TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD March 08
Travel to Broome
……by Jenny Magee Travelscene Samford
Recently I headed to Perth for our annual conference and among the highlights (besides meeting Tom Williams) was our post conference trip up to Broome so let me tell you a little about this beautiful, beautiful place.
Recently I headed to Perth for our annual conference and among the highlights (besides meeting Tom Williams) was our post conference trip up to Broome so let me tell you a little about this beautiful, beautiful place.
Jenny Magee pictured with Tom Williams, who she met in Perth.
Broome is situated on the North West coast of Western Australia, and until the mid 1980s was only accessible by a dirt road. On a narrow peninsula surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and Roebuck Bay, and recognised as a world class migratory bird stopover, it is a town where after watching a beautiful sunset you can retire for the night to the sound of waves crashing onshore and wake up to see the sun rise on the other side of the town amidst a torrent of birdsong.
The town grew out of the discovery of the world’s largest pearl shell, attracting hundreds of people like a gold rush. The pearl industry slump mid last century was not enough to drive them away and they remain captivated by the Broome’s natural beauty and laid- back atmosphere. Today Broome has its own curious architecture, a mixture of colonial, old mission houses, churches, pearling master huts and more recent housing closely resembling that of a unique style born more then eighty years ago.
Broome enjoys a tropical climate with warm days and balmy nights for most of the year. During the summer months temperatures and humidity are high and it is important that enough fluids are consumed to avoid dehydration, especially when physically active. During the months of November to April there is a possibility of cyclones off the Kimberley and Pilbara coasts. It is important that visitors are aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a cyclone alert.
From the moment you arrive, with the turquoise blue waters of the beaches, the vast surrounding area with huge cattle stations dwarfing some countries in Europe, and the crystal night sky, you will feel that Broome is the place to “let yourself go”. Decisions are made differently here – lie on a hammock or on Cable Beach? Delve into history or catch a fishing prize? Pick up a world class pearl or a pearl of wisdom from one of the Kimberley old timers? Your decision, your choice. Broome’s relaxed atmosphere allows you to do it all.
Don’t forget that only Travelscene American Express lets you travel anywhere, any time and pay with your membership rewards points.
So contact us on 3289 3700 and let us help you turn your American Express membership rewards points into your next trip.
The town grew out of the discovery of the world’s largest pearl shell, attracting hundreds of people like a gold rush. The pearl industry slump mid last century was not enough to drive them away and they remain captivated by the Broome’s natural beauty and laid- back atmosphere. Today Broome has its own curious architecture, a mixture of colonial, old mission houses, churches, pearling master huts and more recent housing closely resembling that of a unique style born more then eighty years ago.
Broome enjoys a tropical climate with warm days and balmy nights for most of the year. During the summer months temperatures and humidity are high and it is important that enough fluids are consumed to avoid dehydration, especially when physically active. During the months of November to April there is a possibility of cyclones off the Kimberley and Pilbara coasts. It is important that visitors are aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a cyclone alert.
From the moment you arrive, with the turquoise blue waters of the beaches, the vast surrounding area with huge cattle stations dwarfing some countries in Europe, and the crystal night sky, you will feel that Broome is the place to “let yourself go”. Decisions are made differently here – lie on a hammock or on Cable Beach? Delve into history or catch a fishing prize? Pick up a world class pearl or a pearl of wisdom from one of the Kimberley old timers? Your decision, your choice. Broome’s relaxed atmosphere allows you to do it all.
Don’t forget that only Travelscene American Express lets you travel anywhere, any time and pay with your membership rewards points.
So contact us on 3289 3700 and let us help you turn your American Express membership rewards points into your next trip.
