5 Days Broome / Rubibi & Kimberley region
Broome / Rubibi and the Dampier Peninsula, on the Kimberley coastline of Western Australia, combine stunning natural beauty and fascinating Aboriginal history.
Host Johani exploring the coastal region of the Kimberley with a couple, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
DAY 1
Join a Mabu Buru Tours Cable Beach Muwarrt* or Wakaj Experience*.
On a Cable Beach Muwarrt, you’ll discover Aboriginal culture at a traditional gathering on Cable Beach. Engage in a relaxing conversation, known as "Muwarrt," amidst the natural beauty.
Alternatively, experience Wakaj, an Aboriginal gathering with cooking demos, dance, and Dreamtime storytelling. Learn about traditional lifestyle, savour freshly cooked damper with local bush honey.
This evening, dine at one of Broome/Rubibi's fabulous restaurants such as Zensai, Little Indian, La Perle or Johnny Sausage.
Overnight at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa.
*These tours have restricted operating days.
Highlights:
Discover marine life and Aboriginal history amongst Broome / Rubibi's mudflats and mangroves.
Experience a true cultural immersion at an authentic Aboriginal gathering.
Taste the multicultural flavours of Broome / Rubibi at one of its celebrated restaurants.
Kingfisher Tours Garingbaar, WA © Tourism Australia
DAY 2
Make your way to Broome Airport for your Kingfisher Tours Garingbaar Broome to Bungles tour.
Embark on a scenic return flight from Broome / Rubibi and join a small group guided by an Aboriginal Custodian to explore Bungles Southern Gorges, including Cathedral Gorge and the Beehive Dome Botanicals walk. Enjoy a delicious lunch and afternoon tea with a selection of beverages.
Return to your hotel and pull up a seat at the Cable Beach Club Sunset Bar, the perfect spot to unwind with a beverage whilst viewing Broome / Rubibi's famous sunset, before dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants.
Highlights:
View Kimberley’s stunning landscapes on a scenic flight.
Marvel at the orange and grey banded, bee-hive shaped towers of the Bungle Bungles.
Experience Broome/Rubibi's iconic sunset with a cooling beverage in hand.
Guide Robbie Dann from Kimberley Cultural Adventures explaining the uses of Australian plants to guests. © Tourism Australia
DAY 3
Join a Kimberley Cultural Immersion Rubibi (Broome) Cultural Tour.
Embark on a journey delving into Broome /Rubibi's rich cultural past, discovering bush foods and medicinal plants. Experience a private didgeridoo performance, handle traditional Nyul Nyul artifacts, and savour refreshing Boab Ginger Beer or Iced Tea while exploring the stories of Broome / Rubibi's pearling history.
This afternoon, collect your 4WD hire vehicle and make your way north to Cygnet Bay on the Dampier Peninsula.
Check in to your accommodation at the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Don’t miss a visit to the Cygnet Bay Shellar Door to purchase pearls and other jewellery, located on the historic homestead in the pearler’s village.
Enjoy dinner at the Cygnet Bay Homestead Restaurant.
Highlights:
Experience a didgeridoo performance, traditional bush remedies, pearling history, and refreshing Boab ginger beer on an immersive cultural tour.
Purchase jewellery and loose pearls, direct from the very waters they are farmed.
Borgorron Coast to Creek Tours, Dampier Peninsula, WA © Tourism Australia
Day 4
Join a Borgorron Coast to Creek Tour. Learn about the culture and connection to Country as you forage for fresh oysters and learn about the seasonality of living off the land on this walking tour through the tidal flats of Cygnet Bay. Hear about the teachings of Aboriginal cultures and bush knowledge and discover how Terry Hunter’s family history is tied to the pioneering beginnings of the region’s pearl trade.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or enjoy one of the other experiences offered by Cygnet Bay.
Highlights:
Enjoy hands-on explorations on a walk with an Aboriginal Custodian.
Watch oysters cooked whilst still on the rocks.
Gain an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay.
Owner and guide, Rosanna Angus, Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours, Dampier Peninsula, WA
Day 5
Venture further afield to Sunday Island, located off the Kimberley Coast on an Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tour with Bardi Jawi guide, Rosanna Angus. Learn about local Indigenous culture and hear about the history connected to Sunday Island and the turbulent waters that separate it from the mainland. Explore tranquil, unspoilt locations and learn about the cultural and environmental significance of this spectacular marine reserve.
Highlights:
Enjoy a 4.5-hour boat cruise that follows the journey of the Tide Drifters through ancient tidal passages.
Explore culturally significant locations including including Ardyaloon Community, Middle Beach and Goodngarngoon, learning Dreaming stories, environmental lore and the history of the Sunday Island Mission.
Spot marine and bird life including whales, dolphins, dugongs, mantas, turtles and migratory birds.
Please be aware that some tours, restaurants, and attractions are seasonal and may not operate daily. For the most up-to-date information, kindly refer to each operator's website.
