Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
sites. Independent walkers should first check with the Goolarabooloo for route conditions
as water is scarce.
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Chinatown Area
A number of cemeteries testify to Broome's multicultural past; the most striking is the
pearl divers), while
Chinese
(Frederick St)
and
Muslim
(Frederick St)
cemeteries are nearby. There's
Town Beach is fine for a dip if it's not stinger season, and the port jetty is good for fish-
ing and whale watching.
Sun Pictures
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HISTORIC BUILDING
GOOGLE MAP
( 08-9192 1077;
www.sunpictures.com.au
; 27 Carnarvon St; adult/child/family $16.50/ 11.50/55, History Tours per
person $5; tours 10.30am & 1pm Mon-Fri)
Sink back in a canvas deckchair in the world's oldest
operating picture gardens and enjoy the latest movies. The history of the Sun building is
the history of Broome itself - don't miss the informative
History Tours
.
Broome Museum
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MUSEUM
GOOGLE MAP
( 08-9192 2075;
www.broomemuseum.org.au
; 67 Robinson St; adult/child $5/1; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm
Sat & Sun Jun-Sep, to 1pm daily Oct-May)
Discover Cable Beach and Chinatown's origins as you
examine pearling history and WWII bombing in this quirky museum.
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Short Street Gallery
( 08-9192 2658;
www.shortstgallery.com.au
; 7 Short St; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat)
Broome's old-
est gallery is now an artist-run space, though several curated exhibitions still run each
year. Its studio at 3 Hopton St, Old Broome, holds a stunning collection of canvases.
GALLERY
