30-minute camel tour Cable Beach Broome: Leather saddle ride

Half an hour on a camel's back along Broome's most famous beach

A 30-minute camel ride along Cable Beach in Broome, guided by a live English-speaking handler who shares the history of camels in Australia and the individual stories of the animals. You ride in a comfortable leather saddle on a well-trained camel, moving at a leisurely pace across the sand. Maximum weight per person is 90kg. Infants sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Camel tour along Cable Beach

• Meet at Cable Beach
• Enjoy 30-minute camel ride
• Learn about camels' history
• Experience views of Cable Beach

The experience

Thirty minutes is the full duration, and the ride itself is the tour. You board a camel at Cable Beach, settle into the leather saddle, and move at a walking pace along the sand while your guide talks about the camels' history in Australia and the personality of the animal you're riding. The pace is leisurely. This is not a fast-moving excursion, but a chance to sit high and watch the beach unfold at camel speed.

Red Sun Camels operates these rides with well-trained animals and professional staff. The guide provides information throughout the ride about the camels themselves and their role in Australian history. The leather saddles are designed for comfort, and the animals are accustomed to carrying riders. The beach setting means you're moving across sand with ocean views, though the ride stays on the beach itself rather than venturing into the water.

What’s included

• A 30-minute guided camel ride along Cable Beach with a live English-speaking handler.
• a comfortable leather saddle.
• information about the camels' history in Australia and the personality of your animal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDepartures at 16:00, 16:10 and 16:20

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Red Sun Camels

Is this one for you?The ride moves at a leisurely walking pace, so it suits anyone comfortable sitting upright on a camel for half an hour without dismounting. It is not a fast or strenuous activity, but it does require balance and the ability to stay seated.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much does a camel ride on Cable Beach cost?

Pricing is not listed in the tour details. Check the booking page for current rates.

What's the weight limit for the camel ride?

Red Sun Camels enforces a maximum of 90kg per person per seat, and no adult with a lapsitting infant can exceed 90kg combined.

Can infants go on the camel tour?

Yes, infants can ride if they sit on an adult's lap, provided the combined weight stays under 90kg.

Is the camel ride suitable if I have back or spine problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. The motion and position of riding may aggravate existing conditions.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide conducts the tour in English and provides information about the camels and their history throughout the ride.