Escape to Broome during the
Tropical Summer Season
Pack your sunnies, hats, boardshorts and sunscreen and get on the next Broome-bound flight!
Now's a great time to visit Broome again
Did you know that Broome’s Tropical Summer Season extends from October to March, and it is a wonderful time to visit Broome?
Summer is when Broome and the Kimberley really come alive. The town is a bit more load back and there are still many things to do, not to mention some of the world’s best beaches within a short drive.
There's lots to do
People often ask, “What can I do in Broome during the Wet Season?”. But in reality, we don’t have a Wet Season, it is a tropical summer with occasional rain. It is hot and humid and a good time to slow down the pace and forget the rat race.
Broome is also known for its laid-back atmosphere and relaxing beaches that allow visitors to leave their hectic lives behind while they enjoy Broome’s tropical climate.
It's surprisingly affordable to come out during this season!
Tropical summer is the best value time to visit Broome.
Stay and pay deals, airfare specials, and tour promotions are available, often at quite short notice so you can be spontaneous.
You can save $$$ by coming up in the off-peak season but also leave with a whole different perspective of Broome and the Kimberley, and a whole lot of new stories to tell.
Contact us today and we can help you put together some great holiday ideas (08) 9258 3500.
What our Visitors Say
Wayne Wilks
Google reviews
Beautiful gardens, very nice rooms, lovely pools. We had a problem with our clothes dryer on day 1 and was fixed instantly. Great service, friendly staff would highly recommend
Christopher Brown
Google reviews
Absolutely fantastic place to stay 
This must be the very best resort to stay in Broome with magical bush, beautiful pools, great facilities and the most friendly staff around.
I absolutely loved my stay here and with any luck I'll be able to get an apartment here again when I come back to Broome 
Carmen Porter
Google reviews
This place is a hidden gem! Families with children you cannot go past this place. The grounds are amazing for the children to roam around safely. Staff are absolutely fantastic and very, very helpful. They have wonderful, fun activities for the children to do eg; using a work sheet finding different plants and trees around the grounds, then drawing them. The rooms are spacious, very comfy beds with everything you need to cook. Table outside is so nice to have a meal around. We will be back here for sure - we did not want to leave.
Here’s your definitive guide to visiting
Broome over the Tropical Summer Season.
Spectacular Storm Shows
The lightning and thunderstorms, when they come, can be real sights to behold. Often you can hear the thunder rumbling in the distance. As the build-up occurs during the day, and if it makes it to Broome, there is often a strong gusty wind preceding the tropical rain which cools everything down. These are often short welcome showers that bring everything alive.
These tropical storms can give you great pictures and memories to take home.
Self-Contained Air Conditioned Accommodations
Accommodation rates are often negotiable, especially for 7 days or more, with really good rates available. Look for properties that have shade covered pools, green gardens to keep the place cool, and nice big verandahs to relax on (hmmm that could be Habitat Resort Broome!). This is also the time of year for Staycations for the locals who book themselves into a resort for 5 -10 nights and just chill out in another world.
Outdoor Adventure & Tours to keep you busy
Croc park is open, camels don’t stop but may require minimum numbers, Wille Creek Pearl Farm tours are usually operating. Most sea-based tours finish as the operators take the boats out in preparation for the cyclone season, and they also perform annual maintenance. Some of the aviation companies are still operating and can provide great scenic tours over areas that aren’t accessible by vehicles. Contact Habitat Resort reception and we can discuss with you what is available – (08) 9158 3500.
Fun Activities for Kids
Habitat Resort has two great, shade covered swimming pools. Ask the kids what they want to do and the answer will be simple - pools, pools, pools. It is the perfect time to get the children’s swimming skills up a level or two. They will want to hit the pool and pool slide in the morning, lunch and dinner. When they collapse exhausted and go to bed, you have the evening to yourself.
For a local change you can also venture to the Water park and playground at Town Beach (go in the morning or afternoon when it is just right).
Restaurants & Clubhouses
Some of the best restaurants are open to accommodate visitors. Be sure to try Matsos, Little India, Zanders, the Mangrove, Roey and Divers hotels. Broome Golf Club started a new restaurant this year (2022). It has been open for lunch and dinner, Thursday through to Sunday, just a few minutes walk from Habitat Resort.
Local Products
The retailers in Broome are pretty resilient and most of them are still operating over the Tropical Summer period, including supermarkets and jewelry shops. Plenty of opportunities to top up on bling or buy some Christmas gifts. There are no queues in the post office and supermarket – a situation welcomed by locals.
How long should I stay?
We get this question a lot and the answer is simple - as long as you can! The Tropical Summer Season is a time to turn the heart rate down and really chill out. It usually takes a couple of days to get used to the warmth and into a bit of a rhythm. But once you do, you will understand what the locals call "Broometime".
There is always plenty to do so don’t worry about that.
My suggestion would be a minimum of 5 days, but 7 days would get the heart rate to the right level, the stress load down, and heaven forbid, you might even forget to turn the phone on some days.
Events & Must Dos
The Saturday markets are on, especially with a great pre-Christmas market and continuing on all the way through the summer season. The sunsets can be absolutely amazing with the clouds causing the sunset to be more vivid than normal and the sky lights up with a kaleidoscope of colours.
