Showing posts with label Broome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broome. Show all posts

Sunday, June 21, 2009

ROVE McMANUS & TASMA CHOOSE BROOME FOR THEIR SECRET WEDDING

Rove and Tasma chose Broome, Western Australia as their wedding destination.

Their wedding took place on Tuesday 16 June 2009 in a private beach ceremony surrounded only by a small group of their close family and friends.

It was amazing that they were able to keep their wedding a secret from the media and the locals alike. Being a small town, it is difficult to keep a secret in Broome and quite often “Broomours” start and take off like wild fire. However, in this instance it seems no one knows anything – or at least those that do are not saying.

Rove & Tasma certainly chose a great location to celebrate their special day. Broome offers a relaxed and romantic setting for weddings. Beautiful Cable Beach and its lovely sunsets is a perfect location for a casual beach wedding – with many couples getting married in bare feet.

The weather between May and October is perfect to plan an outdoor wedding and reception, with the days about 25-30degrees and the nights about 15 – 18 degrees and with little chance of rain during this these months.

There is a good choice of venues to hold a reception and also a range of accommodation for couples and guests. When couples choose to get married in Broome the wedding celebrations tend to extend for 3-4 days as family and friends are also on holidays and many other events are planned – fishing trips, visits to the day spas, cruises, champagne breakfasts. So the couple get a chance to really have some quality time with their wedding guests and everyone has a really good “catch up”. If they got married in their home town, then everyone gets together only for a few hours at the wedding reception, then back to normal the next day.

For more information on getting married in Broome, visit Broome Weddings. Broome Weddings provide a wedding coordination service to people from all over Australia and all over the world who choose to marry in Broome and experience something a little different for their special day.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Spend East in Broome - 5 Night Package

Relax this coming Easter at Captain's By The Bay - Broome's newest boutique, self-contained luxury accommodation.

Conveniently located within easy walking distance of cafes, restaurants, galleries, shops and Chinatown, accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms each with en-suites, dining area, gourmet kitchen, al-fresco area with BBQ, laundry, large screen TV, resort pool and is ideal for a family or 2 couples sharing.

Package also includes sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour, sunset pearl lugger cruise, airport arrival transfers, FREE small car hire for 5 days, FREE tickets to the movies, FREE Pearl Lugger museum tour, FREE Easter eggs!

From $703 per person / quad share (2 adults + 2 children) excludes airfares. Download the package from our website Best of the Kimberley or phone 1800 450 850 for more information.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Stay 4 nights pay for 3 at The Mangrove Resort

With sweeping views across Roebuck Bay, the Mangrove Resort is less than 10 minutes walk to the centre of Chinatown, Broome.

Roebuck Bay in the summer provides a theatre for the amazing sunset skies and spectacular lightening shows. 2 swimming pools, bar and restaurant facilities on site and cafes close by. Includes complimentary airport transfers.

Stay 4 nights/Pay 3 nights - Executive Room - $615.00. Valid: 1/1/09-31/3/09.
Stay 5 nights/Pay 4 nights; Stay 7 nights/Pay 5 night packages also available. (Max 2 free nights).

For more information contact Best Of The Kimberley Freecall 1800 450 850.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Stay 5 Nights Pay for 4 at Seashells Resort Broome

Located only a short walk from Cable Beach, Seashells Resort Broome offers a range of self-contained accommodation in 1, 2 or 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments and bungalows nestled amongst tropical styled gardens.

The free-form swimming pool is the perfect place to relax on comfortable sun-lounges while the family play in the separate children's paddling pool and play area. A perfect family get-away!!!

Stay 5/Pay 4 - 1 Bedroom Apartment - $840.00. Valid 1/11/08-31/3/09 (excludes 20/12/08 ro 4/1/09).

For more information contact Best Of The Kimberley on Freecall 1800 450 840.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Captain's By The Bay

Just opened in April 2008, Captains By The Bay, Broome, offers 16 spacious and contemporary apartments and conveniently located in Old Broome - within walking distance of local cafes, restaurants, galleries, shops, markets and Chinatown.

Each apartment comprises two bedrooms, each with ensuite, and a study/sleeping area, private entertaining areas either in the spacious lounge and dining areas or outside in the alfresco area, which is complete with its own BBQ. Additional features include large screen TV and DVD, complimentary DVD library, I-pod sound system, wireless broadband access, fully equipped kitchen and laundry. The central pool area has a beautiful cabana area - just perfect for relaxing and reading a book!

