We travelled to Broome with our 4-year-old Kidsetter. Broome is a unique town, on a peninsula, where one of the world’s last great wildernesses meets the Indian Ocean. Pristine waters, wide empty beaches, abundant wildlife, tropical climate and breathtaking colours. Broome’s exotic pearling town past has left a rich history and a unique multi-cultural mix of people. It is situated on the traditional lands of the Yawuru people. We were planning to do the infamous camel train ride along Cable Beach.
Cable Beach is a 22km stretch of white sand beach on the eastern Indian Ocean. Named in honour after the undersea telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889.
Arriving at Cable Beach in very hot conditions our Kidsetter was excited and nervous to be riding his first camel. We learnt that each of the 16 camels have individual names and suitable personalities to go with them. Our Kidsetter and I were fortunate enough to be on the front camel named Zara. She was extra placid and great for Kidsetters. Safely secured on Zara’s saddle we were ready to begin the adventure.
As it had been many years since my last camel ride, I’d forgotten just how much they lean forward to stand up. Holding on firmly to our Kidsetter I could sense his nerves about just how high up he was. He did not stop chatting; something he does when feeling nervous. The guide was fabulous with our Kidsetter answering all his very inquisitive questions about the Camels. Sitting high astride a camel while it walks rhythmically in time with the camel train was calming. Ten minutes into the ride our Kidsetter relaxed and began to enjoy the majestic setting.
Broome was home to many dinosaurs 130 million years ago. We kept our eyes peeled for any dinosaur tracks as the tide was low. Our Kidsetter imagined he was as high up as a Sauropod Dinosaur roaming the beach like they would’ve done long ago.
The sunset camel ride is a relaxing and educational experience along the beautiful white sands of Cable Beach. A wonderfully diverse combination incorporating, pristine beach, camels, sunset, indigenous heritage, and dinosaurs.
