Broome is the largest town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, situated at the base of the Dampier Peninsula. It has a relaxed vibe and remarkable unspoiled beaches lapped by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. It is a picture-perfect tropical paradise, but Broome also has a fascinating history as a pearling port. Broome is not overcooked as a tourist resort, and with accommodation in short supply, and motorhome rental in Broome is the perfect option for exploring this beautiful town and its surrounding landscape. The beaches are some of the best in the world and are partnered with warm, tropical temperatures.
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Read on to learn how to make the most of campervan hire in Broome.
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Essential pointers for your trip to Broome
Broome has two seasons: dry and wet. The best time to rent a motorhome in Broome is during the dry season, May to October. There is virtually no rainfall, and the weather is warm and sunny, with temperatures averaging from 20 degrees to the low 30s. It can be hotter in the wet season but also very humid. January to March is known as the monsoon season.
Driving in BroomeDriving is a cinch in Broome because there are no traffic lights. However, if you want to ditch the campervan and walk or cycle, there are many footpaths, and the terrain is mainly flat, so cycling is pretty effortless too. However, if you want to explore attractions like the Bungle Bungles, Cape Leveque, Karijini and Millstream National Park, you will need a motorhome with 4WD capability.
Outdoor activitiesBroome is an outdoor lover’s paradise with a beautiful and varied landscape best accessed by foot or bike and a range of water-based activities, including swimming, kayaking, jet skiing and wildlife cruises. There’s even the world’s oldest outdoor cinema if you don’t want to go indoors on a balmy Broome evening.
History and cultureIt’s easy to let the landscape divert you in Broome, but there is a surprising amount of backstory to this pearling port, which is also home to Aboriginal, European, and Japanese cultures. Broome has a main history museum, and the SSJG Heritage Centre tells the story of the Aboriginal people of the Kimberley. Such a beautiful location is, of course, home to numerous artists and photographers over the decades, and there are plenty of galleries displaying their work.
Best campervan routes in Broome
The Dampier Peninsula
This drive takes just under two hours and is 152 kilometres, and much of the road is now sealed, which makes for easier driving conditions for a campervan in Broome. The Dampier Peninsula is the gateway to the Kimberley Coast, and the drive takes visitors through woodland, pindan bush, tidal flats, and mangrove creeks that lead towards the ocean. The Dampier Peninsula has four major communities: One Arm Point, Djarindjin, Lombadina and Beagle Bay.
Perth
Rent a campervan in Broome, and you have an amazing option to drive to Perth, which is 2,172 kilometres away (yes, you read that correctly). Depending on where you choose to stop, it will take a few days; you could even allow two weeks. The fastest inland route is National Highway 95, which misses the point and all the beautiful stops. For interest and view, the recommended route is National Highway 1, the coastal road offering stunning stopovers, including Karijini National Park, Cape Range National Park, Coral Bay, and Hutt Lagoon.
James Price Point
James Price Point is 60 kilometres from Broome. This route is for the enthusiastic 4WD adventurer, and it offers stunning views of the red cliffs and azure ocean waters. The travel time depends on the condition of the road. Take Cape Leveque Road and then turn off onto Manari Road. Locals recommend that you deflate your tyres to drive across the corrugations.
Sites of interests and excursions in Broome
Broome Bird Observatory
Just outside Broome on the shores of the stunning Roebuck Bay is Broome Bird Observatory. The mudflats of Roebuck Bay are amongst some of the most biodiverse in the world, with the highest concentration of wading birds in Australia and migratory visitors from Asia and Siberia during the summer.
Willie Creek Pearls
Roebuck Bay stretches from Broome towards Cape Villaret past Eco Beach; it has a massive tidal range and historically has been the lure for pearl divers and traders since the late 1800s. This working pearl farm is just north of Broome and offers insightful tours detailing the process from seeding to harvest.
Bungle Bungles Purnululu National Park
Purnululu National Park is home to the famous Bungle Bungle range, a series of rock formations with a distinctive beehive shape dating back over 350 million years. Known to locals for centuries, the area was only ‘discovered’ by outsiders in the 1980s when a film crew flew over the area. Now, the area is a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It makes a great place to visit when you hire a campervan in Broome.
When you pick up your motorhome for hire in Broome, it should have no travel limits, so you can roam and cover any distance during your trip.
You can hire a motorhome in Australia with a permanent and valid UK category B driving licence. Your licence must be in English; if it is in a different language, you must provide and carry an official English translation or international driving permit.
The best way to see Broome and its surrounding environment is to take your accommodation onto the road. Australia as a country is the perfect motorhome destination with a beautiful coastline, fabulous, rugged scenery and national parks. Campervaning is one of the most popular ways to holiday in Australia.
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