Staircase to the Moon & Night Markets

The Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon observed in Broome Western Australia between April and October only. It is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting on the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide creating a beautiful optical illusion of a staircase reaching up to the moon. The Staircase Markets are held at the Town Beach Reserve on Robinson Street over the first night of the full moon Easter – October. Wander around the colourful local stalls under the stars, sample the tastes of Broome cuisine, listen to local live music and take in the spectacular Staircase to the Moon.

Staircase to the Moon

Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. The Staircase to the Moon happens 2 – 3 days a month between March and October. The first daysof Staircase to the Moon generally also play host to the Staircase to the Moon markets at Town Beach.

Moon Rises

Wednesday  xth March:  xxxx pm
Thursday     xth March: xxxx pm

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Thursday      25h April     – 6.20 pm   * Market Night
Friday  26th April  –  7.04  pm

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Extra Service Depart:

Friday      25th April     – 6.45 pm
Saturday  26th April  –  7.20 pm

Mangrove Hotel Bus Times

Extra Service Depart:

Friday      25th April     – 6.50 pm
Saturday  26th April  –  7.25  pm

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Friday          24th  May:      pm  **Market Night
Saturday      25th May:      pm
Sunday         26th May:      pm (No extra services)

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Extra Return Services Depart:

Friday  –   th May:    pm
Saturday  –    th May:
   pm 

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Friday  –   24th May:    pm
Saturday  –    25th May: 
   pm 

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Sunday    23rd June   – 6.35 pm ** Market Night
Monday    24th June     –  7.39 pm
Tuesday   25th June       – 8.38 pm   (No extra services)

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Extra Return Services Depart:

Sunday       23rd June – 7.00 & 7.30 pm
Monday       24th June – 8.00 pm 

Mangrove Hotel Bus Times

Extra Return Services Depart:

Sunday       23rd June – 7.05 & 7.35 pm
Monday       24th June – 8.05 pm 

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Monday      22nd July   – 6.29 pm **Market Night
Tuesday      23rd July     –  7.32 pm
Wednesday   24th July   –   8.35 pm  (No extra Services)

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Extra Return Services Depart:

Monday   22nd July    7.00 & 7.30 pm
Tuesday   23rd  July     7.55 pm

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Extra Return Services Depart:

Monday   22nd July    7.05  &  7.35 pm
Tuesday   23rd  July      8.00 pm

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Tuesday   20th August      – 6.17  pm  ** Market Night
Wednesday   21st August     –  7.19 pm
Thursday            22nd August     – 8.23 pm

Town Beach Bus Times

Extra Return Services Depart:

Tuesday   20th  August    6.45 & 7.15 pm
Wednesday   21st  August   7.45 pm

Mangrove Hotel Bus Times

Extra Return Services Depart:

Tuesday   20th  August    6.50 & 7.20 pm
Wednesday   21st  August   7.50 pm

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Wednesday   18th   August   – 6.00 pm
Thursday     19th August        – 7.02 pm** Market Night
Friday         20th August  –  8.42 pm  (No extra Services)

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Extra Return Service Depart :

Wednesday    18th August       6.25 & 7.00 pm
Friday      19th August        7.25 pm

Mangrove Hotel Bus Times

Wednesday    18th August       6.30 & 7.05 pm
Friday      19th August        7.30 pm

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Thursday 17th October      – 6.47 pm
Friday   18th  October      –  7.54 pm  ** Market Night
Saturday 19th Oct       – 8.49 pm

Town Beach Bus Times

Extra Return Services Depart:

Thursday  17th October     7.15 & 7.45 pm
Friday  18th  October            8.20 pm

Mangrove Hotel Bus Times

Extra Return Services Depart:

Thursday  17th October     7.20 & 7.50 pm
Friday  18th  October            8.25 pm

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Saturday 16th       – 6.37 pm
Sunday 17th    – 7.44 pm
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Night Markets

The Broome Markets also hold Night Markets at Town Beach Reserve each Thursday night during June to September from 4pm.  Many creative stalls set up in the balmy evening for your persual, with many food stalls and crafts on offer.  Additional to our regular services, an extra service departs Town Beach stop #6 at 7.25pm going back to all stops.

Service Notice!

As of today 7th October, we are running the low season timetable.