Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach
Broome, Western Australia
On a few evenings a month, from roughly March to October, the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay and its reflection forms a golden stairway. Town Beach is the usual viewing spot; check local moon and tide dates.
- Nearest town
- Broome, Western Australia
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -17.9690, 122.2290
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach?
Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach is in Broome, Western Australia, at GPS -17.9690, 122.2290.
Which road trips pass Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach?
Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Port Hedland to Broome via Eighty Mile Beach.
What is there to see near Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sun Pictures and Chinatown, Broome (1 km), Cable Beach (4 km), Gantheaume Point (5 km) and Broome Bird Observatory (13 km).
When is the best time to visit Staircase to the Moon, Town Beach?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)