Roebuck Bay, named as such after a ship that sailed the waters there at the turn of the 18th century, is situated along Australia’s western coastline. The bay’s namesake was the HMS Roebuck which was commanded by one Captain William Dampier. To the north of Roebuck Bay lies Broome, a town in the region of Kimberly, and to the south, you will find Sandy and Bush Points. There are many things to do in and around the bay and town. Accommodation in Broome is easy to come by with options such as Oaks Broome and many others being available for visitors to lodge at. Aspiring ornithologists will be interested to know that on the bay’s northern end, there is a bird sanctuary of sorts; the Broome Bird Observatory is located along the coast and is home to bird species such as waders. It is both a recreational and scientific centre where guests can observe birds and head out on educational excursions.
The bay area has been recognised internationally as a place of importance in terms of ornithology as its shores are frequented by more than twenty migratory bird species. Other wildlife that can be found near the bay and the waters that surround it are snubfin dolphins, green turtles and dugongs. Fish and crustaceans can be found at the bay’s meadows full of sea grass, which have been classified as one of the world’s most biodiverse mudflats. So if you are into marine wildlife of all kinds, a trip to Roebuck Bay is a must when you are in Western Australia. It doesn’t hurt that Broome also has many things to offer; these include activities like camel rides and prehistoric dinosaur track viewing along its long expanse of sand at Cable Beach and at neighbouring Gantheaume Point, respectively.
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