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owned by one of <strong>Australia</strong>'s well known adventurer and film makers Malcolm Douglas.<br />

Cable Beach Road.<br />

Cable Beach<br />

Cable Beach is 22 kilometers of white sand. It is named Cable Beach because it was here<br />

that the cable for the international telegraph line disappeared into the sea. Located 6km<br />

from the Broome township it is a mecca for sunlovers in the dry season and has a seaside<br />

resort feel. However in the wet, November through to April, the water is a no go zone due<br />

to the deadly stingers.<br />

Chinatown<br />

This refers to the area in the middle of town that has a very asian feel with restaurants,<br />

souvenir shops and pearl boutiques<br />

Gantheaume Point<br />

Further south from Cable Beach is Gantheaume Point, where there are dinosaur<br />

footprints, 120 million years old, in the rocks.<br />

Matso's<br />

This art gallery has a large selection of Aboriginal and European artworks, as well as<br />

sculptures pottery carvings, books, a cafe and a boutique brewery. This is all housed in a<br />

historic pearling master's house. 60 Hamersley Street.<br />

Pearl Luggers<br />

This is a tour of a pearling museum, where you can browse two restored pearl luggers<br />

and the pearl displays as well as hear commentary by former pearl divers. 31 Dampier<br />

Terrace.<br />

Sun Picture Theatre<br />

The Sun Picture Theatre claims to be the world’s oldest operating picture garden,<br />

established in 1916. There is no roof!<br />

Town Beach<br />

Town Beach on the Roebuck Bay shore has the remains of the flying boats which were<br />

bombed by the Japanese during the war are visible at very low tides.<br />

Willie Creek Pearl Farm<br />

This pearl farm is located 38km North of Broome. Here you can learn all about the<br />

delicate processes of pearl farming as well as purchase pearls and tips on what to look for<br />

when buying. You must book your tour here in advance and it's best to get a coach out to<br />

the farm.<br />

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