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What’s in Uniquely Broome?

Accommodation . . . . . . . .

Art & Craft . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beach Equipment . . . . . . .

Body & Soul . . . . . . . . . .

Bookshop . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camping Supplies. . . . . . .

Dampier Peninsula . . . . . .

Entertainment & Events. . . .

Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gift Shops & General Store History &Museums . . . . . .

Jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mango Products . . . . . . . .

Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swimwear . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tours & Attractions . . . . . .

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12 Mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anastasia’s Pool . . . . . . . . . .

Art Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Buddhist Sanctuary . . . . . . . .

Bus Timetables . . . . . . . . . . .

Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chinatown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dampier Peninsula . . . . . . . .

Dinosaurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dragonfly Season . . . . . . . . .

Festival of the Lanterns - Obon Flora & Fauna . . . . . . . . . . .

Flight of the Bats . . . . . . . . . .

Flying Boat Wrecks . . . . . . . .

Fun For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gantheaume Point. . . . . . . . .

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jewels of the Sea . . . . . . . . .

Johnny Chi Lane . . . . . . . . . .

Lurrujarri Trail . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mango Chips . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pearl Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rowley Shoals . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sunrise & Sunset . . . .

Tick List . . . . . . . . . .

Tide Charts & Info . .

Turtles . . . . . . . . . . .

Volunteering . . . . . .

Vouchers . . . . . . . . .

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Jan’s Joeys . . . . . . . . . . . .

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You can download the Uniquely Broome e-book from www.uniquelybroome.com Information supplied is correct at time of printing and is valid to the end of January 2017. Although all care has been taken in the production of this booklet LizArt Productions accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy or errors contained in this publication as a result of information supplied. Front cover photo taken by Liz Janney.

Where’s Broome in the BIG picture ...

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Where is Broome?

It’s 2,300 kms from Perth, 1,800 kms from Darwin, 4 hours by plane direct to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

So yes, we are remote!

Welcome to Yawuru Country

Ngaji gurrjin, nyamba buru Yawuru; greetings everyone, welcome to Yawuru country.

Broome is located in the heart of Yawuru country. Northward along the coast, Yawuru country extends to the middle of Willie Creek about 35 kms from Gantheaume Point. Along the southern coast, Yawuru country stretches to just below Eco Beach tourist resort. The Yawuru hinterland takes in the station country of Thangoo, Roebuck Plains and parts of Dampier Downs.

Yawuru people’s northern, eastern and southern Aboriginal neighbours are Jabirr Jabirr, Nyikana/

The journey is well worth it. See you in Broome!

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Mangala and Karajarri. People from these neighbouring language and cultural groups continue to have close ties with Yawuru people.

Yawuru country today is rich in cultural significance.

Bugurrigarra is the word Yawuru people use to describe how their country was created with continuing traditional law that maintains Yawuru people’s connection to their land and sea. There are traditional songlines and sites of significance in and around Broome.

o t e m o c l e W e m o o r B y l e Uniqu For a remote town that’s on the edge of the desert and surrounded by saltwater, we have something for everyone. Exploring, fishing, flying, dinosaurs, plane wrecks, flora, fauna, swimming, beaches, walks, shopping, eating, interesting architecture, wilderness, desert, mango trees, multicultural community, unique history, pearling, mining, cattle export and the most important - the community of Broome. Take time to say hello to the locals.

Editor Copy Editor Graphic Designer Publisher

Liz Janney Danelle Dowding Chris Nisbet LizArt Productions ABN 28 868 149 554 PO Box 3135 Broome 6725 08 9193 5011 www.uniquelybroome.com Printer Scott Print, Perth

Our weather is extreme. From the dry months May through to November, to the exciting build up of the wet season before Christmas, followed by the tropical cyclonic months from January through to April. This makes Broome the ideal holiday destination for every type of person.

Exploring is best in the dry season, though the wet season is a time where the weather dictates that you must relax completely and really have a holiday.

We are a town with no traffic lights, lots of rounda-bouts, tropical gardens, unusual architecture,

incredible tides and the unique experience of having the sun rising and setting over the water.

With a small population of approx. 18,000 people we are a vibrant metropolis in paradise.

There are so many stories of people who come for a visit and never leave. That could be you!

Uniquely Broome will introduce you to the many treasures we have to offer and I really hope your visit to Broome will not be your last.

Relax and enjoy the sunsets!

Liz Janney LizArt Productions

A Voucher Section on Page 61 provides some great specials.

Information

Population 18,000 which bulges out to over 45,000 per month during the tourist season.

Banks

ANZ: Carnarvon St Bankwest: Cnr Carnarvon & Napier Sts CommBank: Cnr Barker & Hamersley Sts National: Boulevard Shopping Ctr Westpac: Cnr Carnarvon & Napier Sts

Churches

Anglican: Cnr Hamersley & Hass Sts Baptist: Lotteries House, Cable Beach Rd Broome Christian Fellowship: Cnr Reid Rd & Palmer St Jehovah’s Witness: Cnr Reid & Palmer St Catholic: Weld St Seventh Day Adventist: Cnr Reid Rd & Palmer St Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Kimberley Training Institute Uniting: Cnr Robinson & Anne Sts

Newspaper delivered twice daily We only have a limited number that arrive via plane, so get in early if you really want to read the news of the day!

Cinemas

Sun Pictures: (outdoor) 8 Carnarvon St Sun Cinemas: (indoor) 3 Weld St

Clubs

Bowling: Cnr Louis & Herbert Sts Fishing: Entrance Point, Port Golf: Port Drive Pistol: Port Drive RSL: Cnr Robinson & Barker Sts Speedway: Broome Hwy/Fairway Dr Surf: Cable Beach Rd, Cable Beach

Broome Pharmacy: Boulevard Shop Ctr Cable Beach Pharmacy: Dakas St Chinatown Pharmacy: Paspaley Plaza Kimberley Pharmacy: Seaview Shopping Ctr

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OPSM: Boulevard Shopping Ctr Kimberley Eyecare: Little Johnny Chi Lane

Physiotherapists

Cable Beach Physio: 26 Robinson St Kimberley Physiotherapy: Coghlan St

Post Office

Australia Post Carnarvon St

Police Station

Cnr Frederick & Hamersley Sts

Our liquor & bottle shop hours are always under review – so check when you are in town as to when they open. Bottle shops not open on Sundays!

Service Stations

BP Reid Rd: Reid Rd BP Central: Cnr Frederick & Coghlan Sts BP Clementson St BP Shinju: Cnr Guy & Hunter Sts, LIA Starmart: Flowerdale Rd, Broome North Shell: Cnr Napier Tce & Hamersley St Woolworths Caltex: Boulevard SC

Supermarkets & General Stores

Coles: Carnarvon St, Chinatown Woolworths: Boulevard Shopping Centre Fongs Store: Saville St, Old Broome Yuen Wings Store: Carnarvon St, Chinatown Cable Beach General Store: Cable Beach Rd The Roebuck Store: Roebuck Estate IGA Supermarkets: Reid Rd & Seaview Shopping Centre.

Veterinarians

All Creatures Vet: Clinic Cnr Weld & Barker Broome Vet: Cnr Cable Beach Rd/Port Drive

Tourist Information Centre

Broome Visitor Centre: Cnr Broome Rd & Short St

Doctors

Broome Medical Clinic: 26 Robinson St Broome Doctors Practice: 7 Napier Tce Roebuck Bay Medical: 50 Dampier Tce

Dentists

Shopping hours vary from dry season to wet season, and some restaurants close over the wet season.

Broome Dental Clinic: 6 Barker St Bruce Rudeforth: Haas St Pearl Coast Dental: Cnr Guy & Pembroke Pearly Whites Dental: Seaview Shop Ctr

Shire Office

Hospital

Sports Centre & Pool

Broome Hospital: 26 Robinson St

Chemists

Optometrists

Library

Broome Shire: Cnr Haas & Weld Sts Broome Regional Aquatic Centre BRAC: Cable Beach Rd

Broome Public Library: Hamersley St

Newsagents

Broome News: Boulevard Shopping Ctr Chinatown News: Paspaley Plaza Streeters Newsagency: Short Street

Have you noticed that the houses don’t have letter boxes?

In Broome there is no postal delivery and everyone has a post office box. Why? I think the locals like meeting at the post office for a chat and we are so transient that it suits our lifestyle.

Anastasia’s Pool Anastasia’s Pool was named after a former lighthouse keeper’s wife. Patrick Percy had his Chinese crewman, Wing Loong, concrete the bottom of a rockpool for his wife, who was crippled with arthritis. So very romantic!

Far from being a mermaid-like maiden, Anastasia is said to have been obese and able to break wind at will; which she would do when she was near people she didn't like.

On a 9.5m tide the different pools fill up. The location is stunning, surrounded by beautiful rock formations, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Best sunset viewing!

In January 2014 a storm damaged the pool beyond repair. But don’t despair, there are other pools in the area.

Do be careful as this is a dangerous and fragile area.

Fun for Kids What do we do with the kids?’

I have listed a few things that will keep them busy, happy and hopefully exhausted by the end of the day.

Astro Tours - educate them on the Universe Beach - swim or build sandcastles Bike it - hire some bikes Broome Aquatic Centre – the town pool Camel ride - always fun Water playground @ Town Beach Crab Races @ Divers Tavern - they can buy a crab and race it Go fishing - off the wharf or beach Police Citizens Youth Club – PCYC Skateboard Park - outside the Broome Aquatic Centre or in Broome North Snorkelling - around the reef at Gantheaume Point Speedway – Saturday nights (seasonal) Visit the Broome Museum Mini Golf @ Cable Beach Deli Malcolm Douglas Croc Park Go to the outdoor movies Visit 12 Mile Bird Park

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Accommodation

Bali Hai Resort & Spa Surrounded by tropical gardens, our villas offer privacy, self contained facilities and the luxury of showering under the stars in your own open-air Mandi bathroom.

At the heart of the resort lies the Bali Hai Spa, providing an exclusive range of health and beauty treatments.

ER VOUCH Broome Bird Observatory

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

Choose from single, double and family rooms plus self-contained six-bed chalet – all air-conditioned in bush setting by Roebuck Bay. Camping (unpowered) with fully equipped camp kitchen.

The Brown Family

Crab Creek Rd (opp Cape Leveque Rd) For bookings call 08 9193 5600 Office Hours: 8 – 4 daily www.broomebirdobservatory.com

Safari Tents, caravan, camp sites and rustic pearlers shacks, with a licensed restaurant, swimming pool and the Kimberley Coast on your doorstep!

200km north of Broome on the Dampier Peninsula, accessible by road and air.

Cape Leveque Road 08 9192 4283 www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au

Enjoy a meal at the Baili Hai Cafe.

The Baili Hai Resort & Spa endeavours to provide every quest with a memorable experience that leaves them relaxed and rejuvenated.

6 Murray Rd Cable Beach Map Ref M9 08 9191 3100 Reception Open 7am - 8pm 7 days www.bailihairesort.com

BroomeTown B&B

Palm Grove Cable Beach

Toni & Richard Bourne BroomeTown B&B ‘Exclusive Hosted Accommodation’ - with four beautifully appointed suites, a stylish open-air guest lounge, tropical pool and situated close to ‘Chinatown’ guests are assured of a sublime stay.

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15 Stewart St ‘Old Broome’ Map Ref I1 08 9192 2006 or 0429 010 161 www.broometown.com.au

Located splashing distance from beautiful Cable Beach, with it’s landscaped setting and well maintained amenities, such as a swimming pool and mini golf attached to the general store and café.

Cnr Murray Rd & Cable Beach Rd 08 9192 3336 Map Ref M9 www.palmgrove.com.au

Port Smith Caravan Park Approximately 160 km south of Broome on the Great Northern Highway, a wellsignposted turn-off takes you down 23 km of well-maintained, all-weather dirt road to one of the Kimberley region's best kept secrets, Port Smith Lagoon and Caravan Park.

The park is known Australia-wide for its friendly service and happy atmosphere.

Listen to the songs of the large array of bird life and spot the resident mopokes or frill necked lizards amongst the shade trees.

From June - September you can take a boat trip across the lagoon to fish, or just wander along the cliff edge for some great photo shots or join us for a night of dining and entertainment. Find out the hidden fishing spots or just make new friends.

Enjoy the sunset over the Lagoon or a dip in the pristine waters. Watch the dolphins and turtles at play, or marvel at the whales as the travel past on their journey south.

08 9192 4983 to secure your spot in paradise 160km south Broome Gt Northern Hwy www.portsmithcaravanpark.com.au

Open: All year

Cable Beach, Broome 08 9192 3336

Tour Desk • Swimming Pool • BBQ’S • Camp Kitchen • Laundry • Cabins

Accommodation

PALM GROVE

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Roebuck Bay Caravan Park The only park in Broome on Roebuck Bay with Town Beach at its back door.

Self-contained, airconditioned vans with TV. Near to shops, bars, the beach and bus.

91 Walcott St, Old Broome 08 9192 1366 Map Ref 013 www.roebuckbaycp.com.au

The Billi Resort Broome’s newest boutique resort. It offers guests a superb level of comfort and tranquility in their private villas, studios and ultra luxurious eco tents All connected by timber walkways, under an enormous canopy of trees with stunning pool and gardens.

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23 Coucal St (on Lullfitz) 08 9192 1711 www.thebilli.com.au

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The Courthouse Bed & Breakfast Friendly Kimberley hospitality right In the heart of Broome. Adjacent to the popular courthouse markets and a stone's throw from beautiful Roebuck Bay. It is the most central place to stay.

10 Stewart St Broome Map Ref I2 0437 871 757 www.thecourthouse.com.au

The Pearling industry used red and green to paint their luggers and the leftover paint became the colour scheme of the Broome.

Willare Bridge Roadhouse Located on the beautiful Fitzroy River 160km from Broome and 60km from Derby, Willare Bridge Roadhouse offers a range of accommodation options.

Our campground is an oasis. A favorite amongst families, fishermen, grey nomads and locals. We are pet friendly with large drive through bays, shady sites, a swimming pool and free washing machines for guests. Flat rate powered and unpowered camp site fees – family friendly and no charge for children.

We also offer basic air conditioned rooms in single, double and family configurations with ensuite bathrooms (booking essential).

Being in the heart of Kimberley cattle country it is not unusual to see the odd bull or two strolling through the grounds and enjoying our green grass!

Our licenced restaurant specialises in tasty Kimberley Freerange Beef from Yeeda Station. We also have a range of Yeeda beef and lamb for sale if you need to restock for your travels.

Lot 64 Great Northern Hwy, Derby 08 9191 4775 info@willare.com.au www.willare.com.au

Art Trail

This is a very abbreviated Art Trail that you can do over several days.

Reconciliation Park Mosaic – next door to Broome Visitor Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref E2 Paspaley Shopping Centre – beautiful mosiacs on the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref D4 Short St Gallery – Indigenous art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref D4 Gallery Sobrane – birds and nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref E6 Yane Photography -– landscape photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref F6 Broome Gallery – quirky broome scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref F6 Police Station -– sculptures at front garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref H3 Shire Offices – foyer - some Shinju Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N13 Shire Library – art on the walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N13 Artspace 7 Gallery -– Claire Beausein - by appointment Broome Primary School – front entrance, totem poles and mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N13 Mecure Inn – mural wall done by Edward Blitner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N13 Short St Store Room -– Hopton St - Indigenous art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref O13 House – Cnr Herbert St & Rivergum (Emerald Park) mermaid mosaic on wall . . . . . . . . Map Ref N12 House -– Rivergum - red totums in garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N12 Notre Dame University – foyer of Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref O12 Broome Factory -– artists cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref P12 Ngula Jarndu Designs – Pembroke St, LIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref O12 Chimaera Pottery – Angela Bakker famous potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref R11 Cable Beach Club in foyer and Club Restaurant and gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref M8 Benterrak Studio – home studio open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref M9 Broome-Time Lodge Art Gallery – indigenous art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref O11 Suzy French Art – by appointment Kimberley Training Institute – art in the garden - mosaic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref N10 Mosaic – Cnr Banu Avenue & Reid Rds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Ref O10 Art exhibitions are posted on our website: www.uniquelybroome.com.au

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Art & Crafts

Bec Morgan Art

Contemporary Aboriginal Art

My work is vibrant, has cultural connectivity & is authentic!

Take a piece of the Kimberley home with you.

0427 818 815 www.becmorganart.com.au

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Bidyadanga Community Art Centre We paint from our heart and retell stories told by the old people. We call ourselves the Bidyadanga Community Artists as most of us were born and bred in this country, but some were taken away from families by missionaries to Bidyadanga to learn Kartiya (nonAboriginal) way of living.

Broome Gallery

Judy Brittain

My whimsical Broome paintings reflect my love for Broome’s history and the vibrant colours of the Kimberley. I can personalise paintings by adding people and vehicles into the scenes.

Judy creates handmade kiln glassware and dichroic jewellery - inspired by her 30 years of living in Broome and the Kimberley.

Shop 4/27 Dampier Tce, Chinatown 0427 270 807 Map Ref F6 www.broomegallery.com.au

We also have our nanna and grands from the desert. They came out between 30-40 years ago. Not a long time ago.

Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community Bidyadanga Rd, Bidyadanga 180 kms south of Broome 08 9192 4885 Ext 3 or 0427 039 127 Open: M – Th 9 – 1

Judy makes each individual glass item from the rich vibrant colours of art glass which are hand cut, fired and polished.

No two pieces are created the same.

Jewellery is individually cut and fired from dichroic glass to create a piece perfect for any occasion.

Her glass art makes the ideal gift or spoil yourself – exclusively created and sold here in Broome.

Throughout the years, we gained Certificate 1, II and III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft to equip ourselves with art techniques. The outcome of this training is to establish our art centre like the other working artists in other wellknown and established art centres.

Come for a drive to visit us 180km south of Broome to view some of our works.

Be sure to call before coming.

Broome Made

James Down

Visit Judy at the Courthouse Markets for that unique Broome glass piece.

Alistair McAlpine, the developer, art colleor, raconteur, author and British Conservative Party fundraiser o turned Broome into a famed tourism dtination.He died, aged 71 in 2014.

His bronze bust fac Cable Beach Club ich he built.

PO Box 403, Broome 6725 08 9192 2087 0417 921 087 judebrittain@westnet.com.au

Open: Courthouse Markets Map Ref I2 Sat & Sun

Chimaera Pottery

We specialise in Kimberley art, wood and boab carving, artefacts and Kimberley images. During the year we run an artist in residence collaboration.

Angela Bakker was born and grew up in Africa. After training as a potter and print maker in England, she moved to Australia where she taught Art and Pottery and exhibited her own work.

Angela Bakker

1 Cable Beach Road East 08 9194 1700 Map Ref O11 Open: 8am - 8pm 7 days www.broometimeaccommodation.com.au

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Broome-Time Art Gallery

In 1990, she moved to Broome and set up her workshop, producing a range of pottery and sculpture using local clays.

Her 2012 solo exhibition was on the theme of Builders & Collectors at the SSJG Heritage Centre, this was a follow on from her 2006 exhibition Nomads both exhbitions were held in Broome.

She participated in the Sculpture Survey 2007 at the Gomboc Gallery in Perth and more recently in the Ceramic Survey 2008 of the Ceramic Arts Association of W.A.

Candles from Broome Nicola Wellington 100% nautral soy wax candles individually hand poured in Broome.

Frangranced with essential oils & natural fragrances. Can be made to order.

Courthouse Markets Saturday 0414 691 160 Map Ref I2 candlesfrombroome@westnet.com.au Facebook: Candles from Broome

She also continues to produce limited edition lino prints.

08 9192 1056 McDaniel Rd, HIA

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Open Studio: 2nd June – 22nd Sept Tues – Thur 9 – 12 or by Appointment

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Designing Women

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One of our hidden treasures in Broome is Nagula Jarndu Designs. This group of Indigenous women are crazy about textiles and textile design. They started off many years ago mainly producing screen printed lengths. Still focussed on textile production, they have evolved and create free flowing unique one-off designs. The artists use a block printing technique, which lends itself to creating beautifully individual designs cut from lino and polystyrene foam. They explore textures, colour, pattern and layering, overprinting onto natural base fabrics including fine cottons, linens and silks. They also produce works on paper, do silk painting and create other gorgeous textile pieces, every one a distinctive example of contemporary Indigenous art.

