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Broome is the gateway to the Kimberley — a completely different kind of Australian trip from the southern coastal routes, built around Cable Beach’s 22 kilometres of white sand and the start of the Gibb River Road further north. This is an outback and 4WD destination more than a coastal one.
This page covers a Broome-based trip specifically. For cost, licence rules and vehicle sizes, see the Campervan Hire Australia guide — everything there applies here too. See the Western Australia overview for the wider region.
Broome Campervan, Motorhome and RV Hire
Owners list a mix of compact 2-berth campervans, mid-size camper vans and larger motorhomes with their own toilet and shower, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy.
What’s around Broome
Cable Beach is the reason most people come — 22 km of white sand, camel rides at sunset, and some of the most reliable warm-water swimming in the north (outside stinger and crocodile season, which locals and your accommodation will advise on).
Roebuck Bay, on the town’s other side, is known for birdwatching and the “Staircase to the Moon” — a tidal-and-moon effect visible on certain nights a few times a year.
The Gibb River Road, starting north of Broome via Derby, is one of Australia’s classic 4WD tracks through the Kimberley — genuinely unsealed and remote. A standard 2WD campervan is not insured on it; you need a dedicated 4WD camper rated for the route, and even then it’s a trip that needs real preparation, not a spontaneous detour.
Where to stay overnight around Broome
- Cable Beach — Cable Beach Caravan Park is the most popular option, right on the beach with powered sites.
- Elsewhere in town — Broome Vacation Village is a quieter alternative; Roebuck Bay Caravan Park has waterfront sites on the bay side of town.
Book well ahead for the dry season (May–September) — Broome’s parks fill up as the main tourist season for the whole Kimberley region.
Best time to visit
May to September — the dry season, and the only realistic window for this region. The wet season (November–April) brings monsoonal heat, humidity and flooding, and closes many roads including sections relevant to a Gibb River Road trip. See the main Australia guide for more on the Top End’s seasons.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Broome?
The same nightly ranges apply as the rest of Australia, though remote-region hire can run a little higher — see the cost breakdown on the main Australia page.
Can I drive the Gibb River Road in a standard campervan?
No. The Gibb River Road is unsealed and remote — a standard 2WD campervan isn’t insured on it. You need a dedicated 4WD camper booked and rated for the route, plus real preparation for fuel, water and recovery.
Is Cable Beach safe for swimming?
Generally yes outside stinger season, though conditions and crocodile advisories change — check current local signage and advice from your accommodation before swimming.
How many days do I need in Broome?
Three to four days covers Cable Beach and the town itself without rushing. A Gibb River Road trip beyond that needs a week or more on its own, in a 4WD.
Do I need a 4WD just to visit Broome and Cable Beach?
No — the town and Cable Beach itself are on sealed roads and fine in a standard campervan. A 4WD only matters if the Gibb River Road or similar Kimberley tracks are part of the trip.
Is a campervan the same as a motorhome or RV?
Yes — this site uses the terms interchangeably. A campervan is usually the smaller van-based vehicle, a motorhome the larger coach-built type with a separate cab, and RV (recreational vehicle) is the term used in American brochures. Searching for motorhome hire or RV rental in Broome will find the same listings as campervan hire.
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