Cable Beach is on everyone’s ‘must-see’ list when visiting Broome. The 22 kilometres of white sand is iconic for the town’s residents and visitors alike who enjoy relaxing, playing or viewing the sunset from this famous beach. North of the rocks, clothes are optional and it is on this part of the beach you can enjoy the famous camel rides.
Beware!! Cable Beach experiences 9 metre tides which is enough to get anyone in trouble if you do not check the tide book regularly!!!
Cable Beach got its name in the late 1880′s when the new telegraph cable was established linking the colony to England providing essential communications to the outside world.
As most visitors view the beach as the home of sun, sea and (occasional) surf, The Yawuru people have been closely connected to country for thousands of years. This is perhaps best illustrated by their seasonal calendar. They recognize six climactic seasons throughout the year. The seasons are broken down according to prevailing winds, ecological cycles (such as when certain fruits are prevalent or when the dugong and kangaroo are fat) and temperature. Their connection to the landscape is as much practical as it is spiritual.
The area of ‘Minyirr Park’ that is behind the dunes of Cable Beach is a sacred site to the indigenous population. It is believed to be the site where Aboriginal people were created. It is their traditional belief that three groups of people formed by spirits came from the sea and moved inland, singing life into existence and creating language groups, tribes and sacred law and culture. Minyirr Park now boasts an interpretive site and walk the trails amongst the sand dunes where you can learn about, and respect this important connection.
Having been voted WA’s best beach in previous years, Cable Beach is now in the running to be ‘Australia’s leading beach’ at the 17th Annual World Travel Awards. Get online to view this pristine beach from the Broomecam then place your votes!!