I decided to drop in and see what they were doing one morning - around morning tea time. Good timing as one of the women had baked some damper and there was slathers of butter and yummy jam and lively talk among the women about the designs they were working on and what colour they were going to use. to read the full story go to www.uniquelybroome.com Visit the artists at Nagula Jarndu studio workshop and shopfront at 3/12 Gregory St (enter from Pembroke Street) Broome Monday – Friday 10 – 4

EK Photography

Broome www.clairebeausein.com.au

0404 258 603

Elliot Keeney Landscape photo art images of Broome, The Kimberley and Western Australia Working at capturing only the best of photographic art possible. 5 years experience in landscape photography.

Courthouse Markets Saturday 0459 529 090 Map Ref I2 www.elliotkeeney.com

Denise Walker

Gallery Sobrane

A well-known West Australian artist, Denise now works mainly from her studio in Alice Springs and is happy to be commissioned to create a unique piece for you. Call Denise to arrange a private viewing.

A dreamer, an adventurer and an artist, Sobrane takes us on an exciting journey with a visual narrative that explores the quiet beauty of freedom and happiness through nature.

0409 981 210 info@denisewalkerart.com www.denisewalkerart.com

Art & Crafts

Claire Beausein Visual Artist

Sobrane Simcock

Dampier Tce, Broome 0438 023 394 www.sobrane.com.au Open: 10 – 3

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Gallery

Hot Wax by Hiker at play Heike Radzevicius Mixed media artist Heike is currently interpreting the world she inhabits with wax. If you would like to see her works you can contact her directly or see her works on display at The Broome Factory The Broome Factory 9 Farrell St, Broome 0427 686 862

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Kevin Smith Photography Open: 10 - 3 April - September 9.30 - 2 October to March

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Dampier Tce, Broome, WA 33 Station St, Bowral NSW 0438 023 394 www.sobrane.com.au

Fine art, wildlife and local landscape photography on display at Broome Courthouse Markets. Personalised, completely flexible photography tours with tips and advice. High quality photo printing services also available.

Broome Courthouse Markets Map Ref I2 0418 680 792 www.kevinsmithbroomephotography.com.au

Dog Law Due to horses training, dogs have to be on a leash at Gantheaume Pt Beach from 1st May to the 31st August each year, between the hours of 5.30am to 10am - weekdays only.

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Art & Crafts

Art & Crafts

L.S. Fraser Designs

Marilyn Tabatznik

Lachlan Fraser

Carpentry and design skills come together to create amazing lamps, boudoir and Japanese “shõji-style” screens. Lachie’s endeavour is to create a unique furnishing concept.

9 Farrell St, Light Industrial Area 08 9192 6243 Map Ref P12 Open: M – F 10 – 4 Saturday at Courthouse Markets

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Mieke Boynton Photography Mieke Boynton

My life journey has taken me from South Africa, to England and now to Broome.

Various influences merge and infuse my artistic creations.

Mieke ("Meeka") is a Broome-based photographer specialising in Fine Art Landscape photos of Broome and the Kimberley.

Stimulating journeys and learning new artistic techniques keep the creative juices bubbling.

Her award-winning landscape images have been exhibited all over the world, and can be purchased online at http://miekeb.redbubble.com and www.miekeboynton.com.

My sculptures vary from jewel size to large steel public structures. Sculptural furniture also forms part of the repertoire.

My work is exhibited at The Broome Factory and in the lobby of The Shire of Broome.

Commissions for artistic architectural steel works are considered.

08 9192 6026 0417 663 229 mtabatznik@yahoo.com.au Studio visits by appointment only

She has a stall bursting with photographic gifts/products at the Broome Courthouse Markets on a Saturday - please pop in and say hello!

On display are: · large aluminium prints · canvas prints · 3D acrylic block prints · photographic prints · photobooks · calendars · posters · phone covers · magnets · photo-cards · postcards Map Ref I2 Courthouse Markets Saturday miekeboynton@bigpond.com Facebook: MiekeBoyntonPhotography

Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre In our culture, the Wandjina is the supreme spirit being which we continue to paint, sharing our culture, knowledge and understanding of our way of life.

Our Wandjina styled gallery features a broad range of original acrylic and ochre artworks for sale, historical artefacts, a replica Wandjina cave, and a film presentation in our theatrette.

The gift shop offers carved Boab Nuts, pearl shell jewellery and hand crafted artefacts, Indigenous books, postcards, t-shirts and our Colours of the Kimberley, traditional ochre painting kit.

Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre is a 100% Aboriginal owned business which returns income to community members through employment and gallery sales.

Gibb River Rd, Derby 08 9191 1008 www.mowanjumarts.com Facebook: MASWAC

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Carlene West “Tjitijiti” 83cm x 110cm

Short St Gallery

Sue Fraser Silks

Operating from our gallery space in the heart of Chinatown and our unique stockroom/studio located near Town Beach, you are promised an experience and opportunity to gain an understanding of the rich and complex art practices from around Australia. You are invited to view art works from Australia's respected Indigenous artists.

Sue Fraser paints her silks in Broome and delights in using rich colours which are enhanced by the lustre of the silk.

Sue Fraser

Short St is thrilled to announce for 2016 an exciting exhibition schedule showcasing new works from formidable and outstanding artists from this diverse, vibrant and passionate country. If you would like to be pre-invited to all of our 2016 exhibitions on-line, please email: enquiries@shortstgallery.com Gallery: 7 Short St, Chinatown Gallery: 08 9192 2658 Map Ref D4 Stockroom: 3 Hopton St, Town Beach Stockroom: 9192 6118 Map Ref 014

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Dry Season (April-September) open Gallery: M–F 10–4 Sat/Sun 10–2 Stockroom:M–F 10–4 Sat/Sun 10–2 Wet Season (Oct-Dec) Gallery: M–Tue 9–12 Th,F,Sat 10–3 closed Wednesday Stockroom: M–Tue 1–4 Fri 10–3 By appointment ring 0498 632 982 Operating online year-round. www.shortstgallery.com

Sue has lived in the Kimberley for over 20 years. Her designs are inspired by the Kimberley landscape and the people she meets in her travels.

You can select from three sizes of silk scarves and the designs are a mixture of structured and free flowing techniques.

To see more of Sue’s work or to find out about silk scarf workshops, please contact Sue via her website or view her work at The Broome Factory. Inquiries about commissions are welcome.

Broome Factory 9 Farrell St, LIA Open: M – F 10 – 4

Map Ref P12

0411 577 067 sue.fraser@westnet.com.au www.suefrasersilks.com

The Broome Factory

Suzy French

Broome’s Creative Cooperative

Suzy French is a professional artist who has held 10 highly successful exhibitions.

It takes a lot of love and enthusiasm to bring the dream of a successful arts cooperative to reality. During the past 15 years, The Broome Factory has blossomed into an ever-changing cooperative arts centre, promoting Broome artists, artisans and local materials in regular displays, special exhibitions and activities. Our workshop and gallery complex in the Light Industrial Area resonates with the pride and joy of creativity and artistic expression.

A Kimberley resident for over 20 years, this magnificent country is an inspiration for her craft.

Visit Suzy’s working studio gallery to see an artist in action.. Call or send a text prior to your arrival.

0418 936 915 to view works suzy@suzyfrenchart.com.au www.suzyfrenchart.com.au Facebook: suzyfrenchart

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Suzy French Art

On display are beautiful lamps and screens, sculpture, paintings, origami artwork, jewellery, fossils and minerals, photography, mango products, candles and wood turning.

Participating artists are Lachlan Fraser, Hiromi Ashlin, Pat Atherton, Nigel Gaunt, Agnes & Johan Pas, Marilyn Tabatznik, Tunya Versluis, Judy Prosser, Stuart Tatternell, Joanna Crea, Jake Zahl, Glen Tattersal, Sue Fraser, Simon Poole, The Mango Place...

9 Farrrell Street, Light Industrial Area

08 9192 6243 Map Ref P12 www.thebroomefactory.com.au Open: M – F 10 – 4

Local Original Art for Sale and Friendly Personal Service for all your Framing Requirements

9193 6119

6 Gregory Street, Light Industrial Area Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm Sat 8.30am to 12 noon www.pearlshedframing.com alisonscott70@westnet.com.au

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Beaches

Cable Beach was named because of the telegraph cable linking Broome to Java in 1889.

This allowed the pearling masters to get the best shell price from Singapore. The 22 kms of beach changes every day with the tides – from a vast expanse of white sand to the water lapping at the sandhills. It’s a favourite spot for the early morning walker, or to watch

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the sunset over the Indian Ocean and see the camels walking along the beach on sunset. In the heat of the day, hire a chair and umbrella from The Beach Hut and you will really feel that you are on holiday. I do this from time to time. It is the best way to enjoy the beach in luxury. Map Ref M8

Riddell Beach features red sandy cliffs, unusual rock formations, rocky outcrops and a secluded beach. It’s off Kavite Rd and from the car park only a short walk to the beach. You will probably have it all to yourself.

How lucky we are that we have such a special place to go. 4WD only

Nudist Beach

Map Ref S11

Just walk through the rocks (north of the swimming area at Cable Beach).

You can throw off the worries of the world (clothes) and mix it with the camels, cars, the odd bicycle and dressed person.

Simpsons Beach is an

interesting walk along Roebuck Bay. Look out for the pelicans – they are so regal sitting on the rocks or doing a fly-by with their family. Map Ref S13

Town Beach is a wonderful, safe bay and beach with grassed area, shade, seating, a water park for children, plus a shower and toilets. The children’s playground and Stanley’s Town Beach Cafe make it a great family spot. It’s the best place to watch a wet season storm roll in over the bay.

Boat launching facilities.

Map Ref O14

Entrance Point is a special

place to sit and watch the sunset and see the rocks change colour.

It’s become a favourite spot for weddings due to its amazing

Northern Beaches

Coconut Well, Willie Creek, Barred Creek, Quondong Pt, James Price Pt and Minarie are all north of Broome. Great day trips, though you do need a 4WD and know where you are going. Get a map!

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The Beach Hut

Broome Natural Wellness

Daryl & Angela Roberson Beach Hut hires umbrellas, sun lounges, boogie boards, surf boards, stand up paddle boards and kids toys to the visitors and locals of Broome.

We stock an extensive range of health foods, sporting supplements, health supplements, beauty products as well as local organic fruit and vegetables.

Enjoy Cable Beach in style, relaxing on a sunlounge under an umbrella while relishing the amazing view… or have a go on a board riding the gentle waves of Broome.

Please come in and meet our health team including Jen our local in-house Naturopath, herbalist and food coach.

Our RAW food bar serves raw vegan and healthy foods along with fermented or probiotic drinks and foods.

Equipment is hired by the hour, half or full day with combo deals also available.

We care about your health as a whole.

Family Deal Umbrella, 2 lounges, 2 boogie boards & toys 1/2 day = $35 EFTPOS available

Boulevard Shopping Centre 08 9192 1217 Map Ref N11 www.broomenaturalwellness.com.au

Complimentary SPF 50+ sunscreen and cold drinking water.

Operates Daily 8 – 5 Map Ref M8 April to November

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backdrop. There is a large car park from where a lot of the dinghies set off each day for fishing. You can either look out over the water or watch the activity at the Port. Boat launching facilities. Map Ref T14

Open: Monday – Friday 8 – 5 Saturday 9 – 4 Sunday 9 – 1

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The heritage listed Tang Wei building was formerly home to a successful Chinese Restaurant of a hard hat pearl diver. Today the family legacy lives on with granddaughter and hair stylist Chelsea now occupying the same building.

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Broome Sports Massage & Bowen Clinic

Chelsea Jade Hairdressing

16 Carnarvon St, Chinatown 08 9192 6463 Map Ref F4 www.cjhair.com.au

Hidden Valley Handcrafts

From Byron Bay, Brisbane and now Broome! 19 years experience working with sports and remedial massage.

We're the massage and Bowen specialists tailoring a treatment for your individual needs.

Broome’s premier hair salon was established in early 2013 and offers specialist hair care services and advice in a new and modern salon.

Open: Tues 9 – 7 Wed Thur Frid 9 – 5 Saturday 9 – 3 Sun & Mon – CLOSED

We are passionate about reducing the toxins in our lives. From the famous Midgie Magic to our beautiful organic facial range, all your skincare needs are catered for.

Shop 13 Johnny Chi Lane Map Ref E5 0499 982 290 for Appointment Open: Appointments 7 days a week

All senior stylists have many years’ experience in the industry and strive to ensure their clients are completely satisfied with the end result.

Alison Southern & team

2 Harriet Rd, Blue Haze Map Ref K11 08 9193 7036 www.hiddenvalleyhandcrafts.com.au Open: M – F 10 – 4

Kimberley Sports Massage

Our physiotherapists are professionals in the health care field concerned with human function and movement. You can claim your private health cover at the clinic.

Our services include: neck, spinal, posture realignment, sports injuries and taping, acupuncture, women’s health, pregnancy care, post-operative rehabilitation, orthopaedic assistive equipment, pre-employment and functional capacity assessments, workers compensation, Veteran Affairs claims and In-house Therapeutic Masseuse.

Pilates @ Kimberley Physiotherapy Pilates is a system of exercises that works the whole body to improve 'core stability'. Pilates is safe and effective for any age and level of fitness The program includes: clinical Pilates circuits and mat classes.

Specific exercise programs for individuals, Boxilates (a combination of cardio and pilates). Functional Strength and Conditioning using weights and resistance.

All classes are managed by a professional physiotherapist.

Chris West

Susan Quicke

Are you suffering from Lower Back Pain, Hip Pain, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Sciatica, Migraines, Headaches, Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Stressed or JUST FEEL LIKE YOU WANT A PROPER MASSAGE to release those Aches and Pains. WE CAN HELP!

Massage therapy for health & wellbeing.

20yrs experience established in Broome 1995. Myofascial release, deep tissue, traditional thai, shiatsu, reflexology, aromatherapy, TCM cupping. Yoga classes check facebook for schedule.

14 Coghlan St (upstairs) Map Ref N12 08 9193 5488 Appointments essential. reception@kimberleyphysiotherapy.com.au

www.kimberleyphysiotherapy.com.au

We excel at Sports Massage, Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Bowen Technique and Hypnotherapy.

Let our EXPERIENCED and QUALIFIED Massage Therapists design a treatment that will help you FEEL BETTER SOONER. HEALTH FUND REBATES APPLY. On the spot claiming with HICAPS Shop 9/19 Dampier Terrace (upstairs from Ra Ra’s Café and the Camel Store) Map Ref E6 Call 08 9192 6405 or Book online at: kimberleysportsmassage.com Open: Mon – Fri 9 – 6 Sat 8 – 1 Closed Sunday

LIVING HANDS Bodywork & Yoga

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Kimberley Physiotherapy

08 9192 3263 by Appt M – F 9 – 5 email susiequicke@hotmail.com FB: Living Hands Bodywork and Yoga

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Flight of the Bats I am fascinated by the litte Red and Black Flying Foxes that camp in the mangroves near Streeter’s Jetty.

Each night just after sunset, they head out from Streeter’s Jetty to feast. They have amazing eyesight and a good sense of smell so they find the best restaurants that have the nectar, pollen and fruit of the native trees.

Also they love our mangoes and pawpaws. They are messy eaters and their purple ‘poo’ is an amazing paint stripper.

So don’t park your car under a mango tree!

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The Sandalwood Gallery Discover the Kimberley’s unique Sandalwood industry and try our wide range of WA made, Mt Romance PURE AUSTRALIAN SANDALWOOD skincare, beauty and lifestyle products.

NATURAL HEALTH - PURE RELAXATION 15 – 17 Carnarvon St Chinatown 08 9192 7014 Map Ref D4 www.mtromance.com.au

Redfern Deb Nelson Broome's very own natural and organic body company.

Deb passionately creates an extensive range of unique & handmade products.

A pure, art and science of flowers & plants right here in Broome.

Palm Free Soaps, Incense & Reed difffusers, Botanical skincare, haircare, bath & body remedies & repellent, Pure essential oils & perfumes, mineral makeup, Petcare, Gifts and personal blending Visit Deb's stall of aroma & colour at the Courthouse Markets or if you miss out her products are now available ONLINE or for sale at, Broome Natural Wellness at the Boulevard,the Oaks Resort Town Beach and the Seashells Resort, Cable Beach.

Sheree’s Beauty Salon Let us do the hard work for you.

Waxing! Dare to be bare. Treatment facials, tinting, love doing eyebrow tints.

Shellac nails. Good old-fashioned service, for over 20 years in Broome 7/19 Dampier Tce (upstairs from RaRa’s) 08 9192 3358 Map Ref E6 Open: Tue – Fri 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 2 Closed Monday

NATURAL...ORGANIC...HANDMADE PRODUCTS for every...body!!!!

Open: Sat & Sun Courthouse Markets Map Ref I2 Stairway Markets Map Ref O14 0449 291 881 www.refernbodyco.com.au Facebook: redfern body co

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Bookshop

When on holiday it is always a good idea to have a good book to read.

FICTION Red Dirt Talking Jacqueline Wright White Divers of Broome John Bailey Diamond Dakota Mystery Julie Wills Tears of the Moon Di Morrissey

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NON-FICTION Once in Broome Sally Bin Demin Last Tuck Out Betty Lockyer A Town is Born Steve Hawke Jandamarra Worrumurra/Pedersen Kings in Grass Castles Mary Durack The Girl from the Great Sandy Desert - Jukuna Mona Chuguna and Pat Lowe The Man from Sunrise Side -Ambrose Chalarimeri Kimberley Hugh Brown

A Pirate of Exquisite Mind Diana Preston CHILDRENS BOOKS My Home Broome Tamzyne Richardson Staircase to the Moon Bronwyn Houston Sid & Skipper Go Mustering Heather Charlton Two Mates Melanie Prewett Counting Aussie Animals in My Backyard Bronwyn Houston Mrs Millar’s Frogs Annette Millar Where’s Bobby? Annette Millar

Cemeteries

Japanese & Chinese cemeteries To walk through makes me feel so sad that these people never returned to their homeland and their loved ones. Across the road is Taiji Road – this is named because a lot of the Japanese pearl divers came from this area in Japan – Taiji is Broome’s ‘sister city’.

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Broome cemetery Truly this is a meeting and resting place of many different peoples and religions who have lived, worked and died here.

Tourists often overlook the Broome cemetery but there are many historical graves including Sisters of St John of God who have a wonderful graveyard section. These Irish Sisters arrived 1907 and didn’t go home. Explore and you will find other Broome personalities in the cemetery that you’ve read about. See if you can find Robyn Millers grave – the ‘Flying Nurse’ Map Ref N11

Magabala Books Magabala Books is as an awardwinning producer of quality Indigenous Australian literature and has released more than 150 titles across a broad range of genres.

1 Bagot Street, Broome Map Ref E1 08 9192 1991 www.magabala.com Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 4.30pm

Pioneer cemetery Overlooking Roebuck Bay on a little hill is this peaceful resting place. Take time to look at the names – what a great place to rest.

Map Ref O14

Chinatown

Chinatown is the name of our main shopping area in Broome. It is the most confusing name for many visitors to Broome as I am sure you are looking for lots of Chinese restaurants. Today Chinatown is full of food, fashion, pearl jewellery and other retail shops, with three Chinese restaurants.

In the early days it was full of pearling sheds, shops, opium dens, noodle houses, boarding houses, laneways and where all the Asiatics lived whilst the Europeans lived in Old Broome area.

Take some time to walk down Carnarvon Street and look at the original buildings. Especially on the western side, you will notice that there are still living quarters behind the shops. Drop into Sun Pictures – the oldest operating outdoor picture theatre gardens in the world!

