Broome Tours

Broome tours range from a 1-hour pearl farm walk to a 10.5-hour Kimberley day by 4WD and seaplane, and most of them collect you from your accommodation. This page sorts them by the kind of day you want, with Horizontal Falls tours from Broome as the biggest group. For the whole town, see things to do in Broome.

Horizontal Falls tours from Broome

The Horizontal Falls draw most visitors out of town. Seaplane tours land in Talbot Bay and ride a fast boat through the narrow gap, with a houseboat meal on the way. The afternoon flight and boat tour with lunch departs Broome at about 11.30am, and the full-day Dampier Peninsula tour adds Beagle Bay's Mother of Pearl Church and a guided pearl farm visit at Cygnet Bay.

Tours operate seasonally from March to November. The Horizontal Falls tours page sets out the departure points and what each one includes.

Pearl farm tours near Broome

Pearling built Broome, and a pearl farm tour shows how a cultured pearl is seeded, harvested and sold. Willie Creek Pearl Farm is about an hour's drive north of town. The self-drive pearl farm tour is a 3-hour visit, and the pearl farm tour with coach transfers is a 5-hour outing that includes hotel pickup, a pearling masterclass and a cruise on Willie Creek.

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm sits much further north, a 2.5-hour drive up the Dampier Peninsula. The 1-hour Cygnet Bay discovery tour is a guided walk through a working farm, with a live pearl harvest. More pearl and wildlife stops are listed under Broome attractions.

Aboriginal cultural tours in Broome

Cultural tours here run with a local Aboriginal guide and an air-conditioned bus. The Rubibi Broome cultural tour is a 3-hour outing with a private didgeridoo performance, bush tucker and medicine plants, and stories of the pearling industry. The Beagle Bay cultural tour is a 5-hour trip to Nyul Nyul country that includes the Sacred Heart Church and its pearl shell altar, a light lunch with damper and bushfood tastings. Each includes homemade boab ginger beer and iced tea.

Shorter walking and 4WD tours are collected under Aboriginal experiences in Broome.

Boat tours and sea safaris

Roebuck Bay is a heritage-listed marine park, and the Broome eco cruise with wine and gourmet platter is shallow enough to cruise Dampier Creek. Departures are early, from 6am, hotel transfers are included and reef shoes are compulsory.

Further north, the sea safaris leave from Cygnet Bay for the Buccaneer Archipelago. The Waterfall Reef sea safari is a 2-hour trip for 12 guests to see a tidal reef found only in the Kimberley, and the Giant Tides sea safari goes after whirlpools and standing waves in the world's largest tropical tides.

Town tours and wildlife

Closer to the CBD, the crocodile feeding tour visits Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, with park entry and transfers included, daily at 2.15pm. The 2.5-hour Broome scenic and historical tour covers the town itself, and an afternoon trio of brewery, museum and crocodiles packs three stops into one afternoon.

How to choose a Broome tour

Distance sets the day. Willie Creek and the town tours are close, while anything on the Dampier Peninsula starts at least a 2.5-hour drive north. Tours that depart Broome include pickup from accommodation, but the Cygnet Bay sea safaris meet at the pearl farm, so you need your own transport.

Anglers can book a full-day reef fishing charter that runs from 7.30am to 3pm with fishing gear, morning tea and lunch. Travellers with more time can look at the 9-day and 10-day Kimberley adventures between Broome and Darwin. For views from the air, Broome flying experiences cover helicopter flights and the Bungle Bungles.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main tours from Broome?

Broome tours include Horizontal Falls seaplane tours, Willie Creek and Cygnet Bay pearl farm tours, Aboriginal cultural tours, Roebuck Bay cruises and a crocodile feeding tour at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park.

Can you do a Kimberley tour from Broome in a day?

Yes. The full-day Horizontal Falls and Dampier Peninsula tour leaves Broome at about 5.30am and returns at about 4pm, with a 4WD drive, a pearl farm tour, two seaplane flights and a boat ride through the falls.

How far is Cygnet Bay from Broome?

Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is a 2.5-hour drive north of Broome at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. Cape Leveque Road is sealed and the last 3km of driveway is a pindan dirt road, and the farm is 2WD accessible.

Do Broome tours include hotel pickup?

Many do. The Horizontal Falls tours from Broome, the cultural tours, the eco cruise and the crocodile feeding tour include pickup or transfers from Broome accommodation, while the Cygnet Bay sea safaris start at the pearl farm.

Are there Aboriginal tours in Broome?

Yes. The Rubibi Broome cultural tour is a 3-hour tour and the Beagle Bay cultural tour is a 5-hour tour, each led by a local Aboriginal guide with bush tucker tastings and a didgeridoo performance.

What should I wear on a Broome boat tour?

Reef shoes are compulsory on the Broome eco cruise and can be hired from the operator. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sun protection, and shorts and a jacket are recommended.

Can kids join Broome tours?

Yes, many Broome tours sell child tickets. The Waterfall Reef and Giant Tides sea safaris are not suitable for children under 5 years old, so check the age on each tour page.

Pick the kind of day you want out of Broome, from a pearl farm to the Horizontal Falls, and book your tour online.