Public Toilets in Broome, WA
7 public toilets mapped across Broome — where 22km of Cable Beach sand meets 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, 919 Japanese pearl divers rest in a cemetery, the world's oldest outdoor cinema still has deckchairs under the stars, and the moon builds a staircase across the tide every month. Finding a dunny in the Kimberley? Trickier than you'd think.
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Where Are You?
Broome is small but spread out. Cable Beach is 7km from Chinatown. A car is essential.
At Cable Beach
Cable Beach car park toilet
22.5km of white sand. Facilities at the main access point only.
Camel rides at sunset, turquoise water, 9m tides. The toilet is at the main car park — nothing along the remote stretches. Nudist section at northern end.
Staircase to the Moon (Town Beach)
Town Beach toilet
Natural phenomenon Mar-Oct on full moon dates. Night markets.
Receding tide + full moon = optical illusion of a staircase to the moon. Town Beach, Roebuck Bay. Food and craft stalls on Staircase evenings.
Dinosaur footprints (Gantheaume Pt)
Nearest: Cable Beach or Chinatown
No toilet at Gantheaume Point itself.
130 million-year-old Megalosauropus broomensis footprints, 30m out to sea at very low tide. Drive 6km from town. Use Cable Beach or town facilities first.
In Chinatown
Chinatown / town centre toilet
Historical pearling quarter. Restaurants, pearl shops, Sun Pictures.
Carnarvon Street and Short Street. Matso's Brewery, The Roey (legendary outback pub), Sun Pictures (world's oldest outdoor cinema, 1916).
Pearl diving history
Use Chinatown or Town Beach blocks
Japanese Cemetery, pearl showrooms, Chinatown heritage.
919 Japanese divers buried in the cemetery. At peak, Broome supplied 80% of the world's mother-of-pearl shell. Pearl farm tours at Willie Creek.
Wet season (Nov-Apr)
Some facilities may close
Cyclone season. Monsoon rains. Some roads flood.
Population drops from 40,000+ to ~15,000 in wet season. Some tourist facilities close. Dry season (May-Oct) is the time to visit.
Pearls, Bombs, and Dinosaur Footprints
Yawuru country (Rubibi). Broome carries one of the most extraordinary histories of any Australian town — pearl divers dying from the bends, a WWII bombing that killed 88 mostly Dutch refugees, racial segregation until the 1970s, and 130-million-year-old dinosaur tracks.
The Pearl Diving Industry
At peak, Broome supplied 80% of the world's mother-of-pearl shell. 403 pearling luggers operated in 1913. Japanese, Malay, Filipino, and Aboriginal divers worked in brutal conditions.
919 Japanese divers are buried in the Japanese Cemetery — killed by the bends, cyclones, and sharks. The industry was exempt from the White Australia Policy because it was so dependent on Asian labour.
The Bombing & Segregation
On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zeros attacked flying boats in Roebuck Bay. 88 killed — mostly Dutch civilian refugees fleeing Indonesia. The second deadliest Japanese attack on Australian soil.
Until 1954, Aboriginal people could only enter town with "lawful employment" and were locked out from 6pm. Sun Pictures cinema had segregated seating until 1967. Restaurants excluded Indigenous people until 1971.
Things to Do
Cable Beach
22.5km of pristine white sand. Camel rides at sunset. 9m tides. Named for the 1889 telegraph cable to Java.
Staircase to the Moon
Town Beach, Mar-Oct on full moon. Receding tide + moon = staircase illusion. Night markets. Only happens in one other place on Earth.
Gantheaume Point
130 million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Possibly the largest known tracks. Red sandstone cliffs. Low tide only.
Sun Pictures (1916)
World's oldest operating outdoor cinema. Chinatown. Formerly segregated seating. Heritage-listed.
Japanese Cemetery
919 pearl divers' graves. A sobering memorial to the human cost of the pearling industry.
Pearl Farm Tours
Willie Creek, Cygnet Bay. Modern cultured pearl industry. Showrooms in Chinatown.
Matso's Brewery
Iconic Broome brewery and restaurant at Town Beach. Mango beer is the signature.
Broome Bird Observatory
Roebuck Bay. Up to 150,000 migratory shorebirds. One of Australia's most important bird sites.
Where to Stay in Broome
Two thousand kilometres from Perth and absolutely worth the trip — but only in the dry season (May-October). Wet season means cyclones, road closures, and some accommodation shutting up shop entirely. Book dry season well ahead. This place is remote and it fills up.
