Cable Beach Access (North)

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Cable Beach Access (North) 

OPEN

Drivers are encouraged to park their vehicles in the Cable Beach car park and visually inspect the rocks before driving down the ramp.

Drivers who enter the beach and decide not to cross the rocks must depart the beach, as parking is prohibited in front or south of the ramp.

 

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General access

The Cable Beach vehicle access ramp is fully accessible between March 1 and September 30 when beach conditions allow. Temporary closures will sometimes be in place to cater for events on the lawn area near Zanders Restaurant. 

When driving on Cable Beach, please drive to the conditions, obey the 15km/h speed limit, consider other beach users, dogs, camels and wildlife, and ensure you're aware of local tide times and heights.

Check tide times 

November 1 to November 30

The Cable Beach vehicle access ramp will be closed to all but essential and approved vehicles between 8pm and 6am, and during the day around when high tides exceed nine metres due to the turtle breeding season.

December 1 to February 28

The Cable Beach vehicle access ramp will be closed 24/7 to all but essential and approved vehicles to protect turtle hatchlings. 

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The gate installed at the Cable Beach Amphitheatre will be locked closed during the closures times.

Penalties of up to $200 apply for anyone disregarding the beach closures under Shire of Broome Local Laws.

Turtle friendly driving

The main species nesting on Cable Beach is the Flatback Turtle, which is threatened and is protected under WA legislation.

They generally nest at the top of the beach above the high tide mark where their nests can be damaged by vehicles compacting sand and crushing nests.

Wheel ruts can also prevent hatchlings making their way to the water, and vehicle lights can disturb and confuse hatchlings, so the Shire is encouraging people to stay off the soft sand and not drive on the beach at night.

More information on vehicle access and driving techniques during turtle nesting season is available here.