Cable Beach

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Cable Beach is a 22 km stretch of white sand beach on the eastern Indian Ocean and the name of the surrounding suburb in Broome, Western Australia. Cable Beach was named after the telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889. Low cliffs of red ochre rise behind the very flat and wide beach, with waves that are mostly gentle in the dry season from May to October. In 2016, the population was 5,436. ()

Alternative names: Population: 8.5 thous. (2019)Coordinates: 17°57'5"S, 122°12'7"E

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Cable Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Sun Pictures, Anglican Church of the Annunciation, Broome Historical Museum.

2.5 miE
Church
Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Broome
64 min walk • Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, also known as Broome Cathedral, is the main place of Catholic worship in the city of Broome, Western Australia and the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Broome.
2.7 miE
Theater, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Sun Pictures, Broome
69 min walk • The Sun Picture Gardens is the world's oldest picture gardens still in operation. It is located in Broome, Western Australia. Unlike most outdoor cinemas, it screens multiple films per night; the majority of outdoor cinemas screen one or two films a week.
2.6 miE
Church
Anglican Church of the Annunciation, Broome
68 min walk • The Anglican Church of the Annunciation is a historic church in Broome, Western Australia. Also known as the Pro Cathedral of the Annunciation and The Little White Church, the wood and corrugated iron structure was opened in 1903, and has been continually used as a church.
2.5 miSE
17°58'4"S • 122°14'10"E
Broome Historical Museum, Broome
64 min walk • History museum, Museum
2.6 miE
17°57'12"S • 122°14'31"E
The Courthouse Collection Pearl Gallery Broome, Broome
68 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
2.8 miE
17°57'17"S • 122°14'42"E
Broome Gallery, Broome
73 min walk • Shopping, Museum, Art gallery
1.7 miSE
17°58'8"S • 122°13'12"E
The Broome Factory, Broome
44 min walk • Museum
1.4 miNE
17°56'3"S • 122°12'47"E
Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, Broome
36 min walk • Zoo