Broome Bird Observatory - Broome
Broome Bird Observatory lies 25 kilometres from the pearling township of Broome in the North West of Western Australia. It is situated on the shores of Roebuck Bay, which is recognised as the most significant shorebird site in Australia, and is the summer home to 150,000 migratory birds. The Observatory offers a range of tours and accommodation, and its beautiful bush setting will appeal not only to bird enthusiasts, but anyone with an interest in wildlife.
Within walking distance of the Observatory are stunning stretches of sandy beach, mangroves, mudflats, tropical pindan woodland and natural grassland. Several easy walking tracks enable visitors to explore these diverse habitats, and correspondingly diverse birdlife; 40 per cent of Australia's total number of bird species can be found in and around the Observatory.
Shorebirds are most numerous during the wet season (November to April), which is hot and humid. The dry season is cooler, with maximum daytime temperatures around 26 to 35 degrees celcius; shorebird numbers are lower but still significant. Young birds over-winter in Broome while the adults fly north to their breeding grounds in Siberia.
There are various accommodation options available at the Observatory and return pickup can be arranged for overnight guests.
We also offer a variety of tours throughout the year. Tours run for two and a half hours and include morning or afternoon tea. Please contact the Observatory for the latest tour schedule.