Cable Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cable Beach
Cable Beach which includes a sandy beach and land animals
Cable Beach showing a beach and landscape views as well as an individual male
Cable Beach which includes landscape views, a sunset and general coastal views
Cable Beach showing surfing and general coastal views
Explore the stretch of beach where the Kimberley region meets the Indian Ocean and watch a dazzling sunset over the gentle waves.

Cable Beach is an expansive sweep of white-sand beach where you can lay down a towel and relax for the day, ride a camel along the shoreline or simply enjoy the views. With 22 kilometres (13.7 miles) of sand, striking red ochre cliffs and stunning native flora, this sensational beach has plenty to offer sun-worshippers.

Pack a sun umbrella, your towel and some sunscreen and hit the beach. There is plenty of room to spread out on Cable Beach’s wide sweep of sand. Take a dip in the warm, turquoise-coloured waters and admire serene views of the horizon. It’s a suitable beach for kids, with lifeguards patrolling the safest swimming areas in the dry season.

Book a camel tour with one of the waterfront or Cable Beach town area operators. From the lofty heights of a camel’s back, you’ll get another perspective of the stunning beach views. As you meander along the beach atop your steed, your guide will inform you about the surrounding area and Broome’s fascinating history as a pearling town. Four-wheel drive tours are also available.

Head to the southern end of Cable Beach until you reach an area of red-rock headland known as Gantheaume Point. Here, you’ll find a skeletal steel lighthouse and intriguing prehistoric relics. At low tide, you’ll be able to see 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, preserved in reef rock.

Don’t miss a breathtaking sunset over the Indian Ocean. The last rays of warm, tropical sunshine splash across the wet sand, changing the hue to brilliant orange. End your evening with a drink at one of the resort bars dotted around the southern end of the beach.Cable Beach is located just 8.5 kilometres (5.3 miles) northwest of Broome. Catch buses between Broome and Cable Beach or park your car near the cafés at the beach’s southern end.

Cable Beach has a range of accommodation options, from luxurious resorts to caravan parks. Beach closures can occur during the jellyfish season, between November and May. Visit between May and October to enjoy the dry season’s sunshine.


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Our pick of the best Cable Beach Hotel Deals

Kimberley Sands Resort
Kimberley Sands Resort
3.5 out of 5
Murray Road, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$275 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$275
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Broome. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
"Staff great room very good when l needed someone to look at why tv not working came immediately to fix problem"

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024

Kimberley Sands Resort
Broome Time Resort
Broome Time Resort
3.5 out of 5
1 Cable Beach Road East, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$146 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Broome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Japanese Cemetery and Sacred ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Broome Time Resort
Oaks Cable Beach Resort
Oaks Cable Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
11 Oryx Road, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$252 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Broome. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Buddha Sanctuary and Cable ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"Clean room, extremely comfortable bed. No breakfast or dining options available during the wet season."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Oaks Cable Beach Resort
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Cable Beach Road, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$379 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$379
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Broome. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cable Beach and Buddha Sanctuary are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (828 reviews)
Great Resort
"Great place to relax and unwind. Excellent customer service from the time we arrived until we left. Despite being an older resort it is well maintained and very comfortable."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
The Pearle of Cable Beach
The Pearle of Cable Beach
5 out of 5
14 Millington Road, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$347 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$347
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Broome. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
"Really comfortable stay in 2 bdrm villa with own pool. Two couples - had our own space and great communal area. Loved the pool, the water was cool. Coffee pod machine was great. Very quiet at night. Pillows were luxe and bed very comfy. Staff were very accommodating to our flight arrival and departure ..."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

The Pearle of Cable Beach
RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park
RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Murray Road & Cable Beach Road West, Cable Beach, WA
The price is AU$188 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday park in Broome. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cable Beach and Buddha Sanctuary are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
"Beautiful place happy lovely people"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cable Beach

Broome showing a city, cycling and street scenes

Djugun

Travellers enjoy Djugun for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Chinatown while you're in the area.

Djugun
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Bilingurr

If you're spending some time in Bilingurr, Cable Beach and Broome Wildlife Centre Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Bilingurr
Gantheaume Point featuring rocky coastline and landscape views

Minyirr

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in Minyirr. You might want to make time for a stop at Gantheaume Point or Roebuck Bay.

Minyirr


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