Australia is one of the most fascinating civilizations on earth. It’s mostly a coastal nation because the heart of the country is incredibly hot and back to back deserts. That’s why cities and towns around the coast make up the vast areas of population. On the left shoulder of Australia, you’ll find Broome a resort town that has something special. On top of its soft white sands, there is a history of the rising sun and dragons from the east. China and Japan have left their mark on this small paradise which brings around 45,000 tourists and rising every year. It’s quiet place for you to have a little time to yourself. Easily one of the most amazing parts of the country regarding wildlife, it’s little wonder that the bird migration is one of the best attractions here.
Birds of Roebuck Bay
Australia has perhaps the most diverse wildlife in the world. You can find almost anything here, but in Broome the birds are the main attraction. The Broome Bird Observatory is where so many migrating and native birds come to rest and find their food. It’s around 25 kilometres away but if you get the right kind of accommodation in Broome the observatory is only 30-minutes to 1-hour in a car. You can book online to reserve a room at Broome-time which doubles as an art gallery. Roebuck Bay is where many of the globally-unique birds come to rest and refuel. Here is where they can catch sea creatures that hide in the sand as well as catch fish that are near the coast. Birds from East Asia come here for the East Asian Australasian Flyway. This makes Roebuck Bay and the observatory the place to be for researching purposes. Monitoring behaviour and the species of birds that come here, is something visitors can get involved with too.
In the sea shoals
It’s not just the wildlife on land that are a massive attraction but the fish in the sea are a great curiosity. Exotic fish surround Australia and you can see some of them up close in the Rowley Shoals. There are three reefs that make up the shoals, which act as small islands for creatures to make their home on and for fish to use as feeding grounds. Tours are given to the shoals on boats. The see-through turquoise water is lukewarm in the baking sun, making it a great place to go snorkelling. However shallow dives are also something you will want to check out so you can get a closer look of the reefs.
A historic resting place
The Japanese Cemetery at Broome is the largest of its kind in Australia. It dates beyond the 1900s as the first recorded resting place is dated back to 1986. This is where many Japanese divers lost their lives as they were pearl diving. During this time ‘the bends’ was not understood which lead to divers being paralysed and unfortunately drowning. Cyclones also causes many deaths and all are remembered here in this cemetery.
Broome is one of those places you go to to enjoy the beaches but also have just enough to do to keep your mind occupied. The bird migration is something special to see so plan your trip accordingly.
