Cable Beach

Cable Beach, located in the Broome suburb of Western Australia, is a 22 km (14 mi) curve of pristine white sand, perfect for the avid beachgoer.

The beach was named after the telegraph cable that was laid between Broome and Java in 1889. The beach's low cliffs are tinged with red ochre, standing in stark contrast to the beach's vibrant white sands.

Gantheaume Point marks the southernmost tip of Cable Beach. From here, visitors can watch dolphins and migrating whales during their respected seasons. The point is also home to the Gantheaume Point Lighthouse. During low tides, ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be over 130 million years old, are visible in the rocks. Adjacent to the southern edge of the beach, visitors can access the stunning Minyirr Park. The park, a coastal reserve, protects the traditional land of the Yawuru people and offers walking trails that traverse the area behind the red ochre dunes.

Visitors should exercise caution when swimming at Cable Beach between November and April due to the presence of box jellyfish or stingers. Signs warning beachgoers are posted. Additionally, crocodiles have been sighted in the area, and preventative measures are taken.

Cable Beach features one of Australia's most famous nudist beaches. The clothes-optional area extends north from the beach access road from the car park to the mouth of Willie Creek, approximately 17 km (11 mi) away. Visitors are permitted to drive north of the rocks, as four-wheel drives are allowed. This allows