Broome helicopter rides: Scenic flight tour options & prices

Broome helicopter rides in Western Australia range from 30 minute flights over Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point to pricy six hour Dampier Peninsula tours.

Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of the best places in the country to take a helicopter ride. That’s largely because the surrounding coastal scenery is so spectacular, but partly because some of the landscapes are so remote, they’re difficult to access any other way.

9 great Broome experiences to book today

1. Sunset camel ride – take in the changing colours of Cable Beach on camelback.
2. Horizontal Falls flight – see one of nature’s most extraordinary natural phenomena
3. Crocodile park visit – watch big crocs being fed up close.
4. Half hour helicopter ride – see the extraordinary red rock coastline from above
5. Dinosaur footprints adventure – including a wildlife spotting boat ride down Dampier Creek.
6. Sunset cruise – enjoy an Indian Ocean sunset with wine in hand
7. Windjana Gorge day trip – venture deeper into the rugged Kimberley.
8. Town tour – learn Broome’s fascinating history along the way.
9. Mud-crabbing experience – catch crabs in the mangroves then eat them after they’re cooked by a pro.

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Cheapest Broome helicopter rides

There are several Broome helicopter rides to choose from, with the cheapest being a 30 minute scenic flight. These head towards Willie Creek, but also take in the red cliffs at Gantheaume Point, Cable Beach and Broome Jetty. These 30 minute Broome helicopter flights cost from $379.

There are also slightly longer 45 minute flights which go over the tidal flats, heading further out to Quondong Point. These tours cost from $479.

Best 5 Broome day trips to book in advance

Horizontal Falls and Dampier Peninsula day tour – including speedboat ride and Buccaneer archipelago flight. (See other Horizontal Falls tour options here).
Dampier Peninsula 4WD tour – including Beagle Bay’s pearl shell church, Aboriginal communities & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Fixed wing air tour – including Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Horizontal Falls.
Windjana Gorge day tour – including the Tunnel Creek caves.
Epic full day combo – see Mitchell Falls, Horizontal Falls and the Dampier Peninsula in one trip.

Willie Creek helicopter flights

However, if you feel like splashing out and want to see more, there are several longer helicopter tours available from Broome. A popular option heads out to the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, where you can see how pearls are cultivated and maybe spot a crocodile on a boat cruise. The helicopter flight to Willie Creek takes in most of Broome’s highlights. The whole tour package lasts around four hours and costs from $539.

Broome helicopter flights to the Edgar Ranges

If you’re prepared to shell out for a special treat, there are some significantly longer Broome helicopter rides available. You can try the three hour tour that heads into the stunningly rugged Edgar Ranges for from $1,299, or fly to the Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat for a lavish lunch. These Eco Beach tours cost from $629.

Dampier Peninsula helicopter tours

Perhaps the most extraordinary Broome helicopter tour, however, is the day trip that spends six hours taking in the best of the Dampier Peninsula. This Dampier Peninsula helicopter tour stops to explore the Cygnet Bay pearl farm while taking in the red dirt and white sand of Cape Leveque and James Price Point. Be warned: This does not come cheap. You’ll need a spare $1,559 lying around.

Other things to do in Broome include Cable Beach camel rides, sunset at Reddell Beach and tours to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park.

Further options include Broome sunset boat tours, dolphin cruises and four wheel drive trips to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.

Broome accommodation recommendations

There are plenty of places to stay in Broome – mostly scarily expensive. These are the best accommodation choices if they’re available on your dates.

For the best pool scene: Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa.
For Cable Beach location, but considerably cheaper: RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park.
For a good value, fairly central aparthotel: Moonlight Bay Suites.
For character, heritage and charm: Pinctada McAlpine House.