Broome Bird Observatory

What an amazing place, so much to see for avid bird watchers. Make sure you time your visit to the incoming tide to get the best view of the shore birds. Then spend some time in the hide and shade area to get a great up close bird experience.

I didn't stay in this place. I walked around and went to the beach. It's an amazing place for bird watching and walking. If anyone loves nature, they would love this place. It has amazing colours of water and small cliff sides. I loved this place. Next time, I would stay and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings!

This little stretch of coast from the observatory is magic, the colours are stunning, call into every little parking spot on the way to the creek you won't be disappointed

Loved the red sandy unsealed road to the Observatory. You can use campground facilities like flush toilets and shade house ( Camp kitchen). Information Center was air-conditioning and entrance fee is payable but didn't went due to time shortage. Went for 800m beach access walk and there is another 2km walk. Best to go early morning or late afternoon for bird watching.

Excellent little campsite as part of the Bird Observatory, where you can stay for a while, especially if you have an interest in birds, (not essential). Great facilities including a fully equipped kitchen/shade room and lovely unisex ensuite toilets, kept very clean by the Camp Hosts. The daily ‘Bird ID Log’ was a lot of fun, and the wardens are super knowledgeable if you have any questions. I wish we had stayed longer…..

In early August my husband and I visited the Broome Bird Observatory - a long-awaited visit that was worth every moment of the wait. At the planning stage Nyil was very proficient and helpful with every email detailing suggestions about what to do (and of course with friendly understanding for necessary postponement from one year to the next). With all arranged, all we needed to do was look forward to the experience. Without a hire vehicle we relied on transfers that we booked ahead of time - this certainly made things convenient for us. We stayed 3 nights in the 'chalet' - a comfortable and well-equipped 2 bedroom cabin right in the centre of all the action - though quiet and serene too. We participated in 2 tours - shorebirds and Yellow Chat Twitch - both brilliant. In fact, Ben's introduction before setting off for our shorebirds tour was a superb beginning to a fantastic morning. A result of that tour was a rather large 'tax' bill at the end of the day... to better understand this you need to visit! A rather fun component during the bird log session held each night. Olivia knew exactly where to take us to find the Yellow Chats - they were flitting about everywhere and we are super grateful that she allowed us plenty of time to observe and photograph them. As photographers on a limited duration visit, we enjoyed every moment and filled any spare time we had (when not on a tour) exploring the shores of Roebuck Bay - on the sand and from the lookout. At other times gathering with others in the shade house or simply sitting watching the birds flit about our cabin. A big thank you to Ben and Olivia and the volunteers on site at the time (apologies for not remembering their names). They each had a wonderful energy and enthusiasm for what they do and what the observatory stands for. We certainly hope to return sooner rather than later.

Not for everyone. This is a beautiful location for someone that loves time out from the crowds of Broome and cable beach. Very basic accomodation and camping.Its very clean and welcoming. Bring your 4wd, food, drink, binoculars, walking shoes and a desire to meet people who are interested in birds. The road in is a bit rough and unsealed but can be driven very slowly by 2wd. Some lovely walks around the observatory.

July 2021 Stayed overnight in camping area. Drove in with my 2wd campervan. No problems … went slowly and carefully and all was good for 9km of dirt and corrugations. Nice, peaceful- just what a needed. Enjoyed the peace and got some happy snaps!