WA’s Broome has been named 2022 Best Holiday Town by Australian Traveller and Rottnest Island, winner of Wotif’’s ‘Best Island' Unique Aussie Awards.
Broome / Rubibi, the western gateway to the Kimberley wilderness area where the turquoise ocean and red ochre rock meet, topped a list of 50 Australian towns.
A two-and-a-half-hour flight north of Perth in WA’s North West, Broome is where the ocean meets the outback in picture-perfect style. It’s a place that captivates visitors with its spectacular natural landscapes and fascinating pearl-diving history. Explore the western gateway to the Kimberley wilderness as you traverse turquoise waters and red ochre rock, take a camel ride against a tangerine sunset, and uncover ancient dinosaur footprints along the way.
The relaxed town of Broome has attracted people from around the globe for centuries, thanks to the stunning pearls of the South Sea. From the 1800s, pearl divers from China, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines flocked to the ‘pearl of the north’, creating today’s thriving multicultural town.
Hop onboard a cruise to a pearl farm and take home a lasting memory of your adventure, one of Broom's dazzling pearls. Nature puts on an unmissable show at Broome's Cable Beach. Feel the snow white sand between your toes as you wander this 22-kilometre stretch of coastline, stopping to admire the striking rust-red cliffs and ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. 
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As darkness descends, make your way to Roebuck Bay for the once-in-a-lifetime sight known as the Staircase to the Moon. An awe-inspiring illusion, the unique phenomenon occurs on specific dates from March to October when the full moon coincides with the low tide.
And home to the world’s happiest animal the Quokka, is the winner of Wotif’’s ‘Best Island'. Rottnest Island is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle in Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island.
Ferries bound for Rottnest Island depart from Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour, while light planes and helicopters offer scenic transits from various locations. Once you’ve crossed the 19-kilometre channel between Perth and the island, get about on foot, bike, shuttle, or the bus which loops around the 11 kilometre-long island.
Rottnest’s beaches are like a slice of paradise, with blindingly white sand, water so clear you can see down to your toes, and majestic coves formed by naturally sculpted rocks. In all, there are 63 secluded, sandy havens, linked by paved riding and walking trails. The Basin, Geordie Bay and Little Parakeet Bay are favourites close to Thomson Bay settlement, while those towards West End have a raw, rugged appeal. From certain spots, you’ll see humpback whales breaching (they migrate from September to November), seals floating or dolphins bobbing. Beneath the waterline, there are numerous species of coral, tropical fish and abundant seagrasses. Both Parker Point and Little Salmon Bay have snorkel trails dotted with underwater panels. Signposted walking trails also criss-cross the island’s heart, with more than 45 kilometres of connected trails and boardwalks to follow.
The main attraction, of course, is the highly photogenic quokka, a friendly marsupial that appears to smile. Not only the subject of countless celebrity selfies, but the Western Australian icon is also responsible for the island’s name: 17th century Dutch sailors mistook the cute creatures for large rats. The car-free, conservation-minded A Class reserve offers dreamlike experiences and natural wonders at every turn. Check out Search and Stay for holiday accommodation near Rottnest Island and holiday rentals and Airbnb's in Western Australia.