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Bus Timetable

Camping Supplies

Integrity Coach Lines

Kimberley Camping & Outback Supplies

WA’s premier coach service provider between Perth and Broome. Departs from the Broome Visitor Centre every Thursday and Saturday at 8pm. With a new service departing every Tuesday at 5.30pm to travel to Tom Price.

1800 226 339 or 08 9274 7464 View our timetable online www.integritycoachlines.com.au

Fishing, camping, caravanning or kayaking, you'll find the largest range of equipment and clothing in the Kimberley.

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1900 Broome centre of the peais the industry world wrling ide.

Huge range, quality products, great service.

Map Ref O11 Cnr Frederick & Cable Beach Rds 08 9193 5909 Fax 08 9193 6878 Open: 7 days seasonally www.kimberleycamping.com.au

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Sirens of Silence

The Gibb Challenge is a socially competitive 700 kilometre bike ride raising community awareness and money for charity. In 2016 their Principal Beneficiary is Sirens of Silence supporting our triple zero heroes. This is the story of Lyn and Ian Sinclair who in 2015 created the charity Sirens of Silence – this is their challenge to help raise awareness of post traumatic stress disorder PTSD. “We were watching a program of a police officer who had suicided, his story was recorded on 000 and that touched us. It was a story that was run over 2 nights on Sunday Night and it basically chronicalled his battle with PTSD as a police officer and the impact it had on his family and culminated in him ringing 000 knowing full well that it would be recorded right up to the moment of his death.

That story had a profound impact on Ian & I.

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I was not able to be a paramedic anymore as I had injured my back, said Lyn. So I was also trying to find out where I fitted in with trying to help people. The initial idea came from a peer support page we had on Facebook which is for Ambos specifically and I invited all my ambo mates to share stories, a page where people could peer support each other, cause that is where we felt the change needed to start from the bottom. That grew and we had another suicide a week later (a friend of mine). Where to go from here? How about a Charity?� for the full story go to ....... www.uniquelybroome.com.au

Dampier Peninsula

One Arm Point

When I first visited Dampier Peninsula in 1991, we left our instructions to where we were going at the hotel. Not a good start.

We got lost, bogged and frazzled. I remember climbing a sandhill to see if help was at hand. The view was amazing.

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Known to local Indigenous people as ‘Ardi’, meaning heading north, the Dampier Peninsula offers a get down and dirty holiday if you wish, or a bit of luxury if that’s your style. This is your opportunity to meet the locals, learn about remote community life steeped in culture and history.

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Dampier Peninsula Communities

At each of the communities along the Peninsula it is protocol to visit the Community Office or shop and ask permission to visit. Some of the communities ask you to purchase a Day Pass or charge a fee.

You may be given a handy map of the area so you don’t miss out on the best sights to see, and receive information about the community and any possible camping grounds. Don’t be put off it is well worth dropping in for a visit - your trip to the Dampier Peninsula is all about culture!

Beagle Bay Community - 128kms from Broome Beagle Bay is home of the Nyul Nyul people who are the traditional owners of this area.

It is famous for its unique Sacred Heart Church with its pearl shell altar built by the Pallottine monks and local Indigenous residents in 1917. If you have seen the movie Bran Nue Dae you will recognise the altar. It is worth having a look at, there is a shop if you need any supplies.

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Lombadina Community 195 kms from Broome 67 kms north of Beagle Bay This is a lovely tranquil community which is home to the Bardi people, surrounded by beautiful beaches and white sands. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday you may be lucky to purchase bread from their wood-fired oven at their General Store open 8am - 11am and 1pm to 3.30pm. They have

selected accommodation, an Art & Craft centre plus the famous Paperbark Church - Christ the King Church, built from local bush timber and paperbark walls.

Djarindjin Community - 195 kms from Broome This is right next door to Lombadina Community. It does have a General Store and really not much more for you to see.

One Arm Point Community - 220 kms from Broome Located at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, One Arm Point Community, or Ardyaloon as it is called in Bardi, is home to approximately 400 people. The community is surrounded by sensitive coastal areas and mangrove systems and is a great place to experience the massive tidal water movements of the King Sound.

The Bardi Jawi people are strongly connected to the saltwater and have a rich culture and traditions passed down from their ancestors who lived on the surrounding islands and the mainland. The Ardyaloon Store is well stocked and open from Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, Saturday 9am till 11.30am. On the right hand side before the roundabout, fuel is available 24/7. All major debit cards accepted. Fuel cards are also available at the Store. Visit the Ardyaloon Hatchery – to learn about the community’s trochus fishery tradition.

Have a close look at some of the spectacular marine life of the Dampier Peninsula. Get an insight into ornamental fish breeding and learn about the community’s sustainable trochus fishery.

In our guided tours you can hear about the Bardi Jawi’s strong connection to their land as saltwater people or you can sit down and relax while viewing the most powerful tidal movments of the King Sound ripping through the channel just in front of the hatchery.

In our sales area we offer a broad range of locally crafted products such as the women's group’s fabrics and polished shells.

Dry Season Opening Hours: 9am to 3pm Daily (closed Saturday) Tours: 10am and 2pm Entry Fee: $15 Community Day Pass, Kids under 16 are free!

08 9191 4930 hatchery@ardyaloon.org.au www.onearmpointhatchery.com.au

Banana Well Getaway

Brian Lee Hunters Creek Tagalong Tours

Bundy’s Cultural Tours

Banana Well is a place to unwind and escape to the natural surroundings in the heart of Nyul-Nyul country.

Join one of the Kimberley’s most colourful characters on a tagalong tour (own 4WD essential) around the turquoise waters of Hunters Creek.

Bundy offers a truly unique Aboriginal cultural experience.

You can spend your days fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching, bush walking or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Feed our peacocks and ducks or just watch the sunsets!

Make this your base to explore the surrounding area. Your hosts have local knowledge and will ensure your time remains a memorable one.

We offer beautiful bush settings with a range of accommodation options. √ Powered and unpowered caravan and camping grounds √ Single and double airconditioned units √ Camp kitchen √ Laundry facilities √ Ice, bait and fishing tackle Pets are welcome.

The Dampier Peninsula has been home to the Bardi people and their saltwater culture for tens of thousands of years.

Take in the breathtaking scenery, while Brian Lee shares his country and unique Aboriginal perspective with you.

Learn traditional fishing and crabbing methods and taste seasonal bush fruit.

Regular tours depart from Kooljaman at Cape Leveque at 8.30am or design your own full day adventure with Brian.

Bookings are made through Kooljaman on 9192 4970 or reservations@kooljaman.com.au www.brianleetagalong.com.au

Bush tucker walks from Kooljaman at Cape Leveque show the abundance of seasonal food and the local use for many of the native plants.

Dampier Peninsula

Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre

Bundy also offers a range of tagalong tours (own 4WD essential). On a Spear Making Tour learn the history and dreamtime stories of the Bardi people and the ancient craft of spearmaking – try catching lunch!

See the traditional way of catching fish on the Fish Poisoning Tour or as the sun sets on a perfect day, join Bundy's mob for a spot of night fishing, with a twist!

Tours are booked through Kooljaman on 08 9192 4970 reservations@kooljaman.com.au www.bundysculturaltours.com.au

Dampier Peninsula (140 kms north of Broome & 20 kms south of Beagle Bay) 9192 4040 On-site office 9192 2631 Town office 0400 572 696 www.bananawellgetaway.com.au

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Dampier Peninsula

Cape Leveque Mail Run

Join the Postie and learn about remote communities enroute to Beagle Bay, Lombadina, Cape Leveque, Kooljaman, Cygnet Bay & One Arm Point. Choose our tourist run day or jump on/off option

08 9193 7650 www.ahoybuccaneers.com.au

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

Goombaragin Eco Retreat

The Brown Family

Kathleen Cox & John McLennan

Experience the Kimberley Coast and the only working pearl farm open to the public at Cygnet Bay!

An exclusive getaway on the Dampier Peninsula. All our accommodation is well positioned to maximise coastal views of Pender Bay. Self contained eco tents and chalet to unpowered camping sites, panoramic ocean views and your own private beaches.

Join a Pearl Farm Tour for a true insight into the fascinating Australian South Sea Pearl industry, or board our high speed boats to experience the world’s largest tropical tides on our Sea Safaris and Coastal Adventures.

Accommodation is available in ensuite safari tents, rustic pearlers shacks and secluded caravan and campsites, and a swimming pool is open to guests.

Cygnet Bay’s licensed restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during Dry Season, and continental breakfast and buffet dinners during the wet season.

Day trips from Broome available year round.

Cape Leveque Road, Dampier Peninsula 200km north of Broome 08 9192 4283 reception@cygnetbaypearls.com.au www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au

Open all year

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Swim, snorkel, fish or stroll along kilometres of pristine beaches with many delights including a taste of the sea.

A private getaway with a difference guaranteed!

Pender Bay, Dampier Peninsula 0429 505 347 or 0499 330 508 www.goombaragin.com.au Facebook: goombaragin eco retreat Tripadvisor: goombaragin eco retreat Flickr: goombaragin Find us on Wikicamps on your Apple device.

Kooljaman at Cape Leveque Visit this remote and unique wilderness paradise, located at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula.

A variety of accommodation is available to suit a range of budgets from selfcontained wilderness safari tents, to bush pole cabins, camping in the campground or our very popular beach shelters.

There is a diverse range of nature- based activities including scenic boat tours, scenic flights over the Buccaneer Archipelago and a range of local cultural tours.

Facilities include an al fresco restaurant/cafe, open all year round, a general store selling basic goods, souvenirs and snorkel hire equipment.

Cape Leveque Rd, Dampier Peninsula 08 9192 4970 reception@kooljaman.com.au www.kooljaman.com.au Office open: April – Oct 8 – 5 Nov – Mar 8 – 4

Weather

Broome is a constant 30 degrees on average all year round and it’s really the minimum temperature and humidity that changes.

Nature’s Hideaway Middle Lagoon Here at Nature’s Hideaway Middle Lagoon we are Dampier Peninsula's largest Nature Base Park.

You will enjoy its peace and tranquillity as it overlooks two spectacular beaches where you can snorkel, swim, fish, relax or walk along our beautiful lagoon beach. Don't forget to bring your camera as the sunsets are unbelievable.

Mercedes Cove Pat Channing This exclusive coastal retreat will ensure you have a stress-free escape, with your own private sandy beach, in this national heritage listed area. Very few people, no traffic, only the sound of the ocean and nature.

Pender Bay, Dampier Peninsula 08 9192 4687 www.mercedescove.com.au

We offer and promote our ecofriendly whale watching boat tours and fishing charters by our professional charter operator Ricky Harris from Hooked On. Our sites are unpowered so bring your solar panels and generator, you can also enjoy camp fires. Cabins are also available 1 with a ensuite. All cabins have linen, gas cookers, fridges, crockery and table and chairs.

Bookings are essential 130 kms from Broome.

Middle Lagoon Rd Dampier Peninsula 08 9192 4002 or 08 9192 4525 info@middlelagoon.com.au www.middlelagoon.com.au

Whale Song Cafe & Campground Whale Song Cafe and Campground overlooks spectacular Pender Bay, the Humpback Whale nursery and resting grounds. We offer simple fresh meals and beverages, or stay a while longer at our beautiful bush campground.

08 9192 4000 for bookings Cafe open: 9 – 3 daily dry season

DRY SEASON – May to Oct It’s winter everywhere else in the south – so it’s the best place to be. Sunny, cloudless days, the ocean crisp, cool and everyone’s happy.

During this time we usually don’t get any rain – although saying this each year in either June or July we always have one week where the weather gets a bit wet – the locals love it – we rug up in our very outdated cold weather gear and start cooking comfort food.

Visitors always get surprised by how cold the nights can get and damp! Yes, that drip, dripping you hear is not rain but condensation!

WET SEASON – Nov to April If you want to experience a tropical climate – then Broome is it. The frangapanis are blooming, the cicadas are clicking, the green frogs are mating, the ocean is warm, the sky is overcast and Roebuck

Bay looks stunning. The storms come quick and fast. It’s better than fireworks and it’s my favourite time of the year – too warm and sticky to do anything else but relax, watch sunsets, drink gin and tonics and read a book.

SIX SEASONS The Aboriginal people say that there are 6 seasons.

Marul – April, the hot period after the wet season Wirralbu – May, easterly winds bring a cool breeze and cool nights.

Barrgana – Jun to Aug, the dry season – when the wind blows strongly from the east and fog appears. Nights and mornings become even cooler.

Wirlburu – Sept, westerley winds. Warmer nights. I love September!

Larja – Oct to Nov, the build up to the wet season, when the days are very warm and the humidity is high – everyone starts to go Troppo!

Mankala – Dec-Mar, the wet season. Sweaty & possible cyclones.

Weather Bureau each day @ around 1pm releases a weather balloon!

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Dinosaurs

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Dinosaur footprints of the Megalosauropus broomensis can be seen at Gantheaume Point. The reef in this area is fragile and the footprints can only be viewed on a low tide of 2.16 m or less. A plaster copy of the tracks is conveniently located at the top of the cliffs and decreases the impact of visitors on the reef.

There is no signage as to where the footprints are and you need to be sure footed and have a keen eye.

The tracks are 115 to 120 million years old and extend from south of Broome all the way to Cape Leveque, 200 kms to the north. There are tracks of meat-eaters related to the famous tyrannosaurus and of possibly the largest dinosaur of all, an immense sauropod which left behind a print measuring 1.7m across. The

tracks found in the area prove that all the main groups of dinosaurs inhabited Australia.

There were the huge sauropods - meat-eating theropods, armoured ankylosaurus - vegetarian ornithopods and even the spectacular stegosaurus with its strange fin of bony plates and spiked tail. Unfortunately,

we can discover nothing more about the stegosaurus tracks because they were hacked out of the rock and stolen in 1996.

They were the only evidence we

had that Stegosaurus existed in Australia.

This is a good read - The Dinosaur Dealers by John Long

Entertainment

I am always amazed at the talent and entertainment we get in this small town. To get your Broome experience, buy The Broome Advertiser - that has the gig guide and information on anything that is happening on the local scene.

You cannot get bored if you like a bit of night life. The pubs and bars - Roey Hotel , Mercure Inn, Divers Tavern, Mangrove Hotel, Town Beach Bar all have different things happening on different nights and there is a real Broome music culture happening.

Broome has refurbished and extended the old Civic Centre building and so look out for any entertainment that might be happening at the Civic Centre.

Go to our website www.uniquelybroome.com and click on What’s ON in Broome for up to date events.

Events

To keep up with events check out the Uniquely Broome website for a weekly update. The Broome Advertiser is a good resource for music gigs and everything happening in Broome.

Below are major events that happen in Broome. The Broome Visitor website has current information on events.

JANUARY

Australia Day Celebrations at various hotels (26th)

APRIL

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Bedford Park (25th)

MAY

Cable Beach Polo on Cable Beach (21st & 22nd)

JUNE

Barrgana Lecture Series at Notre Dame Uni

JULY

Kullarri NAIDOC Festival

Fishing Tournament “Fatty’s Day” (28th - 29th)

Billfish Tournament Broome Fishing Club (8th - 15th)

The outdoor cinema is an experience!

Love it when the planes come in to land at night ! Take a pillow - you’ll be more comfy on the deck chairs.

For $5 during the dry season you can experience the history tour at Sun Pictures.

Environs Kimberley Art Auction (late July)

Sun Pictures & Sun Cinemas

AUGUST

“Corrugated Lines” Writers Festival (5th - 7th)

SEPTEMBER

Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl (10th – 18th)

OCTOBER

Oktoberfest at Matso’s Broome Brewery

NOVEMBER

Mango Festival run by the Lions of Broome

DECEMBER

Carols by Candelight at Nicholas Emo Centre

Sun Pictures is the longest running outdoor picture theatre in the world!

Sun Cinemas offers air-conditioned comfort and daytime movies.

Carnarvon St, Chinatown - Outdoor Map Ref E4 Weld St (off Frederick) - Indoor Map Ref H1 www.broomemovies.com.au

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Entertainment & Events

Broome Turf Club

Broome horse racing has literally evolved out of the dust over the past decade and is now recognised as the ‘rising star’ of Australian racing.

Facilities at Broome are as good as any in the state. Large trees and shade sails complement the open style facilities to take advantage of the never-fail weather of the dry season.

A day at the Broome races is an experience rather than a race day. The colourful social scene, with entertainment throughout the day, is an attraction as big and as fast as the furious racing.

Those who have attended the Broome races always return, and the weather report is always ‘fine and good’.

You can purchase a season pass if you wish or just come for a day.

Gantheaume Point Rd, Cable Beach PO Box 330 Broome 6725 08 9192 2085 Map Ref S9 broometurfclub@bigpond.com Open: May – Aug racing

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Corrugated Lines - Festival of Words Book and word lovers, this is the event for you. This year will be its 3rd anniversary. There will be workshops, meet the author nights and more.

For further details go to Facebook: CorrugatedLines

DAR RACE CALEN Sat 28th May t Derby) Sat 4th June (a Sat 11th June Sat 18th June (Derby Cup) Sat 25th June Sat 2nd July

Sat 9th July Fri 22nd July IMBERLEY CUP Sat 30th July -K Y st - LADIES DA Tues 9th Augu CUP E M st - BROO Sat 13th Augu

Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for “Festival of the Pearl”) originated from three cultural festivals – Japanese Obon Matsuri, Malaysian Hari Merdeka, Independence Day from British rule in 1957, and the Chinese Hang Seng. The festival united these cultural groups.

From these original cultural celebrations the Shinju Matsuri then became a festival that celebrated Broome and encouraged tourism.

A world-class festival in one of Australia's most unique and spectacular towns, events include the waking of Sammy the Dragon, touching tributes to the town’s pearling history and legends, a float parade through the historic streets of Chinatown, Carnival of Nations, Dragon Boat Races, Gala Ball and an impressive closing ceremony concert culminating in a concert and fireworks display.

Festival dates: 10th – 18th September admin@shinjumatsuri.com.au www.shinjumatsuri.com.au

Theatre Kimberley Theatre Kimberley presents shows several times a year in Broome-town – one could be on now! Our shows are suitable for the whole family. Visit our website for details of performances and projects.

www.theatrekimberley.org.au

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Fashion

Azure Beach & Resort Wear

Betty’s Frock Shop

Amanda Clatworthy Taking a stroll down historical Johnny Chi Lane in Broome’s shopping district of Chinatown, you will find AZURE. This unique indoor/outdoor store has three sections; · Men’s and Women’s Clothing Swimwear Azure Market

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Everyone worries about what to wear and what to pack when going on holiday. My advice is to throw out the high-heeled shoes (except for the Race days in Broome) and use your pantihose to tie up the tomatoes in the garden or just don’t bring them to Broome!

For the guys - no more suits, ties and those dreadful shoes.

They call it “Kimberley Casual” and you can get away with almost anything!

Broome’s fashion shops reflect our all-year-round summer.

You can always find something special to wear whilst on holidays and when you go home everyone will say “where did you get that?”.

So don’t pack those horrible dark, heavy clothes that we all tend to wear in the southern climates and enjoy the freedom of fashion in Broome.

Step into the scented exotica that is Betty’s Frock Shop, owned and run by an old Broome family and evoking the colour and rich heritage of Asiatic Broome.

See a stunning range of smart casual clothing made of natural fibres – cotton, linen and bamboo, that feel great to wear.

Amongst the Oriental furnishings, you will find gifts, jewellery & accessories from all over the world - Portuguese soaps, Indian tinware, Chinese tea sets and Japanese hair pins, as well as hand dyed squash hats, decorative silks, custom made handbags and colourful leather wallets.

Labels - Blazer, Coast Clothing, genuine Hawaiian shirts, Adrift, Inti, See Saw Linen, Seven Sisters, Gordon Smith, Sequel & Personelle, Rider, Ipanema, and Shoes with Jewels.

Due to the tropical climate and relaxed Broome lifestyle, our handpicked collection features natural fibres with an emphasis on lightweight silk, linen and cotton fabrics.