Lots of beaches to explore
Broome has lots of them. Cable Beach, Town Beach, Riddell Beach, Simpson’s Beach, Entrance Point and Gantheaume Point and that is just in the town area, with lots more around. You really can’t beat a sunrise walk at 6 am along one of the beaches. And you have so much beach to yourself! Habitat Resort has its own access track to Simpson Beach on Roebuck Bay.
Yep, the jellyfish might be around, though some of the locals still go for a dip, and if there is an occasional crocodile, the beaches are closed until the authorities catch the croc or deem it to be safe. You can ask us and we can always point you in the right direction. That is what we are here for.
Do I need to worry about Cyclones?
No not really. Similar to the misunderstood wet/dry season concept, many people are often not familiar with cyclones. Cyclones are large tropical lows that have developed into more intense windy and wet weather events. They often take days to form and there is usually plenty of warning through the weather channels, so there is generally sufficient time to plan. Usually, the cyclone is over within 24-36 hours. The people of Broome are pretty aware of cyclones and will provide advice if one is imminent, so don’t panic. If you some questions, just give us a call (08) 9158 3500.
Affordable Broome Summer Holiday Package
We know everyone loves a Bargain, so we have put some terrific specials together to tempt you to come and enjoy the Tropical Summer with us. The longer you stay the more you save!
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
3 BEDROOM BUNGALOWS LIVING AREA
6 Pay 5 Deal
1 Bedroom apartment
Great for couples
$150/night
2 bedroom apartment
Small families or a couple of friends
$200/night
3 bedroom bungalows
for the bigger families or the friends get together
$275/night
9 Pay 7 Deal
1 Bedroom apartment
Great for couples
$109/night
2 bedroom apartment
Small families or a couple of friends
$179/night
3 bedroom bungalows
for the bigger families or the friends get together
$217/night
14 Pay 10 Deal (This is a whopping 30% off!)
1 Bedroom apartment
Great for couples
$100/night
2 bedroom apartment
Small families or a couple of friends
$165/night
3 bedroom bungalows
for the bigger families or the friends get together
$200/night
How Can I Find The Best Flight Deals To Come To Broome?
There are lots of ways to save money on airfares to Broome
Flight Specials
If you are a bit flexible with your times, you can take advantage of specials offered by the airlines. There are no set rules about airfare specials, but we can give you an insider's tip about what we have noticed.
1. Book in advance - the airlines seem to be running specials about 3-6 months in advance of travel dates now. The earlier you book, usually the better the rate.
2. Virgin Happy Hour - every Thursday around 1pm Virgin runs some airfare specials across their network, often Broome is a featured destination. Subscribe to their email and stay on top of it
3. Subscribe to our flight specials newsletter, and we can send you the latest deals as we become aware of them. We also give our latest booking tips that we have noticed, all giving you the best chance to lock in some great deals.
Google Flights
We have been. using Google Flights fo0r years as one of our first planning tools for booking flights. Google Flights has saved us countless $1,000's over the years.
No matter where you are coming from, you can use Google Flights to find plane tickets to get the best fares to Broome. The interactive platform will allow you to book flights from Australian airlines and online travel agency partners.
Google Flights is a simple platform to use but there are lots of little great snippets of information hidden there that can not only save you money but also can make you r flight more relaxing.
Subscribe to our Flight Specials newsletter and we give regular tips on how to get the best out of Google Flights, and what other flight specials that are out there that will save you money.
Frequent Flier Points
Frequent Flier points from your flights or shopping can give you access to some incredible deals. There are a couple of key tricks to get the best flight specials using frequent flier points:
1. Book in advance as far as possible as many people are trying to snap up flights with points, especially if you are looking at going at a peak time.
2. Have a little bit of flexibility and hunt around. The airlines often have a plane on a certain day that they might want to get a few more people onto, so they release a very more points-based seats. So just because you saw the flights were high in points on one day, it is a good idea to check again over a period of time and see if any spare seats arise.
Should I book the flights or Accommodation first?
We are always here to help out. Our recommendation is to give us a call whilst you are planning your holiday and discuss your holiday ideas. We are always happy to put accommodation on hold for you whilst you try to sort out the airfares. We will do that with no deposit, no cancellation fees and no charges. We are here to make sure that you get the holiday that you want and deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Saturday markets are on, especially with a great pre-Christmas market and continuing on all the way through the summer season.
The sunsets can be absolutely amazing with the clouds causing the sunset to be more vivid than normal and the sky lights up with a kaleidoscope of colours.
Broome has lots of them. Cable Beach, Town Beach, Riddell Beach, Simpson’s Beach, Entrance Point and Gantheaume Point and that is just in the town area, with lots more around. You really can’t beat a sunrise walk at 6 am along one of the beaches. And you have so much beach to yourself! Habitat Resort has its own access track to Simpson Beach on Roebuck Bay.
Yep, the jellyfish might be around though some of the locals still go for a dip, and if there is an occasional crocodile, the beaches are closed until the authorities catch the croc or deem it to be safe.
Similar to the misunderstood wet/dry season concept, many people are often not familiar with cyclones. Cyclones are large tropical lows that have developed into more intense windy and wet weather events. They often take days to form and there is usually plenty of warning through the weather channels, so there is generally sufficient time to plan. Usually, the cyclone is over within 24-36 hours. The people of Broome are pretty aware of cyclones and will provide advice if one is imminent, so don’t panic.
We strongly recommend car hire to get around, but there are also abundant private taxi services as well as the Town Bus service.