Broome: Dinosaur Footprints Cruise & Sparkling Wine Picnic

Summary

Walk in dinosaur steps, taste local platters, cruise wild Kimberley

You’ll press your hands into ancient dinosaur footprints on a secluded Kimberley beach before cruising Roebuck Bay past red cliffs and tangled mangroves. Spot rare birds with your guide’s help, then share sparkling wine and local platters anchored in silence—just wind, salt air, and laughter over old stories.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the red cliffs just drop into that milky turquoise water — it’s almost jarring, like someone turned up the color saturation. We clambered off the boat (Tutti Frutti, which made me laugh) straight onto a beach that felt so far from anywhere. Our guide, Steve, pointed to these odd shapes in the rocks and said, “120 million years old.” I pressed my hand into one of the dinosaur footprints and tried to imagine something that big stomping around here. It’s weirdly humbling — you feel small in a good way.

There was this moment when we drifted up Dampier Creek. The tide was low so you could see all these little sandbanks twisting away, bright white against the mangroves. A white-breasted sea eagle circled overhead — Steve got quietly excited and handed me his binoculars. I’m not really a bird person but… it’s hard not to get caught up in it when everyone else is peering at something. The air smelled salty and a bit muddy, like wet earth after rain. Someone spotted a turtle head bobbing up and everyone went quiet for a second except for the creaking of the boat.

Sparkling wine showed up right as we anchored in this tiny bay — honestly, I didn’t expect much from “gourmet platters” on a boat but there were prawns and some mango thing I still think about. The sun bounced off the water so hard I had to squint. Steve told stories about Broome’s pearling days; he does this thing where he gets halfway through a story and then laughs at himself for rambling. It felt more like hanging out with friends than being on a tour.

I keep remembering how quiet it was out there once the engine cut out — just wind and distant bird calls. If you’re looking for some kind of polished show or fancy lunch spot, this isn’t that. But if you want to stand where dinosaurs did and eat prawns with your feet in warm sand… well, yeah.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Kimberley Coastline and Dinosaur Footprints

• Depart from Roebuck Bay
• Enjoy guided tour with commentary
• Disembark on secluded beach
• Walk to see dinosaur footprints
• Refresh at beautiful bay
• Cruise up Dampier Creek
• Observe flora, fauna, and birdlife
• Return with accommodation transfers

Top questions

Are hotel pickups included for this Broome cruise?

Yes, complimentary accommodation transfers are provided for all guests.

Will we actually see dinosaur footprints during the tour?

Yes, there is a short beach walk where you can stand in 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints.

Is food served on board during the cruise?

Yes, gourmet platters are served along with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice.

What wildlife might we see in Roebuck Bay?

You may spot turtles, dolphins (including Snub Fin), manta rays, sharks, sea eagles, kites, ospreys, pelicans, jabiru, and many wader birds.

How long is the day trip from Broome to Roebuck Bay?

The exact duration isn’t specified but includes time cruising Roebuck Bay and Dampier Creek with stops for walks and refreshments.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

Travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness as there is a short beach walk involved.

Can service animals join this day trip?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Broome accommodation before heading out on Tutti Frutti to explore Roebuck Bay’s coastline and Dampier Creek. You’ll enjoy gourmet platters onboard with sparkling wine or orange juice as you relax in secluded bays—and yes, there’s time to stand inside real dinosaur footprints before returning home.