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints visible on tides less than 2.16m. Catalina Flying Boat Wrecks visible on tides less than 0.86m.

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MARCH 1 FRI 0516 5.99 1117 5.12 1818 6.39 Sunrise 0549 Sunset 1816 2 SAT 0218 4.58 0853 6.20 1453 4.83 2058 6.79 Sunrise 0550 Sunset 1816 3 SUN 0331 3.86 0943 6.98 1549 4.08 2147 7.52 Sunrise 0550 Sunset 1815 4 MON 0410 3.15 1015 7.69 1625 3.37 2221 8.18 Sunrise 0550 Sunset 1814 5 TUE 0442 2.52 1042 8.28 1656 2.76 2251 8.72 Sunrise 0551 Sunset 1814

12 TUE 0125 9.10 0744 1.87 1337 9.25 2001 2.01 Sunrise 0552 Sunset 1808

23 SAT 0619 0.59 1206 10.42 1837 0.48 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1759

13 WED 0154 8.64 0808 2.38 1405 8.83 2029 2.55 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1808

24 SUN 0022 10.19 0650 0.71 1238 10.38 1909 0.64 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1759

14 THURS 0224 8.01 0833 3.04 1436 8.26 2059 3.23 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1807

25 MON 0055 9.89 0719 1.10 1309 10.06 1939 1.11 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1758

15 FRI 0300 7.26 0902 3.81 1515 7.57 2143 4.02 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1806

26 TUE 0128 9.34 0747 1.73 1341 9.48 2008 1.82 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1757

16 SAT 0357 6.44 0954 4.63 1630 6.84 Sunrise 0553 Sunset 1805

27 WED 0201 8.60 0812 2.52 1412 8.70 2036 2.69 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1756

6 WED 0512 2.02 1109 8.76 1726 2.25 2318 9.12 Sunrise 0551 Sunset 1813

17 SUN 0022 4.59 0654 6.07 1304 4.92 1923 6.76 Sunrise 0554 Sunset 1804

7 THURS 0540 1.65 1135 9.12 1754 1.86 2344 9.38 Sunrise 0551 Sunset 1812

18 MON 0238 3.97 0902 6.90 1459 4.13 2108 7.62 Sunrise 0554 Sunset 1804

8 FRI 0607 1.40 1159 9.38 1821 1.58 Sunrise 0551 Sunset 1811

19 TUE 0343 2.97 0949 7.95 1559 3.05 2159 8.60 Sunrise 0554 Sunset 1803

9 SAT 0009 9.51 0632 1.29 1223 9.54 1846 1.44 Sunrise 0552 Sunset 1811 10 SUN 0034 9.52 0657 1.32 1246 9.60 1911 1.46 Sunrise 0552 Sunset 1810 11 MON 0059 9.39 0720 1.51 1311 9.51 1936 1.64 Sunrise 0552 Sunset 1809

20 WED 0428 2.02 1027 8.90 1645 2.01 2239 9.41 Sunrise 0554 Sunset 1802 21 THURS 0508 1.26 1101 9.66 1725 1.19 2315 9.97 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1801 22 FRI 0545 0.77 1134 10.18 1802 0.66 2349 10.22 Sunrise 0555 Sunset 1800

28 THURS 0234 7.76 0836 3.40 1443 7.83 2105 3.60 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1755 29 FRI 0310 6.89 0858 4.29 1524 6.94 2145 4.51 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1755 30 SAT 0416 6.10 0936 5.15 1709 6.21 Sunrise 0556 Sunset 1754 31 SUN 0130 4.91 0843 6.03 1446 5.05 2038 6.47 Sunrise 0557 Sunset 1753

Simply Ing An inspiring story of one woman’s determination to survive, Simply Ing is simply wonderful.

imply Ing is a Wirlomin Noongar Elder’s heartfelt and emotionally engaging story of resilience and reconnection to her culture, language and identity. Born Ellie Nellie on an Aboriginal reserve in Australia’s south west, Ing received her nickname from her family. Removed from her loving parents under government policy at the age of five and placed in a nearby mission, she was not only denied her history and culture but her name was changed to Helen. When her parents died, she had the responsibility of caring for her younger brother and sister. Ing needed to be strong to survive. Returning to her community when the mission closed, Ing reconciled with being Noongar. Her family taught her culture and language. Ing has lived through many family tragedies. Her honest experiences give insight into her life and Noongar culture as well as the indomitable spirit that keeps her going.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Helen (Ing) Nellie is a Wirlomin Noongar Elder. She was born on the outskirts of Borden, a hamlet in WA’s south west. She believes she was born on 18 July, 1947, although she doesn’t possess a birth certificate. A member of the Stolen Generations, Ing’s life is a mosaic of tragedy. Forcibly removed from her parents at five years, and again at nine, under then government policy, she was raised in a Baptist Mission.