Cable Beach Resort Area
The iconic bit. Resorts and holiday parks within walking distance of 22.5km of pristine white sand. Watch camels silhouette against the sunset from your balcony. Premium pricing but you're paying for one of Australia's most spectacular beach locations. The toilet is at the main car park — nothing along the remote stretches.
Nearest dunnies: Cable Beach car park block
Chinatown & Town Centre
The historical pearling quarter. Walk to Matso's Brewery, The Roey (legendary outback pub), Sun Pictures (world's oldest outdoor cinema), and pearl showrooms. Budget hostels to mid-range hotels. More convenient for restaurants and the Staircase to the Moon at Town Beach. You'll need a car for Cable Beach though — it's 7km away.
Nearest dunnies: Chinatown / Town Centre block (Carnarvon Street), Town Beach block, Central Broome
Hotels & Bed and Breakfasts in Broome
Broome has Cable Beach resorts and pearling-era heritage hotels. The dry season (April-October) is peak — book well ahead.
| Property | Type | Rooms | Ensuite Bathroom | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa | Resort | 263 rooms | Yes — resort bathrooms | On Cable Beach. Pool, spa, multiple restaurants. Camel rides from the door. |
| The Billi | Boutique resort | 60 rooms | Yes — modern ensuites | Near Chinatown. Pool, tropical gardens. Adults-only section available. |
| Kimberley Sands Resort | Resort | 72 rooms | Yes — modern ensuites | Near Cable Beach. Self-contained apartments. Family-friendly. |
All listings have private bathroom facilities unless noted. Contact properties directly for accessibility requirements or specific bathroom configurations.
Camping & Caravan Parks in Broome
Broome is caravan country — half the town seems to be on wheels during the dry season. Book way ahead for May-October or you'll be sleeping in the car park at Cable Beach (don't actually do that). Dry season only — wet season means cyclones and closed parks.
Cable Beach Caravan Park
The iconic address — walking distance to 22.5km of Cable Beach. Powered sites, cabins, pool, camp kitchen. Sunset camel rides start practically at the gate. Books out months ahead for dry season. This is the grey nomad mecca of Western Australia.
Nearest dunnies: On-site amenities block, plus Cable Beach car park public toilet.
Roebuck Bay Caravan Park
On the town side, overlooking Roebuck Bay. Walk to Town Beach for Staircase to the Moon, walk to Chinatown for Matso's Brewery. More central than Cable Beach parks. Powered and unpowered sites, shady spots under the boab trees.
Nearest dunnies: On-site facilities, plus Town Beach public toilet and Chinatown / Town Centre block.
Tarangau Caravan Park
Between town and Cable Beach — a good compromise location. Quieter than the big Cable Beach parks, still an easy drive to everything. Powered sites, camping, and budget cabins. Solid amenities without the resort pricing. Popular with travellers heading to or from the Gibb River Road.
Nearest dunnies: On-site amenities. Central Broome and Cable Beach public toilets both within a short drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public toilets are in Broome?
7 mapped locations in central Broome. Additional facilities exist at Cable Beach and Town Beach that may not be fully mapped in our data. The town's population swells from 15,000 to 40,000+ during the dry season tourist period.
Is there a toilet at Cable Beach?
Yes. There are facilities near the Cable Beach car park area. Cable Beach is 22.5km of white sand — the facilities are at the main access point, 7km from town. There are no toilets along the remote stretches of beach.
Are there dinosaur footprints at Broome?
Yes. Gantheaume Point has 130 million-year-old dinosaur footprints (Early Cretaceous period, Megalosauropus broomensis). Visible only at very low tide, about 30m out to sea. Some of the largest known dinosaur footprints in the world.
What is the Staircase to the Moon?
A natural phenomenon at Town Beach where the receding tide combined with a rising full moon creates the illusion of a staircase reaching to the moon. Occurs March to October on specific full moon dates. Night markets accompany the event.
When is the best time to visit Broome?
The dry season (May to October). Clear skies, warm days (29-31°C), low humidity. The wet season (November to April) brings monsoon rains, cyclone risk, extreme humidity, and some facility closures.
How far is Broome from Perth?
2,046km — approximately 24 hours driving. Most visitors fly (Qantas/Virgin from Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney). Broome Airport is 3km from town.