Agree with Melvin a 4WD is well worthwhile for trips from Broome. We hired for a few days and explored a little of Cape Leveque, and made a long day trip to Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge which were very spectacular.

If cost is not prohibitive, a seaplane / launch trip to and through Horizontal Falls is also highly recommended.

Lots to do and see both in Broome and in the surrounding area – highly recommend “Sun Pictures” outdoor movie theatre; watching the sunset at Cable Beach (we didn’t do the camel ride, but it looked awesome); Staircase to the Moon (if you’re lucky enough to be there at the right time); Dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point (check the tide tables), walking from Gantheaume Point along the 7km beach back to the swimming area at low tide; Japanese Cemetary; watching cricket at the Male Oval.

The locals are friendly and there is a good range of shops in the town. There are also the tours to Willie Creek Pearls and so on. Lots of Boab trees, red earth and flocks of little correlas. We didn’t make it to the Broome Bird Observatory as we ran out of time (25km east of Broome). The town bus runs every half hour during winter (tourist season) and was good value.

I also recommend hiring a 4WD in Broome and heading off into The Kimberley – the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park were amazing. A long trip, but worth it! I look forward to going back to that part of Western Australia someday.

I recommend this website too http://www.kimberleyaustralia.com/