HER HONEST EXPERIENCES GIVE INSIGHT INTO HER LIFE AND NOONGAR CULTURE AS WELL AS THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT THAT KEEPS HER GOING. Accordingly, Ing grew up caught between cultures and struggled with her identity. Her involvement in the Wirlomin Language and Stories Project, as well as the telling of her life story, has helped her to cultivate true belonging within the Noongar community. Ing lives in Perth with her husband, Ron. The book's author, Margaret O’Brien, was born in Norseman in the WA Goldfields in 1948 and grew up in Bunbury. She started writing after retiring from a 45-year nursing career. Her writing took a dramatic turn when she met Helen (Ing) Nellie at the Perth Writer’s Festival in 2014 and became her ghostwriter. Margaret is married, a keen bird photographer and is passionate about animal welfare. Available now in all good bookshops and online from Magabala Books, $17.99. Spreading the seeds of our culture ... Broome Issue 21 | December 2018 ~ March 2019

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BVC MEMBERS ACCOMMODATION BACKPACKERS & HOSTELS Beaches of Broome Cable Beach Backpackers Kimberley Travellers Lodge The Kimberley Klub CARAVAN PARKS & CAMPING Broome Bird Observatory Broome Caravan Park Broome’s Gateway Broome Vacation Village Cable Beach Caravan Park Discovery Holiday Parks Mango Camping Ground Palm Grove Holiday Resort Tarangau Caravan Park GUESTHOUSES, BED & BREAKFASTS Red Emperor B&B HOTELS, MOTELS, RESORTS & SELF CONTAINED Bali Hai Resort Bayside Hoiliday Apartments Blue Seas Resort Breezes Apartments Broome Beach Resort Broome-Time Accommodation Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Cable Beachside Villas Cocos Beach Bungalows Habitat Resort Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa Mantra Frangipani Mercure Broome Moonlight Bay Suites Oaks Broome Oaks Cable Beach Sanctuary Roebuck Bay Hotel and Motel Sanctuary Apartment Cable Beach Seashells Resort Broome The Billi The Mangrove Resort Hotel The Pearle BROOME & BEYOND

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DAMPIER PENINSULA Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Accommodation Gumbanan Wilderness Retreat - Accom Kooljaman At Cape Leveque Lombadina Aboriginal Community Ngarlan Yarnin (Mena Lewis) Sacred Heart Church Beagle Bay Whalesong Cafe & Campground - Munget TRAVELLING NORTH APT Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge APT Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventure APT Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Birdwood Downs Bungle Bungle Caravan Park Bungle Bungle Guided Tours Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge Derby Lodge Derby Visitor Centre Drysdale River Station El Questro Wilderness Park - Accom El Questro Wilderness Park - Tours Fitzroy River Lodge Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments Girloorloo Tours - Mimbi Caves Home Valley Station Hotel Kununurra Jumping Crocodiles Kimberley Coastal Camp

Kimberley Country P/L Kimberley Fine Diamonds Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park Kimberley Outback Tours Kimberley Hotel Kununurra Country Club Resort Kununurra Cruises Kununurra Lakeside Resort Kununurra Resorts Lake Argyle – Kimberley Cat Cruises Lake Argyle Resort & Caravan Park Lake Argyle Tours and Boat Cruises Mornington Wilderness Camp Mount Barnett Roadhouse Mount Hart Homestead Mowanjum Art and Cultural Centre Outback Float Plane Adventures Over the Range Tyre & Mechanical Repairs Sacred Earth Safari’s Pty Ltd Savannah Way Spinifex Hotel Spirit Safaris The Berkeley River Lodge The Kimberley Grande Resort Triple J Tours Windjana Tours (Derby) Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation Yeeda Kimberley Tours (Bungle Bungles) TRAVELLING SOUTH Barn Hill Station Stay Coral Bay Ecotours Exmouth Dive Centre Exmouth Whaleshark Centre Karijini Eco Retreat Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Mackerel Islands Ningaloo Reef Resort Onslow Beach Resort RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Ramada Eco Beach Resort Sail Ningaloo Pty Ltd Three Islands Whale Shark Dive LOCAL BUSINESS Andimaps Australian Business Consulting and Solutions Australia's North West Toursim J17 Broome Chiller & Freezer Hire M15 Broome Vet Hospital K12 Commonwealth Bank K17 First National Real Estate Broome J17 Great Northern Logistics H&M Tracey Hutchinson Real Estate J17 INPEX Kimberley Weddings MGIB Financial Services J17 Northern Regional TAFE J11 Sandy Desert Services Shell Australia - Broome Tenderspot Meat Company P13 Toll Mermaid COMMUNITY SERVICES Broome Chamber of Commerce J15 Broome Civic Centre K17 Broome Public Library L17 Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre K12 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries) R10 Environs Kimberley Parks and Wildlife Service (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions O15 Department of Transport - Marine Safety J17 DPIRD - Kimberley Development Commission J18