*AZURE MEN’S & WOMEN’S WEAR *AZURE SWIMWEAR * AZURE MARKET*

We carry sizes 8 – 22 in our eclectic range of Australian & international labels, including favourites such as Mela Purdie, Banana Blue, Alquema, Metalicus and Joseph Ribkoff.

Johnny Chi Lane Chinatown 08 9193 7822 Map Ref E5 azurebeach@bigpond.com www.azurebeach.com.au

Shop 1/17 Carnarvon St Chinatown 08 9192 1567 Map Ref E5 betty@bettysfrockshop.com.au Dry Season: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 2 Sun 10 – 1 Wet Season: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 1

Bob’s Shoe Store

Hats by Felicity Flic Brown

Bob’s Shoe Store has been providing the sole of Broome for the past 20 years.

We have Broome’s largest range of footwear suitable for every purpose whether you need something waterproof for your visit to Tunnel Creek, have forgotten those wedding shoes or want a new pair of casuals to really walk the walk in Broometime, you shouldn’t miss visiting Bob’s Shoe Store.

Situated in the heart of Chinatown on the corner of Johnny Chi Lane, Bob’s can help you with shoes, bags and hats or directions to the Post Office.

Bob’s Shoe Store - the Sole of Broome.

Shop 2, Johnny Chi Lane, Chinatown 08 9193 6230 Map Ref E5 broome@bobsshoestore.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 3 Sun 10 – 2 (April – Oct)

My passion and art has evolved from my love of life on the land. The energy from both the desert and the sea is my inspiration. My first hats were fashioned whilst living on outback cattle and sheep stations.

Fashion

Johnny Chi Lane Broome 08 9193 7822 SHOP ON-LINE @ azurebeach.com.au

My creations are handmade using the classic techniques of millinery and every piece is a one-off. Feathers are hand collected and the pearls are locally grown in the south sea waters near Broome. Hats by Felicity has proudly exhibited in galleries and jewellery outlets and is an annual parade fixture at the Broome races.

As the Milliner on the Move I have showcased my collections far and wide, from remote cattle stations to innerSydney homes. I have co-exhibited with others and proudly held two solo exhibitions in Broome. In 2014 and 2015 showcased on the runway of New York Fashion Week.

Let me create you an amazing hat for that special occasion. There won’t be any other like it! To view my collection, give me a call.

0438 927 489 www.hatsbyfelicity.com www.millineronthemove.com

Johnny Chi Lane - Broome

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Swim - Bike - Run Broome Tri Club

Last year I went to the Leading Edge Computers Cable Beach Triathlon as an observer only! I am always interested when something new is happening in Broome.

Especially when I found out that a small business had pledged to support this event for the next 3 years. I went and had a chat with Nicola Walters from Leading Edge to find out more.

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“After my children had got to a manageable age I wanted something that I could train towards as I know we all say, I am going to get fit again, or jog again but doing that is not always easy. You need a goal. I felt if I had a competition that I could train towards it would get me motivated enough to get myself fit again to do a Triathlon. So by hosting this event in Broome it is giving people a goal that they can aim towards. An event on a professional level that people would take

seriously. If it is taken seriously people will train for it, if it is just a club event then sometimes the push is not there in the same way.

I wanted to see the Tri Club grow and as a member I felt it was waning with enthusiasm and membership. My aim is for my sponsorship is to help it grow and create an official event that people can train towards on an annual basis. My sponsorship is over a 3year period and I am hoping to see the Tri Club and the Broome Visitor Centre in a partnership so the event can grow to making Broome a sports destination during winter.

This is one event that can show that Broome is a fantastic place for people, a winter destination for sports, a beautiful beach, blue skies, clean air and great weather�.

For the full story go to www.uniquelybroome.com

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House of P.A.J.

Nowhere Else But Here

Rainsong Designs

Pamela Lampard

Janeen Stewart

Sharon Robertson

My clothes are created for women that have style. If you feel you don’t, once you put on one of my pieces you will feel a million dollars. I choose beautiful materials and my designs will flatter your body shape.

Nowhere Else But Here stocks a huge range of cotton garments to suit our fabulous climate, with 98% of our labels being Australian designers exclusive to our boutique.

Along with their own Rainsong in-house clothing designs, you will find such labels as Global Mamas, Essaye by Surface Art and printed cotton dresses

by Mahashe.

Come in and browse our beautiful collections from Binny, Lilya, Palma, Cotton Diva, Talulah, The Shanti Butterfly, Arnhem, Boomshankar, Jiva, Naudic, to name a few.

You will also find the cutest range of kidswear that features appliqued sea creatures & flowers.

Courthouse Markets Sat & Sun 0400 985 162 Map Ref I2

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Jewellery, again designed in Australia

by Tiger Tree, Eb & Ive, Status, and the wonderful Angi Mac. Also a range of gifts including Eb & Ive beach towels, Enliven giftware, Palm Beach candles!

Accessories & Earth friendly gift ideas includes leather sandals, buffalo leather bags, saltwater sandals, locally made soaps and incense by Redfern body Co and healthy treats by Omm Nom Nom Raw Cakes.

So many wonderful things for everyone in this exciting little treasure trove.

Shekki Whether you’re spending time by the pool or taking a stroll through Chinatown, you need a few style essentials for your stay in Broome.

A great swimsuit, cool clothing, a pair of sunnies and casual sandals are your ticket to effortless Broome style.

Shekki has a fantastic range of dresses, shorts, pants, tops, kaftans and sarongs, as well as Broome’s largest range of swimsuits including brands such as Jets, Seafolly, Isola, Baku, Sunseeker, Moontide and Miraclesuit.

So, for a holiday wardrobe update visit Shekki’s welcoming staff to discover stylish, relaxed clothes that will help you slip into ‘Broome Time’.

Map Ref D4

Unfurl Handcrafted Clothing Monica Wager For the Conscious Fashionista ... ethical, locally designed women’s clothing and leather accessories. Chic, effortless and feminine boheme. For women who appreciate the finer details and embrace their individuality.

Courthouse & Staircase Markets Call 0428 894 929 for popup shop www.unfurlclothing.com.au

Shop 1/20 Dampier Tce, Chinatown 0438 855 118 Map Ref E6 janeen_stewart@hotmail.com Open: M – F 9 – 4.30 Sat 9.30 – 1

10 Carnarvon St, Chinatown 08 9192 8300 www.rainsongdesigns.com.au Open: M – F 9.30 – 5 Sat 10 – 3 Sun 10 – 2 (April-Oct)

10 Carnarvon St Chinatown 08 9192 2514 Map Ref E4 broome@shekki.com.au www.shekki.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 3 Sun 10 – 2 (Apr – Oct) Public Holidays 10 – 2

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Fishing

The most popular recreation in Broome and the rest of the world!

Beach fishing Threadfin Salmon, Bream, Bluebone, Garfish, Whiting, Coral Trout Creek fishing Barraumundi, Javelin Fish, Mangrove Jack, Mud Crabs, Flathead, Threadfin, Queenfish, Bream Reef fishing Snapper, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Bluebone, Sharks Game fishing Sailfish, Marlin, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Cobia Sport fishing Queenfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Threadfin Salmon The Jetty All of the above, if you’re lucky Take your tinnie up either Dampier Creek or Crab Creek and do some mudcrabbing, or if you’re game (which I’m not) try hooking them out of their holes. Whatever way, chilli mud crab is the way to go.

Up-to-date Recreational Fishing and Species Identification Guides are available from the Broome Visitor Centre and Fisheries office at the Port.

Abolsute Ocean Charters Kelly & Mick Woodley For your ultimate ocean adventure come fish with the best in the North West and enjoy an action packed day exploring the pristine waters of Broome.

Experience a full or half day reef fishing charter on board our 65ft vessel Contessa C. Catch quality table fish for dinner, or earn bragging rights landing a great fighting sport fish! Beginner or expert, our highly trained staff are always on hand to help. Families and young children are welcome; you may wish to share a line with your child.

Ramps for launching your boat are located at: Town Beach – end of Robinson St Map Ref O14 The Catalinas – end of Hamersley St Map Ref O14 Entrance Point – port end of Port Drive Map Ref T14 Gantheaume Point – south of Cable Beach. Map Ref S8

If ocean fishing is not your thing then explore the estuarine creek systems and try your hand at landing a Barramundi or Mangrove Jack! Mud Crabs are also an option so drop a crab pot in, drop a line in, and soak up the picturesque sites of the mangroves.

New fishing laws: Check out the Department of Fisheries website for bag limits and licensing requirements – www.fish.wa.gov.au.

Northern Bluefin Wrap

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600g Northern Bluefin Tuna (longtail) Cajun Spice (hot) Packet of Tortillas Spring onions 3 cloves garlic Lettuce or spinach Cheese grated if available Thai sweet chilli sauce or fish sauce

Cut into 3cm cubes (skin off, no blood line) and roll in cajun spice resting for 15 to 20 minutes.

Sear for 30 seconds each side in hot frypan with small amount of oil.

Take off heat and allow to cool.

Slice tuna into cm pieces and place on tortilla, sprinkling greens, cheese and thai sweet chilli sauce to taste and roll up.

This recipe was created when sailing a yacht from Darwin to Cygnet Bay. We had run out of food and this was all that was left.

Mmm, beautiful!!

Capt. Christos

All gear, food and drinks are provided including return transfers from your accommodation. All you have to do is remember to bring your camera!

0427 798 155 info@absoluteoceancharters.com.au www.absoluteoceancharters.com.au

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West Kimberley Fishing Tours

Broome Bluewater Charters

Kimberley Kayak Fishing

Chris Nisbet (Owner/Skipper)

Regan Grant - Skipper

Gregg Davey

Jeff & Tamsen Prunster

Come and catch a sailfish. Broome is a hotspot destination in Australia with large numbers of sailfish.

Broome Bluewater Charters is a locally owned and operated company specialising in full and half day reef and game fishing. Perfect for small groups ensuring a personalised fishing experience.

Stunning pindan cliffs, amazing mangroves, azure blue waters, prolific marine and bird life and is famous for its sunsets. There’s a very good chance of catching, photographing and releasing Barra, Cobia, Mackerel, Queenfish, Tuna 08 9192 2285 or 0458 922 285 www.kimberleykayakfishing.com.au Open: Courthouse Markets Saturdays

A sport fishing tour is a thrilling day of serious fishing which can be tailored to your needs. Whether you want Barramundi, river, creek or reef fishing, we can take you to catch the fish you have always dreamed of. We take a maximum of four passengers. It is the best way to fish.

Broome Billfish Charters

The game fishing season starts in April and lasts till Oct/Nov, with the earlier months producing Spanish Mackerel, Tuna & Cobia. Marlin and Sailfish turn up in good numbers late June, we use the switch bait method so we’re on the move all day.

Sail fishing is one of the most spectacular forms of light tackle sports with speco jumps, backflips and tailwalks. Combine this with an abundance of wild life - turtles, birds, whales, manta rays, etc and you’ve got an amazing fishery.

0428 578 439 info@broomebluewatercharters.com.au www.broomebluewatercharters.com.au

Game Fishing

This is a light tackle sport suitable for all ages. We supply everything except your alcohol. All charters are a full day

2014 WINNERS Over 7.5 Champio m n Angler

‘Billistic’ is moored @ Gantheaume Pt. (opposite Broome Race Course) 0407 682 241 chris@broomebillfish.com www.broomebillfish.com Facebook: broome billfish charters

Contact Chris

0407 682 241

chris@broomebillfish.com www.broomebillfish.com

Fitzroy River Barramundi Tour This scenic fishing trip will be a highlight of your stay. Fish for the elusive Barramundi on the mighty Fitzroy River.

One and half hours from Broome.

Maximum of 3 passengers makes this a personalised fishing adventure.

0417 889 479 westkimberleyfishingtours@bigpond.com

Driven crazy by midgie & sandfly bites?

Dab on some toothpaste to soothe the itch.

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Team Allure

A BIG thankyou to our sponsors: Allure South Sea Pearls MG Tyres H&M Tracey Kimberley Camping & Outback Supplies Barraddict

For the full story go to www.uniquelybroome.com

Dee I was about seven when I started catching Brim and flathead with my Mum and Dad on the east coast. My passion grew from people I met along the way. David Green was a big influence on my fishing I met him when I was ten. He taught me about barra fishing and we fished tournaments together.

Mel I am from Bunbury and spent my younger years fishing for bream and crabs in the Collie River. As a child we spent holidays fishing in Shark Bay & Kalbarri but since moving to Broome 12 years ago this is when my fishing passion really kicked off. You can find me fishing almost every weekend either in the creek or up the river.

Kelly The second I could walk I have fished.

I love it, I have an obsessive compulsive family – so its in the blood. I first fished in the Billfish comp in 2008. We had a team call the Minnies Me’s, me, my brother, Dylan Lockhart and Wokkie.

Jenifer I first learnt to swim before I fished.

Dad or Grandpa would put a life jacket on me and tie a rope and let me hang out of the back of the boat. Ever since I was a little girl Dad had a boat. We used to go to Exmouth a couple of times a year to fish, I really loved Exmouth.

So 7 years ago I arrived in Broome for the fishing and lifestyle.

Flying Boat Wrecks

This photo was taken at dawn

It’s an eerie feeling walking out on the mudflats of Roebuck Bay when the tide is at its lowest to see the wrecks of the Catalinas and Dorniers that were ‘strafed’ on the 3rd March 1942.

Nine Japanese aircraft attacked 15 flying boats that were refuelling in Roebuck Bay. These planes, belonging to Qantas,

the Royal Australian Airforce, the Royal Netherlands Navy and the US Navy, were transferring mainly women and children refugees from Java to southern states of Australia.

The records are sketchy so noone knows really how many lives were lost - approximately 80. All were fleeing from Java

as the Japanese were invading that area and Broome was a refuelling stop for the planes.

A good book to read if you want to know more is ‘Broome’s One Day War’ by Mervyn Prime. Available from the Broome Museum.

Remember that the wrecks are living graves and not to walk

too close to the remains.

It is a very historical site and apparently one of the most accessible wreck sites in the world.

The wrecks are visible on a low tide of one metre or less. See the Walks section for the Flying Boat Walk. Map Ref O14

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Pearl Meat

Pearl meat is the adductor muscle of the pearl oyster, Pinctada Maxima. It is a by-product of pearl production and is a highly regarded delicacy. Once the oyster is no longer used for producing pearls the adductor muscle is removed. As only small quantities of pearl meat tend to be harvested annually it is an expensive commodity, selling in Broome for around $110 per kilogram fresh.

The white pearl meat can be eaten raw and is described as sweet with a hint of salt. It is similar to abalone or scallop in flavour. With a delicate flavour and texture, pearl meat needs no more than a quick sear to cook. It is thought to have aphrodisiac properties - seems most seafood has. Bon appetite!

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The Butcher & His Knife

18 degrees

Azuki Japanese Fusion

Ryan Henderson

Scotty Thorpe & Rani Wagner

Paul & Esther Cummins

Winners of Best Restaurant & Best Cocktails in the 2015 Best of Broome Awards. Delicious share plates with an extensive beer, wine & cocktail menu.

This is Broome’s only Japanese influenced eating house where everything is authentically prepared using the freshest ingredients and premium Japanese stores.

The Butcher & His Knife in the Broome Boulevard shopping centre specializes in quality meat. A wide selection of value-added meat products, including beef, lamb, pork, chicken, gourmet sausages (made on the premises), small goods, crocodile and other game meat.

Seaview Shopping Ctr Map Ref 013 08 9192 7915 www.18degrees.com.au Open: 7 days Kitchen open until 9pm

Our a la carte menu has a blend of traditional and specially fused dishes including sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, curry, Okonomiyaki, teas, house drinks and delicious desserts. Choose between our al fresco dining or enjoy your meal indoors on our unique six metre Jarrah table setting surrounded by locally hand crafted Japanese influenced décor.

A selection of fresh ramen noodles are also available for lunch.

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We are not licensed, so BYO is perfectly fine. Catering can also be arranged for that special event.

Remember Japanese food is only 15% raw!! So don’t be scared, give your taste buds a treat.

Delicious contemporary Asian eating house. Find out why The Aarli is a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike.

15 Napier Tce - look for the Flying Fish!

08 9193 7211 Map Ref G4 azukicatering@bigpond.com

The Aarli

08 9192 5529 Map Ref H3 Cnr Hamersley & Frederick Sts Open: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner 7 days at week

Open: Breakfast & Lunch Please call to confirm opening times

Our meat products are sought from leading growers sourced throughout Australia, predominantly South-West farmers.

Cryovacing is available by order for all of our customers.

Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre Frederick Street Map Ref N11 08 9192 3255 08 9192 3266 fax paul@butcherandhisknife.com www.butcherandhisknife.com Open: M – F 8.30 – 5.30 Saturday 8 - 4 Closed Sunday & Public Holidays

Cafe d’Amore Jude & Radiel Enjoy great food in an intimate setting amongst tropical gardens.

Wood fired pizza, home made pasta, decadent homemade desserts and great coffee. Fully licensed.

Jones Place Map Ref 012 9192 7606 – Bookings encouraged wwwcafedamore.com.au Open: Tue – Sat 5.30pm to late

The Deck Poolside Bar & Restaurant

The Galley Bistro

Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa

Only a short stroll from the iconic Cable Beach. The Galley Bistro at Divers Tavern features sumptuous steaks, seafood and their famous BBQ ribs.

Enjoy poolside dining at Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa. Our boutique resort and day spa reflects Broome’s unique beauty, culture and climate.

We invite all visitors to Broome to experience contemporary Australian cuisine prepared by our award winning chef. Our menus showcase the finest quality produce available in the Kimberley.

Divers Tavern

12 Cable Beach Rd, Cable Beach 08 9193 6066 Map Ref M9 www.diverstavern.com.au

Spend the afternoon relaxing with a cocktail, enjoy our a la carte lunch, or join us for dinner from 6.00pm (bookings recommended).

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm The Brown Family The licensed restaurant is open all day during dry season with regular live music sessions. In wet season continental breakfast and buffet dinners are available. Taste pearl meat fresh from the farm!

Cape Leveque Road 200kms north of Broome on the Dampier Peninsula 08 9192 4283 www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au

10 Murray Road, Cable Beach 08 9193 8388 Map Ref M9 www.kimberleysands.com.au Open 7 days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Green Mango Cafe Offering breakfast & lunch, great coffee, a large selection of sandwiches, wraps and cakes, smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. Also gelato, made on the premises.

12 Carnarvon St, Chinatown 08 9192 5512 Map Ref E5 www.wildmangocafe.com.au Open: M – F 7.30 – 4 Sat & Sun 8 – 2

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RAW FOOD

YOU REALLY ARE WHAT YOU EAT!!

• Paleo • Organic • Probiotic Food • Vegetarian • Gluten Free • Vegan Broome Natural Wellness

Broome Boulevard Shopping Ctr

9192 1217

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Don & The Big Issue

The Big Issue magazine is a fortnightly, independent magazine that is sold on the streets by homeless, marginalised and disadvantage people. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and creating job opportunities for these people.

Simply put, we help people help themselves (from the Big Issue website) “My late partner was from Broome and I decided to come up here to be a bit closer to her, visit her grave. Down in Perth was too far away; at least now if I want to go up to the cemetery I can, especially for things like birthdays. Losing your partner hurts a lot and being so far away from where my partner was buried really bugged me. So I moved up to Broome in 2012 and started selling the Big Issue.

It has given me more self-confidence and it is good because I get out and meet people. If it weren’t for that I would sit home playing on the computer. This way I get out and mingle and interact with people and that is very important.

Once you get older it is good to have people to talk to otherwise you vegetate and I know a lot of people who retired went home sat down and 6 months later they have died, they were not doing anything�. to read the full story go to www.uniquelybroome.com

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Food Homemade Lemonade

The Ice Creamery

Rachel Beadle

Victoria Robinson

Cool down @ the Broome Courthouse Markets with an icy cold, homemade lemonade. Made with Broome organic lemons – it’s the most delicious lemonade north of the 26th parallel!