Captains By The Bay also include a FREE small hire car for each apartment! Contact Best Of The Kimberley on freecall 1800 450 850 (or visit the Best of the Kimberley)to arrange your stay + FREE HIRE CAR at Captains By The Bay, Broome.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Romantic beach sunset - by helicopter

kimberley helicopter tour The views of Broome and the coastlines of Roebuck Bay and the Dampier Peninsula are superb. Long stretches of white, sandy beaches, tidal inlets and clear waters.

There is no better way to experience this beautful scenery that with the freedom of the wind in your hair as you fly along with the doors off your helicopter (or on!).

Gaze upon the changing colours of the sun and search for marine life before landing on your own private beach. Explore, swim or soak up the peace and quiet while you enjoy a 5-star hors d'ouvres hamper as the sun sets. (BYO wine).

Perfect romantic finale to your holiday or honeymoon. $495 per person. Includes hotel transfers & hamper. Contact Best Of The Kimberley for details of a range of helicopter flights or to book your helicopter adventure.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Honeymoon Adventures in Australia's North West

adventure honeymoonFor couples who wish to enjoy an adventurous, nature-based honeymoon, Best Of The Kimberley has a range of options in their “HONEYMOON ADVENTURES IN THE NORTH WEST” flier.

From cruising the Kimberley coast, diving at Ningaloo Reef or exploring the rugged coastline from an exclusive bush retreat at Faraway Bay, the choices offer both the spectacle of the rugged landscape in the region as well as all the special comforts you need on a honeymoon to ensure that it is an exceptional experience.

We can also cater for those who prefer less adventure and desire a truly relaxed honeymoon; luxuriating by a resort pool, where sipping cocktails and a sunset walk along magnificent Cable Beach is as intrepid as you get!

All of our packages can be tailored to suit your special requirements, and of course and not only available to honeymooners!

SHARE AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER. Freecall 1800 450 850 (Australia only) or visit Best of the Kimberley

Friday, July 18, 2008

It is whale watching time!

whales broomeAs they have for countless centuries, whales are currently migrating north along the Western Australian coastline to Camden Harbour where they will calve over the coming months before returning to southern waters later in the year.

For the first time, regular whale watching tours have commenced in Broome and Rosemary from Best Of The Kimberley ventured out on a perfect Friday afternoon last week aboard the fastest charter boat in WA "Observer", to experience the wonder of these great mammals. A spotter plane quickly located whales as Observer sped to the location. Within minutes water spouts and giant splashes from the whales were seen. Over the next 2 hours, numerous humpback whales were seen making their way along the coast. Seasnakes, green turtles and a pod of Indo-Pacific dolphins also kept us in wonder.


Broome has not been well known for whales, but they are often seen just off the coast by local fishermen and they have been known to come quite close to shore off Cable Beach. Now one of Broome's best kept secrets is available for all to enjoy. Contact Best Of The Kimberley on freecall 1800 450 850 (or http://www.kimberleytravel.com.au/) to book your whale watching tour. $120 per person, for a 3 hour tour includes hotel transfers.

Friday, July 11, 2008

6 Nights Broome & Kimberley Gorges Escape

kimberley gorgeExclusive package. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Spend some time relaxing in beautiful Broome and explore three of the Kimberley's best known landmarks - Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge.

Package includes 5 nights accommodation at the Mangrove Hotel in Broome, 2 days/1 night Kimberley Gorges camping tour and Geikie Gorge Cruise, 1.5hr Harley Trike tour of Broome, half day Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour and sunset Pearl Lugger cruise. PLUS FREE 1 hour historic tour of the Pearl Luggers and 2 movie tickets to Sun Pictures. From $1299 per person. Contact Best Of The Kimberley on freecall 1800 450 850 for details (or visit the Best of the Kimberley website) and departure dates in August, September & October 2008.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Experience Australia as Adventurous or Relaxed as you want

kimberley, australiaThe recent filming of the new movie "Australia" in and around Kununurra has put this special part of the Kimberley well and truly on the map. So what is all the fuss about? Let us explain.....just imagine:

A land of ancient rivers and gorges, of ragged ranges that stretch on and on and on, then disappear into a limitless horizon.

A region of roaring wet season rivers, exploding over cliff faces and chasms, creating spectacular waterfalls that cascade into deep cool waterholes.

