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The Broome Visitor Centre is a non government, not-for-profit organisation established to service visitors. We can book your accommodation, tours and vehicle hire for FREE as well as providing you with loads of information on Broome and the Kimberley. We know and love the Broome region and will provide you with expert advice on local attractions, accommodation, tours, special events, tide times, local businesses and facilities. We also provide the latest information on National Parks as well as road and weather condition reports for Broome, Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Our friendly and professional staff can help you plan your holiday by suggesting options based on your budget, interests, and length of stay in Broome and the Kimberley region. Contact us for more information or to make a free booking on Free call 1800 883 777 or go online at www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au. You can also email us at enquiries@broomevisitorcentre.com.au

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Krakouer



Presents
Krakouer
Footy legends on stage
More than a tale of football prowess...
Mount Barker's most famous sons, Jim and Phil Krakouer took the Australian football world by storm in the early 1980s. Their unique and anarchic brand of football, dubbed ‘black magic', captured the imagination of the nation.
This is the story of the challenges they faced in their rise to the top of their game, their skill, daring and resilience both on and off the sporting field, and the controversy and adversity that has met them throughout their lives.
“For those who love their footy, or enjoy historical accounts of how Aboriginal men have gained their place in our sporting pantheon, Krakouer! Is a lively account of one such family story.” – The West Australian
Broome Convention Centre, Frederick Street Broome
Friday - 8pm 12 November 2010

Tickets available at the Broome Visitor Centre 9192 2222, online at www.kpac.org.au or at the door on the night.

Adult $38    Concession, Children $20
Produced by Deckchair Theatre. Presented by Kimberley Performing Arts Council.
Shows on the Go touring is made possible through support from the State of Western Australia through the Department of Culture and the Arts, Lotterywest, Healthway promoting a Smokefree WA, and media partners ABC Local Radio and WIN Television. Tour coordination and financial support by Country Arts WA http://www.countryartswa.asn.au/


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Polo Returns to Cable Beach

For those of you who enjoyed the Polo last year, we have good news.The Polo will again be held on Cable Beach next year.

More info

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/29/3051883.htm?site=kimberley

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Crocodile replaces tourists on Broome's Cable Beach


Normally, Cable Beach is Broome's number one tourist attraction.
But the beach remains virtually empty and the only swimmer is a large crocodile, floating nonchalantly just behind the breakers.
Authorities have been monitoring the reptile for over two days as it slowly moves up and down the Broome shoreline.
The Department of Environment and Conservation have used a boat to try and discourage the crocodile from hanging around.
Broome waters are classed as a crocodile exclusion zone which gives authorities the option of trapping or destroying the normally protected animal.
It is hoped that the croc will move away from the popular beach to allow the resumption of frolicking of the human kind.
The crocodile is currently on it's 6th day of inhabiting Cable Beach.

More info;

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Police Legacy Ball

Broome Police Legacy Ball
Date:   Saturday 6th November, 2010
Venue : Sun Pictures
Time:    6.00 pm till late
 Dress:  Strictly Black  Tie


Includes food and beverages all night
Entertainment from Perth band 
PEACE, LOVE and ALL THAT STUFF

Proudly supporting WA Police Legacy. 

Strictly limited tickets NOW available
at the Broome Police Station or call 9194 0200
for more information.






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Congratulations to BVC Members who are Finalists in the 2010 WA Tourism Awards

The Broome Visitor Centre would like to congratulate our following members for being finalists in the 2010 WA Tourism Awards


  • Bali Hai Resort & Spa
  • Broome Hovercraft
  • Broome Sightseeing Tours
  • Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
  • Habitat Resort Broome
  • Kimberley Wild Expeditions
  • Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises
  • Pinctada Cable Beach Spa Resort
  • Seashells Hospitality Group Barnd Refresh
  • Willie Creek Pearls
We wish our members all the best for the awards.

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Skywest looks to Asia, Pilbara flights as profit rises

Item by australianaviation.com.au at 2:01 pm, Wednesday October 20 2010    

Skywest's A320. (Cameron Wilkes)
Skywest is planning to start flights between Broome and Singapore according to its annual report, which also showed a strong increase in net profit for the year ending June 30.
In the chairman’s statement within the annual report, Skywest chairman Jeff Chatfield writes that the airline has had its air operator’s certificate (AOC) recently amended to include Denpasar, which it had previously served as a charter destination from Port Hedland, but is now able to sell its own tickets on the service. In addition, with the airline now over 50 per cent owned by Australian interests, it may be eligible to apply for an Australian International Airline Licence, allowing it to serve more destinations in Southeast Asia.
“To this end, the airline is now in the process of applying to include the route of Broome-Singapore to its AOC. Furthermore, the airline is investigating the addition of other domestic routes, such as from the Pilbara to the east coast of Australia,” wrote Chatfield.
For the 12 months ending June 30, the WA based airline recorded a major increase in profit before tax from S$5.14m (A$4m) to S$14m (A$10.9m) as revenue grew by 19 per cent to S$215.2m (A$168m). Net profit after tax increased by 190 per cent to S$9.23m (A$7.2m).
The annual report also noted that Skywest is still in the process of adding its first Airbus A320, registered VH-FNP, to its AOC. The aircraft was expected to enter service in August, but appears to be significantly delayed with the A320 still undergoing service with John Holland Aviation Services in Melbourne where it has been since its arrival earlier this year.


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Oprah to come to the Kimberley?

Tourism WA still up-beat about Oprah opportunity

Posted October 27, 2010 12:24:00 - ABC Kimberleyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/27/3049588.htm?site=kimberley

The US TV host will film two episodes of her program in Australia in December.Tourism Western Australia is still hopeful Oprah Winfrey will include the state, and in particular the Kimberley, in her Australian tour.
It is expected the exposure to Winfrey's worldwide audience of 80 million people will help boost tourism numbers.
The chairwoman of Tourism WA, Kate Lamont, was in Broome at the weekend and says while nothing is confirmed, she knows Oprah is fond of the region because of the movie 'Australia'.
"There is much anticipation that Western Australia will be one of the highlights of the shows that are being filmed in the Sydney Opera House and we know that when Tourism WA pitched with all the other states that there was much enthusiasm for our pitch," she said.
More info on ABC Kimberley

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Broome wins GWN Top Tourism Award

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