We were in Broome for about 2 weeks August 2023 and never had scrap of trouble, Broome is pretty place, we stayed Broome Caravan just out of town . If you want to keep away from anywhere it is Alice Springs we had problems there on several occasions.
I drove up there from Adelaide, the best part was cable beach the high tides and the dinosaur footprints but by far the best was Cape Leveque up the road, the old Catholic missionary up there, i had chat with the priest and the locals, was magic there, and Derby the jetty was another amazing place to be for the high tides, and after that Kununurra the town itself that i very much loved and Wyndam, whete the hotel owner was also an ex pat from South Oz, its also worth checking out the Ord river scheme irrigation project and lake Argyle, i swear that Kununurra produces the best Mangoes anywhere in Australia!
My parents and I visited Broome in 1969 on a long driving tour around Oz. We stayed at a caravan park with a very rocky section of coastline. As I recall, the local businesses had two-digit phone numbers back then. No big planes flying in! All different now. Seems a long ways to go to see remote terrain and beaches, WA has lots of that!
Now? Accommodation during School holidays is a problem most places in Australia, Broome probably more-so because most visitors fly in due to its remote location. No issue when I was there.
Great video! When we were in Broome as Camper trailer around Australia it was exactly as you describe it. Except... you missed out that the mosquitoes will carry a dog away!
from what i understand that when i was in Broome in the peak season is the gray nomads take over all the accommodation and the locals hate it especially the small business as talking with locals the nomads never spent a a cent as they have done the cammel rides and the tourist stuff hence why you see the town empty, i loved broome but as the peak builds you get pushed out.
Nice review of Broome and surrounds. We visited there in July 2022 and after so much hype you see on RUclips we felt a little underwhelmed. Mindel beach in Darwin was the same. All the hype over the food. The food was overpriced sub par. Adelaide central market leaves it for dead. Anyway, we would visit Broome again but I must admit the surrounds are more interesting.
The first nation’s locals aren’t just addicted to liquor anymore but also DRUGS. 😢 Broome is booming with tourism industry but with this people who aren’t scared of police, the place isn’t going to move forward.
Hello. I am a young man on a working holiday in Australia. I was impressed by the video. I've come this far while looking for tips. I have a 2007 vwcrafter van and I understand that the vwcrafter is rear-wheel drive, so you can't go over sand or mud, can I get a tip??
Hello! So your Van is actually a Mercedes Sprinter with VW branding and whilst its not recommended you can actually take RWD on some sand but it depends in a lot of things, entry/exit points, tyres/pressures, tides, compaction and ride height just to name a few. Its all about experience and knowing the limitations of you and your vehicle.
Cable Beach has signs posted saying only 4wd. Should you get bogged and the vehicle drowned with the tide, the insurance companies will not pay out. And yes, it is a regular occurrence.
Fantastic video! Your videography is amazing... I totally want to go to the North West to put up the drone now - breathtaking! Your take on Broome was pretty much the same as ours... quite disappointing. its so sad that the township its self had so little to offer but so much potential :(
Lived in Broome in the late 90's. Can understand people who don't like the slowed down pace, Broome time. However went back 30 years later and I was also disappointed at the changes...recall locals in the 90s complaining about McDonald's wanting to move in. I used to love Broome and thought when living there, I would want to retire there. Glad I moved on... especially with Malcolm Douglas no longer around.
Lived there for 20 years (when afternoons, shops would shut for a couple of hours) everyone knew everyone and spoke to each other. Now, it is just a sad place that has lost its character. Mick Dundee.
Been to Broome twice & never stay more than a couple of days, It's a very beautiful place & has great fishing but a very quiet dead town, I'd hate to live there permanently you'd die from boredom......
We were in Broome for about 2 weeks August 2023 and never had scrap of trouble, Broome is pretty place, we stayed Broome Caravan just out of town . If you want to keep away from anywhere it is Alice Springs we had problems there on several occasions.
Mixed bag for sure.
What kind of problems you faced, plz explain .
How about this area to live permanently???
When you stay in the town it's terrible 😂
I drove up there from Adelaide, the best part was cable beach the high tides and the dinosaur footprints but by far the best was Cape Leveque up the road, the old Catholic missionary up there, i had chat with the priest and the locals, was magic there, and Derby the jetty was another amazing place to be for the high tides, and after that Kununurra the town itself that i very much loved and Wyndam, whete the hotel owner was also an ex pat from South Oz, its also worth checking out the Ord river scheme irrigation project and lake Argyle, i swear that Kununurra produces the best Mangoes anywhere in Australia!
Awesome!
My parents and I visited Broome in 1969 on a long driving tour around Oz. We stayed at a caravan park with a very rocky section of coastline. As I recall, the local businesses had two-digit phone numbers back then. No big planes flying in! All different now. Seems a long ways to go to see remote terrain and beaches, WA has lots of that!
