Cable Beach, Broom, WA
Now we get to the high stakes end of the proceedings, with the "Top Two" having
little separating them other than which "style" of beach you'd prefer. We gave
#1 on this list its ranking just because the stunning nature of its sand most
likely fits the majority of people's image of "the perfect beach", yet Broome's Cable Beach coming
in at #2 is by no means any kind of dishonor. "Postcard perfect", "unforgettable", "no words to
describe its beauty" are just some of the terms used to describe Cable Beach by
first-time visitors, and upon stepping upon its shores, it's not hard to see
why.
Although slowly gaining in commercialism due to the rave
reviews it is starting to receive due to exposure on the Internet, Cable Beach
is still basically an untouched stretch of shoreline that is especially famous
for one particular reason - its sunsets. Being that, unlike many of the other
beaches on this list, it sits on the Indian Ocean rather than the Pacific, the
sunsets often appear as a bright red-orange ball in the sky that has been the
subject of numerous skilled photographers' works.
The locals obviously are aware of its beauty as well, as two
of the most popular ways to take advantage of the sunsets are provided by the
both the "Sunset Bar" that allows visitors to kick back and enjoy a drink as
they admire the view as the glowing orb descends over the water, and the
so-popular-they-are-almost-cliche (yet still must-do) sunset camel rides. It's a
common sight to see a long line of camels carrying their skittish tourists along
the beach trying to grab the best possible photo of this amazing natural
phenomenon. It's hard to blame them, however, as it's truly a wonderful
spectacle - especially if you happen to be there between the months of March to
October where the spectacular "Staircase to the Moon" effect when the moon is at
its fullest creates its amazing optical illusion.
Lastly, it's within walking distance from the town of Broome itself, so if you're wanting to visit
you'll have accommodation options at a location that were it not for the beach's
popularity would otherwise be quite isolated. All in all, Cable Beach is truly a
"bucket list" item for Aussies despite its distance from most of the cities on
the East Coast.
little separating them other than which "style" of beach you'd prefer. We gave
#1 on this list its ranking just because the stunning nature of its sand most
likely fits the majority of people's image of "the perfect beach", yet Broome's Cable Beach coming
in at #2 is by no means any kind of dishonor. "Postcard perfect", "unforgettable", "no words to
describe its beauty" are just some of the terms used to describe Cable Beach by
first-time visitors, and upon stepping upon its shores, it's not hard to see
why.
Although slowly gaining in commercialism due to the rave
reviews it is starting to receive due to exposure on the Internet, Cable Beach
is still basically an untouched stretch of shoreline that is especially famous
for one particular reason - its sunsets. Being that, unlike many of the other
beaches on this list, it sits on the Indian Ocean rather than the Pacific, the
sunsets often appear as a bright red-orange ball in the sky that has been the
subject of numerous skilled photographers' works.
The locals obviously are aware of its beauty as well, as two
of the most popular ways to take advantage of the sunsets are provided by the
both the "Sunset Bar" that allows visitors to kick back and enjoy a drink as
they admire the view as the glowing orb descends over the water, and the
so-popular-they-are-almost-cliche (yet still must-do) sunset camel rides. It's a
common sight to see a long line of camels carrying their skittish tourists along
the beach trying to grab the best possible photo of this amazing natural
phenomenon. It's hard to blame them, however, as it's truly a wonderful
spectacle - especially if you happen to be there between the months of March to
October where the spectacular "Staircase to the Moon" effect when the moon is at
its fullest creates its amazing optical illusion.
Lastly, it's within walking distance from the town of Broome itself, so if you're wanting to visit
you'll have accommodation options at a location that were it not for the beach's
popularity would otherwise be quite isolated. All in all, Cable Beach is truly a
"bucket list" item for Aussies despite its distance from most of the cities on
the East Coast.