Mention Western Australia, and most Singaporeans will probably think of Perth, quokkas, and all things Margaret River. But if you’re after a more offbeat escape, let us introduce you to Broome, a coastal town in the northern part of Western Australia.
Here’s a quick history lesson: Broome was once a thriving pearling hub in the 1880s, drawing workers from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, and Europe. The result is a melting pot of cultures that still shape the town today, blended with Australia’s First Nations heritage. Known by its traditional name “Rubibi”, Broome offers a laidback oasis with super chio natural landscapes, a deep-rooted history, and just the right amount of rugged adventure.
If that sounds like your kind of trip, read on for our guide to Broome.
The current exchange rate is AUD1.18=~S$1 as of 3rd April 2025.
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Getting to Broome used to mean an epic road trip or domestic flight from Perth for Singaporeans. But now, you can fly directly from Singapore to Broome in just 4 hours. That leaves you more time to tick off the attractions on your itinerary.
Jetstar is restarting direct flights from Changi Airport directly to Broome, with fares from S$146* one-way. The service will run from 1st April to 25th October 2025, and flights depart twice a week: Tuesdays at 9.50am and Saturdays at 12.15pm.
Save precious time by flying directly to your destination and you can be touching down just in time for a late lunch by the beach.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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Image credit: Cable Beach | Tourism Western Australia
Camels and Australia might sound like an odd pairing, but fun fact: The country has the world’s largest population of wild camels. These long-lashed desert dwellers were first brought in during the 19th century to help transport goods across the Outback, and today, they’ve traded heavy lifting for something far more leisurely – strolling along the shores of Cable Beach (traditional name Walmanyjun) in Broome.
This is where you’ll find one of Western Australia’s most iconic experiences: camel rides against a backdrop of the Indian Ocean. There are 3 main tour operators offering rides throughout the day: Red Sun Camels, Broome Camel Safaris, and Cable Beach Camels.
Image credit: @redsuncamels via Instagram
Red Sun Camels, for instance, are recognisable from the red blankets on the camels. Their sunset tours start from the north of the rocks on Cable Beach, and prices start from AUD110/adult, AUD80/child, and AUD20/infant. No matter which operator you go with, tours typically last 30 minutes to 2 hours.
One thing to note is that each camel seat has a weight limit of around 90kg per seat to ensure the animals’ well-being, so check ahead if you’re unsure. And don’t forget to book early – these tours fill up fast, sometimes days in advance.
Image credit: @broometriketours via Instagram
If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner biker without needing a motorcycle licence, a Harley Davidson Trike tour is the way to do it. And when it comes to exploring Broome on 3 wheels, Broome Trike Tours is a solid pick. Operating since 1999, they’ve got classic Harley trikes and even a luxury 6-passenger Limo Trike.
Expect a ride packed with epic coastal views, fiery sunsets, dramatic rock formations, and even a bit of local wildlife spotting. Their iconic Broome Town Tour dives into Broome’s unique history, covering everything from the town’s One Day War to a stop at the Pioneer Cemetery at Town Beach, where Broome’s original jetty once stood.
Their Limo Trikes are great if you’re travelling with family or friends.
Image credit: @broometriketours via Instagram
Other highlights include Gantheaume Point, home to 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, and a visit to Entrance Point, where you’ll get sweeping views of the Bird Observatory, 80 Mile Beach, and red pindan cliffs. The tour lasts 1.5 hours and costs AUD115/person, complete with full commentary, hotel pick-up, and even discount vouchers for restaurants and Matso’s Broome Brewery.
For the best experience, book this early in your trip – you’ll get a great intro to Broome and some handy vouchers to use while you’re there.
Image credit: Willie Creek Pearl Farm | Tourism Western Australia
Here’s a little-known fact: Broome is one of the world’s top producers of the finest cultured South Sea pearls. So much so that you’ll probably see travellers heading home with pearl jewellery or shimmering shells as souvenirs. While Chinatown’s pearl showrooms are worth a visit, check out a pearl farm tour at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay for a deeper dive into the pearling industry. These tours take you behind the scenes of modern pearl farming, from the culturing process to live pearl harvesting.
For a first-hand look at how Australian South Sea Pearls are cultivated, Willie Creek Pearl Farm offers a fascinating tour of a working commercial pearl farm. You’ll learn what makes the perfect pearl, watch a live harvest, and see the delicate process that turns a tiny grain of sand into a lustrous gem.