We are famous for our all natural mango icecream, made right here in Chinatown for the last 25 years.

Courthouse Markets Saturday 0438 900 778 Map Ref I2

Raw Lemon Cheesecake

recipe courtesy Rachel Beadle Crust 1 cup hazelnuts 3 cups organic dried coconut 1 cup medjool dates pitted 1/8 tsp salt ¼ cup melted coconut oil Filling 3 cups cashews 2 cups medjool dates pitted 1/8 tsp salt 1 ¼ cups melted coconut oil 3 cups water 1 cup lemon juice 4 Tbsp lecithin granules 4 Tbsp agave syrup or rice malt syrup (N.B.: For a thinner filling layer you could half this filling mixture.)

Method Grind hazelnuts in blender until fine. Mix with all the other crust ingredients and press into a large spring form cake tin to form a base. Place in fridge to harden (30 mins).

Blend all filling ingredients until smooth.

Pour on top of crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Tip: Keep in freezer. When served it is like a delicious cheesecake ice cream!

Take some time out whilst walking through Chinatown on one of our wonderful sunny days and drop into The Ice Creamery for a huge selection of natural, real fruit icecream (no preservatives/no eggs) to suit anyone’s tastebuds plus fruit swirl, real fruit smoothies and fresh fruit juices that will satisfy any craving! If that doesn’t get you excited then the old fashioned thickshakes, milkshakes, ice slushies, iced coffees, iced choc, banana splits and super sundaes will entice you.

Sit on the verandah overlooking Carnarvon Street and people watch while being rejuvenated with something cold and delicious or have a cappuccino and toasted sandwich!

Look where the statues are pointing for your taste sensation of a lifetime.

Map Ref F5 Carnarvon Street, Chinatown

Jilli Jars - magnetic lids

Kimberley Coffee Company

Flavour-infused sea salt is a tasty and elegant addition to food. Sprinkle on salads, soups, eggs or rub into meat prior to grilling and used to finish off roasted vegetables. A wonderful addition to any kitchen and a great gift with Broome quirky names.

A visit to Broome is not complete without trying a famous coffee from the Kimberley Coffee Company.

The coffee is just the best; only 100% Arabica beans from sustainable producers are selected and roasted fresh for you.

Many visitors to Broome now buy their beans from the Kimberley Coffee Company online long after their holiday has ended, the coffee is that good!

You can also try an espresso coffee made from their Italian handmade lever machines by some of the best barista’s around.

Phone Jill to order 0438 935 761 or jillijars@gmail.com

Bakwan Van Thursday throu gh Saturday night to y can get a late n ou ight feed at the Bak wan Van - near Azu ki Japanese from 10pm.

Lovingly roasted locally!

Open: Courthouse Markets Sat/Sun Staircase Markets Special Events Map Ref I2 www.kimberleycoffee.com.au Follow us on facebook: Facebook: kimberleycoffeecompany

Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat-Sun 9 – 5 Saturday Courthouse Markets Wet Season hours M – Sat 10 – 3

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Limpopo

Little Indian Restaurant

The Lockup Espresso Bar & Cafe

Matso’s Broome Brewery

At our Little Indian Restaurant we focus on authentic Indian food at every stage, best quality ingredients, best preparation and quality, friendly service. Because we cook to order, you can be assured that your curry will be exactly as you like – mild, medium or hot.

The Lockup Café was established to celebrate an important piece of Broome’s history. The café celebrates everything that is local to Broome. Local produce, local people, local experiences. The Old Lockup is a 120yr old asset of the Broome community.

22 Carnarvon St Map Ref H4 Open: 7 days Facebook: Broomelockup

Matso’s is the Kimberley’s award winning microbrewery and is a true Broome treasure. With one of the best locations in Broome overlooking Roebuck Bay, you will never want to leave the verandah with stunning views, great beer and delicious food.

Martin & Kim Peirson-Jones

Liz Leigh Limpopo Gourmet has been producing hand ground spices in Broome for 15 years. The range of flavours will enthral the most sophisticated palate and make you the star of your own kitchen!

Courthouse Markets Saturday 0418 924 852 Map Ref I2 www.limpopogourmet.com.au

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Our international chefs select the finest local produce and combine with a myriad of imported spices to create the taste of real Indian food.

The menu incorporates traditional classic flavours from throughout India.

At Little Indian Restaurant we strive to deliver the finest Indian dishes.

Takeaway is available and we are fully licensed.

One of the oldest buildings in Broome at over 100 years old, there is no shortage of history on the walls of Matso’s. Our chefs are adventurous and creative, creating amazing dishes matched with our unique craft beers.

You decide how you enjoy Matso’s, whether it’s a snack on the balcony, a couple of Mango Beers, a long lunch or a relaxing dinner!

Matso’s Curry Hut open 7 days a week!

Cnr Hamersley & Frederick Sts 08 9192 1697 Map Ref H3 Open: 6 days Dinner 4.30 to late Closed Monday

60 Hamersley St 08 9193 5811 eat@matsos.com.au www.matsos.com.au

Map Ref N13

Open: 7 days from 7am til late

Food The Mango Place - Kanagae Estate

Mollie Bean

Julie & Geoff Weguelin

drive-thru coffee @ Japanese cemetery

It’s all about trying something different in our 12 Mile mango utopia! Enjoy locally produced food, sip on our famous mango smoothie (or a Mango Madness Cocktail!) and finish off with one of our delicious mango cakes or homemade mango ice cream.

A range of coffees, other beverages plus delicious bacon and egg wraps and toasted sandwiches. Home-made slices and other goodies - baked fresh every day!

Our expanded lunchtime menu is available all day and includes gluten free and vegetarian options.

Port Drive Japanese Cemetery Map Ref O11 Open: M – F 5am until 11am.

Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile Map Ref L12 08 9192 5462 www.mangowine.com.au

Wood Fired Pizza Friday 10 – 8 Sunday 10 – 8

Tenderspot Meat & Seafood

Experience Thailand without leaving Broome.

Since 1967, Tenderspot Meat Company has specialised in providing high quality meat and seafood products to the public, tourism and hospitality industry, chefs and restaurants, the pearling industry, government and nongovernment organisations.

We offer authentic Thai food, prepared by our immensely talented chefs from Thailand, with a splash of Broome flavour. Try our award winning ‘Prawns Tornado’ along with the traditional green paw paw salad, Pad Thai and wide range of Thai curries.

Guests can choose to dine in airconditioned comfort, al fresco or book our private function room and be served by our attentive and efficient staff.

Wood Fired pizzas available Friday and Sunday.

Open: Daily 10 – 4 Jan – Mar Call for opening times Wine tasting, shop and lunches Courthouse Markets: Dry Season

Som Thai Restaurant

Takeaway is avialable and we are fully licensed.

Omm Nom Nom Raw Cakes Coral Stanley

Specialising in RAW sweets.

Pop in and grab a sample pack to take back to your Hotel. Celebrating a special occasion? We also provide whole Gluten and Dairy free Paleo Cakes.

Map Ref E4 10 Carnarvon St Chinatown 08 9192 8300

5 Napier Tce, Chinatown 08 9192 6186 Map Ref G5 www.somthairestaurant.com Open: 6 days Dinner 4.30 till late Closed Monday

We can cryovac your meat if you are travelling on the road – just ring and order. Enjoy great savings with our bulk meat value packs. Fresh fish in store weekly.

We are hidden away in the Light Industrial Area at a convenient location in Clementson Street.

Unit 3/31 Clementson St, Broome, LIA Map Ref P12 08 9192 1254 fax rusty@tenderspotmeat.com www.tenderspotmeat.com

08 9192 1258

Open: M – F 7 – 5 Sat 7 – 12noon

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The Thai Tea House

Thousand Stars Bar and Cafè

We are set on 5 acre Mango Farm, nestled in lush tropical gardens.

If great coffee, AMAZING cakes, tasty rustic food and enviable views over the water sounds appealing, then take a short trip down towards the Broome Jetty. There you will find the hidden gem of Thousand Stars Bar and Cafè.

Since 2005 my wife and I have been serving up delicious Thai food to suit everyone’s spice levels - from zero to ten. We grow our own produce in huge vegetable gardens which you can stroll through on your visit.

Kids are welcome and we have vast outdoor lawn areas and swings.

Enjoy a day in tropical paradise and take home some freshly picked produce eggs, vegies and herbs availble for sale.

BYO and EFTPOS available.

100 Yamashita Rd, 12 Mile 08 9193 7364 Bookings essential as we are closed without notice for private functions.

Open: May - August Weekends only

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Situated on the very edge of Roebuck Bay, relax and take in the view as the tidal waters lap up against the tranquil beach surroundings.

Venue also presents a unique setting for functions, weddings and corporate events.

Port Drive, Broome Map Ref S13 08 9192 6364 facebook: thousandstarsbarandcafe Open: April – October Wed - Sun

We are proud to be able to supply a “paddock to plate” product. The beef that we sell is sourced from our cattle stations around the Kimberley. The cattle are grass fed which leads to a healthier and more flavoursome product.

•250g fresh pearl meat •1/2 bunch spring onions •2 red chillies, sliced finely •10cm piece ginger (7-8cm for juice and a tablespoon of julienne slices) •60ml mirin •30ml rice vinegar •30ml healthy boy soy sauce •Pinch sugar, salt, white pepper •Coriander leaves •cooking oil

Our shop is now in its third year and the support of locals and tourists has been fantastic. Our beef, lamb and goat can be found on many Broome restaurant menus. Don’t forget to try our famous Kimberley Freerange ‘beef pie’.

Marinate pearl meat in fresh ginger juice (pureed or grated fresh ginger and squeeze out juice through tea towel).

VOUCH ER Tong’s Chinese Restaurant

The Wharf Restaurant

Tong’s Chinese Restaurant was established in 1973 – owned and built by the late Ma Wong Tong. It is a family business, passed onto his son Kevin who is the current cook at the restaurant. Ma Wong’s wife Ko grows her Asian vegetables and herbs in the garden at the back of the restaurant during the season (June, July, August) which are incorporated into our menu dishes. The restaurant creates authentic Cantonese cuisine.

The fully air-conditioned restaurant gives you and your guests comfortable surroundings for your dining pleasure.

We cater for group bookings and banquets.

Map Ref G12 10 Napier Tce, (nr Cnr Weld St) 08 9192 2080 bookings & takeaway Open: M – S 5.30 – 9.30 Lunch 11.30 – 2.00 Seasonal (May – Sept)

Yeeda Meat Shop Yeeda Pastoral Company

Tong family The way seafood should be - fresh, local, simple.

Al fresco dining with views over Roebuck Bay. The Wharf offers an extensive local WA seafood selection.

Select from classic Fish & Chips to flavoursome chilli mud crab.

Fully licensed - ice cold beer & sophisticated wine list. ** 1/2 price oysters daily 2pm - 5pm ** Map Ref S14 End of Port Drive at the Port of Broome 08 9192 5800 bookings 08 9192 5700 gourmet takeaways Open: 7 days Lunch & Dinner 11am - 11pm

If you need to restock whilst on the road drop into the Willaire Bridge Roadhouse - they have our full range. We also have a store in Geraldton.

Visit us today to try our great value and truly local product.

Paspaley Shopping Centre Map Ref C4 08 9192 3724 meatsales@yeeda.com.au www.yeeda.com.au Fb: Yeeda Australian Rangeland Meat Open: Mon to Fri 9 – 5.30 Sat 9 – 2

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Pearl Meat Stir Fry

Heat a wok very hot and add a little oil. Add spring onion whites and pearl meat, a splash of mirin, salt and sugar.

Cook 20 seconds until pearl meat coloured, add sliced chillies. Toss.

Add the rest of the mirin.

Sprinkle with white pepper, rice vinegar and soy sauce.

Serve sprinkled with ginger julienne and fresh coriander.

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Incredible Edible

Incredible Edible is a community initiative that aims to increase access to locally grown food, share knowledge and skills and bring people together. On the 1st Saturday of each month there is a fresh food share at Broome Circle House on the corner Weld and Fredericks Streets from 9 – 10am. This is the story of how Jenni Lowe came up with the idea.

“I lived in London for 4½ years before moving to Broome to the position of Executive Officer at Broome Circle. I found the produce in the local supermarket of poor quality and I never seemed to get to the markets early enough to get the veges. I discovered the Broome Growers guide and started growing my own. I am not a fantastic green thumb but I did end up with too many eggplants and then heaps of tomatoes.

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I went to a workshop presentation on Community Development initiatives and was shown the Incredible Edible TED talk. Incredible Edible

started in the UK in a town called Todmorden – it is a mining community in the mid north. They planted in railway stations, footpaths and encouraged people to take what was growing.

It started a conversation in their community that I felt was lacking in Broome.

I found out we had an Organic Growers Association in Broome so I went to one of their casual meetings in the park. I put to them that I was looking at a way to benefit Circle House as we needed to expand our membership base to support our crèche and bring in new families that would normally not engage our services. I thought that Incredible Edible could facilitate that by creating a food share for all those gardeners that have excess produce, also to exchange information on gardening and to meet on a regular basis at Circle House”. for the full story go to www.uniquelybroome.com

Absolute Ocean Whale Watching

5% off tour Book direct and mention Uniquely Broome

Anastasia’s Pearl Gallery Ancient Earth Organics Dampier Tce (above RaRa’s Cafe)

21 Carnarvon St Chinatown

FREE gift value $20

Broome Billfish Charters

FREE $20 T-Shirt

Off any purchase in the shop

Spend over $150 in one transaction Options include vouchers to other fantastic Broome businesses

Limit one per customer Book direct - must mention Uniquely Broome when booking

Broome Camel Safaris

Broome Moke Hire

Broome Whale Watching

10% off Pre-Sunset Ride

6TH DAY FREE

Broome Sports Massage Johnny Chi Lane, Chinatown

Must book direct to get 10% Mention Uniquely Broome when booking

Includes kilometres, an introduction guide to Broome, map and free of hire charge 6th day

$10 off introductory Massage or Bowen Therapy

Must mention Uniquely Broome when booking

Camel Store

Candles from Broome

Dahlia Designs

Jewels of the Kimberley 20 Dampier Tce, Chinatown

19 Dampier Tce Chinatown

15% off Applies to full priced merchandise excludes tours,drinks,vouchers,sale items.

Matsos’s Broome Brewery 60 Hamersley Street

10% off

Free pack of Tea-lights

Courthouse Markets

$5 off tour per person

FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS

FREE pair pearl earrings

One set per customer pearl & sterling silver stud earrings with any purchase

with Design Your Own© purchase Experience DESIGN YOUR OWN©

Monsoonal Blues Carnarvon St (Next to ANZ)

Pearls & Boheme

Port Smith Caravan Park 160kms south of Broome

if you spend over $10 one pack per customer

10% off

Johnny Chi Lane Chinatown

when you buy 3 or more Broome Camel Tote Bags (ex sales and other promos)

10% OFF JEWELLERY First purchase only

Rainsong

Red Sun Camels

The Sandalwood Gallery

Tidal Elegance

10 Short St Chinatown

15% off pre-sunset tour

Carnarvon St, Chinatown

21 Dampier Tce Chinatown

FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS

Valid on Direct Booking only excludes family rate Not valid with any other special offers or discounts

Buy one get one FREE Draught Beer or Cider One beer per voucher

if you spend over $50.

One pair per customer Unfurl Handcrafted Clothing Courthouse & Staircase Markets

10% off if you spend over $100

Vouchers must be attached to book to claim or mention Uniquely Broome at time of booking.

Vouchers

Vouchers valid until end January 2017

Stay for 7 nights & pay for 6 Applies to Caravan Bays only

15% off

10% OFF ANYTHING

Pure Aust. Sandalwood skincare,beauty, lifestyle products (ex Sale items)

10% off anything in the showroom.

One per customer

Wallis Mangoes Courthouse Markets

10% off if you spend over $20

Yeeda Meat Shop Paspaley Shopping Centre

FREE Beef Pie Spend $40 or more and enjoy our ‘beef pie’

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Gantheaume Point

is home to Broome’s lighthouse, racecourse and dinosaur footprints.

This is where you’ll find Anastasia’s Pool, interpretation boards about the area’s natural, traditional and European history and amazing rock formations.

Take the first Pearl Town Bus of the day and walk back along to Cable Beach - takes about an hour.

The place to go just before sunset. It gets dark quickly so take a torch (just in case).

Map Ref S8

VOUCH ER Camel Store A trip to Broome is not complete until you’ve visited the Camel Store!

Unique to Broome, the Camel Store has an inspiring collection of camel carvings, handwoven fabrics, artwork, clothing and souvenirs. Stroll through our showroom and learn about the history of camels in Australia from our interesting wall displays and historical artefacts.

With a dedicated tour desk at your service, our friendly team will assist you in making your Broome and Kimberley stay a memorable one.

Book your must-do camel ride here too!

Shop 1. 19 Dampier Tce, Chinatown PO Box 2252, Broome 6725 08 9192 5977 Map Ref E6 08 9192 5988 fax info@camelstore.com.au www.camelstore.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 4 Sat 9.30 – 1 Sun 10 – 1 (Dry Season only)

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VOUCH ER Monsoonal Blues gifts & homewares One of Broome’s greatest shopping experiences is in the heart of Chinatown.

For beautiful gifts, stylish homewares and souvenirs. There’s something for everyone.

Carnarvon St, Chinatown (next to ANZ) 08 9192 3277 Map Ref D5 Dry M–F 9–5 Sat 9–3 Sun 9.30–2 Wet M–F Sat 9-2 Sun closed (Jan-Mar) www.monsoonalblues.com.au Facebook: monsoonalblues

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Streeters Drapery, Lotto & News

Ross & Ratna The conception of Stonerage started in 1999 when Ross, with 23 years experience in the building industry, and Ratna, a qualified Indonesian Architect, saw an opportunity for excellent, quality, style and affordable pieces of unique furniture and accessories for the Australian market.

Huge stone carvings, antique daybeds, hand carved doors, breezeway panels and porticos made from quality recycled teak, to pots, pebbles and hand cut volcanic pavers are all on offer at our showroom.

Ross and Ratna are happy to work with you to supply that perfect custom designed piece. We ship to anywhere!

Drive along Hunter Street and when you see the big Buddha under the pandanus tree – you have arrived at Stonerage.

22 Hunter St, LIA Map Ref P12 PO Box 3396 Broome 6725 08 9192 1491 stonera@bigpond.net.au www.stonerage.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 2

Streeters Drapery, Lotto and News is located in Chinatown. The building itself is heritage-listed and has been there since the late 1800's. The business is locally owned and operated since the doors opened.

We are the only Broome store that sells fabric for those sewing enthusiasts that like something different. We stock a large range of haberdashery, sewing machines and accessories, stationery, giftware, beads, jewellery fastenings, paper, magazines, sarongs, souvenirs, ready-to-hang curtains, blinds and manchester.

General Store & Gifts

Stonerage

We have a little bit of everything!

2 Short St, Chinatown 08 9192 1117

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12 Mile

This settlement is 20 kms from Broome on the main highway.

In the 1970s it was land allocated by the government to be used for agricultural purposes. Today it is a mixture of mango farms, cafes, organic herbs and vegie gardens, a turf farm, plant nurseries and for some people just a quiet place out of town to live.

Our vegetables are grown at Kirby’s Vegies and brought into the markets each Saturday.

This is where you can visit Wallis Mangoes who create their mango products for the markets. The 12 Mile Bird Park is a tourist attraction and worth visiting.

Drop into The Mango Place – Kanagae Estate on Kanagae Rd for a taste of mango wine, mango smoothies and visit their shop full of mango products.

I love a Sunday drive out to 12 Mile, just to get out on the open road and out of Broome.

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Flora & Fauna

Animals in Broome are not in your face. They love to hide and really only come out in the early morn, on dusk or at night.

