The Staircase to the Moon is without doubt one of Broome’s most popular natural attractions, 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 rising into the sky and directly to the full moon.
On select ‘Staircase nights’, locals and travellers alike are drawn to the Roebuck Bay side of town – not to be confused with Cable Beach – to enjoy the fun and festivities of the Town Beach Staircase Markets. These 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 2024 Staircase to the Moon dates below and ask us how you can combine your 2024 Kimberley Cruises with a stay in Broome during Staircase to the Moon.
2024 Staircase to the Moon Dates (with moonrise time)
March
Monday 25th at 6.24 pm
Tuesday 26th at 6.49 pm
Wednesday 27th at 7.15 pm
April
Thursday 25th at 6.20 pm
Friday 26th at 6.58 pm
Saturday 27th at 7.43pm
May
Friday 24th at 5.40 pm
Saturday 25th at 6.32 pm
Sunday 26th at 7.31 pm
June
Sunday 23rd at 6.26 pm
Monday 24th at 7.35 pm
Tuesday 25th at 8.45 pm
July
Monday 22nd at 6.29 pm
Tuesday 23rd at 7.41 pm
Wednesday 24th at 8.51 pm
August
Tuesday 20th at 6.31 pm
Wednesday 21st at 7.42 pm
Thursday 22nd at 8.52 pm
September
Wednesday 18th at 6.28 pm
Thursday 19th at 7.40 pm
Friday 20th at 8.52 pm
October
Thursday 17th at 6.25 pm
Friday 18th at 7.39 pm
Saturday 19th at 8.53 pm
November
Saturday 16th at 7.40 pm
Sunday 17th at 8.52 pm
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.
