BROOME | Including the Golden Jubilee Shinju Matsuri Festival

After breakfast today, unearth the stories and sights of Broome as our guide leads the way. See the red rocks of Gantheaume Point and the town’s Port with time to wander through the Japanese Cemetery. We then head to Chinatown and pass by The Sun Pictures building, an open-air theatre owned by the Yamsaki family. We visit the Broome Museum and see the extensive collection of Shinju Matsuri memorabilia including the Shinju Queen crown made of pearls and silver, past Sammy the Dragons, festival programs and commemorative items all at the Broome Museum. After an interesting morning we stop off at Matso’s brewery, the Kimberley’s award winning microbrewery and a true Broome treasure for lunch. After lunch we have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer as part of the festival.

Today we discover how rare and beautiful the Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl is produced at the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Our knowledgeable guide will reveal the intricate processes of today’s modern cultured pearling industry – from the seeding of an oyster to the harvesting and grading of a pearl, right through to the final stunning product on display in the showroom. Our farm tour also includes a Willie Creek boat cruise, a light lunch and time for some retail therapy in the shop. Upon our return to Broome we can enjoy the hotel facilities or join in the festivities. Tonight send your message out to the universe in one of the most symbolic ways possible at The Floating Lantern Matsuri at Gantheume Point.

After our late night, enjoy a leisurely start today. Mid-morning, we visit the fascinating attraction, Pearl Luggers. For lunch we enjoy the Pearling Masters High Tea followed by an afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon, we have the opportunity to see the “Staircase to the Moon”, a natural phenomenon which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. The Staircase to the Moon happens 2-3 days a month between March and October and we are lucky enough to be here for it. We will have time to wander through the markets at Town Beach. Here we can sample local produce, buy hand made products, experience a variety of international food and enjoy the sounds of locals.

After breakfast today we check out of our hotel and transfer to Broome Airport for our flight home to Perth. On arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.