About Cable Beach
Cable Beach is a 22-kilometre stretch of white sand and turquoise water on the Indian Ocean at Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Located about 6 kilometres west of Broome town centre, it is renowned for its flat, expansive sands, clear sunsets over the ocean, and camel rides along the shore. The beach is a central visitor destination for swimming, walking and sunset viewing in the dry season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast, flat white-sand beach stretching 22 kilometres along the Indian Ocean with calm turquoise water, dramatic sunsets and wide open horizons. The northern section is popular for swimming and sunbathing, while the southern section allows vehicle access. Facilities are concentrated at the main foreshore near Cable Beach Road West, with camel ride operators, resorts and cafes nearby. The landscape is low dunes and pindan cliffs with views to Gantheaume Point.
Key highlights
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22-kilometre white sand beach facing the Indian Ocean
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Famous sunset views with camel rides along the sand
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Swimming and sunbathing in turquoise water during dry season
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Four-wheel-drive access permitted on northern section at low tide
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Views to Gantheaume Point and nearby dinosaur footprints at low tide