Town in Western Australia, Australia
Broome for solo travelers
Is Broome good for solo travel?
Remote Kimberley gateway with Cable Beach sunsets, pearl history and 4WD trips. Best in the dry season; it is hot and humid in summer, with cyclones, crocodiles and high prices.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable in tourist areas, with normal precautions after dark. Avoid isolated tracks alone. |
How to meet people in Broome
Hostels in Chinatown, Cable Beach sunset gatherings, Kimberley small-group tours, the Staircase to the Moon market nights and local diving or fishing trips.
Good things to do alone
- Watch the Cable Beach sunset camel ride
- See the Staircase to the Moon at Town Beach
- Visit Gantheaume Point dinosaur footprints at low tide
- Take a Horizontal Falls day trip
- Browse Courthouse Markets on Saturdays
Where to stay in Broome
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Cable Beach | Resorts, sunset camel rides and beach stays |
| Chinatown (Old Broome) | Pearl shops, restaurants and the historic center |
| Town Beach and Roebuck Bay | Quiet stays near mudflats and the Staircase to the Moon |
Solo travel across Australia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Melbourne | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Byron Bay | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Bondi Beach | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Brisbane | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Perth | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Cairns | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Adelaide | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Hobart | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Noosa | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Blue Mountains | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sunshine Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Great Ocean Road | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| K'gari | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Port Douglas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fremantle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Newcastle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Launceston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Manly | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Magnetic Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Uluru | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Darwin | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Canberra | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Margaret River | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Broome | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Broome good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Remote Kimberley gateway with Cable Beach sunsets, pearl history and 4WD trips.
How do you meet people in Broome?
Hostels in Chinatown, Cable Beach sunset gatherings, Kimberley small-group tours, the Staircase to the Moon market nights and local diving or fishing trips. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Broome?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Broome safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in tourist areas, with normal precautions after dark. Avoid isolated tracks alone.
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