I started creating this list of creatures I have come across in the Kimberley - we have an abundance - you just have to LOOK. Coucal Pheasants – over the road in the bush. Tata lizards (Ganada) - it always seems that it is waving at you Frilled-neck

lizard - during the wet season on the road Whales - between June - October Dolphins - every time we go out on the boat Sea Snake - walking along the beach Mud Crab - Dampier Creek Lemon & Tiger Sharks in the ocean Processionary catepillars - in May sometimes on the road Bats - in the night sky every night Geckos - in my house Goanna (Bungarra) - in my back yard Merten’s Water Monitor - at the caravan park in

Broome Blue Tongue Lizards in my garden Salt water crocodiles - at Malcolm Douglas Wildlife Park Wallabies - near the Port Dingoes - at Barred Creek Northern Quolls - at Freshwater Cove Green Tree Frogs - in my outdoor bathroom Mice - not native but I found them in my pool Snakes - always at a distance! Fish of many varieties - when I go fishing

Yuen Wing General Store The Yuen Family

The list of flora is endless and I am not an expert. A great reference book is Broome & Beyond - it has everything you need to know. Check out the Broome Libary for a copy.

Look around and you will notice the Boab, Jigal tree (the Indigenous call it the Mother-inLaw tree as custom states that a man and his mother-in-law should not look or interact with each other) the leaves face away from each other.

Gubinge (high in vitamin C).

Rosella (makes the best jam) and the mangrove system around the bay.

We have an amazing climate that allows us to grow native flora and to also have tropical gardens - the best of both worlds! photo Mulla Mulla on the Dampier Peninsula in the month of June.

Our grandfather came to Broome in the 1940's and worked as a pearl diver.

He established a small shop (where Shekki is located) which sold the basics.

All the family lived on premises at the back of the shop. My parents didn't arrive until the late 1960's and my father took a job as a pearl diver, while the rest of the family managed the shop which was built in the late 1960’s.

We owned the land behind our store (Skyalla Lounge Bar) which was then a chinese restaurant. Our store on the Carnarvon Street side used to be a shop and Chinese takeaway. We sold dairy goods, vegetables and frozen meat as well.

WE’VE GOT LOT! E H T •Groceries •Asian Foods

General Store & Gifts

YUEN WING STORE

•Camping Gear •Luggage •Kitchenware •Sunglasses •Computer Games •Spear Guns •Souvenirs •Toys •Clothing •Hats •Fishing Gear & MORE

Over the years the Yuen Wing Store has changed to incorporate what used to be the Chinese takeaway section and added another section which is where our camping goods are located.

Our product range has changed over time to cater for the different needs of the community and has evolved to what it is today.

Carnarvon Street 08 9192 1267

Map Ref E5

Open: M – F 8.30 – 5.30 S – S 8.30 – 2

19 Carnarvon St Broome 08 9192 1267

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Obon - Festival of the Lanterns

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Preparing the Japanese cemetery for Obon, also known as the Festival of Lanterns in 1931. During this ceremony Japanese people in Broome honoured those who has passed away by handing lanterns on graves, dancing, sign and launching

miniature pearling luggers on the outgoing tide laden with foodstuffs for departed souls. This festival has now been incorporated into the Shinju Matsuri Festival.

(Picture courtesy of the Broome Historical Museum).

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History

The bronze hard hat diver in Carnarvon S treet isn’t falling ov er - that was the natural lean of the diver in the water as he was being dragged along!

Broome Historical Museum Broome Historical Society Come and explore Broome’s fascinating past at the Broome Historical Museum.

Our significant collection is housed in one of Broome’s oldest buildings, the former Customs House, and illustrates the settlement, industry and society of our unique town.

Browse through displays on pearling, transportation, communication, wartime, Broome lifestyle and more in airconditioned comfort.

We provide research facilities, an extensive photographic collection, local history books and postcards for sale.

Disabled facilities available.

67 Robinson Street Map Ref O13 Opposite Seaview Shopping Centre 08 9192 2075 admin@broomemuseum.org.au www.broomemuseum.org.au Open M – F 10 – 4 (May – Sept) Sat – Sun 10 – 1 (May – Sept) Daily 10 – 1 (Oct – Apr) Adults $6 Concession $4 Children (12 – 17) $1

Walk along the Bay and you might find an old gin bottle

Relationships Exhibition - SSJG Heritage Centre, Broome The Sisters of St John of God invite you to view the “Relationships Exhibition” at the heritage listed Old Convent. Using storyboards, artefacts, photographs and audio-visual media you will gain an insight into the relationships formed by the Sisters with the people of the Kimberley since 1907.

The exhibition covers the pioneering history, mission history, healthcare, education and community work and the daily and spiritual life of the Sisters. There is a collection of more than 45,000 photographs.

After seeing the exhibition you are invited to relax with a cup of tea or coffee on the verandah or sit in the Garden of Healing.

9 Barker St (Old Convent) Map Ref J1 08 9192 3950 admin@ssjgheritagebroome.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 1 Sat 10 – 1 15 February – 11 November Cost: Entry by donation Group bookings by appointment

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Jewels from the Sea

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I never gave a second thought to pearls until I came to Broome.

Somehow you get the bug and must have a pearl.

Put some time aside for some serious pearl shopping – it’s fun!

The range is huge, designs are different and Broome is the place to buy a pearl. We do have the most beautiful and largest pearls in the world! Make sure you visit the many pearl shops in Chinatown or visit the Courthouse Markets on a Saturday.

You will hear over and over the following terms – so become familiar. A little knowledge is good – so you don’t become overwhelmed. Have an enjoyable shopping experience! Take home a pearl.

South Sea Pearls – from the Pinctada Maxima the largest oyster in the world – this is the animal that Broome pearls are grown in.

Freshwater Pearls – from other countries, smaller in size and less valuable – still beautiful.

Baroque – an irregular shaped pearl – very fashionable.

Keshi – a pearl formed naturally or as a result of an implanted nucleus being rejected.

The five virtues of a pearl: Colour –

you can almost get the subtle colours of the rainbow although silver white is my favourite.

Complexion – bit like us, smooth complexion – beautiful pearl.

Lustre – does it shine?

Shape – a perfect sphere is the most valuable, though like all of us, shape is a personal thing.

Size – we all say size counts!

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Anastasia’s Family Jewellers Laurene and Darryl Young You’ll feel you’ve truly arrived once you visit Anastasia’s.

Anastasia’s has been a fixture of the beautiful Broome scenery for more than 20 years and has become one of the town’s favourite jewellery stores, with a reputation for exceptional quality products and warm service.

Ancient Earth Crystals & Gems Beautifully handcrafted semi-precious one of a kind sterling silver jewellery pieces, made from the Heart of the Earth. View our extensive range including Larimar, Malachite, Shungite and more instore or online.

Shop 8, 19 Dampier Tce 0475 590 898 sales@ancientearth.com.au www.ancientearth.com.au

Our wide selection includes local and imported pearls along with magnificent diamonds from the Kimberley region.

We are also the local stockist for leading jewellery brands including Pandora and provide jewellery cleaning and repair services.

Ask about our excellent no interest payment plan, which allows you to take your purchase home straight away, or our useful lay-buy option.

Want to create something unique? Turn your idea into an original piece of jewellery with our design service.

21 Carnarvon St, Chinatown 08 9192 1127 Map Ref E5 showroom@anastasias.net.au

Broome Staircase Designs Julia Prynne Julia is very proud to invite you to view her unique collection of pearl Staircase to the Moon designs for 2016. Inspired by the world famous phenomenon of the full moon rising.

Shop 1, Pearlers Row, Chinatown 08 9192 5121 Map Ref F6 www.broomestaircasedesigns.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 10 – 1

Jewellery

Broome Beads & Fine Jewellery Clayton & Debbie Thomas We boast one of the best bead collections in Australia. Come in and enter the intimate bead world where your creativity and imagination is limitless.

Create your own piece or choose from one of our handmade designs in Dichroic Glass, Pearls, exotic and local beads.

Located along Johnny Chi Lane in the heart of Broome’s historic Chinatown.

Clayton, Debbie and their friendly staff aim to make your experience truly memorable.

The most exciting shop in Broome.

Johnny Chi Lane, Chinatown 08 9192 5223 Map Ref E5 sales@broomebeads.com www.broomebeads.com Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 2 Courthouse Markets Sat/Sun

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Jewellery

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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

Amanda Riley

The ultimate in luxury is the Australian South Sea Pearl, grown in some of the most pristine waters in the world, cultured using sustainable practices with techniques passed down through generations.

Inspiration from nature. Amanda's jewellery designs draw from many aspects of the fabulous Kimberley. The skies, the land and the sea.

Cygnet Bay pearl jewellery is the essence of relaxed Australian luxury, a range of stylish and distinctive pieces which appeal to the discerning jewellery customer. Women adorned by Cygnet Bay Pearls treasure the knowledge that their pearl is traceable back to its source in the wild and free Kimberley.

Each pearl is selected from the harvest by the Brown family and our jewellers, an irresistible combination of experience, skill and creativity coming together to inspire our collections.

Pearl Jewellery Showroom: Dampier Terrace, Chinatown, Broome 08 9192 5402 Pearl Farm: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Cape Leveque Road, Dampier Peninsula 08 9192 4810 www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au Open year round

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Dahlia Designs

The Brown Family

All pieces exude originality. Materials include silver, gold and rhodium, freshwater and saltwater pearls.

Handmade and original dichroic glass jewellery has also been a feature of Dahlia Designs for many years.

Amanda and Martin have been trading at The Broome Courthouse Markets since 2004 and invite you to come down and browse.

So whether it’s a gift or a treat for yourself, Dahlia Designs jewellery is sure to impress!

See voucher section for special offer: free pearl stud earrings!

0438 982 331 Shop on-line @ www.dahliadesigns.com.au Open: Courthouse Markets Sat/Sun Map Ref I2 Staircase to the Moon Markets Map Ref O14 Check website for other locations

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Jewellery

Lurujarri Trail

In 1987, the late Paddy Roe OAM, with the support of his Goolarabooloo Aboriginal community, established the Lurujarri Heritage Trail.

A 9 day (80km) cultural walking journey along the Song Cycle between

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Photos & text courtesy of Julia Rau Photography

Minyirr (Broome) and Minarriny (Yellow River). The body of cultural knowledge that the old people have passed on is preserved and kept alive within this Song Cycle. It connects specific sites (Law Grounds) in a continuous linear system up the coast of the Dampier Peninsula.

Along the trail the same camping places are used as have been for millennia, the same reefs fished. The middens in the dunes are thick with remnants of past feeds, spear

heads, charcoal flints and grinding stones.

The Goolarabooloo people are still actively engaged in looking after country despite living within a western world that would have them sell it for the greater economic resources of the nation. They believe that connection with country and culture is the base of one’s true sense of identity, spiritual and physical health and self-esteem and continue to share their understanding.

For more information visit www.goolarabooloo.org.au

Jewellery

Jewels of the Kimberley

Galwey Prudence Galwey

Jodi Penfold

Galwey has a family history stretching back to the early days of pearling in Australia and a deep and lasting connection with the most precious of nature’s gems.

Broome Pearls / Argyle Diamonds Enjoy a unique in store experience where you can Design Your Own jewellery and wear it home tomorrow!

Take your own personalised piece of the Kimberley home with you…

We seek out the finest pearls to create unique and beautiful jewellery, with each piece lovingly crafted to reveal the virtues of the pearl in the most exquisite way.

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20 Dampier Tce, Chinatown 08 9192 8207 Map Ref E6 www.jewelsofthekimberley.com.au

When you wear Galwey you are wearing ‘Pearls of Distinction’.

Shop 6 Pearlers Boardwalk Map Ref F6 Dampier Tce, Chinatown 08 9192 2414 www.galweypearls.com.au Open: M – F 9.30 – 4.00 Sat 9.30 –1.30 Sun Seasonal 10 – 2

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Shop 14 Johnny Chi Lane Broome 08 9192 8841 m 0418 949 881 www.pearls-boheme.com

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Rowley Shoals

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The Rowley Shoals is a group of three coral atols approx. 360km due west of Broome. You are surrounded by water and a tiny, tiny island of sand.

I was going through my photos and came across this beautiful photo of the Rowley Shoals. I went a few years ago with some girl friends

and 16 blokes. Yes, it was fun! If you love the water, scuba diving and snorkelling is definitely something to put on your must do list.

Acccess by extended charter boat only.

Pearls & Boheme Brigitte Soon after arriving in Broome from Germany in 2001, Brigitte was introduced to a traditional method of glass bead making.

Brigitte has since been trained by leading Australian bead makers and has developed her own unique style of handcrafted Bohemian glass bead making using specially formulated glasses from overseas and the latest technology of glass processing.

The combination of these colourful handcrafted glass beads, precious Australian and Tahitian South Sea Pearls and finest gold jewellery make for a stunning collection which is designed and made in her Broome workshop and studio.

Map Ref E6 Shop 14, Johnny Chi Lane, Chinatown PO Box 1502 Broome 6725 08 9192 8841 sales@pearls-boheme.com www.pearls-boheme.com Open: M–F 10–5 Sat 10–1

Tidal Elegance

Jewellery

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Looking for something special? Tidal Elegance now has a multi award winning jeweller on the premises who can create a design that is just for you.

21 Dampier Tce, Chinatown 08 9192 7833 Map Ref CC10 Open: April – October DRY M – F 9 – 4.30 S – S 9 –1 Wet season hours may vary

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Mango Products

Mango Chips

The Mango Place - Kanagae Estate Julie & Geoff Weguelin

With our beautiful Broome mangoes, and lots of experimenting, the challenge has been "what can you do with a mango"?

After 10 years we have a few ideas!!

Mango chutneys, mango jam, mango vinegar, mango curries, mango cakes, mango tea, mango icecream, mango wine ... and Julie is always creating so the list goes on!

Come to The Mango Place shop to try our products or see us at the Courthouse Markets!

Kanagae Drive,12 Mile Map Ref L12 08 9192 5462 www.mangowine.com.au Open: Daily 10 – 4 Jan – Mar Call for opening times Wine tasting, shop & lunches Courthouse Markets Dry Season Wood Fired Pizza Friday 10 – 8 Sunday 10 – 8

You can never have too many mangoes. Though the problem is they all seem to get ripe all at once. I love making mango chips they last forever.

Mango Chips The mangoes need to be ripe but not over ripe. Firm!

Cut off the cheeks of the mango and remove the skin. Slice with a really sharp knife no thicker than 5mm. You will need to have a dehydrater. The time varies but usually taking about 8 hours at 55 degrees celcius.

Wallis Mangoes Incorporating The Chutney Shed

There is a taste for everyone from fruit vinegars, green mango chutneys, dried mango, gourmet mango conserves to Wild Hibiscus jams, syrups and fruits. We have lots of different chilli products including Mango & Chilli Sauce, Chilli Belachan & Chilli Chutney and Red Fire Chilli for the chilli lover. All products are made on the property, are gluten free and 100% natural.

Try our taste samples at the markets and see the great gift ideas and gift packs available.

08 9192 1758 Phone/Fax wallis50@bigpond.com

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Multi Award Winner – IGA Perth Royal Show The Wallis Mango farm was established in 1983, and is one of the original mango farms at 12 Mile. From the fruit grown on the farm Leonie and family produce a range of delicous gourmet tropical fruit products.

Open: Courthouse Markets Sat/Sun Map Ref I2 Week day Sales 137 Kanagae Dv, 12 Mile

By Appointment only

NO SEAFOOD or MANGOES as hand luggage on flights leaving Broome.

Markets Courthouse Markets

Take your time to savour the atmosphere of the markets and remember the majority of the people behind the stalls actually make what they are selling. The money Broome Community Stallholders Association collects for rent goes to selected local charities. So, go and meet the stallholders and shop local whilst contributing to the community! The Courthouse Markets are on every Saturday all year round. From Easter to October there is Sunday market trading. Map Ref I2

Staircase Markets

The Staircase Markets at Town Beach have a festive atmosphere and sometimes music and fire twirlers on the mud flats. A variety of stallholders and food vans. (see Staircase to the Moon section). Map Ref 014

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Bidyadanga Emus

I know nothing about football (yes I am an Aussie) so I thought my education was lacking as I know the footy season in Broome is very popular. A friend of mine was going down to Bidyadanga (180kms south of Broome) to help out with the umpiring and I took the opportunity to go and watch a real Kimberley football match.

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The football match was between Bidyadanga Emus on their home turf and Cable Beach Football Club. I found out whilst talking to some enthusiastic spectators that they had not played a season match at Bidyadanga for over a decade. The spectators where mainly made up of residents from the Bidyadanga

Community and a few like me who had come to see this special match. Well I was surprised. The pace was furious - what a riveting spectator support. I ended up yelling with the rest of them as the teams clashed on the field. I could not believe how quick they moved - definitely better to watch it live that on TV. So I am now a convert and when I go passed the Haynes Oval on Frederick St on a Saturday, I might stop and spend a couple of hours watching some really top athletes.

For your information Bidyadanga means - the place where the emus drink!

Music

Like the lapping sounds of Roebuck Bay tides, the rattle of seeds of a Poinciana tree or the wet season barks of our favourite geckos, Broome music often reflects its environment. It has evolved like any ancient songline over the ages and some of Broomes’ music – the Pigram Brothers, Kuckles or the Mary G Band – may reference or even contain these timeless rhythmical riffs.

Music in Broome today has something for everyone whether you love pop, bluegrass, electronic or country and western. The Broome music scene can offer the experience to match the magical nature of this location. Venues around town proudly support all genres and we are often treated to the wonders of opera, classical,

folk, Indigenous and world music.

Some of the classic Broome musical experiences include Murphy’s legendary Tuesday night jam sessions, didjeridoo as the full moon rises over Roebuck Bay. Anywhere you can catch a Pigram playing from their own amazing catalogue or treating the lovers of Jimmy Chi’s Bran Nu Dae. You can also catch the best of our local musos in the corner of a café or bar, with the chance of seeing an emerging supertstar developing their trade…true!

For up to date gigs and music guide grab a copy of the local paper …most importantly be prepared for something special. local musician Paul Boon

Services

COMPUTERS

Leading Edge Computers Broome Unit 3/6 Pembroke Road, LIA 08 9192 1719 sales@lecbroome.com.au M–F 8.30–5 Sat 9–1 Map Ref O12

DRY CLEANING

Pearl Sea Laundromat 14 Flowerdale Rd, Blue Haze 08 9192 1611 Open: Mon - Sat 6am till 5pm Map Ref K11

LAUNDROMAT

Pearl Sea Laundromat 14 Flowerdale Rd, Blue Haze 08 9192 1611 Open: Mon - Sat 6am till 5pm Map Ref K11

SOLAR SYSTEMS

Kimberley Trailer Parts & Service • Trailer Parts - Boats, Off Road Camper, Caravans, Horse Float • Welding & light fabrication • HIN Boat Code Provider & Registrations

9193 7330 0429 930 300 80

Call into our shed and talk to Cam 6 Gregory St, Light Industrial Area

Your local Mac and PC Specialist 91B Guy St, LIA

9192 1719

Open Mon - Fri 8.30-5pm Sat 9 -1

www.lecbroome.com.au

Mobile Solar Systems Advice - Installation - Repair On-site Service 0439 012 503

TOWING

Kingtide Towing 0488 207 382 info@kingtidetowing.com.au Open: 24 hrs 7 days

TRAILER

Kimberley Trailer Parts & Service 6 Gregory St, LIA 08 9193 7330 0429 930 300 Map Ref P12

UPHOLSTERY

Tropical Upholstery 10 Hunter St, LIA 08 9192 2243 www.tropicalupholstery.com.au Open: M–F 7 –4 Map Ref P12

VETINARY HOSPITAL

All Creatures Vet Hospital Cnr Barker & Weld St 08 9192 8081 www.allcreaturesvetbroome.com.au Open M – F 8 – 5.30 Sat 9 – 12

Staircase to the Moon

The full moon’s reflection on the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide creates the illusion of a staircase to the moon. Best seen between March to November each year. Great viewing locations - Town Beach, The Mangrove Hotel, Golf Club, in front of the Broome Museum - anywhere along the bay!

Staircase Markets happen on the nights indicated - food stalls, handmade wares, arts and crafts from 5pm.