Regional Development Australia L17 Roadwise Broome L13 Shire of Broome L17 University of Notre Dame M12 Yawuru M10 HEALTH AND BEAUTY Bali Hai Day Spa F9 Kimberley Eyecare J17 The Sandalwood Gallery J17 MAINTENANCE, HIRE AND SUPPLIES Allvolts Power Solutions N12 AutoPro Broome P12 Broome Auto Excellence O13 Broome Cycles J17 Broome Progressive Supplies N12 Broome Toyota, Holden & Hyundai J10 H&M Tracey Construction O13 Keshi Storage & Containers N12 MG Tyres Bridgestone Service Centre T9 Overall Constructions & Caravan Maintenance Overall Range Tyres & Mechanical Repairs MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Arteon W.G. Kimberley Treasures Artlandish Aboriginal Gallery Broome Gallery J18 Broome Historical Museum N16 Broome-Time Art Gallery K12 Emma Blyth Krim Benterrak Art Studio Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre Pamela Jennings Photography Pearl Shed Framing and Gallery N13 Sobrane J18 SSJG Heritage Centre K16 Suzi French Art Yane Sotiroski Photography J18 MEDIA SERVICES Boab UAS Broome Advertiser J18 Destination Broome I18 Goolarri Media M12 LizArt Productions (Uniquely Broome) Redwave Media RETAIL / SHOPPING Broome Betta Home Living I17 Broome Courthouse Collection J17 Broome Courthouse Markets K16 Harvey Norman N12 Leading Edge M13 Magabala Books J17 Paspaley Plaza I17 Pearl Sea Dry Cleaning & Laundromat C14 Primewest Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre J14 Tackle World Broome J17 The Courthouse Collection J17 JEWELLERY & PEARL SHOWROOMS Allure South Sea Pearls J18 Anastasia’s of Broome Cygnet Bay Pearls J18 Galwey Pearls Jewels of the Kimberley I18 Kailis Australian Pearls J18 Lush Designs K17 Paspaley Pearls Willie Creek Pearls - Showroom J18 RESTAURANTS/FOOD OUTLETS 1861 - Oaks Broome Bali Hai Restaurant F9 Bluey’s Place Fish and Chips J17 Broome RSL K16 Cable Beach General Store & Café F9 Conti Bar & Bistro (Mercure) M16

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TRANSPORT SERVICES Broome Explorer Bus Broome International Airport Pty Ltd Broome Taxis Chinatown Taxis Derby Bus Service Greyhound Australia Integrity Coach Lines Pearl Town Taxis

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Absolute Ocean Charters Bluewater Adventure Company Broome Adventure Company (Turtle Kayak) Broome Bluewater Charters Broome Hovercraft W9 Broome Pearl Farm Tours Broome Whale Watching Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tours Fish N Trips Go Beyond Broome Horizontal Falls Thousand Islands Karma IV Kimberley Birdwatching Starsand Yacht Charters West Kimberley Fishing Tours

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PEARL LUGGERS TOUR Discover the rich and fascinating history of pearling in Broome and be captivated by the tale of the sea, the men and the legend. In this 1.5 hour tour you’ll see how the town’s unique maritime and pearling history unfolded on the foreshore of Dampier Creek.

DISCOVER BROOME TOUR Enjoy an enlightening introduction to ‘Broome Time’ as you see all of the town’s major landmarks from the comfort of our air-conditioned coach. This 4 hour tour also includes a delicious high tea and our Pearl Luggers Tour.

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BROOME - 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 DAYS PER WEEK. Shaded times operate May-mid October only from 7.10am to 7.10pm. Shaded times operate all year round from 8.40am to 6.40pm. ALL BUSES GO TO CHINATOWN AND CABLE BEACH.

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