Drive a 32 km loop through historic Broome while solving interactive clues on the Cluekeeper app. This self-guided quest links Chinatown, pearling-era sites and tide-swept lookouts with AR challenges and local stories.
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A hot, salt-scented wind pushes across Broome’s red earth as the quest begins: a smartphone, a car, and a 32 km loop that threads Chinatown, tideline lookouts and the Staircase to the Moon vantage points. Participants follow Cluekeeper clues and augmented-reality prompts, solving riddles that open stories about pearling luggers, Yawuru country and coastal life while the Indian Ocean glints nearby.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness—mostly driving with short, easy walks and some stairs at lookouts
Wildlife
History
Broome’s modern identity grew from the pearling boom from the 1880s onward and the multicultural communities that serviced the industry, visible in Chinatown and heritage sites.
Conservation
Roebuck Bay is a Ramsar-listed tidal ecosystem—avoid disturbing shorebirds, stay on marked paths and pack out all rubbish to protect intertidal life.
Reserve your spot on the Broome Explorer Self Drive Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test the app first
Install Cluekeeper and run the quest demo at home to ensure location permissions and notifications are enabled.
Monitor tide times
Staircase to the Moon and many viewpoints change dramatically with the tide—plan your timing around local tide charts.
Carry power and data
Bring a fully charged phone and a portable charger—some checkpoints rely on AR and photo uploads.
Sun protection matters
Use high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and sunglasses—UV levels are high year-round in Broome.
Smartphone with Cluekeeper app
Required to access clues, AR content and submit photo challenges.
Portable power bank
Ensures your device stays powered for GPS and augmented reality throughout the 6‑hour loop.
Water bottle (1–2 L)
Hydration is crucial in Broome’s heat, especially if you stop for walks or beach views.
summer
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against intense tropical sun during daytime exploring.