It is a long way, much better places to visit thats for sure
"You won't fall short of finding accommodation here?" You may want to correct that statement mate.
Now? Accommodation during School holidays is a problem most places in Australia, Broome probably more-so because most visitors fly in due to its remote location. No issue when I was there.
Try finding a place now.
Visited Broome. So many drunks walking the street and begging at the shopping centre. Disgusting
Govt, definitely needs to pull its socks up
You mean, no safety?? Crimes more ???
Interesting to learn and get to know the human connection to the area of Broome. Due to the fact it looks so inhospitable.
True
Great video! When we were in Broome as Camper trailer around Australia it was exactly as you describe it. Except... you missed out that the mosquitoes will carry a dog away!
Damn! I free camped near the cliff’s and it was mossy free 😎
My family went to Broome , the violence in the street is terrible, no place for travellers at the top end of Australia, any more .
middle of nowhere, very dry and nothing to do but drink 🍺
It’s messy just like in the other Kimberley and NT towns. Hopefully, the Voice will do something about this
Still a place where men are men
from what i understand that when i was in Broome in the peak season is the gray nomads take over all the accommodation and the locals hate it especially the small business as talking with locals the nomads never spent a a cent as they have done the cammel rides and the tourist stuff hence why you see the town empty, i loved broome but as the peak builds you get pushed out.
Place isn’t my vibe
Nice review of Broome and surrounds.
We visited there in July 2022 and after so much hype you see on RUclips we felt a little underwhelmed.
Mindel beach in Darwin was the same. All the hype over the food. The food was overpriced sub par. Adelaide central market leaves it for dead.
Anyway, we would visit Broome again but I must admit the surrounds are more interesting.
Underwhelming for sure!
The first nation’s locals aren’t just addicted to liquor anymore but also DRUGS. 😢 Broome is booming with tourism industry but with this people who aren’t scared of police, the place isn’t going to move forward.
Sad but true
Hi! can you detail a bit more where the beautiful rocky outcrops were? I'm travelling to australia soon and would like to find the nicest spots
Hi! That place is literally in the middle of nowhere. Australia is beautiful everywhere, jump in a van when you get here and start exploring 😎
Go visit the Kimberley region of Northern Western Australia I a van or 4WD
Hello. I am a young man on a working holiday in Australia. I was impressed by the video. I've come this far while looking for tips. I have a 2007 vwcrafter van and I understand that the vwcrafter is rear-wheel drive, so you can't go over sand or mud, can I get a tip??
Hello! So your Van is actually a Mercedes Sprinter with VW branding and whilst its not recommended you can actually take RWD on some sand but it depends in a lot of things, entry/exit points, tyres/pressures, tides, compaction and ride height just to name a few.
Its all about experience and knowing the limitations of you and your vehicle.
@@SaltyGypseathanks you. Have a nice tonight!!
Cable Beach has signs posted saying only 4wd. Should you get bogged and the vehicle drowned with the tide, the insurance companies will not pay out. And yes, it is a regular occurrence.
Fantastic video! Your videography is amazing... I totally want to go to the North West to put up the drone now - breathtaking! Your take on Broome was pretty much the same as ours... quite disappointing. its so sad that the township its self had so little to offer but so much potential :(
Thank you 🙏
Perhaps they should build a new township around cable beach?? 😉
You should of went on the Gibb River Rd from kunanura you could have camped and swam the massive gorges
Definitely on the list for the next trip
Lived in Broome in the late 90's. Can understand people who don't like the slowed down pace, Broome time. However went back 30 years later and I was also disappointed at the changes...recall locals in the 90s complaining about McDonald's wanting to move in. I used to love Broome and thought when living there, I would want to retire there. Glad I moved on... especially with Malcolm Douglas no longer around.
Not my cup of tea
Lived there for 20 years (when afternoons, shops would shut for a couple of hours) everyone knew everyone and spoke to each other. Now, it is just a sad place that has lost its character. Mick Dundee.
Great info mate. I'm heading to Broome soon and I liked your honest opinions.
Glad I could help 😎
Been to Broome twice & never stay more than a couple of days, It's a very beautiful place & has great fishing but a very quiet dead town, I'd hate to live there permanently you'd die from boredom......
That is very true!
There are schools, markets and hospitals???
Stay safe..just saw documentary..that place had a few serious criminals living there.
Probably a good idea that that I didn’t stay long
Would it be warmer this time of year, ? May’24
Always warm there
is that a high roof crafter? awd?
It’s a medium with 4Motion
Where can i buy a van like this? I am looking to start my van journey and travel australia. Please guide
Hi! Basically you’ll need to build one, I haven’t seen any for sale anywhere.
@@SaltyGypsea can you recommend any place? I can not do it myself. Thank you.
Is that van a 4wd or can a 2wd go on there without getting stuck?
4wd and haven’t been stuck yet!
Great videos, may we learn a bit more about you?
Yes! More videos to come..