Broome Time

After the recent gruelling weeks, navigating some of the remotest landscapes of the far north western parts of Australia, we’ve decided to head to Broome for a Real Holiday!!! 🏄‍♂️🥳 Broome has often been described as the gateway to further adventures in the Kimberley, but this time, Mic and I are searching for something a little more relaxing.

In fact, I’ve heard many travellers and the locals alike coin the phrase, “Broome Time”. So, is it weird to hope that the legacy of what this may entail can simply engulf us in its time warp and allow us to experience the charm and unique character this sleepy beachside town has to offer.

And if there was ever a reason to stay put for over 3 weeks, to recover from the physical and mental stress on both the body and mind, I’m sure you’d agree an afternoon sunset is the allure that can do it. We have decided that Cable Beach will be just the spot to regain some normality. Daily swimming, strolls along the beach, spectacular sunsets, good food, entertainment, great company is good for the soul and the ideal place to base ourselves. Why would anyone want to leave?

Well, as you can see we don’t want to leave. We’ve settled in quite nicely and doing what all good tourists should, supporting the local economy.

Although, the budget doesn’t quite extend as far as I would like to the magnificent South Sea Pearl of Paspaley Jewellers. I was, however, more than happy to read the fascinating life story of Nick Paspaley senior, who as a 19 year old entrepreneur saw the beauty in the pearl, not only for making buttons but when the industry was decimated in the 1950’s, became interested in the Mikimoto technique for cultivating pearls. Through innovation he refined the Japanese process to suit the unique conditions of the Kimberley waters. It took years of devotion and patience to unravel the intricacies of Pinctada maxima pearl oyster but the rewards today have earnt his family international acclaim for the quality and superiority of the pearls they produce. To this day, the family has been in the business for a 100 years. Something to be very proud of indeed.

It’s even a great place to retrace the footprints of the prehistoric creatures of the past at Gantheaume point. Clambering over the spectacular red cliffs we head down to the low tide mark. And with a keen eye we think we’ve found the bird like indentations from the dinosaurs.

Further exploration at very low tides at Town Beach we venture out amongst the mudflats to see the eerie remains of the Catalina’s (Dutch Flying Boats that were strafed during WWll). It was a difficult trudge through very sticky mud with Mic ending up with a very sore foot. He managed to get many splinters of coral like material in the sole of his foot which turned out to be more like glass, extremely difficult to see and even more so to retrieve. Ouch!! 🤕😁

We’ve also let our hair down and splurged on one of the greatest natural wonders of the world as acclaimed by David Attenborough. A full day trip to the Horizontal Falls. It’s awesome sea planes, 1200hp speed boat and a fast flowing tide that’s a force of mother nature unique to the Talbot Bay area. It was an unforgettable day out, an experience of a lifetime. Definitely, glad we secured the final two spots for the season.

In our final days we have to squeeze a few more favourites into our get away. Watching the tide charts to coincide our stay with the Staircase to the Moon seems perfect along with some good food and drinks at Matso’s .

We have loved Broome as a holiday destination for a very enjoyable stay. It would be great to bring the family back here one day as Broome is a charming place to stay with plenty of options on offer, to do as much or as little you want to do, at a pace that’s right for you.