STAIRCASE TO THE MOON & CABLE BEACH BROOME Australia Big Righthand Turn
DAY 12
CABLE BEACH BROOME
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Cable Beach is a twenty-two km (14 mi) stretch of white sand beach on the Indian Ocean in Broome. Although it's not unheard of to see crocodiles, the sea water can be somewhat cold. Cable Beach was named after the telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889.
Broome is a former pearling town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Cable Beach is famous for swimming and beach activities. Beware of sea snakes. Crocodile sightings are rare. Broome is 1,700 km north of Perth.
Staircase To The Moon
One night accommodation was in the Mangrove Hotel, Broome and is highly recommended for a short stay. The hotel was my early morning departure point for the MV Oceanic Kimberley Islands seven day adventure cruise. The Mangrove Hotel gardens are a very popular viewing spot for the Staircase To The Moon. The hotel often have a feature night of live music and activities on Staircase To The Moon nights and is popular with families.
Staircase To The Moon is a natural phenomenon occurring on a full moon rising over exposed tidal flats between March to October. The play of moonlight reflecting off of the tidal flats gives the illusion of a golden staircase. Free for all to observe. The phenomenon lasts until the moon is quite high in the night sky. Of course, if the sky is cloudy there is little effect. Fortunately during this time of year most nights are clear.
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CURRENT BROOME FIVE DAY FORECAST
Molly's Broome roadtrip. Video of famous Cable Beach and sunset camel rides. Swimming is allowed. The water is usually cold. On my visit I was told sea snakes may sometimes be seen in the Cable Beach water.
Thanks to Molly Dixon Youtube channel for enabling Youtube sharing.
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STAIRCASE TO THE MOON
MANGROVES MOTEL/HOTEL GARDENS
A FISHY TALE
TROPICAL REEF FISH
