If its history you’re after, nothing gets much more ancient than the 130 million year old Dinosaur Footprints which can be seen at very low tides at Gantheaume Point. While your there, marvel at Anastasia’s Pool, this almost perfectly round pool was hand built by a former lighthouse keeper for his arthritic wife, Anastasia. For a monthly tide guide, visit the Broome Visitor Centre and pick up our Monthly Visitor Guide.
For history of another kind, 1km offshore from Town Beach the Dutch Flying Boat wrecks are visible,on very low tides. These seaplanes are remaining evidence of the Japanese air raid on Broome during WWII in March 1942.
Other historic sights include the Japanese and Chinese cemeteries, the Australian and Allied War Memorials in BedfordPark coupled with Dampier’s Chest and several other plaques regarding Broome. Paying tribute to the pearling history of the early 1900’s four life size statues are situated on Short Street, Chinatown.
