Cable Beach

Article by: Jay
Last updated: Tuesday, 11-Jul-2006 00:00:00 CEST

Six kilometres from the town of Broome ... Cable Beach is six kilometres from the pearling town of Broome. The famous Cable Beach has white sand and clear waters. The northern end of the beach offers 4WD access, and hosts a small nudist section. Drive north westerly along Cable Beach Road, past the Crocodile Park and follow the access road straight onto the beach.

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Cable Beach takes its name from the telegraph cable that was laid between Broome and Java in 1889 and today it provides the perfect location to enjoy the magnificent Broome sunsets.There are a variety of watersport activities available.

For a wonderful and unique experience, join the sunset camel rides that operate daily along the beach. The sunset is marvelous here but, on a full moon head to Town Beach where you may be able to see Broome's 'Staircase to the Moon' (which is the refection of the moon on the mud flats).

It is a fabulous sight, and well worth seeing. At the end of Cable Beach is Gantheaume Point, where there are some fabulous looking cliffs. There are also some dinosaur footprints, set within the cliffs which you may be able to see. Also on Gantheaume Point is a lovely rock pool called Anastasia's Pool. This was cut out of the rock by the lighthouse keeper to enable his arthritic wife - Anastasia - to enjoy a daily bathe in the Indian Ocean.

With long stretches of white sandy beach, clear, turquoise ocean, palm-fringed coast, sunset camel treks, water sports including parasailing, sundrenched resorts, and the air of an exotic and distant tropical eden, Cable Beach conjures up a desirable holiday destination.

Cable Beach is undoubtedly one of the world's most photographed beaches. Its pure white sand bordering a brilliant blue ocean is just the place for a leisurely stroll and a rejuvenating ocean swim.Soak up the sun's brilliant warmth and swim in the clear tropical waters, ideally between April and October, but whatever the time you choose to visit Broome, you'll understand the magnetism of this sensual oasis.