Why I Love Cable Beach in Broome, Western Australia

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Picture this; steep sand dunes that gracefully slope down; the soil changing from hues of red soil to light orange, before eventually fading into pure white sand as it reaches the turquoise Indian Ocean.

This is the view of Cable Beach in Broome, Western Australia. The landscape is vast and seemingly endless.

The 22km beach is wide enough that during low tide in May Australia’s only beach polo event is held on the flat sands here.

Despite being a popular beach in Broome and is always bustling with people, it’s sheer size and enormity means everyone can spread out and enjoy the tranquility without stepping on each others toes.

Cable Beach is my favorite beach in Australia, and it’s not just because of the sheer amount of attractions you can do there, but because it has beauty, history, and was the backdrop for fond memories.

Why I Love Cable Beach, Broome

Here are some of the main reasons why I love Cable Beach…

Cable Beach in Broome is iconic

It’s deserving of its regular spot in the best beaches of the world list.

It’s perfect for beach cricket, 4WD tailgating, camel rides, long walks and runs and swims, morning meditation and just lazing and gazing.

Crystal clear waters, rock pools, bars, food, a kiosk – what more could you ask for in a beach?

It has a fabulous grassed area for the evening picnic and a playground for the kids – romance or family, action or relaxation.

Sunsets at Gantheaume Point

Around to the south of Cable Beach, you can vaguely make out the red cliffs of Gantheaume Point, a beautiful spot to walk where even the dinosaurs have walked. Yep, there’s footprints to prove it.

Gantheaume Point is often very quiet and provides the perfect spot for meditation by the ocean or just to go for a walk under a red rock cliff face overlooking a white sandy beach.

It’s especially spectacular at sunset, but any time of day is worth the short drive on the unsealed road, or you can even walk the length of beach if you’re up for it.

We didn’t see this but there’s another track which leads to a cast of dinosaur footprints at the bottom of the cliff, but you have to go at low tide to see them.

I’m sure they would be a hit with the kids. Next time.

The Camel Rides

To the north, you’ll find the iconic Cable Beach camels slowly saunter along the hard sand in front of the setting sun, lighting the sky in shades of red and pink.

There are three tour companies that offer camel rides, but they all offer the same package and have similar prices, so it doesn’t really matter which ones you choose.

Each company is differentiated by different colored blankets. We went with Broome Camel Safaris who have the blue blankets.

The sunset rides are the most famous, but you can also get up early and enjoy morning rides which are shorter and less busy.

Note: There’s a 90kg individual weight limit for those who want to enjoy a camel ride.

Cheap Drinks at Surf Club

This is a true secret squirrel tip from us, so do not tell anyone!

If you can swing a member to sign you in, the Surf Club is the CHEAPEST place in Broome to come for a drink and is the most chilled with the BEST views.

We became regular weekly visitors – first to arrive, last to leave.

Grab your plastic table and chairs, bring your own snacks and enjoy the $6 drinks with the locals as you watch nature’s last great act for the evening over the Indian Ocean.

Cheers!

Alternatively, many people fight for seating positions at Sunset Gril at the Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, but it’s further back from the ocean, and a lot pricier.

Amazing Sunsets

If you have never viewed an ocean sunset, Cable Beach will not disappoint.

With colours ranging from purples and golds to fiery reds, even your camera will have a smile on its face.

We’d arrive at the Surf Club after a short walk from our Villa – the girls powering along on their scooters.

Sometimes it was just us, other times we were there creating memories with new friends (of course we let them in on our secret too).

It’s the perfect place to sit and enjoy a sunset over Cable Beach.

Sometimes I’d walk past the cute building going down the ramp to spend another afternoon on the beach building sand castles, boogie boarding and avoiding being stung by jelly fish.

Year Round Sunshine

With months on end of perfect sunshine, there is no better place to enjoy a beach holiday. It only rains for 53 days a year, so you can always count on Broome to offer a sunny beach holiday.

You can hire beach chairs and umbrellas and just chill out on Cable Beach. It’s the best place to be in Broome as it gets the breeze to blow away that sticky heat that can get quite stifling in Broome Town.

Why do I love Broome so much?

So I guess you can tell I’m in love with Cable Beach. I’m in love with Broome. I’m in love with Western Australian sunsets. I’m in love with making memories with my family and new friends.

This is Broome. My favourite place in Australia. No comparisons or competition.

I love Broome because it’s the exotic flavour of Asia, mixed with the rugged Australian outback and the chilled out Aussie beach living all rolled into one.

It’s raw and harsh, peaceful and hypnotic, acceptance and grace.

You can be who you want in Broome.

Enjoy nature. Good food and wine. Rest and play. Smile and wave. Worship the sun. Earth yourself in the red dust.

You won’t understand until you arrive.

Once you do, you’ll be graced with the inherent knowing that you’re walking into a sacred place unlike any other.

Mind you, many people arrive after a brutal Outback drive from Darwin – kilometres of rugged inland escarpments, gorges, baking temperatures, gravel roads and red dusts.

Broome is the oasis you never want to leave again.

Where to Stay in Broome

We’re big fans of vacation rentals when we travel because they provide more comfort and space.

Sometimes you just need a full-kitchen, your own bathroom, separate bedrooms for the kids, and a dining room to use as an office. Oh, and a TV never goes astray every now and then to keep the kids entertained for an hour.

We found a 2 bedroom villa at the RAC Holiday Park in Broome, which was the perfect place to stay for a week in Broome. The villa was spacious, bright, and right across the road from the beach.

Out the back garden was a swimming pool the kids could jump in as an alternative to the beach, not sure if they were happier about that or having access to our own TV – it’s been a while.

Not only was it a 5-minute walk to the beach, but also an easy walk to Zanders, the Sunset Bar and the Surf Club. And right across the road was a cafe (good fish & chips) and Divers Tavern and bottle shop – super handy for the essential beer and wine supplies!

If you’re looking for an alternative to a hotel room or cabin within walking distance to world famous Cable Beach, this is a great place to stay.

Mantra Frangipani, Cable Beach

We loved the outdoor shower feature of the Mantra Frangipani, Cable Beach.

The villas have everything you need and is tucked away in a quieter part of Cable Beach, not that it gets very busy or noisy. It’s an easy bike ride or walk to the beach.

You’ve also got a swimming pool.

Palm Grove Holiday Resort

Palm Grove Holiday Resort was our home for nearly a month. This Broome campground is only a block back from Cable beach and a short walk, or bike ride to the surf club.

There’s a small pool, which we got a lot of use out of, and is family friendly. We loved our shady possy right next to the pool!

This is a great place to stay if you are camping.

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