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  • Broome Caravan Parks

    Broome Caravan Parks

    Few places in the world display the variety of beauty and activities as you’ll find in Broome and the Kimberley, and there’s no better way to experience everything than a stay at a Broome caravan park.

    You’ll feel like you’re part of the scenery, and because the tariffs are quite economical you’ll save the bulk of your funds for exploration and adventures.

    Western Australia Broome Caravan Parks

    Pic by Yaruman on Flickr

    What are your choices?

    Broome Bird Observatory Caravan Park

    This place that’s lively with birds is located about 24 km east of Broome proper but with a prime view of Roebuck Bay.

    Stay for a day just for a look at the many species or stay for as long as you like to see the birds that come and go.

    Campsites start at $15 per person per night, offered without power.  Private rooms start at $40 per person per night (pppn) with no air conditioning; most rooms offer air condition, however, and they range up to $100 pppn for a family room that sleeps four people; showers, bath, and kitchen facilities are shared with campers.

    You’ll also find a rustic chalet available that contains a fully equipped kitchen plus shower and toilet ensuite.

    Minimum stay is $125 for 1-2 people with each additional person at $25.

    Website: broomebirdobservatory.com

    Tarangau Caravan Park

    Here you’ll find sites, both powered and unpowered, available within walking distance of Cable Beach on the northern end.

    Rates for a powered site during the peak season go up to $42 and drop to $34 from September through May. Dogs are accepted for a fee. Backpackers can stay for $20 pppn.

    Tarangau describes itself as a quiet alternative to other parks, if that’s what you’re seeking.

    Website: www.tarangaucaravanpark.com

    Cable Beach Caravan Park

    This location, also just 5 km from city centre, offers great service, shady trees, and tickets for camel rides. Another place with a wonderful  pool, this is very close to Cable Beach—as you would guess by the name—and also very children friendly, but no pets are allowed.

    With its location so popular, you cannot book reservations during peak season. Rates unavailable at this time.

    Website: https://plus.google.com/114210003587355740789/about

    Roebuck Bay

    This caravan park boasts as the only Broome caravan park that’s actually on a beach—on the east side of Broome, Town Beach to be exact. You can rent on-site vans or bring your own caravan to a powered or unpowered site.  On-site vans run from $75 to $90 depending on the time of year.

    Powered camping sites vary from $27 to $43 depending on their size and proximity to the water as well as the time of year.

    You’ll also find rates for unpowered camping well under $20 with sites available along the fence line and mango trail. Both weekly and monthly rates are also available.

    Website: www.roebuckbaycp.com.au

    Palm Grove Holiday Resort

    Located on the westerly side of Broome, this caravan park offers not only a pool but also mini-golf and also daily shuttles into downtown Broome.

    This park prides itself on its ability to book activities for you outside the park, and it also offers free WiFi as well as three computers available to guests. Caravan sites are powered and unpowered, ranging from $33 to $42, depending on the proximity to the resort’s hub as well as the time of year.

    Many people like to stay here even if they’re not  traveling by caravan and stay in the studio or two-bedroom homes, complete with many amenities. The queen-bed studio can sleep seven; tariffs for two range from $155 to $170. Two-bedroom park homes run $170 to $205 per two people per night.

    Camping and tent sites both powered and unpowered are in the $30 range.

    Website: www.palmgrove.com.au

    Vacation Village

    Powered sites at this Broome caravan park run at $45 per night or $32 in the shoulder season.

    Unpowered rates range from $28 to $32. Extra persons cost $10 additional per night, and children under 5 are free. Many campers have raved about this site’s great park pool, available to everyone. You can stay here with a camper, tent, caravan, or bus, and ensuite sites offer private showers and toilets plus a little piece of lawn.

    Website: www.broomevillage.com.au

    Broome Caravan Park

    Located about 5 km north of Chinatown, this park boasts a large swimming pool and WiFi. There’s also a store that sells basic provisions for your convenience during your stay.

    No pets are allowed but pet-boarding facilities are nearby. You’ll find grassy or double-wide cement slabs for your use as well as campsites and self-contained air-conditioned chalets. Caravan sites range from $32 to $39 for powered, $28 to $34 for unpowered, or $140 to $170 for the chalets.

    Prices are for two people, weekly rates are available, and children below school age stay free.

    Website: www.broomecaravanpark.com

    Basic Amenities

    We’ve culled the sites of the various parks listed and looked at users’ reviews to give you the best information on all of these Broome caravan parks, but information and prices are subject to change.

