From Cable Beach

2024 – High Season Timetable begins 16th May 2024

2024 – Low Season Timetable begins  15th October 2024

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – Sunday Service starts at 10.53am

No Service on Good Friday or Christmas Day.

High Season – Travelling with the Broome Explorer Bus is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to see Broome. We conveniently run an hourly day service 7 days per week, all year round – with bus stops near to all major accommodation on our way through Town Beach, Chinatown, Boulevard Shops and Cable Beach.

The first bus of the bus of the day during the High Season period only, extends to Gantheaume Point. Ideal for a morning walk back along Cable Beach, approx. 5 kms.

During the Low Season, Sunday and WA Public Holiday services start at 10.53am.

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Check out your stop times below

The beautiful Cable Beach is famous around the world. Hop Off here to experience the white sands and pristine waters.

  • Cable Beach
  • Camel departures
  • Zanders Restaurant – redeem your Value Add Pass offer here
  • Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa

High Season

First Bus: 07:45
Second Bus: 8:45
Frequency: Half Hourly at :15 and :45
Last Bus: 18:45

Low Season

First Bus: 09:15
Second Bus: 10:15
Frequency: Hourly at :15
Last Bus: 18:15

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.15 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for:

  • Cable Beach Caravan Park and The Millie Cafe
  • The Buddha Sanctuary

High Season

First Bus: 07:45
Second Bus: 08:47
Frequency: Half Hourly at :17 and :47
Last Bus: 18:45

Low Season

First Bus: 09:17
Second Bus: 10:17
Frequency: Hourly at :17
Last Bus: 18:17

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.17 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • The Mantra Frangipani
  • The Pearl Resort
  • The Billi Resort
  • Tarangau Caravan Park

High Season

First Bus: 07:48
Second Bus: 08:48
Frequency: Half Hourly at :18 and :48
Last Bus: 18:48

Low Season

First Bus: 09:18
Second Bus: 10:18
Frequency: Hourly at :18
Last Bus: 18:18

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April -First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.18 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for:

  • The Oaks Cable Beach

Bus stop is outside reception,  on other side of main road

High Season

First Bus: 07:49
Second Bus: 08:49
Frequency: Half Hourly at :19 and :49
Last Bus: 18:49

Low Season

First Bus: 09:19
Second Bus: 10:19
Frequency: Hourly at :19
Last Bus: 18:19

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.19 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

High Season

First Bus: 07:50
Second Bus: 08:05
Frequency: Half Hourly at :20 and :50
Last Bus: 18:50

Low Season

First Bus: 09:20
Second Bus: 10:20
Frequency: Hourly at :20
Last Bus: 18:20

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.20 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • Willie Creek Pearls showroom
  • Seashells Resort
  • Beaches of Broome
  • The Wharf Restaurant
  • Zookeepers Store Cafe Pop up
  • Cocos Beach Bungalow

High Season

First Bus: 07:51
Second Bus: 08:51
Frequency: Half Hourly at :21 and :51
Last Bus: 18:51

Low Season

First Bus: 09:21
Second Bus: 10:21
Frequency: Hourly at :21
Last Bus: 18:21

First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.21 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • The Divers Tavern
  • Cable Beachside Apartments
  • Broome Beach Resort
  • RAC Caravan Park
  • Cable Beach General Store

High Season

First Bus: 07:52
Second Bus: 08:52
Frequency: Half Hourly at :22 and :51
Last Bus: 18:52

Low Season

First Bus: 09:22
Second Bus: 10:22
Frequency: Hourly at :22
Last Bus: 18:22

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.22 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • Bali Hai Resort & Spa, and restaurant
  • Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa, and restaurant

High Season

First Bus: 07:53
Second Bus: 08:53
Frequency: Half Hourly at :23 and :53
Last Bus: 18:53

Low Season

First Bus: 09:23
Second Bus: 10:23
Frequency: Hourly at :23
Last Bus: 18:23

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.23 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Gantheaume Point is an area rich in beautiful landscapes and vistas, history and culture.

The bus only comes to this stop once per day during the High Season.

Hop Off here for:

  • a morning walk along Cable Beach (approx 5 kms)
    • walk back to the main swimming beach at bus stop #19
    • Please take a hat and water bottle
  • Stunning views
  • Red Cliffs, white sand, blue water
  • Broome Turf Club
  • Dinosaur Footprint information and cast
    • footprints are only visible during very low tides
    • ask the Visitor Centre for more information

High Season

First Bus: 07:57
Second Bus: n/a
Frequency: n/a
Last Bus: n/a

Low Season

First Bus: n/a
Second Bus: n/a
Frequency: n/a
Last Bus: n/a

No service during our Low Season.

Hop Off Here for Minyirr Park Walking Trails. Ask your driver for directions if you are unsure.

High Season

First Bus: 08:02
Second Bus: 08:54
Frequency: Half Hourly at :24 and :54
Last Bus: 18:54

Low Season

First Bus: 09:24
Second Bus: 10:24
Frequency: Hourly at :24
Last Bus: 18:24

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.24 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

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High Season

First Bus: 08:03
Second Bus: 08:55
Frequency: Half Hourly at :25 and :55
Last Bus: 18:55

Low Season

First Bus: 09:25
Second Bus: 10:25
Frequency: Hourly at :25
Last Bus: 18:25

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.25 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • Kimberley Training Institute

High Season

First Bus: 08:03
Second Bus: 08:55
Frequency: Half Hourly at :03 and :55
Last Bus: 18:55

Low Season

First Bus: 09:25
Second Bus: 10:25
Frequency: Hourly at :25
Last Bus: 18:25

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.25 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • Japanese and Chinese Cemeteries
  • Broome Time Resort
  • Broome Time Art Gallery – quality indigenous art from local artists which include paintings, sculpture and gifts
  • Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.

