One of Broome’s most popular natural attractions is the famed Staircase to the Moon, visible only three nights each month when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay, creating an illusion of a staircase from the beach directly to the full moon.
On ‘Staircase nights’, locals and travellers are drawn to the Roebuck Bay side of town – not to be confused with Cable Beach – to take in all the fun and festivities of the Town Beach Staircase Markets. The markets are full of local colour and vibrancy, with stalls offering homemade jewellery, arts and crafts, homewares and much more. Then, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the sounds of some of Broome’s best musicians while you sample the Tastes of Broome cuisine.
The full effect of the staircase can be viewed Town Beach, which is located in town at the end of Robinson Street. Or, if you’re lucky enough to be staying at the Mangrove Hotel. you’ll be able to take in the staircase from the hotel’s stylish Bay Club. If you’re staying out at Cable Beach you will need to head into town to experience the staircase.
Check out the 2022 Staircase to the Moon dates below and ask us how you can combine your 2022 Kimberley Cruises with a stay in Broome during Staircase to the Moon.
2022 Staircase to the Moon Dates (with moonrise time)
March
Saturday 19th at 6.55pm
Sunday 20th at 7.34pm
Monday 21st at 8.16pm
April
Sunday 17th at 6.09pm
Monday 18th at 6.55pm
Tuesday 19th at 7.45pm
May
Tuesday 17th at 6.27pm
Wednesday 18th at 7.28pm
Thursday 19th at 8.33pm
June
Wednesday 15th at 6.13pm
Thursday 16th at 7.21pm
Friday 17th at 8.29pm
July
Thursday 14th at 6.07pm
Friday 15th at 7.15pm
Saturday 16th at 8.19pm
August
Friday 12th at 5.58pm
Saturday 13th at 7.01pm
Sunday 14th at 8.00pm
September
Sunday 11th at 6.40pm
Monday 12th at 7.36pm
Tuesday 13th at 8.30pm
October
Monday 10th at 6.17pm
Tuesday 11th at 7.11pm
Wednesday 12th at 8.06pm
November
Wednesday 9th at 6.50pm
Thursday 10th at 7.45pm
Friday 11th at 8.40pm
These dates and times have been kindly supplied by Greg Quicke’s Astro Tours. If you’ve got a particular interest in the stars why not join one of Greg’s Astro Tours when you’re in Broome – they’re a lot of fun.
Visibility may vary in strength depending on weather, sunset, moonrise and the tides.
