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Please be advised that we have had 3 confirmed Irukandji stings at Town Beach in the past three days. People are asked not to swim at Town Beach, whilst the beach closed stinger signs are displayed.
The following rules for safer swimming help reduce the risk of incidents involving marine stingers and should be promoted to the public
- Always swim at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
- Look for and observe warning signs
- If in doubt ask a lifeguard or Beach Inspector
- Beware of the months of stinger season (higher risk period) in tropical waters (November - April)
- Wear protective clothing, particularly pregnant women, the elderly and people with high blood pressure.
Stinger suits
Wearing protective clothing has proven to be very effective in the protection against marine stingers. Lycra stinger suits and wetsuits are an effective means of protection against a major sting from marine stingers (stings may still occur on exposed areas such as the feet and hands, but are significantly less likely). If stinger suits are not available long sleave rash shirts and panty-hose will also reduce the chance of being stung.
Cable Beach
Each year far fewer incidents of Irukandji stings are recorded at Cable Beach than other beaches within the Broome town-site. Cable Beach has a lifeguard service during the tourist season and a Beach Inspector service during the Wet Season. The Broome Rangers recommend Cable Beach as a better alternative during the Wet Season / Stinger Season.
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Cable Beach has been voted best beach in the world recently by online travel company Expedia.
The Top Ten Beaches in the World as voted by Expedia are:
- Cable Beach, Broome
- Ao Nang Beach, Thailand
- Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam
- Paradise Beach and Champagne Beach, Yasawa Island, Fiji
- Azeda Beach, Brazil
- Lanikai Beach, Hawaii
- Isola Bella Beach, Sicily
- Clifton Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
- Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica
- Mughsail Beach, Salalah, Oman
Whole story can be found here:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/travel/a/-/wa/8450398/the-best-beaches-in-the-world/
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More Jewels from the North West for Oprah
Oprah stunned the audience at her second show in Sydney yesterday by offering them all a “Colours of O” necklace made up of diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine in the East Kimberley.
Following hot on the heels of the gift to the audience at her first show of a pearl necklace derived from the waters off the North West of Western Australia, the North West region has experienced excellent exposure through some of its greatest exports.
Glen Chidlow, CEO of Australia’s North West Tourism, said “Two years ago Oprah gave the Kimberley a fantastic endorsement on her show, as being the stunning landscape that provided the backdrop to the movie Australia. Now she has followed this up with providing gifts from this spectacular region to all the audience at both her Australian shows.”
Oprah Winfrey is regarded as one of the most powerful women in the world, and positive product endorsement by her has proven to be extremely beneficial. Mr Chidlow paid credit to Tourism Australia, who brought the Oprah Winfrey Show to Australia, for their foresight in investing in this type of exposure. “The media frenzy that has followed the Oprah Show since it arrived in Australia cannot be underestimated, and should certainly have a spin-off for domestic tourism, as the coverage has meant that Australians have been reacquainted with some of the extraordinary holiday experiences that this country offers” said Mr Chidlow.
The Oprah Winfrey Australian shows will be screened in January, and they are shown in 145 countries around the world. Footage from the Australian visit will screen over 4 dedicated episodes.
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Gift of North West Pearl for Oprah Audience
Pearls from the North West were the chosen gift by Oprah for her 6000 strong audience, who today attended the filming of an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show in Sydney. Oprah referred to a gift of a Kailis pearl pendant she had received, before wowing the audience by offering to share the same with all the audience members.
Oprah made special reference to the waters of the North West of Western Australia being the home of the oyster responsible for producing the wondrous pearls. Chairman of Australia’s North West Tourism, the Honourable Chris Ellison, was at the event, and said “Oprah’s gift of pearls from the North West provided an opportunity to promote the region to a huge international audience, not only in the USA, but in the 144 other syndicated countries around the world that receive the Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Glen Chidlow, CEO of Australia’s North West Tourism, said “it was a wonderful gesture by Kailis Pearls, which in turn has helped to provide excellent exposure for the Kimberley and Pilbara to a world audience.”
After the event, an invitation was extended to one of the organisers for Oprah Winfrey to visit the Kimberley and Pilbara when next she is in Australia.
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Tourism Awards Cover All Seasons
Tourism industry representatives and guests from around the State gathered last night at Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom for the prestigious Western Australian Tourism Awards – the State’s highest honours in tourism excellence.
The Gala Dinner, attended by some 900 guests, saw the coming together of the top tourism businesses throughout Western Australia.
The evening, hosted by Linney’s Ambassador and Getaway host Jason Dundas and Channel 9’s Louise Momber, featured a spectacular “Four Seasons” theme complimented by dazzling entertainment.
The tradition of the Brand family’s long standing involvement in the tourism industry in Western Australia continued last night with Lady Brand being accompanied by Dr. Jennie Bickmore-Brand to present the prestigious Sir David Brand Awards.
The Sir David Brand Award for Tourism, recognising the outstanding achievement by an organisation in promoting or servicing the Western Australian tourism industry, was won by Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Jon Jessop, who has had a long association with tourism in Western Australia, won the Sir David Brand Medal for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual and Frances Jones won the Sir David Brand Young Achiever Medal.
