Broome Flying Experiences

Broome flight tours cover a part of the Kimberley that's hard to see from the ground: the Horizontal Falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago by seaplane, Cable Beach and the red cliffs of Gantheaume Point by helicopter, and the Bungle Bungle Range on a full-day flight. The complete list sits in the scenic flights from Broome category, and this page helps you work out which kind of flight suits your trip.

Horizontal Falls flights and tours from Broome

The Horizontal Falls are the main reason most people book a flight from Broome. Seaplane tours fly low over the Buccaneer Archipelago, land in Talbot Bay and add a fast boat ride through the falls, a creek cruise and a meal on a houseboat. The afternoon seaplane flight and boat tour with a barramundi lunch and the full-day Dampier Peninsula tour are popular choices.

The full-day tour starts with a guided 4WD drive to Beagle Bay's Mother of Pearl Church, stops at Cygnet Bay for a guided pearl farm tour, then adds two seaplane flights and the boat ride through the falls.

For a flight without the houseboat day, a scenic flight from Broome to the Horizontal Falls for 2 pairs a fixed-wing flight to Derby with a low-level helicopter flight to the falls. It's a 6-hour outing that starts at 6am.

Horizontal Falls tours run seasonally, from about March to November, and exact dates change each year. The falls are tide dependent, so operators can't guarantee how much water is moving through the gap on the day.

Helicopter flights over Broome's coast

Helicopter flights keep the focus on Broome itself. A 45-minute helicopter flight from the creek to the coast passes Cable Beach, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Barred Creek and Quondong Point, where white sand and turquoise water sit against striking red cliffs.

Some flights are built around a stop. One flies to Ramada Eco Beach Resort for an a la carte lunch and a complimentary drink, with a 30-minute flight each way. A private helicopter flight with a beach picnic for two lands at a secluded beach for a 1.5-hour stop with a charcuterie board and a drink.

Bungle Bungle Range flights from Broome

The Bungle Bungle Range sits inside Purnululu National Park, which is World Heritage listed. The full-day Bungle Bungle scenic flight and tour from Broome pairs the flight with time on the ground: a 3km guided Domes Walk, lunch at Cathedral Gorge and a local Gija guide, with transport in an air-conditioned 4WD bus.

It leaves from Broome International Airport and flies out over the turquoise water of Roebuck Bay.

How to choose a flight from Broome

Time is the quickest way to narrow it down. A 30 to 45-minute helicopter flight is the short option, Horizontal Falls tours take about half a day, and the Bungle Bungle flight takes the whole day.

Departure points differ too. Helicopter flights leave from the Charter Aircraft Base on Gus Winckel Drive, Air Kimberley flights from Broome International Airport, and several Horizontal Falls tours include pickup from Broome accommodation. Some tours start from Cygnet Bay or Derby, so check the departure point on each tour page.

Many of these flights build in a meal, from a cooked breakfast or barramundi lunch on a houseboat to lunch at Cathedral Gorge or a beach picnic.

Pairing a flight with the rest of Broome

Coastal helicopter flights pass over Willie Creek, so a flight pairs well with a morning at Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Broome tours and whale watching from Broome fill the days either side, and things to do in Broome shows the full spread.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fly to the Horizontal Falls from Broome?

Yes. Seaplane tours and a helicopter flight both fly from Broome to the Horizontal Falls, and most of the seaplane tours add a fast boat ride through the falls.

How long is a scenic flight from Broome?

Scenic flights from Broome range from a 30-minute helicopter flight over Cable Beach to a full-day Bungle Bungle flight and tour, with Horizontal Falls tours taking about half a day.

Can you see the Bungle Bungle Range from Broome?

Yes. A full-day scenic flight and tour from Broome flies to the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, then continues on the ground with a guided walk and lunch at Cathedral Gorge.

When do Horizontal Falls tours from Broome run?

Horizontal Falls tours from Broome run seasonally, from about March to November, and the exact start and end dates change from year to year.

Do I need to give my weight when booking a flight in Broome?

Yes. Broome flight operators ask for each passenger's weight at booking and weigh passengers before boarding for safety, and seat and weight limits differ by aircraft. Check the tour page for the flight you want.

Are meals included on Broome flight tours?

Many are. Horizontal Falls half-day tours include a cooked breakfast or a barramundi lunch on a houseboat, the full-day Bungle Bungle tour includes lunch at Cathedral Gorge, and the Eco Beach helicopter flight includes an a la carte lunch.

Is the Horizontal Falls flow the same every day?

No. The Horizontal Falls are tide dependent, so the amount of water moving through the gap varies by day, and operators can't guarantee the flow or passage through the narrow gap on every day.

Pick the Broome flight that fits your time, check the departure point, and book it online.