March

August

Thur 24th @ 6.33pm Fri 25th @ 7.11pm Sat 26th @ 7.50pm

Fri 19th @ 6.37pm Sat 20th @ 7.36 pm Markets Sun 21st @ 8.35pm Markets

April

September

Fri 22nd @ 5.50pm Sat 23rd @ 6.30pm Markets Sun 24th @ 7.12pm Markets May

Sat 17th @ 6.21 pm Sun 18th @ 7.21pm Markets Mon 19th @ 8.23pm Markets October

Sun 22nd @ 5.54pm Mon 23rd @ 6.40pm Markets Tue 24th @ 7.29pm Markets

Sun 16th @ 6.04pm Mon 17th @ 7.07pm Markets Tue 18th @ 8.11 pm Markets

June

November

Tue 21st @ 6.16pm Wed 22nd @ 7.09pm Markets Thur 23rd @ 8.04pm Markets

Tues 15th @ 6.53pm Wed 16th @ 7.58pm Thur 17th @ 8.59pm

July

Wed 20th @ 5.56pm Thur 21 @ 6.53pm Markets Fri 22nd @ 7.50pm Markets

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Streeter’s Jetty

Was the hub of the pearling industry in the early 1900s, when the luggers came in to drop off their shell and the rail track ran along the jetty for offloading all the pearl shell.

Walk along the jetty when the tide is high, or in the early morning, and listen to the sound of the bats in the mangroves. The jetty is being restored to its former glory.

This is the best place for plane spotting.

Photo taken on extreme high tide (spring tide).

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Shekki

Swimwear

Azure Swimwear Store Amanda Clatworthy Taking a stroll down historical Johnny Chi Lane in Broome’s shopping district of Chinatown, you will find AZURE. This unique indoor/outdoor store has three sections: · Men’s and Women’s Clothing Swimwear Azure Market Azure Swimwear Store offers a stunning range of swimwear for women, sizes 8 to 24. Whether you need extra bra-cup sizes, tummy control, hip minimizer or mastectomy, there are bikini, tankini and full piece swimsuits available for professional fittings.

Men’s swimwear is available in ultrabright to more reserved plain colours and is located in the men’s clothing section. Plus there are hats, bags, sunglasses and sandals for all! *AZURE MEN’S & WOMEN’S WEAR *AZURE SWIMWEAR * AZURE MARKET* Johnny Chi Lane,Chinatown 08 9193 7822 Map Ref E5 azurebeach@bigpond.com www.azurebeach.com.au

With its tropical weather and laidback feel, Broome is a perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. But before you step out to get your feet wet, make sure you’ve got a great swimsuit to wear.

Head to Shekki, where you’ll find Broome’s largest range of swimwear including great labels such as Jets, Seafolly, Isola, Baku, Sunseeker, Moontide and Miraclesuit, as well as a large range of beach and resort wear, sarongs, kaftans, beach bags, hats, sunglasses, sandals and jewellery.

Whether you just want to have a wander around the store, or need some one-onone help, Shekki’s staff will make sure you leave with something you love, ready for a blissful Broome holiday.

All you need to do is get to the beach.

10 Carnarvon St, Chinatown 08 9192 2514 Map Ref E4 broome@shekki.com.au www.shekki.com.au Open: M – F 9 – 5 Sat 9 – 3 Sun 10 – 2 (April – Oct) Public Holidays 10 – 2

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Tides

The tides in Broome are among the biggest in the world.

The rise and fall of the tide creates a beautiful rhythm to the day and is an integral part of our lives in Broome. We are on a peninsula surrounded by water and it affects our lives constantly.

To go walking along the beach, boating, fishing, looking for dinosaur footprints or finding the Flying Boat wrecks you really do need to have an understanding of how the tides work.

The tide moves in for six hours and then out for six hours. Each week it alternates between a NEAP tide (small movement of water) and a SPRING tide (large movement of water). In and out it goes all controlled by the moon.

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Learn how to read the tide chart – the number on the left is the time of day, the number on the right is the measurement of the tide. Take the highest number away from the smallest and this gives you a good indication of the movement of water.

Neap tide has 2 to 3 metres of movement and a spring tide has 6 to10 metres of movement.

You may notice a difference in high tide on a neap is early-mid morning and early-mid evening, whilst high tide on a Spring is midday and midnight!

Yes, I know it is a bit complex but I assure you that if you get to understand the tides - you will always be safe.

Neap Tide - example Time 0139 0808 1502 2123

Metres 4.81m 6.33m 3.90m 6.34m

Low High Low High

Spring Tide - example Time 0004 0637 1223 1846

Metres 10.15m 0.40m 9.55m 1.03m

High Low High Low

Metre measurement is in depth not distance!!

© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

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Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

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Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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Tide Charts

LAT 18° 00’ LONG 122° 13’ TIME ZONE -08.00

© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009 Bureau of Meteorology Height datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide

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Dinosaur footprints visible on 2.16m or less

NEAP Tides

National Tidal Centre

Flying Boat wrecks visible on 1m or less

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Johnny Chi Lane is a small laneway that connects Carnarvon St with Dampier Tce. On the walls of the shops along the lane you’ll find descriptions and stories of Broome's early days. There are 20 of them all up, starting at the Carnarvon St end.

The stories take you all the way from the days when the first ships landed in Broome, through the whole history of the pearling industry and all its ups and downs, WWII, to the advent of tourism and present day Broome.

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Absolute Ocean Whale Watching

12 Mile Bird Park, Broomes latest attraction, was opened to the public April 2013.

AOC welcomes you aboard to enjoy an awe inspiring afternoon viewing the majestic Humpback whales as they migrate their way along the Kimberley coast.

Kelly & Mick Woodley

Four years in the making, the park was basically a private collection now opened to the public. With some of the avairies from Lord McAlpines Zoo and a few of the birds from Port Smith Bird Park, the park also includes a piece of Broome’s history.

We have over 600 birds and 100 different varieties for your viewing.

Soft drinks and icecreams are available, plus great colouring in books for the kids.

The bird park is a must see whilst in Broome.

24 Yamashita St, 12 Mile Map Ref K12 0408 941 059 www.12milebirdpark.com.au Open: 7 days a week 10 – 4 Entry fee: Adults $15 Children (5 – 15) $10

Our marine biologist will be taking your tour, keeping you informed and up to date with all the fascinating facts. Take advantage of the fastest and most comfortable whale watching vessel in Broome. Observe the whales breaching, whale calves learning to swim, sea turtles, sea snakes and dolphins!

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Johnny Chi Lane

Enjoy complimentary nibbles and refreshing drinks while relaxing on one of the daybeds. Listen to whale song through our hydrophone, and then top it off with one of Broome’s spectacular sunsets. Children's whale activities on board.

Guaranteed whale sightings!

Tours: late June to early October Afternoon Tour: 1pm to 4pm Sunset Tour: 3pm to 6pm.

Complimentary transfers 08 9192 5095 info@absoluteoceancharters.com.au www.absoluteoceancharters.com.au

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Tours & Attractions Astro Tours Greg Quicke Broome’s astronomy experience is a 2-hour educational and entertaining mind bender using big telescopes, lasers and fun under some of the best stargazing skies on the planet.

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0417 949 958 Greg for bookings greg@astrotours.net www.astrotours.net Open: Tours from Apr – Dec

Ahoy Buccaneers

Broome and Around

Unique 6 or 10 night sailing adventures from $1650. Explore uninhabited islands on the spectacular Kimberley Coast and fish the waters of one of the worlds last pristine remote frontiers.

Buccaneer Archipelago April – Sept Rowley Shoals Oct – Nov Broome–Wyndham/reverse Mar – April 08 9193 7650 www.ahoybuccaneers.com.au

We provide several different tours to orientate you to the treasures of Broome.

2 1/2 hr Town Tour, Crocodile Park Tour and the 3 in 1 Combo - Bird Park, The Mango Place and Crococdile Park Tour.

All in airconditioned comfort.

0419 018 800 broomeandaround@westnet.com.au www.broomeandaround.net.au

Broome Adventure Company Richard & Belinda Whether it's your first time kayaking or you've paddled elsewhere, a ‘Broomestyle' kayaking adventure is not to be missed. Turtle Kayak trips operate mornings or sunsets for 3 hours including hotel pick ups.

0419 895 367 info@broomeadventure.com.au www.broomeadventure.com.au

Broome Bird Observatory

Broome Air Services provides exceptional air charters throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. Our Eco Beach day experience and scenic air charters depart Broome any time, and offer unique Broome experiences.

Over 300 species of birds are seen in the region, including tens of thousands of migratory shorebirds. Guided tours of the bay, plains, lakes or mangroves.

Pick-up from town available.

08 9192 6100 www.broomeairservices.com.au

1942 Pearling indust ry down during th closes e war.

1946 Re-establishmen t of pearling indust the ry.

1956 The first produc tion cultured pearls of at Kuri Bay.

Crab Creek Rd (opp Cape Leveque Rd) For bookings call 08 9193 5600 Office Hours : 8 – 4 daily www.broomebirdobservatory.com

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Broome Air Services

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Broome Billfish Charters Chris Nisbet (Owner/Skipper) Come and catch a sailfish. Broome is one of the hotspot destinations in Australia. From June to October, sail fishing is one of the most spectacular and unique forms of fishing & is a light tackle sport suitable for all ages.

0407 682 241 www.broomebillfish.com Facebook: broome billfish charters

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Snubfin Dolphin Roebuck Bay is home to over 100 Snubfins, apparently the largest known group in Australia. Right on our doorstep. I can’t believe I didn’t know that we had a new species of dolphins in Roebuck Bay that only got recognised by scientists in 2005. Isn’t that incredible that in our world there are still new discoveries.

They really look so different – they are similar to the Irrawaddy dolphin. A big boofy head – that only a mother would love and they seem quite shy. They are not speedy like other dolphins – they bob around on the surface, gliding along slowly feeding.

Probably hoping not to bump into anything, as the Roebuck Bay water is that beautiful azure blue with very low visibility, hence their large head for good sonar abilities. They have a quirky way of fishing. Spit Fishing! They spit some water in front of the fish and the fish turns - viola right into their mouth. So they are very intelligent too!

I heard a Broomer, which usually is true that David Attenborough is coming to study them sometime this year. So look out for him!

There is lots of footage if you Google it and that will definitely get you excited to come out and meet our new friends. www.marineparks.dpaw.wa.gov.au look up Australian snubfin dolphin under Fun Facts.

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Photo courtesy of Sentosa Charters/Broome Whale Watching

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Broome Camel Safaris Alison Bird Relax as you ride Broome’s iconic and most loved ‘Blue Camels’ while experiencing the romance of Cable Beach.

Meet Alison Bird, Broome’s only true ‘Camel Lady’ and most experienced camel operator, who has trekked in the Australian outback with these amazing animals for many years. Training her camels from the wild, Alison has a true affinity with her beloved camels.

Learn about the camel’s nature and contribution to Australia’s history. Take home spectacular photos of you on your camel taken by our professional and friendly team.

Broome Hovercraft Eco Adventure Tours June & Roger Colless Experience the magnificent scenic and prehistoric sights of the Broome town coastline.

Enjoy this amphibian ride over very low water, tidal flats and sand bars, places inaccessible by other means. See some very old and perfectly preserved dinosaur tracks in rock on the beach, which once was an ancient planal forest floor.

Marvel at the brightly coloured inhabitants that bask amongst the mangrove trees lining the coast and also lurk around the history hiding on the ocean floor.

Personally thank your camel by feeding them a carrot at the end of the sunset ride – provided by us.

Port Drive, Broome Map Ref S13 08 9193 5025 Bookings essential info@broomehovercraft.com.au www.broomehovercraft.com.au

Selected merchandise for sale.

Open: All year round

0419 916 101 bookings@broomecamelsafaris.com.au www.broomecamelsafaris.com.au Book early to avoid disappointment.

Open: Mon to Sat year round.

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Tours & Attractions

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21/2 Hour Town Tour

Crocodile Park Tour

3 in 1 Combo Bird Park - The Mango Place - Croc Park

BOOK NOW call 0419 018 800

Broome Sightseeing Tours

Broome Visitor Centre

Our multi award-winning 2.5 hour tour is your first port of call when exploring Broome. Accommodation pick up / drop off and the Pearling Masters High Tea are included.

To discover the best of Broome and the Kimberley, come and ask the locals. We offer local information, tickets for events and a free booking service for tours and accommodation.

08 9192 0000 tours@williecreekpearls.com.au www.thebroomeexperience.com.au

1 Hamersley St 08 9195 2200 www.VisitBroome.com.au Open: 7 days a week

First round-about as you enter town

Broome Trike Tours since 1999 Roger Broome Trike Tours operates daily. We have a 6 passenger Limo Trike and 2-3 seater Trikes, We have gained a strong reputation for our full commentary tours.

Tours from 1.5hrs to 5 hrs.

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0407 575 237 www.broometriketours.com.au Check our ratings on Tripadvisor

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by Lord McAlpine. H e saw that the future of B ro in its past and ome was set about restoring some of its old buildings.

Broome Whale Watching

Cape Leveque Mail Run

Cameron & Valerie Birch Broome Whale Watching are Broome’s premier marine based ecotourism operator with Broomes only dedicated Whale and Dolphin interaction vessel, Tradewind 111.

Join the postie and learn about remote communities enroute to Beagle Bay, Lombadina, Cape Leveque, Kooljaman, Cygnet Bay & One Arm Point. Choose our tourist run day or jump on/off option

Experience the sights and sounds of the world’s largest migration of humpback whales. When in a playful mood, the whales put on spectacular displays; breaching, rolling, slapping their pectoral fins and generally having a whale of a time. Listen to the whales singing to each other and witness newborn calves as they learn to swim.

08 9193 7650 www.ahoybuccaneers.com.au

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As pioneers of the first Broome whale watching operation, we have

guaranteed 100% sighting of whales

since 2008. Join our fully qualified and informative crew on an interaction with these magical creatures of the deep. Be prepared to be spellbound.

Four hour whale watching sunset cruise includes bus transfers, cheese and cake platters and hot and cold beverages.

08 9192 8163 admin@broomewhalewatching.com.au www.broomewhalewatching.com.au Whale Watching June – October

Follow the signs from Streeters jetty to Town Beach

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The Bluebone’s Harem

by Jason Fowler, Environs Kimberley

Big Bluebone are the fish equivalent of Playboy magazine’s Hugh Hefner. They are smart, good looking, old and have a whole harem of beautiful young ladies to look after. This is a big job as they have to guard their patch of reef from other wayward males whilst keeping their ladies safe and content.

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Despite all the bright colours and aggressive posturing the fishy Hugh Hefner has one embarassing flaw, small testes! This means Hugh can only produce enough sperm for one or two females per day. Considering they spawn repeatedly all wet season, Hugh is kept very busy

keeping up to his ladies constant egg production.

The ladies seem to get the good side of the bargain.

They hang out together, go shopping for pearl shell and crab, and don’t have to worry about unwanted advances as Hugh is constantly looking out for them.

Even when they settle down at night in a concealed crack in the reef and wrap themselves in a protective slimy goo, Hugh will be ever present. What happens if fisherfolk catch and kill Hugh?

Pandemonium? Actually the largest female in the harem will immediately transition to male and a new Hugh takes centre stage.

Read the full love story at www.uniquelybroome.com

Kimberley Aviation Air Safaris

Kimberley Kayak Fishing

The Brown Family

Andrew Grace & Sadie Prendergast

Gregg Davey

Jen Bird

Experience the Kimberley coast and the only working pearl farm open to the public at Cygnet Bay!

Discover iconic Kimberley landmarks with Kimberley Aviation. Explore the natural wonders of the Horizontal Waterfalls, Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque and Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

My workplace has stunning pindan cliffs, amazing mangroves, azure blue waters, prolific marine and bird life and is famous for its sunsets.

Clients regularly see giant manta rays, whales, turtles and sea snakes and a wide range of birds. Some choose to tailor the tour to their special interest, like bird watching, photography or simply enjoying the unforgettable scenery.

There’s a very good chance of catching, photographing and releasing Barra, Cobia, Mackerel, Queenfish, Tuna and more, but no-one seems to care much if they don’t. What’s more, clients feel good about supporting this awardwinning, environmentally friendly venture.

Want a wonderful experience?

Get out of town and discover the highlights of the Kimberley!

PO Box 3067, Broome 6725

Map Ref E6 Shop 20 Johnny Chi Lane, Chinatown Reservations: 1300 73 88 70 sales@kimberleywild.com.au www.kimberleywild.com.au

With 70 years’ experience in pearling, Cygnet Bay is uniquely placed to offer a true insight into the fascinating Australian South Sea Pearl industry on our Pearl Farm Tours.

Experience the rush of the world’s largest tropical tides on our Sea Safaris, or take a longer trip through the islands on our new Coastal Adventures.

200km north of Broome on the Cape Leveque Road. Accessible by road and air. Day trips available from Broome.

You haven’t experienced the heart of the Kimberley until you’ve joined us for a Kimberley Aviation Air Safari – the ultimate Kimberley flying experience.

We are a family-owned business and take great pride in the services we provide.

0429 112 407 www.kimberleyaviation.com.au

Extend your stay with our accommodation, caravan and campsites options!

08 9192 2285 0458 922 285 kkfish@kimberleykayakfishing.com.au www.kimberleykayakfishing.com.au

08 9192 4283 reception@cygnetbaypearls.com.au www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au Open all year

Kimberley Wild Expeditions

Don’t miss the secrets of Broome, our idyllic Kimberley gorge country or pristine Cape Leveque. Join Kimberley Wild Expeditions, Western Australia’s award-winning Best Tour Operator and experience the best of Broome and the Kimberley with the local experts.

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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

Travel in custom-built 4WD vehicles and enjoy delicious meals and fascinating guided commentary as you explore one of the world’s last wildernesses, right on Broome’s doorstep.

Options include Broome town tours, day tours or extended adventures.

Open: Courthouse Markets Sat Map Ref I2

Friendly frogs in our bathroom basin

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Matso’s Broome Brewery

Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park

The Matso’s Brewery Tour is $35 and includes a delicious tasting paddle and brewery tour with our Head Brewer Dave Phillips who will have you entertained and learning new things about craft beer!

Try out famous beers and ciders: Mango Beer, Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Pearler’s Pale Ale, Lychee Beer, Session Ale, Bishop’s Best Dark Lager and Wild Ginger & Desert Lime Ginger Cider. If you’re REALLY game, try the ice-hot Chilli Beer or tone it down with a Chango (Chilli & Mango Beer mix), Angry Ranga (Chilli & Ginger Beer) or Angry Bishop (Chilli & Bishop’s Best). If you’re not in to beer, we don’t mind - you can always have one of Matso’s tasty Ginger Beer cocktails! For larger groups, Matso’s offer the Courtyard Tasting Session where available.

Contact the brewery for tour dates and times, as these may change seasonally.

60 Hamersley St 08 9193 5811 eat@matsos.com.au www.matsos.com.au

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Tours: 11am Wednesday & Friday Bookings Essential

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The Mango Place - Kanagae Estate

Odyssey Expeditions

Julie & Geoff Weguelin

Martin & Kim Peirson-Jones Come and experience Australia’s biggest collection of giant saltwater crocodiles!

• Watch feeding frenzies of huge crocs • See Malcolm’s massive rogue crocs • Compare the salties with our alligators, freshies and caimans • Have your photo taken holding a friendly snake or a baby croc!

The 3pm feeding tour is an awesome spectacle. You’ll see the crocs at their most active and hear a guide talking about these incredible survivors from an ancient era.

• Gates open 2 – 5 7 days • Feeding tour 3pm daily (closed Christmas Day) • 351 Broome Highway • 16km from Broome on the right • 08 9193 6580 • www.malcolmdouglas.com.au

Only 20 minutes (20 km) from Broome, our 12 Mile tropical oasis will enchant you with tranquil surrounds, delicious mango flavours and unique products.

Relax in the shade and soak up the atmosphere, taste our mango wine, discover the endless delights inside our shop and explore the Rainbow Walk, a trail amongst mango and other, native trees ... keep your eye out for local wildlife!

Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile Map Ref L12 08 9192 5462 www.mangowine.com.au Open: Daily 10 – 4 Jan – Mar Call for opening times Wine tasting, shop and lunches Courthouse Markets: Dry Season Wood Fired Pizza Friday 10 – 8 Sunday 10 – 8

The Kimberley offers a year-round tropical climate, breathtaking scenery and an unspoilt coastline. A diverse array of flora and fauna inhabit the land and waters.

We can offer you an affordable cruise onboard the ‘Odyssey’ exploring the magnificent coastline between Broome and the Mitchell Plateau. Odyssey covers the Kimberley’s best kept secrets and takes a maximum of 20 guests on any of its adventure expeditions. All cabins are well-equipped and private with 240v power, air-conditioning, storage units, hair-dryer and bar fridges.

Expedition includes: 9 day Cruise/Fly (or reverse) from Broome - Mitchell Plateau – Broome 14 day Ultimate Waterfall Safari Broome – Wyndham Toll free call 1300 683 255 info@odysseyexpedtiions.com.au www.odysseyexpeditions.com.au

Turtles Turtle nesting season is from 1st Oct to 28th Feb. During that time on the beaches around Broome there is lots of activity at night with the turtles coming in to lay their eggs and hatchlings returning to the sea.

For many years they’ve had to share this intimate process with the 4WDs. Finally they are getting some peace as the Cable Beach Amphitheatre vehicle access is CLOSED at night to vehicles from 8pm - 6am. It is also closed two hours either side of the high tide when it is nine metres or greater - this is for your safety. A gate has been installed and will be locked - so don’t get stuck on the beach. All other times of the year access is open.

TURTLE FACTS Only 1 in 1000 hatchlin gs will survive to adulthood  Floating Sy ndrome is a common problem  6 of the 7 spe ices of sea turtles are threatened or endangered  Can live to 10 0 years  All released tur tles are tagged  Sea turles can hold their breath for hours underwa ter 

I hope this information makes you decide not to drive on the beach during October-February • Turtles nest at the top of the beach just above high tide mark.

• Vehicles damage turtle nests,compacting sand and crunching nests.

• Wheel ruts can prevent hatchlings making their way to the water • Vehicle lights disturb and confuse hatchlings.

• Flatback Turtles are the main nesting turtles on Cable Beach.

• The Flatback Turtle is threatened and protected under Western Australian legislation.

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Tours & Attractions

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Pearl Luggers

Our unique one hour tour offers a guided commentary on Broome’s pearling history, whisking you back to an era of courageous men who lived a life of danger, fortune and adventure.

08 9192 0000 info@williecreekpearls.com.au www.thebroomeexperience.com.au

Flights of the B irds to Asia

Go to the Broom e Bir Observatory in d March/April an d wat the breathtakin ch g departures of the migratory bi rd start on their lo s as they ng journey - heading north . It indescribable. G is binoculars are he ood lpful.

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Red Sun Camels Join the icon of Broome, Red Sun camels, for a magical morning, popular pre-sunset or sensational sunset camel ride.

Our award winning tours guarantee an unforgettable experience and memories to last a lifetime. Learn about each camel’s unique story, their personality traits and fall in love with these gentle giants. At the end of the sunset ride, feed your camel a carrot!

Our professional photo options and exclusive range of camel merchandise will keep your memories alive. The team in red with over 40 years’ experience delighting passengers every day, will ensure your experience is safe, informative and above all fun!

Don’t forget to bring your camera, we are happy to take photos for you along the tour.

Broome’s friendliest camels await you so book early! Red Sun Camels operate tours seven days a week, throughout the year.

08 9193 7423 or 1800 184 488 bookings@redsuncamels.com www.redsuncamels.com.au

Broome Whale Watching

Uptuyu Adventures

Cameron & Valerie Birch

Neville Poelina & Jo Camilleri.

Broome Whale Watching are Broome’s premier marine based ecotourism operator with Broome’s only dedicated Whale and Dolphin interaction vessel, Tradewind 111.

An Uptuyu Adventure is about having somebody who knows the country intimately escorting you to exclusive breathtaking locations, providing introductions to traditional custodians and letting you seize the moment to enjoy the real Aboriginal Kimberley.

Spend a morning exploring the pristine waters of Roebuck Bay in search of the rarest dolphin in the world, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin and array of other marine life.

Join our fully qualified and informative crew on an interactive tour with these rare and inquisitive creatures of the Kimberley.

Three hour tour includes bus transfers, tasty treats and fruit platters, hot and cold beverages.

08 9192 8163 admin@broomewhalewatching.com.au www.broomewhalewatching.com.au

Our award-winning Aboriginal tours are based in the Kimberley region of Western Australia – one of the world’s last pristine wilderness destinations. We are passionate about sharing an insight into our Aboriginal Kimberley with you on a remote and intimate setting.

Our careful attention to the finer details will ensure you are comfortable, safe and treated to a truly unique and authentic journey.

08 9191 7020 0400 878 898 info@uptuyu.com.au www.uptuyu.com.au

West Kimberley Fishing Tours

Peter Tucker & Donny Woolagoodja

Jeff & Tamsen Prunster

Experience the life and culture of the Worrorra people of the west Kimberley coast with Wandjina Tours Indigenous cultural tours.

A sport fishing tour is a thrilling day of serious fishing which can be tailored to your needs. Whether you want Barramundi, river, creek or reef fishing, we can take you to catch the fish you have always dreamed of. A personalised fishing adventure!

Our operation is situated in our heart land on the remote west Kimberley coast at Wijingarra Bard Bard (Fresh Water Cove ).

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Wandjina Cultural Tours

0417 889 479 westkimberleyfishingtours@bigpond.com

Come join us, hear our Lalai stories and visit our Wandjina rock art, be captivated by Yawijaba (Montgomery Reef and its islands) which lies 9 km out to sea, an area of great spiritual significance.

A unique and genuine cross-cultural experience, share our past , present and future, take in the skills of our Worrorra artists whilst they paint on country.

Immerse in the real Kimberley with the custodians of the land.

Day tours, overnight and extended tours available.

Freecall 1800 11 11 63

Rickshaw transport is back into vogue!

wandjinatours@yahoo.com.au wandjinatours.com.au

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Walks

Flying Boat Wrecks: 3 kms You can only do this when low tide is 1m or less. Start walking from Town Beach directly east at least 30 minutes before low tide. You will need your camera, drinking water and shoes.

Heritage Trail There is a great booklet available at the Broome Historical Museum that gives you all the history on this walk.

It’s only $3 and a great buy.

This will keep you busy all day.

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Mangrove Walk: 2.5 kms The tide needs to be going out.

Also wear closed in shoes as there might be some glass in the sand. Find the Pearl Luggers (Dampier St, Chinatown) walk up the hill, left down the sandhill to the mangroves and then right.

This walk will take you along the foreshore all the way to the Museum.

Minyirr Park: 22 kms in total There are three walking trails between the sand dunes, Cable Beach Rd, Gubinge Rd and Gantheaume Point Rd and several entrances along the

way. BLUE – Nagula is the ocean walk, GREEN – Lurujarri takes you through the dune system, PINDAN – Minyirr takes you through the bush.

Minyirr means birthplace, so this is an important area for the Aboriginal people. The BLUE walk as it takes you up to the top of the dune system (well worth the sweat) and you have sweeping views of the coastline.

There are a couple of great staircases over the sand dunes and a viewing platform – opposite Banu Ave.

Cemetery Walk You can spend a lot of time walking through the Japanese, Chinese and Broome cemeteries. So much history lies in this soil – best in the early morning or afternoon as there is not much shade.

Port Walk 1.5 kms Drive to the Port of Broome.

Take the stairs down to the beach,walk around to your right you will end up at a boat ramp which will take you up to the car park and road that connects you back to where you started.

Beautiful rock formations.

It is the year that I love because you are truly over the humidity and you can almost feel the weather becoming drier.

Usually around April you will see all shapes and sizes of dragonflies everywhere. Don’t kill them, them they eat the mossies!!

Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour Just 38kms north of Broome on a picturesque tidal creek the Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour will reveal the intricate processes of today’s modern cultured pearling industry – learn everything you need to know about pearls!

08 9192 0000 tours@williecreekpearls.com.au www.thebroomeexperience.com.au

Tours & Attractions

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Jan’s Joeys

At the Courthouse Markets on a Saturday you will see the stall of Kimberley Wildlife.

Usually there are a few joeys in their bags and they sell merchandise to fundraise so these joeys can be rehabilitated back to the wild. Jan Martin and her small dedicated team plus volunteers saved hundred of lives of all sorts of wildlife. I visited Jan at her home to see how the joeys were going.

“I have not worked out the exact cost of how much a joey costs from the time I get it to the time it is released but a wallaby could be up to $400 - $500 and if I get a big red kangaroo then is could be closer to $1000 because they are bigger and you have them for up to 2 years before they are released.

This includes all the food, milk, vet bills, power etc. with no costing of my time. We make our own pouches, have to have blankets and they have their own dedicated freezer.

They mainly eat lucerne chaff, sweet potato, carrots, corn and apples. The milk comes from Sydney and is in a powder form. So I will order up to 40kgs at a time, there is different gradings of milk. As they grow their proteins and lipids change and so the formula changes.

I have a few joeys that are blind, usually from trauma. I take them to OPSM to get their eyes checked. They have the equipment to see right at the back of the eye”.

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Transport Broome Cycles

Broome Scooter Hire

Andrew & Deanne Johnson

Jamie McIntosh

Broome Cycles hire bikes from two easy to find locations – the town shop and on the corner of Cable Beach Road and Sanctuary Drive (seasonal). Map Ref M9

Hiring a scooter from Broome Scooter Hire is the cheapest and the most fun way to see Broome. Be eco-friendly – use less fuel! Scoot around Broome!

Map Ref M13 Coghlan St (behind BP Frederick St) 08 9193 5626 or 0409 880 188 broomescooters@westnet.com.au Open: 7 days 8.30 – 5

They hire mountain bikes, fat bikes, kid’s bikes, tow-along bikes and baby seats.

A tandem is available and they have a couple of carbon road bikes for the enthusiasts.

Broome Cycle’s showroom is centrally located in the Broome township. The shop has a fantastic range of the latest bicycles and accessories, including: Giant, Specialized, Norco, Scott, Malvern Start, Kink, Fit and many more.

Broome Cycles also has an extensive workshop with experienced mechanics who can keep you rolling.

Broome’s wonderful flat terrain makes an ideal place for cycling.

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Broome Moke Hire Peter Harper

2 Hamersley St Map Ref G3 08 9192 1871 0409 192 289 shop@broomecycles.com.au www.broomecycles.com.au

The perfect way to get around the Broome peninsula and its tropical attractions is in a trendy, candy-striped brightly-coloured Moke.

Open: All year round

0409 883 839 mgsdownunder@bigpond.com Available: July – Sept

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Whales

Did you know that Broome and the Kimberley coastline, is the major highway for Humpback Whales?

This is where they set up their nursery for their calves to nourish them and fatten them up before they head south on the long journey to the Antarctic.

Between June and October you can see them on the horizon, or sometimes they wander into the port area or closer into the shoreline chasing bait schools for food and showing off their young.

See the Tours section for whale watching tours.

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Photo courtesy of Sentosa Charters/Broome Whale Watching

Parks

Bedford Park Map Ref N13 Broome War Memorial is located in Bedford Park overlooking Roebuck Bay. The memorial commemorates residents who died during both World Wars and the Vietnam War. The park also has a range of other memorabilia including Dampier’s Chest and a memorial to the Z Special Unit WA Members.

BRAC Oval Map Ref N11 Broome Regional Aquatic Centre has pools, tennis courts, indoor basketball and squash, ovals, skateboard park and lots of activities happening.

Cygnet Park Map Ref L11 A wide expanse of grass with good shade. It has a children’s playground. Located in suburban Roebuck Estate.

Male Oval Reserve Map Ref M13 Large oval used for sporting events and festivals.

Haynes Oval Map Ref N12 This is the footy oval and is right

next door to the Broome High School on Frederick St. Town Beach Reserve, Pioneer Park & Water Park Map Ref O14

Located at Town Beach (end of Robinson St), there is a shaded picnic and recreation area with children’s playground and a Water Park for kids. A great spot to have a swim, watch the Staircase to the Moon or visit the Staircase Markets.

Minyirr Park Map Ref P9 Fringed by the Indian Ocean along Broome’s popular Cable Beach is Minyirr Park, with 22kms of colour coded walking trails. Refer to the Walks section for more information.

Solway Park Map Ref O10 A suburban park that has a children’s playground and lawned area.

Six Seasons Park (Januburu) Map Ref O10

Large children’s playground area and a lovely expanse of grass in the suburb of Six Seasons.

Volunteering

the migratory shorebirds of Roebuck Bay. 08 9193 5600

If you are looking for a new experience and have time on your hands, there is nothing more rewarding than volunteering. Help contribute to the Broome community and have fun!

I know that the Sisters of St John of God and the Broome Museum are always happy to have new volunteers to help out during the height of the tourist season. See the History section.

Broome State Emergency Service Assists the community in many different ways e.g cyclones, storm damage, search, cliff rescue etc. We have training nights that cover all aspects of search, storm damage, 4WD, chainsaws, communications, map and navigation and other areas.

0417 937 073 - Manager Find us on Facebook

Australian Red Cross You can help ensure Broome kids get a good start to the day, or people are cared for in the wake of a disaster.

08 9191 8501 Broome Bird Observatory Promoting knowledge and conservation of the birds of Broome, with particular focus on

www.broomebirdobservatory.com

Broome Surf Life Saving Club We provide safety on our beaches and a family-orientated environment for its members.The Broome club helps make swimming and surfing a safer pastime for members and the community. 08.9193 7327 broomeslsc@westnet.com.au Chelonia Sea Turtle Sanctuary Provide a sanctuary for sick and

injured, sea turtles, reptiles and birds. We are open by appointment only.

0407 945 660 Kylie Sherwood www.chelonia.org.au Conservation Volunteers Aust.

CVAs offers a number of marine turtle survey projects. Throughout the year we offer hands-on projects in remote parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara, as well as day projects around Broome.

08 9192 6198 www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Environs Kimberley Independent community environment group dedicated to caring for the magnificent natural environment of the Kimberley region.

Christine 08 9192 1922 info@environskimberley.org.au Lioness Club of Broome We are a group of community minded ladies who raise funds

for local and Australian charities, projects and emergencies.

Visiting members and new members are always welcome.

0417 546 637 SAFE Broome Whether foster caring, fundraising, or helping walk dogs, you can help in many ways. Contact Wendy Roberts on 0409 885 943 wendyroberts66@yahoo.com.au

St John Ambulance A Senior First Aid Certificate is the only prerequisite necessary as we provide all training to advanced level for ambulance work. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things!

08 9192 8669 Kimberley Wildlife Carers Dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of native wildlife.

0428 860 014 www.kimberleywildlife.org

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A1 Limo’s Broome

Effloresce

Vicki McCormack

Marika Daniele

A1 Limo's is classy and affordable.

Weddings, birthdays, business meetings, airport pick-ups, dinners, luncheons, hens nights, tours, romantic picnics. A professional transport service servicing Broome to Derby to Karratha. Why not go in luxury!

Qualified Mobile Make-up Artist for: * Weddings * Special Occasions * Personalised Fashion Shoots * Events * Workshops 0400 572 696 marikadaniele@bigpond.com www.efforescemakeup.com.au

0455 079 062 or 0419 784 140. www.a1limosbroome.com

Broome Wedding Celebrant

Julia Rau Photography

Tracy Thorgersen I have travelled far and wide to conduct many ceremonies from Cable Beach to Kununurra and even through to the Northern Territory. I enjoy making your special day fun and relaxed.

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08 9192 6676 www.broomeweddingcelebrant.com.au

Creator of beautiful photographs. Julia thrives on capturing natural, vibrant and joyful connections between people, to be treasured for generations to come.

0417 435 999 www.juliarauphotography.com juliarauphotography@gmail.com Facebook: Julia Rau Photograpy

Weddings Paul Haddy Photographer Having a Broome Wedding?

I am keen to assist you in capturing those precious memories of your special day.

0439 981 813 www.paulhaddy.zenfolio.com

Kimberley Wedding Celebrant Weddings in the Kimberley Western Australia Wedding Ceremonies | Reaffirmation of Vows | Oversea’s Wedding’s | Same Sex Commitment Ceremonies | Justice of the Peace

I am aware of the importance of a ceremony that is conducted with clarity, courtesy and confidence.

My role on the occasion of your wedding is to ensure that the ceremony reflects your exact needs and wishes while meeting the legal requirements of the Registrar General’s office.

Times have changed from th e old luggers of yester year to multi million dollar vessels of today

SunSets Hire Elle Saunders Styling, Decoration and Event Hire Service. We are here to assist and add that extra WOW factor to your next special occasion.

0434 525 890 sunsetshire@gmail.com www.sunsetshire.com Facebook: sunsetshire

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P: 08 91926676 M: 0409885345 tracythorgersen@bigpond.com www.broomeweddingcelebrant.com.au

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Yoga & Blue Body Buddha Sanctuary The Buddha Sanctuary was established to offer guests of Cable Beach Club, tourists and the local community a place to relax, reflect and meditate.

Broome’s hidden treasure.

Yoga classes happen all year round. In the wet season they start at 6am and in the dry season 6am and 7.30am and some afternoons during the week.

Times may vary so check on their facebook page – Blue Body Buddha Sanctuary The most striking feature of the Sanctuary is a 3.5 metre crystal, seven tonne, sitting Buddha, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Sunset @ Cable Beach Watch the flight of the bats Visit Gantheaume Point on high tide Stand at the end of Streeters Jetty on high tide Walk along the port jetty just on sunset Sit on the beach for six hours Try out Zanders’ webcam Visit the Courthouse Markets Try on a pearl necklace Ride a camel on the beach Check out the art galleries See Staircase to the Moon Walk out to the Flying Boats Visit the Broome Museum Go fishing or crabbing Drive along Cable Beach Movies at Sun Pictures Watch the planes come in over Short St Go to the Broome Races Go to a book launch Attend an art exhibition opening Listen to local musicians Enjoy a sunset cruise Eat a mud crab or catch one!

Sit on the rocks at Entrance Point Watch sunrise @ Roebuck Bay Dance in the rain Visit the Dampier Peninsula Skinny dip in the Indian Ocean Lie on your back and gaze at the night sky Sit at Town Beach and soak in the view

Wine Tasting

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The Mango Place - Kanagae Estate Julie & Geoff Weguelin

Winners of the Australia Fruit Wine Awards! Your hosts Julie and Geoff call it "sunshine in a bottle". It takes 1.5 kilos of juicy Kensington Pride Mangoes to produce each 375ml bottle.

From our popular crisp 12 Mile Dry, to our exotic tropical pearl ginger infused wine, our Mango Outback Dessert to our full bodied Mango Gold Port and Smooth Rosella Port, we have wines to please all palates. Come out to The Mango Place for a Mango Wine Tasting experience and finish off with a mango cocktail!

Have you enjoy ed your adventures in B roome?

I’d love to hear about your holiday, what y ou did, where you wen t - likes and disklikes.

Drop me a line at liz@uniquelybr oome.com Safe travels!

While you're here stay for a bite to eat, treat yourself in our shop or just have a look around!

Kanagae Drive, 12 Mile Map Ref L12 08 9192 5462 www.mangowine.com.au Open: Daily 10 – 4 Jan – Mar Call for opening times Wine tasting, shop and lunches Courthouse Markets: Dry Season Wood Fired Pizza Friday 10 – 8 Sunday 10 – 8

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THE BROOME FACTORY A Collaboration of Local Art & Design

•Paintings•Lamps and Screens•Glass Art •Origami Artworks•Photography •Jewellery•Sculpture•Fossils & Minerals •Wood Turning•Mango Products

9 Farrell Street (off Hunter Street) Light Industrial Area 9192 6243 Open Monday - Friday 10 - 4pm

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