    Just about all them offer basic amenities such as clean ablution blocks, laundry facilities, barbeque setups and/or cooking facilities, ice, dump points, shelters, and more.

    Most accommodate disabilities and offer some type of storage. All of them have details about nearby activities, and many of them offer special-rate tickets. There’s no better way to see the Kimberley than to live in it!

  • Accommodation in Broome Western Australia

    Accommodation in Broome Western Australia

    The Right Accommodation in Broome: Your Vacation Awaits!

    Are you traveling about or planning a vacation in Western Australia?

    If you’re looking for accommodation in Broome, you’ll find a great deal of variety in the choices available to you.

    Broome offers quite a lot of options, no matter what you want to do on your vacation.

    What is the price range of typical accommodations in the Broome area, and what sorts of accommodation will you find?

    Main street in Broome Chinatown

    Broome’s two biggest industries are tourism and pearling. The population of Broome proper rests at somewhat less than 20,000, but you’ll find this is a small city with a big heart.

    The area residents and shopkeepers all cater to the needs of visitors, and the city is always humming with some type of activity. Half of the residents fall within the age group of 24-55, and most of them are native Australians. They are people who will work hard to make your stay in Broome so pleasant that you’ll want to return.

    Urban Pleasures

    As a result, most of the hotels right in the centre of Broome can provide the luxury you desire at a range of prices from just over $100 for something standard all the way up into the range of $400 for more frills.

    You can find something easily accessible from the Broome International Airport; the shuttle fee is less than $10. Most of the accommodations in Broome offer standard amenities including free WiFi, a swimming pool, and comfortable beds. It won’t be difficult to find lodgings that offer a flavor of Bali, if that’s your preference.

    What do you want to see? The best pearl shops are in Chinatown, in the heart of Broome, and you’ll notice an interesting mix of both Chinese and Colonial architecture in this area. Besides the pearls, you can see equipment demonstrations and a working pearl farm that’s off a little to the east. If shells interest you, visit the Shell House rather than buying them in a tourist shop.

    Roebuck Bay

    Some people who travel to Broome between March and October when the moon is full choose accommodations that overlook Roebuck Bay just so they can see the amazing play of light on the bay.

    For three evenings per month during that time period, the moonlight creates a natural phenomenon known as Staircase to the Moon.  Also visible in Roebuck Bay at low tide are the Flying Boat Wrecks, the remains of three Dutch planes that were sunk by the Japanese in 1942 during World War II.

    Cable Beach

    Many visitors come to Broome especially to see Cable Beach, where you’ll find 22 kilometres of pristine white sandy beaches that rest along some of the most beautiful azure waters in the world.

    Cable Beach is most of the most famous nude beaches in the world, but there are places to wear clothes and other places to shuck them off.

    While not many hotels or resorts in the Cable Beach area offer actual views of the beach itself, you’ll never be far from the action.

    Gantheaume Point

    Traveling to the southwest of Broome, you can see the amazing old dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. They’re actually fossilised tracks that date back 130 million years, visible when the tide is low. This is not far from one of the most luxurious golfing resorts around, and since the activities in the area range from things that interest the kids to relaxing golf for the adults you will find accommodations in Broome ranging from caravan parks to cabins to chalets.

    Prices start at about $50 for ensuite accommodations to $130 for cabins and all the way up to $200 and higher for something offering more luxury.

    Unpowered camping sites are, of course, the least expensive option. No matter what accommodations you choose, you’ll pay less if you stay multiple nights and more if you stay in the high season from November to April.

    The Single Set

    Many of the accommodations in Broome cater to the young adult set that comes to enjoy the area’s features, including the nude beach.

    As a contrast to the luxurious hotel suites that people typically see advertised, you’ll be able to find cheap places that rent beds in dorm-style accommodations, with six to eight people per room, easily affordable from as low as $15 per person per night and not going beyond $60 for a double bed in an air-conditioned room, and with full schedules of activities.

    No Matter Where You Stay…

    There are so many other things to do: Visit a crocodile farm. Learn about aborigines.

    Attend a flurry of festivals from April through November, including dragon boat races, rodeos, art festivals, and the Festival of the Pearl as well as the Festival of the Mango. Depending on why you’re visiting the area, your accommodations in Broome can enhance your stay with luxurious comfort available for more money or economical rentals at a lower cost reserving the bulk of your funds for activities.

    Enjoy sophisticated resorts, caravan parks, or experience camping in the desert. The choice is yours.