Broome
The Port of Broome on Roebuck Bay, its wharf and anchorages, and the rules for superyachts that call.
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outer berth at the Port of Broome, Terminal 1
longest vessel (length overall) the Port of Broome accommodates
maximum tidal range at the Port of Broome
length overall from which pilotage is compulsory, unless exempt
Broome pages
Port of Broome terminals and the airport
The two Port of Broome terminals sit side by side on Roebuck Bay, south of the town. Broome International Airport is in the town.
Best months and weather
Bureau of Meteorology, Broome Airport station, mean monthly rainfall and mean daily maximum, all years 1939 to 2026. Season bands are our own estimate.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Kimberley Ports Authority: About Port of Broome
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Towage and Pilotage
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Berth Bookings and Related Forms
- Kimberley Ports Authority: Port of Broome Port Handbook, version 8.1, October 2025
- Kimberley Marine Support Base: About KMSB's wharf
- Kimberley Marine Support Base: Timeline
- Bureau of Meteorology: Broome Airport climate statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology: Tropical cyclones in Australia
- Department of Agriculture: First points of entry
- Australian Border Force: Requirements for cruise ships, large passenger vessels and Superyachts
- Superyacht Australia: Arrival, Border and Biosecurity
- Superyacht Australia: Information for existing crew
- Broome International Airport: Airlines
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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