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Broome and Rowley Shoals

Liveaboard coral atolls from Broome, then reset with Cable Beach sunsets and Kimberley culture

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Destination Guide Sources For Broome and Rowley Shoals

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16 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Rowley Shoals and Mermaid Reef marine parks visitor guide (DBCA) - Marine park overview, rules, zones, moorings, and seasonal visitation notes.
Moorings at Mermaid Reef (Parks Australia) - Commonwealth Mermaid Reef Marine Park mooring and anchoring guidance.
Climate statistics for Broome (Bureau of Meteorology) - Monthly averages for temperature and rainfall used for season planning.
Staircase to the Moon (Visit Broome) - Timing and description of the Staircase phenomenon.
Stinger Safety (Shire of Broome) - Local seasonal guidance for Irukandji and box jellyfish risk reduction.
Shinju Matsuri Festival dates (Visit Broome) - Festival timing for late Aug to early Sep.
Broome Turf Club race dates - Dry season race round timing including Broome Cup week.
DBCA update on marine heatwave and coral bleaching in WA (DBCA) - Context on coral health and why visitors should check current park updates.
Australian visa information (Tourism Australia) - High level overview of visitor visa pathways before checking Home Affairs for your nationality.
Odyssey Expeditions (operator) - Example Rowley Shoals expedition operator departing Broome.
Great Escape Cruises Rowley Shoals (operator) - Example dive and snorkel cruise operator with Rowley Shoals itineraries.
True North Rowley Shoals cruise (operator) - Example expedition cruise operator offering Rowley Shoals voyages.
Broome International Airport (official) - Airport information and local transport links for arrivals to Broome (BME).
ETA (subclass 601) visa information (Home Affairs) - Official Australian Government guidance for ETA eligibility and application pathway.
eVisitor (subclass 651) visa information (Home Affairs) - Official Australian Government guidance for eVisitor eligibility and application pathway.
Destination hero photo by Rod Long - Unsplash License. Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@rodlong | Location: Broome coast, Western Australia, Australia