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World War II Plane Wreck Tour
Highlights
- Embark on a unique adventure aboard the Brahminy Kite to explore a historic WWII plane wreck in Roebuck Bay.
- Stand on the seabed where water once towers above, experiencing the extraordinary tidal range of Broome.
- Delve into Broome's rich multicultural history while witnessing diverse marine life during your tour.
- Savour complimentary pastries and beverages on board, enhancing your journey with delightful local flavours.
Embark on a rare adventure with our World War II Plane Wreck Tour aboard the Brahminy Kite, a shallow draft boat designed for this unique experience. Explore the best-preserved Dornier Flying Boat wreck in Roebuck Bay, exposed only a handful of times a year due to Broome’s extraordinary tidal range, the 4th highest in the world. Imagine standing on the seabed, where just 6 hours earlier, the water was three stories above your head, and will be again 6 hours after you leave.
Disembark to explore this historic war relic and learn about the plane’s history and the tragic attacks that led to its demise during World War II. Delve into the multicultural history of Broome, a town rich in diverse cultural influences, as you witness marine life and the incredible tidal changes.
Enjoy hot tea, coffee, pastries, sparkling wine, or orange juice paired with cheese and fruit platters on board. Complimentary transfers to and from your resort are included. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, including transfers.
Please note, a good level of fitness, mobility, and balance is required, as the tour involves walking up to 500 meters over tidal flats and wading through shin-deep water.
Tour details
- On demand
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Broome Adventure Cruises
Discover the hypnotizing beauty of Roebuck Bay, a heritage-listed marine park, during the otherworldly cruising adventures on board the modern, comfortable, and purpose-built vessel, ‘Brahminy Kite’.
Broome Adventure Cruises is the only cruise company to start and finish at the sensational ‘Broome Weddings and Events’ a private beachside vista complete with a licensed bar for their tour guest’s exclusive use. Here, you may indulge in a five-course tapas meal and cocktails enjoying the warm, welcoming, and friendly service that Broome Adventure Cruises is famous for.
Brahminy Kite is the only cruising vessel in this region with a shallow draft enabling adventures to a secluded beach to see the fossilised dinosaur trackways, get over the shallow sand bars to explore the World War II flying boat plane wrecks, and cruise you down the shallow waters of Dampier creek where the scenery, bird life and marine life are spectacular. Enjoy sparkling wine and gourmet platters while relaxing and unwinding with friends and family, absorbing the Broome tunes.
Broome Adventure Cruises delivers its cruising adventures with unrivalled passion and enthusiasm. They enjoy meeting people from all over the world and imparting the knowledge that they have gained over the past 25 years. They are passionate about creating awe-inspiring experiences that surpass their customers’ expectations, leaving them amazed.
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- Marine Tourism Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- WA – Australia's North West Tourism
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