Broome Cliffs & Cable Beach Helicopter Flight — 60-Minute Scenic Aerial Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required — participants should be able to board a small helicopter and sit unassisted for the flight.
Overview
Lift off from Broome and watch Cable Beach, James Price Point and pearl farms unfold beneath you in a 60-minute helicopter flight. This low-level tour mixes geology, Indigenous coastline, and coastal wildlife with sweeping photographic opportunities.
Broome Cliffs & Cable Beach Helicopter Flight — 60-Minute Scenic Aerial Tour
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The helicopter lifts off with Cable Beach sliding away beneath you — a broad sweep of cream sand rimmed by a turquoise sea that seems to push and pull with the tide. From this low-level vantage the coastline becomes a study in color and movement: pearl farm grids lace the shallows like geometric reefs, the Gantheaume Point lighthouse perches like a small white punctuation, and the red cliffs at James Price Point flare against the blue.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Book morning or late afternoon
Best light for photos and wildlife is within two hours of sunrise or an hour before sunset; midafternoon can be flat and reflective.
Weight info required
You must provide accurate passenger weights at booking — operators enforce limits for safety and balance.
Bring sun protection
Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen matter before and after the flight when waiting outside for pickup or boarding.
Expect cancellations for weather
Flights may be cancelled in poor conditions; confirm pickup details and allow flexibility in your schedule.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Dolphins
- Australian dugong (occasionally)
History
The Yawuru people have inhabited the Roebuck Bay area for thousands of years; sites along the coast record continual Indigenous connection and seasonal use.
Conservation
Operators work to minimise disturbance to wildlife and adhere to low-altitude and distance guidelines; avoid trading shells or artifacts and respect cultural sites when on the ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera with polarising filter
Reduces glare on the water and improves contrast for coastal shots.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Protects against strong tropical sun at takeoff, landing, and onshore waiting areas.
summer specific
Light wind layer
A thin jacket helps with the coastal breeze when the helicopter doors open.
winter specific
Binoculars (compact)
Useful for spotting dolphins, rays, and shorebirds across Roebuck Bay.