APT Touring: Broome Cultural and Coastal Highlights

Arrive in Broome, and meet your fellow travellers tonight at dinner.

Signature Experience Tonight, witness Staircase to the Moon, a natural phenomenon where the full moon rising across the exposed tidal flats creates the impression of a staircase leading to the moon.

Staying Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

You will take a flight from Cygnet Bay to Broome via Horizontal Falls on this tour.

Depart Broome this morning and travel to Roebuck Bay. View the contrasting colours of the red pindan road, with turquoise ocean alongside. Roebuck Bay is a Ramsarlisted site of international importance for migratory birds, also known as the Shorebird Capital of Australia. Today, learn about the incredible journeys these birds take, and even spot a few rarely seen shorebirds. Later, arrive at the multi-award-winning Eco Beach Resort.

Staying Two Nights, Eco Beach Resort

This morning, enjoy breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean. After, depart for Karajarri Country and begin an insightful journey learning about the Dreamtime through to the current day. Enjoy a Welcome to Country, then a walk along the coastline among towering limestone cliffs where you will hear significant cultural stories and enjoy bushfoods. At the end of the tour, enjoy cultural dancing by the Karajarri Dancers. This afternoon, head back to Eco Beach where you can enjoy a walk along the beach to a hidden cave, spa treatment or simply enjoy the afternoon by the infinity pool. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at Eco Beach.

Today, depart Eco Beach and head north to the Dampier Peninsula to indulge in unique cultural and coastal adventures. First, stop at the Sacred Heart Church, also known as the Mother of Pearl Church, located in Beagle Bay on Nyul Nyul country. Admire the ornamental church, which has been decorated with pearl, cowrie, volute and olive snail shells, and learn about the interesting history of Beagle Bay and how the church came to be. Afterwards, enjoy a tour of Lombadina to learn about the area’s history and culture from a local guide.

Signature Experience Enjoy a pearl meat platter with drinks this evening as the sun begins to set over the breathtaking surrounds of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

Staying Two Nights, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

Enjoy breakfast with panoramic ocean views of King Sound. After, begin a tour of the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, and learn about the history of the Australian South Sea Pearl and witness a live pearl harvest. Embark on a cruise along the Kimberley Coast through King Sound and the Buccaneer Archipelago, and visit Sunday Island. Journey through what is known as the Pearl Passage and learn the story of the Tide Drifters as you retrace the ocean journey from Bardi Country on the mainland through the network of islands. Arrive at Sunday Island to explore tranquil, unspoilt locations and learn about the cultural and environmental significance of this spectacular marine reserve. Arrive back at Cygnet Bay and reminisce about the beauty of the untouched wilderness of the Kimberley Coast with your fellow travellers.

This morning, prepare to depart Cygnet Bay via a scenic flight of the Buccaneer Archipelago where you will re-count yesterday’s journey from a different perspective. Fly across the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands, and on your return fly over the Horizontal Falls. Witness the powerful tides of the Kimberley form rapids that push through the narrow gap. On arrival to Broome, re-join your Driver Guide for lunch at the iconic Matso’s Brewery. This afternoon, check in to Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa to enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Staying Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Your tour will conclude at the Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa after breakfast.