Image: Kimberley Helicopter Tours | Tourism Western Australia
Getting there is part of the adventure: choose between an air-conditioned coach, a self-drive 4WD experience, or a scenic helicopter flight over Cable Beach and Willie Creek.
Image credit: @cygnetbaypearlfarm via Instagra
For a more family-run experience, check out Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Once a small family business, it’s now a full-fledged farm, accommodation, restaurant, and tour hub. The 1-hour Pearl Farm Discovery Tour (AUD39/adult, AUD20/child) takes you through the farm’s history and the Brown family’s legacy. You’ll even pick up some cool knowledge in a hands-on pearl grading session.
Image credit: Gantheaume Point | Tourism Western Australia
Here’s one thing you may not know about Broome: it’s home to 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Just a 10-minute drive from town, Gantheaume Point (traditional name Minyirr) is where you can literally step back in time.
Image credit: Gantheaume Point | Tourism Western Australia
This scenic promontory, located 6km south of Broome, is famous for its fiery red sandstone cliffs, which glow spectacularly during sunset. But beyond the photo-worthy landscapes, the main attraction here is the dinosaur footprints and plant fossils preserved in the Broome Sandstone from the Early Cretaceous period. These footprints, which belong to a variety of dinosaurs, can be seen only at very low tide.
Pro tip: check tide times at the Broome Visitor Centre before heading out, or you might just end up staring at a whole lot of water. But if you miss the window, don’t worry. There are plaster casts of the tracks at the top of the cliff you can view at any time.
Anastasia’s Pool (left) and the Gantheaume Point Lighthouse (left).
Image adapted from: @teash_paul via Instagram, Tourism Western Australia
A short stroll from the footprints, you’ll find Anastasia’s Pool, a natural rock spa once used by a lighthouse keeper’s wife to ease her arthritis, and the Gantheaume Point Lighthouse, which has been standing since 1905.
Image credit: Roebuck Bay | Tourism Western Australia
If you’re all about romanticising your life, skip the drive and hop on a hovercraft tour from Broome. You’ll zoom across the mudflats of Roebuck Bay (traditional name Yawuru Nagulagun) and soak in the dramatic views where red cliffs meet the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
An aerial view of Roebuck Bay (left) and Staircase to the Moon (right).
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While you’re out there ticking off Broome’s scenic views from your bucket list, don’t miss Roebuck Bay, another stunning natural attraction that deserves a spot on your itinerary. Known for its vibrant red sands, turquoise waters, and diverse wildlife, this bay is a paradise for birdwatchers. But let’s be real, the star of the show here isn’t the birds.
Enter the Staircase to the Moon, a rare optical illusion that happens just 2-3 days a month from March to October when the full moon aligns perfectly with low tide. As the moon rises over the exposed tidal flats, it creates the illusion of a shimmering staircase leading straight to the moon. It’s 100 percent natural, zero Photoshop required, and one of those sights you really have to see to believe.
Treat yourself to a cookie at the Staircase Markets.
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For the best views, head to Town Beach, The Mangrove Hotel, Broome Golf Club, or Roebuck Bay Lookout. And if you’re at Town Beach, stick around for the Staircase Markets, where you can soak up the atmosphere with local food, crafts, and live music.
Image credit: Australia’s North West
No trip to Broome is complete without a pint or two at Matso’s Broome Brewery. It is North West Australia’s only microbrewery and home to some of the most unique beers in the country. The building that houses Matso’s started out as Broome’s first bank in 1910, before transforming into a general store, café, art gallery, and finally, a brewery in the late ‘90s. Talk about a glow-up.
Matso’s is best known for its Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Originally brewed as a refreshing alternative to traditional beers in Broome’s sweltering heat, it’s now a go-to drink for visitors looking to cool off. You can grab a schooner (AUD14), pint (AUD17), or jug (AUD30). And if you’re wondering what a schooner is, it’s a term used in Australia for a 425ml glass of beer.
Image credit: @matsosbeer via Instagram
If you’re after something stronger, try Luggers Dark Lager (from AUD12), a Munich-style brew with rich chocolate, coffee, and toffee notes. Matso’s also serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can pair your drinks with dishes like the Cone Bay Barramundi Tempura Burger (AUD28) or House Smoked BBQ Lamb Ribs (AUD42).
To top it all off, there’s live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, featuring local and touring artists. The brewery is temporarily closed for refurbishments, so be sure to check their Instagram page for reopening updates before heading over.