Six businesses were inducted into the WA Tourism Hall of Fame having won their respective categories three years in a row. These were Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Challenger Institute of Technology – Marine Training Centre Fremantle, Fremantle Prison, Perth City YHA, Surf Life Saving Australia and Willie Creek Pearls.
Tourism Council WA CEO, Graham Moss said that “there had been an increase in the number of entrants into the Eco and Cultural tourism categories. This is pleasing as these tourism experiences are certainly gathering popularity.”
Moss, who is also the Chair of Judges for the Awards, said that “the standard of submissions were especially high this year which positions WA for success in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards which will be held on the 11th March 2011 in Perth. He said that hosting the National Awards in Perth was a great opportunity to showcase WA tourism to an estimated 600 interstate tourism operators who will attend the Awards.
Click here for a list of winners and medalists
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Please be advised that the Karijini National Park Visitor Centre will be CLOSED for maintenance and staff leave between the following dates: 11 December 2010 to 6 February 2011. The visitor centre exterior toilets and facilities will remain open and serviced during daytime only over this period.
Park Rangers will be based at the park over this period as usual, and visitors can contact them at the ranger’s office off Karijini Drive near the eastern boundary of the park (9189 8147).
Please contact DEC Karratha on 9182 2000 for further information.
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Road Report from Shire of Halls Creek
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Nov 12th 2010 1:43am
Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek national parks closing for the wet season
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) wishes to advise that Windjana Gorge National Park and Tunnel Creek National Park will be closing on 16 November 2010 and will remain closed for the duration of the 2010/2011 wet season.
For further information please contact the DEC West Kimberley District office in Broome on (08) 9195 5500.
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Willie Creek Pearls have been announced as finalists in the following categories in the 2010 Western Australian Tourism Awards:
* Willie Creek Pearls Category: Sir David Brand Award For Tourism
* Broome Sightseeing Tours Category: Heritage & Cultural Tourism
* Andrew Graffen Category: FACET Golden Guide Award
(Willie Creek Pearls Operations Manager)
All winners and medallists will be announced at the Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday 20th November at the Burswood Entertainment Complex.
Congratulations Willie Creek
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Trevor Sutherland (General Manager of GWN) with Tarsh and Danika (Broome Visitor Centre)
Trevor Sutherland (General Manager of GWN)
with Malcolm Douglas
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Broome has been announced as the GWN Top Tourism Award Winner for 2010
GWN 2010 Top Tourism Awards, Winner Broome
In recognition of the efforts to attract and welcome visitors to the town and by positively embracing community and industry sectors to meet the objectives of the award
The award has been dedicated the award to Malcolm Douglas as he was so pivotal, positive and encouraging during the judges visit day. He really wanted Broome to win and clearly the 12 foot python he slung over the judges necks on the day must have made an impact!
The following people and organisations contributed largely on the day of the judges visit and the Broome Visitor Centre would like to extend their sincere thanks. This award was such a Broome community team effort and we should all share and celebrate our win.
- ABC Kimberley
- Andrew Metcalf – President of Broome Visitor Centre Board
- Astro Tours
- BOSCCA - All the kids and adults who helped form the human GO BROOME sign on Cable Beach
- Broome Advertiser
- Broome Bird Observatory
- Broome Hovercraft
- Broome Helicopters
- Broome Trike Tours
- Broome Visitor Centre Board
- Broome Visitor Centre Staff
- Cable Beach General Store
- Glen Chidlow – CEO Australia’s Northwest
- Graeme Campbell – Broome Shire President
- Kimberley Bookshop
- Kimberley Dreamtime Adventure Tours
- Justin Thomson – Mondo Reel Productions
- Magabala Books
- Malcolm Douglas
- Matso’s
- Pearl Luggers
- Robyn Maher – Australia’s Northwest
- Shinju Committee members and volunteers – with a special mention to the kids who did an amazing job to the beat of Sammy
- The Mango Place
- Tony Proctor – Broome Chamber of Commerce
- Vaughan Davies – Tourism WA
- Willie Creek Pearls
- The humpback whale that miraculously timed his visit to Cable Beach right when the judges were flying over head
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Very kind, helpful and efficient service. Georgia made the booking very enjoyable - Germany, August 2010
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Excellent service
Great follow up with enquiries when we were calling from Adelaide
Everything explained clearly
Courteous and friendly service
Service by Stephanie - SA August 2010
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On Thursday the 13th August, Broome was proud to welcome the judges for the GWN Top Tourism Town Awards. Broome was nominated as one of six finalists in the competition along with Armadale, last years winner Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Margaret River and Swan Valley.
The winner will be announced at the annual Visitor Centre Conference on Friday October 15th.
Article from Broome Advertiser - Thursday 19th August 2010
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This Visitor Centre has been the best in all our travels! Informative, helpfull - especially in offering alternatives when desired tours booked out. Vivien has been extremely helpful and the customer care from all staff here is first rate - NSW August 2010
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