Broome Explorer Bus
Broome Explorer Bus
4.5
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
About
Hop On Broome’s Explorer Bus to explore this historic town in your own time. Servicing Cable Beach, Chinatown, Town Beach and all major accommodation, the bus runs all year round, with half hourly times during May - October. Ask for our Broome Explorer Pass to take advantage of some great value added offers.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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JeannetteMcF
Auckland, New Zealand94 contributions
July 2023
Good way to get round town and get the feel of the place. The 72 hour pass was good value and it’s much less stressful to use the bus than walking too far in the heat. The buses tend to run late (up to 20 minutes late on one occasion) so be careful with time planning. The circular route can be a bit confusing, especially around Chinatown so I’d recommend picking up one of the paper route maps/timetable from the front of the bus and checking carefully where the stop is for your return journey.
Written 20 July 2023
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Kerry H
Sydney, Australia38 contributions
July 2022
Great way to get around if you don't have a car in Broome and Cable Beach. Travel starts from about $4.50 and you can buy multi trip or day passes. Must wear a mask on bus if you don't have one purchase available for $1. Lots of hop on hop off locations.
Written 1 August 2022
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K S
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
Really worth the money!
As a local we know it’s had its challenges for the new owners but they keep showing up and trying their best. As I use this
Service regularly this means a lot to me that they continually keep going and try their best to get things going again. Especially in the heat that must be challenging for them.
BIG THANK YOU
As a local we know it’s had its challenges for the new owners but they keep showing up and trying their best. As I use this
Service regularly this means a lot to me that they continually keep going and try their best to get things going again. Especially in the heat that must be challenging for them.
BIG THANK YOU
Written 2 November 2024
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Frantic_12
Port Lincoln, Australia64 contributions
Sept 2022
The Explorer Bus is an excellent way to get around Broome, especially if you don't have a car. With 1/2 hourly service and 2 routes it covers much of Broome and Cable Beach. Multiple trip tickets are available with some very good specials offered by local business if you buy a Value Added pass. Just sitting on the bus and doing a full loop is a cheap way to see a bit of the Broome/ Cable Beach areas.
Written 30 September 2022
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Professor_JER
Melbourne, Australia108 contributions
July 2023
This bus service runs regularly between the Cable Beach area and Broome city, with regular stops at all the major areas. The drivers are helpful and friendly, and there is a running commentary throughout. It's a great service, but do be aware that it doesn't go late into the late. The last bus tends to stop at about 7.30.
Written 29 July 2023
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,767 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The bus service could have been great and quite essential for getting round Broome. On this day in 40 degree heat, only one bus ran and instead of one pet half hour it became one per hour and then not at all. A call to their number provided a three week old message that no one was in the office. After a two hour wait we walked the 2 km and the bus did not come. Yes, there were mechanical issues with two buses but there should be enough buses to cope for downtime of some. A poor (very) service on this day/
Written 26 August 2024
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Marilyn C
Perth, Australia73 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
The bus was running at the low season time table which is hourly. It was always on time and as Seniors it cost us $2 each per journey if you travelled the whole route or just one stop. It started at 9.21 am and finished at 6.21. Every stop advised the arrival & departure times, but the drivers also told you the information.
Written 13 March 2021
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Warren B
Sydney, Australia262 contributions
Aug 2022
Whether you're going a short distance or right across town, the Broome Explorer bus is a good service to use. We bought a 24 hour pass that we used enough during that time to make it worthwhile, especially with the discounts that come with it at venues around the town. (EG a free beer paddle at Matso's!) Only criticism is that the service ends too early in the evening so you can get somewhere for a dinner reservation, but have to make other arrangements to get back.
Written 16 August 2022
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A M
London, UK10 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Granted... it was late in the tourist season so I understand that some drivers have probably had enough, but seriously, some need to lighten up a little. Many of the buzzers on the bus itself don't work and the drivers will only stop if you ring the buzzer. Go figure. Also, do NOT rely on the timetable if you're trying to make an appointment. Twice in three days, the scheduled bus did not turn up. Once on a Tuesday arvo in Cable Beach and the other on a Saturday morning in town. Great idea in theory but not the best execution. I reckon Broome could do way better.
Written 13 September 2024
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andream0402
Melbourne, Australia4,155 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
What a great little family owned bus service. Without it Broome would be lost ! If you’re a visitor without a car in Broome this bus is your answer . It goes to all the must see places and services in Broome. You can buy a one trip ticket for $4.50 (correct cash or card) you can buy 10 trips for $38. There’s a discount with your seniors card and kids travelling with an adult are free. Wear your mask. The bus runs every day except for Christmas and the last one is about 6.45pm.
Written 26 July 2022
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I will be coming to Broome on a Cruise ship. How can I get from the cruise terminal to the bus route.
Written 7 March 2020
Check out the Broome Explorer web site for all the information you want. The route map shows all pickup/drop off points. Be prepared, though, Broome can be a tad expensive. Enjoy.
Written 8 March 2020
Arriving in March via Princess cruise and interested in the Broome Explorer Bus - Cruise Ship service. Does the bus pick up and drop off at the port? Approximate times? Can a ticket be bought as we aboard bus or do we need to have reserved a seat/paid for it online?
Written 6 October 2019
The Broome Explorer bus does a regular circuit during the day, which does not include the Cruise Terminal. There may be specific trips from town to the cruise terminal but these would not be part of the circuit. For the circuit tickets are purchased on the bus.
Written 7 October 2019
Can we use the bus to get from the airport on arrival to our Cable Beach accomodation? How far would it be from the airpot terminal to the closest bus stop?
Written 11 March 2019
In a word, No. Lookup 'debus' in google to get the local bus timetable. Depending on your fitness, luggages, kids etc, you can walk to a bus stop, stop 11or 12 or probably better get a taxi to the Boulevard shopping centre. Very close, good big shopping centre and then bus to Cable beach. READ THE FINE PRINT about the bus and its 'special' deals. Sunrise car hires is very good and cheap. They are at Cable beach and will pick u up at the airport. Bus service is very good
Written 11 March 2019
Can you get on the bus and do a round trip right around town, for the $2.00 seniors tickets. Even if I dont get off till i return to where I got on. Or do you have to buy a ticket for each section or a daily ticket. Thanks.
Written 29 August 2018
Hi Marlene, you are correct, if you present your concession card you can get on the bus for $2 and stay on for an hour which does the whole lap of Broome, until you wish to hop off the bus again. There are no sections, but you do pay each time you board the bus unless you have a 24 or 72 Hr pass.
thanks for your question, Broome Explorer Bus.
Written 5 September 2018
Whats the best way to buy tickets. We are staying in broome for 3 days? 24 hr pass or multi tickets.
Written 7 August 2018
We just buy the tickets on the bus. I would ask the driver what the best deal for you would be. They are very helpful and now operate as virtual tour guides announcing each stop and what you can do from each stop.
Written 8 August 2018
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