High Season

First Bus: 08:04
Second Bus: 08:56
Frequency: Half Hourly at :26 and :56
Last Bus: 18:56

Low Season

First Bus: 09:26
Second Bus: 10:26
Frequency: Hourly at :26
Last Bus: 18:26

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.26 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off here for:

  • specialty shops and services including
    • Woolworths and K-Mart
    • newsagent and chemist
    • cafe & fashion
    • bottleshop

Redeem your Value Add Pass here at Broome Boulevard Cafe for a free coffee*  (T&C’s apply).

High Season

First Bus: 08:06
Second Bus: 08:58
Frequency: Half Hourly at :28 and :58
Last Bus: 18:58

Low Season

First Bus: 09:28
Second Bus: 10:28
Frequency: Hourly at :28
Last Bus: 18:28

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.28 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for

  • Weekend Courthouse Markets
  • Courthouse
  • Kimberley Travellers Lodge
  • Airport
  • RSL
  • Hospital

High Season

First Bus: 08:08
Second Bus: 9:00
Frequency: Half Hourly at :30 and :00
Last Bus: 19:00

Low Season

First Bus: 09:30
Second Bus: 10:30
Frequency: Hourly at :30
Last Bus: 18:30

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.30 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

In the heart of Chinatown, Broome’s main town centre, hop off here for:

  • pearls shopping
  • all shopping needs
  • art & culture
  • cafes and fashion
  • Coles & Post Office
  • newsagent and chemist

Hop On at this stop to catch the bus to Matso’s, The Continental, Town Beach, Oaks Broome.

Redeem your Value Add Pass at Pearl Luggers for a free tour or at Monsoonal Blues for free postcards, or On The Lane for a $20 gift!*  (T & C’s apply)

High Season

First Bus: 08:11
Second Bus: 09:03
Frequency: Half Hourly at :03 and :33
Last Bus: 19:03

Low Season

First Bus: 09:33
Second Bus: 10:33
Frequency: Hourly at :33
Last Bus: 18:33

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.33 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for:

  • Mangrove Hotel – fully licensed restaurant and bar
  • spectacular views of Roebuck Bay
  • Staircase to the Moon viewing

High Season

First Bus: 08:13
Second Bus: 09:05
Frequency: Half Hourly at :05 and :35
Last Bus: 19:05

Low Season

First Bus: 09:35
Second Bus: 18:35
Frequency: Hourly at :35
Last Bus: 18:35

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.35 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for:

  • Matso’s Brewery & Restaurant
  • Art Galleries
  • Moonlight Bay & Bayside Apartments
  • Town Library and Shire Offices

Redeem your Value Add Pass for a sample of some of the best beers in the Kimberley* (T&C’s apply).

High Season

First Bus: 08:14
Second Bus: 09:06
Frequency: Half Hourly at :06 and :36
Last Bus: 19:06

Low Season

First Bus: 09:36
Second Bus: 10:36
Frequency: Hourly at :36
Last Bus: 18:36

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.36 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for:

  • The Continental Hotel
  • Bedford Park
  • MacAlpine House
  • Broome Hospital
  • Catholic Church.

High Season

First Bus: 08:15
Second Bus: 09:07
Frequency: Half Hourly at :07 and :37
Last Bus: 19:07

Low Season

First Bus: 09:37
Second Bus: 10:37
Frequency: Hourly at :37
Last Bus: 18:37

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.37 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for

  • Oaks Broome
  • Broome Historical Museum
  • Town Beach Public Area
  • Staircase to the Moon viewing
  • Night Markets (see times on events page)
  • Children’s Water Playground

High Season

First Bus: 08:16
Second Bus: 09:08
Frequency: Half Hourly at :08 and :38
Last Bus: 19:08

Low Season

First Bus: 09:38
Second Bus: 10:38
Frequency: Hourly at :38
Last Bus: 18:38

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.38 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop Off Here for

  • Town Beach Club Village
  • Discovery Parks Caravan Park – Town Beach
  • PCYC
  • Demco Residential

High Season

First Bus: 08:17
Second Bus: 09:09
Frequency: Half Hourly at :09 and :39
Last Bus: 19:09

Low Season

First Bus: 09:39
Second Bus: 10:39
Frequency: Hourly at :39
Last Bus: 18:39

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.39 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Hop off here for

  • Fong’s Store
  • Macca’s Best Fish and Chips

High Season

First Bus: 08:18
Second Bus: 9:01
Frequency: Half Hourly at :10 and :40
Last Bus: 19:10

Low Season

First Bus: 09:40
Second Bus: 10:40
Frequency: Hourly at :40
Last Bus: 18:40

2024:

January and February – No Service on Sundays

March and April – First Service on Sundays & WA Public Holidays – 11.40 am

No Bus Services on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

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Service Notice!

No Sunday Service from now until March.