Stand in 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints and cruise mangrove creeks before a five-course waterfront tapas meal. This Broome day tour blends beach landings, wildlife viewing and local history with low-key luxury.
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High tide glassy and low tide exposing the fossilized prints—this is Broome’s coastline as a chapter of deep time and present-day wildlife. Step off a low-draft cruiser onto white sand that guards 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, then drift upriver through mangrove arms while a flute of sparkling wine catches the late-morning light.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate level of fitness recommended—short beach walks and boardings from boat require balance and mobility.
Wildlife
History
The fossilized footprints date to the Early Cretaceous (around 120 million years) and the coastline lies on Yawuru traditional lands with ongoing cultural significance.
Conservation
Roebuck Bay is a Ramsar-listed wetland important for migratory birds; visitors are asked to avoid disturbing wildlife and to follow low-impact landing practices.
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Footwear for rock and sand
Wear reef or tennis shoes with good grip—the dinosaur trackways sit on exposed rock that can be slippery at low tide.
Sun and heat protection
Bring a broad-brim hat, high-SPF sunscreen and sunglasses; Broome’s sun is intense year-round.
Respect the trackways
Do not step on or remove fossils; follow guide directions for viewing to avoid damaging fragile sites.
Bring a small dry bag
Keep cameras and phones dry during beach landings and creek sections—water and sand are constant companions.
Reef or water shoes
Grip on wet rock and protection from sharp shells and reef during beach landings.
summer
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Critical for prolonged sun exposure on open water and tidal flats.
summer
Light rain shell
Useful during the wet season when sudden showers are common.
summer
Binoculars
Helps spot shorebirds, dolphins and turtles across Roebuck Bay and creek inlets.