After a day of sun, sand, and possibly a camel ride at Cable Beach, refuel at Cable Beach House, a clifftop eatery perched atop the sand dunes with ocean and sunset views.
Image credit: @thecablebeachhouse via Instagram
If you’re going all out, the Seafood Platter (AUD180) is a solid choice, featuring Coffin Bay oysters, tuna and kingfish sashimi, Exmouth prawns, South Australian mussels in chilli sauce, blue swimmer crab, chilli and garlic squid, and beer-battered blue spot emperor. Otherwise, keep things simple with classics like beer-battered fish & chips (AUD38) or a Wild Funghi & Asparagus pizza (AUD28).
Image credit: @thecablebeachhouse via Instagram
For the best experience, swing by during happy hour from 4pm-6pm from Mondays-Saturdays, just in time to watch the sky turn tangerine with a AUD12 large glass of house wine in hand.
There’s also a grab-and-go kiosk for quick bites like a ham & cheese toastie (AUD13) or an acai bowl (AUD16) – perfect to dabao for a beachside picnic.
Poolside hangouts hit different here.
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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm may be known for its shiny treasures, but did you know you can stay overnight and wake up to million-dollar ocean views? Whether you’re into glamping, camping, or something in between, there’s an option for every kind of traveller at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Stay.
For the adventurous, Diver’s Creek Farm Stays is the spot to be. It’s only accessible by 4WD and located about 1km from the main pearling village – just far enough to feel like you’re in the remote Aussie wilderness.
Budget-conscious travellers can check into a Basic Bush Tent (AUD120/night), which sleeps 2 and comes with shared camp toilets and a kitchen. But if “roughing it” isn’t quite your vibe, the Deluxe Safari Tent (from AUD370/night) or Bayview Safari Tent (AUD295/night) come with ensuite bathrooms for a touch of comfort.
The Village Safari Tent.
Image credit: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Stay
For something more centrally located, The Pearler’s Village offers safari tents, campsites, and caravan sites within walking distance of the restaurant, tours, and homestead. If you’re after resort-like luxury, the Village Safari Tent ($385 AUD/night) comes with air conditioning, a king bed, and a bar fridge. It’s basically a hotel room in the middle of nature.
No matter where you stay, cap off the night with a campfire at White Rocks Point, and look up – you’ll be treated to a sky full of stars that’ll put our city nightlights to shame.
The studio (left) and villa (right).
Image adapted from: Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
If camping under the stars isn’t your idea of a holiday, we get it. For something a little more luxurious, check into Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, where you’ll get world-class dining, lush suites, and oceanfront views – all without needing to swat away a single mosquito.
Perched right on Cable Beach, this resort is Broome’s only full-service beachfront accommodation. You can find stay options like family-friendly bungalows, sleek studios, and even lavish suites. For the ultimate holiday, go all out with a villa (from AUD399/night), where you’ll get your own private courtyard, plunge pool, outdoor shower, and sun lounges.
Care for a drink at the Sunset Bar?
Image credit: @cablebeachclub via Instagram
The resort has plenty of facilities, too. The adults-only Ocean Pool is ideal for enjoying some peace and quiet, while the Chahoya Spa & Salon offers top-tier relaxation. There’s also a fully equipped gym if you feel guilty about skipping arms day.
Dining-wise, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Cichetti Club serves up modern Italian dishes with a perfectly paired glass of wine, while Kichi Kichi offers flavour-packed Thai plates to enjoy under the stars.
Basically, if you’re after a resort that has it all, it’s hard to find a better option.
Destinations like Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney are always on the Singaporean travel hit list, but if you’ve been thinking about discovering a new part of Australia, here’s your sign.
With Jetstar’s direct flights from Singapore to Broome back on the map, getting to this coastal town is easier than ever. In fact, Jetstar is the only airline offering direct return flights to Broome, with departures twice a week. And at S$146* one-way, you don’t have to worry about your wallet taking too much of a hit.
Here’s a lobang for you: Jetstar’s planning a sale sometime in April, so keep an eye out for announcements. You might just snag a holiday to the land down under at a bargain. In just 4 hours, you’ll be swapping city skyscrapers for camel rides, dinosaur footprints, and some of the best sunsets in Australia.
*Terms and conditions apply.
This post was brought to you by Jetstar.
Cover image adapted from: @redsuncamels via Instagram, Tourism Western Australia
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