There’s no doubt that 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 rising directly to the full moon.
On selected ‘Staircase nights’, locals and travellers alike 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 2026 Staircase to the Moon dates below and ask us how you can combine your 2026 Kimberley Cruises with a stay in Broome during Staircase to the Moon.
2026 Staircase to the Moon Dates (with moonrise time)
March
4th March 6.44pm
5th March 7.19pm
6th March 7.53pm
April
3rd April 6.27pm
4th April 7.04pm
5th April 7.45pm
May
3rd May 6.25pm
4th May 7.12pm
5th May 8.02pm
June
1st June 5.57pm
2nd June 6.49pm
3rd June 7.43pm
July
1st July 6.32pm
2nd July 7.25pm
3rd July 8.18pm
July/August
30th July 6.13pm
31st July 7.05pm
1st August 7.57pm
August
29th August 6.43pm
30th August 7.36pm
31st August 8.31pm
September
27th September 6.22pm
28th September 7.20pm
29th September 8.21pm
October
27th October 7.10pm
28th October 8.17pm
29th October 9.24pm
These dates and times have been kindly supplied by Astrostourism WA, who are working towards making sure that visitors from around the world can be inspired by the beauty of our Milky Way Galaxy.
Visibility may vary in strength depending on weather, sunset, moonrise and the tides.
