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Cable Beach

Cable Beach Road West, Broome, Western Australia 6725, Australia
Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Broome
4.5 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Swimming
Description: Western Australia’s most famous beach is one of the most beautiful in the world, with turquoise waters and impeccable white sand.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Perth, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Great to sit and watch the sunset over. Great for shell collecting and letting the kids run along the side where the camels are! Just wonderful! More

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Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

After being in the turquoise waters of Coral Bay and The Cape Range national park in Exmouth, I was dissapointed by the average waters of cable beach. But the sunsets are amazing, the atmosphere is lovely, and I wouldnt hesitate to return to the area. More

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LIMA, PERU
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

April / May 2012 brought along our first visit to Broome. Cable beach could tick most boxes when it comes to exceptional locations. However, the total lack of control with regards to 4x4 vehicles driving on the beach has obliterated Cable beach from our exceptional locations list (and I fear many other visitors too). Although the vehicles are not allowed... More

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Townsville, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Visited Cable Beach in May 2012 - first time. As a seasoned Australian traveller- veteran of probably every famous beach in Aus (Byron, Bondi, Palm, Mission, Bells etc) I was looking forward to another icon. Certainly, the water is clear, gentle waves and those Western Australian dunes are very inspiring. BUT why oh why are you allowed to drive on... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Nothing to dislike, it's rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world. ps. make sure you have your aerogard at night. More

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Nothing I didn't like about the beach, beautiful long stretch of pristene white sand, beautiful whether, clear skies, a little bit of heaven as far as we were concerned More

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Broome, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Lovely white sand and warm tropical waters. I walk the dog there whenever the tide is too high to go to my usual haunts. More

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sydney
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Relaxed friendly town with hot sunny days and balmy nights. Lots to see at interesting museums, pearling history at pearl farms, outdoor movies at Sun Pictures, seaplane trip to horizontal falls and watching staircase to the moon was special bonus during our visit. Pity about the mozzies and why do they serve chips with every meal? The seafood and WA... More

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Masterton
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We loved swimming in the warm water, it is cold where we come from. It is not over crowded. More

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Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

There is no surf, so swim is pretty bland. Although pretty view. More

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