Karratha to Broome road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

Karratha to Broome road trip: What to do in Broome

The Roebuck Plains Roadhouse is where you turn off for Broome, 30km away. You’ll pass the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park along the Broome Road – you may as well visit on the way in rather than backtracking.

Things to do in Broome include tours of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm and hovercraft tours to ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. You can also learn about the pearling industry aboard the old pearl luggers and drink unusually fruity beers at Matsos Brewery.

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

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.