Cable Beach: Beach, Dunes and Experiences

Beach, water and elevated dunes

Cable Beach stretches for 22 km and is characterised by white sand and clear tropical water. The dunes rise about 12 m above the beach, offering views of the Cable Beach sunset. This brings two distinct impressions together: the long stretch of coastline and the view from the higher dunes. For planning your trip, this is a good starting point for considering whether you are mainly looking for coastal scenery, nature experiences or activities on the water.

Walmanyjun and the history of the name

For the Yawuru, the Native Title holders, Cable Beach is traditionally known as Walmanyjun. The English name also recalls a specific story of connection: Cable Beach was named after the telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889. The two names therefore point to different aspects of the place—its traditional name among the Yawuru and the cable that inspired its English name.

Minyirr Park and paths by the beach

Minyirr Park adjoins Cable Beach and protects endangered monsoon rainforest communities and dune systems along Walmanyjun. Many Broome residents use the park for leisurely walks or as a route to the beach. If you want to focus your holiday planning on nature and the beach, this offers a distinct focus alongside the open beach landscape. One specific connection is the Cable Beach Foreshore Access Path: this 280 m shared path leads from Millington Road to the foreshore amphitheatre at Cable Beach. Its length and two named endpoints clearly distinguish it from the 22 km stretch of beach.

Camel rides, water sports and special discoveries

Cable Beach is a place for camel rides and water sports. These activities appeal to different interests: while camel riding offers a distinctive kind of beach experience, water sports focus on the tropical water. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Cable Beach, you can use these options to guide your trip planning and consider which experiences you want to shape your stay.

Another experience is the Cable Beach Muwarrt tour. It includes the announcement of the location of the Cable Beach Dinosaur Track. The track is tide-dependent and visible when the water level is below 3.0 m. The tour meeting point is near the Surf Life Saving Club, at the entrance to the Minyirr Park trail by the “Welcome to Minyirr Park, Yawuru Conservation Estate” sign. The specific meeting point and water-level condition are useful details if you are interested in this tour.

Events at Cable Beach

Cable Beach is an iconic venue for the Broome International Airport Cable Beach Marathon and the Shinju Matsuri Long Table Dinner. The two events represent different occasions at the beach: a marathon and a communal dinner as part of Shinju Matsuri. If you are interested in these events, you can keep their names in mind as you continue planning your trip.

Discover other places

Other destinations may also be of interest when planning your trip: Oombulgurri, Mount Helena, Kings Park, Yanmah, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Chidlow, Port Kennedy and Bow Bridge.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.