Camel ride Cable Beach Broome: 40-minute morning tour

Broome camel ride at dawn on quiet, firm sandy beaches

A 40-minute camel ride along Cable Beach in Broome with a local guide, starting in the early morning when few people are on the sand. You ride a well-trained camel in a leather saddle, learning about the animals' history in Australia and the personality of your mount. The guide provides information throughout. The experience suits all fitness levels, though riders must be under 90kg per person or 170kg per couple.

The experience

What makes a camel ride work at dawn is the beach itself. Cable Beach is vehicle-friendly but quiet in the early hours, so you get the natural beauty of the sand and the Indian Ocean without the midday crowds. The ride follows the shoreline for the full 40 minutes, and the morning air and the pace of the camel are built around relaxation rather than speed.

The camels are trained and accustomed to riders. The leather saddles are designed for comfort over the distance. Your guide is a local who knows each camel's personality and shares stories about how these animals came to work in Broome, their role in the region's history, and what makes each one distinctive. The staff handles the setup and ensures the experience is safe, though all riders are weighed at check-in to confirm the weight limit of 90kg per person has been met.

The tour departs in the morning, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying in town without a car. Infants can ride on an adult's lap, though the combined weight of adult and child must stay under 90kg. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels. The only real constraint is the weight policy, which applies to all riders and couples.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• camel ride on a trained animal in a leather saddle.
• 40-minute experience along Cable Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Apr 2027

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 early morning departure means you can reach Cable Beach by public transport and start your day on the sand before the crowds arrive, making it workable if you're staying in Broome without a rental car.

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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.

Can I ride a camel on Cable Beach if I'm traveling without a car?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point, so you can reach the beach without a rental. The tour itself is the ride along the shore. The logistics of getting there are on you, but the operator notes that transit is accessible.

What's the weight limit for the camel ride?

Red Sun Camels operates a 90kg per person limit, and no adult and child combined can exceed 90kg. Couples have a 170kg combined limit. If you exceed that as a couple but are each under 90kg individually, you'll ride separate camels and pay an additional charge. All riders are weighed at check-in.

How long is the ride and what time does it start?

The tour is 40 minutes long and departs in the morning when Cable Beach is quietest. The early timing is what keeps the sand firm and the shore uncrowded.

Will I learn about the camels during the ride?

Your local guide shares the history of camels in Australia, stories about the individual animals in the herd, and details about their personalities and traits. The guide is with you throughout the 40 minutes.

Can an infant come on the camel ride?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the ride, but the combined weight of the adult and child must not exceed 90kg. You'll need to declare this at booking and confirm at check-in.