A place to maybe catch that barramundi, watch a couple of Brolgas waltzing together in the early evening light, or sneak a glimpse of a big old “croc” sunning himself on the river bank.

A destination called “Purnululu”; a world heritage listed National Park, where you can walk among the 360 million year old “beehive” domes of the Bungle Bungle Range.

A destination where you can take a birds eye view of the waterways of the mighty Ord River. Look in awe over the expanse of Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake, and a true testament to the engineering feats of a developing Kimberley back in the 60’s and 70’s.

A place to shop for that exclusive diamond.

A destination for the family.

A place where you can canoe, swim, boat, water-ski, or just laze about and let the world float by.

A great spot to just sit on a rock and watch a truly spectacular Kimberley sunset unfold, then fade away right before your eyes.

The team at Best Of The Kimberley can tailor your Kununurra holiday to be as adventurous or relaxed as you want. View Best of the Kimberley for more details.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Broome's Staircase to the Moon

staircase to the moonExperience this amazing, natural phenomenon which us caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mudflats in Roebuck Bay, Broome, at extremely low tide thus creating a beautiful optical illusion of a golden "staircase to the moon".

This occurs in Broome during the months of March to October each year. Best Of The Kimberley has created a 5 day/4 night package for March, April, May & October 2008 to coincide with the 'staircase' dates, including accommodation at The Mangrove Resort Hotel, which is one of the best vantage points in Broome to view this event.

Call our freecall number 1800 450 850 or visit Best of the Kimberley for more details.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Broome: Spend some time browsing

kimberley bookshopWhilst you are in Broome we recommend that you visit the Kimberley Bookshop located at 6 Napier Terrace, Chinatown, Broome (and right next door to Best Of The Kimberley).

Situated in a historic Chinatown store, Kimberley Bookshop offers a large array of book titles and a comprehensive range covering the Kimberley and Broome's contemporary life and fascinating and colourful history.

Here's the location on Google Maps:

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tours to do in and around Broome and Kununurra in 2008

broomeFor some years, Best Of The Kimberley has produced a range of information fliers including "Things to do in and around Broome", "Tours and Accommodation in Kununurra" and "Things to do in Broome in the summer" which have proven very useful to our clients when planning their holidays.

We have quite a range of fliers and we would be happy to send these to you. Just contact us at Best of the Kimberley

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The History of Broome's Street Names: "Cable Beach Road"

cable beachCable Beach is named after the telegraph cable that came ashore on the beach from Banjowangie in Java. The original cable laid by the British Eastern Telegraph Company went to Darwin but it was laid on a volcanic seabed and suffered so many breaks, that it was decided to establish another station at Broome as a safety net, when the Darwin link broke.

The submarine cable was finished in 1889 and with it came "Cable House". By 1912 the cable had been transferred to Cottesloe (WA) and Cable House became the Broome Courthouse in 1921 and is still a functioning Courthouse to this day, and the site of the well known Saturday Courhouse Markets.

(Source: "The History of the Street Names of Broome" by Carol Shaw).

Thinkin of visiting Cable Beach? Contact Best of the Kimberley for some great travel deals.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Broome Boutique Accommodation - BroomeTown B and B

broome town b and bBroomeTown B&B was specifically designed and built as a 4 ½ star (AAA rated) ‘adults only’ retreat with a focus on relaxation, quality and first class hospitality.

Situated close to ‘Chinatown’ and a short walk to many tourist attractions, restaurants, pubs and galleries guests can experience the unique ambiance of Broome on their doorstep. Includes delicious gourmet breakfast served in the tropical outdoor living and pool area.

The tropical-pavilion style design of BroomeTown comprises of three spacious suites in a guest wing separate from the main house. Guests have their own private entry and spaces with the advantage of a host living on-site. The open-air guest lounge, pool, kitchenette and BBQ area is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Broome lifestyle.

For more information contact Best Of The Kimberley freecall 1800 450 850 or visit Best of the Kimberley

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Broome's newest resort - The Pearle

the pearle resortBroome's newest resort, The Pearle opened on 1 May. Located in the Cable Beach precinct, the resort offers luxurious accommodation that is inspired by the exotic pavilions homes of South East Asia.

The Pearle has premium hotel, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villa accommodation. Each pavilion retreat offers spacious open-plan design with indoor and outdoor living, designer kitchens, air-conditioning, outdoor decks with BBQs and a private plunge pool.

For more information contact Best Of The Kimberley on freecall 1800 450 850 or visit Best of the Kimberley