{"ok":true,"data":{"id":918,"slug":"james-price-point-beach-broome","name":"James Price Point Beach","country":"Australia","state":"Western Australia","city":"Broome","coords":{"lat":-17.6377,"lng":122.4347},"beachType":null,"tags":["famous","scenic","family"],"article":{"hero":"The turn-off from the Broome–Cape Leveque Road is unmarked save for a faded sign, and the four-wheel-drive track dips through spinifex and acacia until the Indian Ocean appears as a strip of impossible blue. You'll park on red dirt hardpan and walk through low scrub to the cliff edge, where the land simply ends—sheer ochre walls dropping to a beach the colour of burnt honey. At low tide, exposed reef platforms reveal 130-million-year-old sauropod tracks, three-toed impressions pressed into Cretaceous mud now hardened to stone.\n\nThe beach curves north beneath the cliffs, a ribbon of coarse sand littered with bleached driftwood and fragments of coral. Waves fold onto the shore in lazy turquoise scrolls, warm even in the dry season, while offshore the water deepens to indigo where the continental shelf falls away. Between June and October, humpback whales cruise past on their northern migration, blowing spouts visible from the clifftop.\n\nThere are no facilities, no shade, no mobile signal. Bring every litre of water you'll need, and time your visit for the falling tide if you want to walk the dinosaur trackways. The Goolarabooloo people consider this country sacred; tread lightly, pack out your rubbish, and resist the urge to touch the ancient footprints—oil from human hands accelerates their erosion.","teaser":"You'll drive forty minutes north of Broome on a corrugated dirt track to reach this rust-streaked headland, where ochre dust settles on your skin and humpback whales breach beyond the reef. The shoreline stretches empty in both directions, hemmed by blood-red escarpments that glow fierce orange at dusk.","uniqueAngle":"One of the planet's few accessible sites where you can walk among dinosaur footprints revealed twice daily by the tide.","accessType":"4WD track, 40min from Broome","thingsToDo":[{"icon":"hike","title":"Dinosaur Track Hunt","subtitle":"Low tide reveals sauropod prints"},{"icon":"camera","title":"Pindan Cliff Portraits","subtitle":"Late afternoon light ignites red"},{"icon":"swim","title":"Warm Indian Ocean","subtitle":"Protected swimming inside the reef"},{"icon":"sun","title":"Whale Watching Season","subtitle":"June through October migration route"}],"audience":{"surfer":"This isn't your break. The reef absorbs most swell before it reaches shore, leaving weak shore-dump that closes out fast on the sandbar. During the build-up—November through March—afternoon sea breezes chop the surface into mush. On rare big swells from the northwest, a right-hander peels off the northern headland, but it's fickle, shallow over bombie, and you'll surf alone with no rescue if you snap a leg-rope. Cable Beach offers far more consistent waves twenty kilometres south.","couples":"Park on the clifftop at five-thirty and spread a picnic blanket where the land drops away—the sun sinks straight into the ocean, igniting the pindan cliffs in shades of tangerine and crimson. You'll have the headland to yourselves most evenings. There's no restaurant for a post-sunset dinner; instead, drive back to Broome and book a table at The Aarli, where mud crab curry and Kimberley barramundi pair with Margaret River whites. For lodging, skip the beach resorts and choose Seashells Broome, where studio apartments with full kitchens let you pack dawn picnics for a return visit.","backpacker":"Camping is prohibited, and there's no hostel within forty kilometres—your cheapest sleep is Kimberley Klub in Broome at thirty-two dollars a dorm bed. Hitch a ride with other travellers heading to Cape Leveque (post on Broome backpacker Facebook groups), or split fuel costs for a 4WD rental through five people. The beach itself is free; bring your own lunch because there's nowhere to buy food closer than the Roebuck Bay Roadhouse. Fill water bottles at the hostel and freeze one overnight—it'll melt into cold drinking water by midday when temperatures push thirty-eight degrees.","local":"Skip weekends when Broome families descend with esky boxes and shade tents. Arrive at dawn on a weekday when you'll share the clifftop only with white-bellied sea eagles riding thermals. The best dinosaur prints aren't on the main platform—wade fifty metres north where a second reef shelf emerges at spring low tides, preserving a clearer trackway rarely photographed. After November rains, freshwater seeps through the cliff face create temporary waterfalls; locals know to bring a bucket and collect the filtered runoff, which tastes sweeter than Broome tap water laced with bore minerals.","family":null,"party":null,"diver":null,"explorer":null},"faqs":[{"a":"Swimming at James Price Point Beach requires extreme caution year-round. The beach is remote and unpatrolled, with strong currents, large waves, and no lifeguard services. The waters are home to saltwater crocodiles and marine stingers, particularly during the wet season (November to April). Box jellyfish pose serious risks during these months. Most visitors enjoy the beach for its scenery and beachcombing rather than swimming. If you choose to enter the water, stay close to shore, never swim alone, and always check local conditions and wildlife warnings first.","q":"Is it safe to swim at James Price Point Beach?"},{"a":"The dry season (May to October) is ideal for visiting James Price Point Beach, offering comfortable temperatures, minimal rainfall, and lower humidity. Days are warm and sunny, perfect for beach walks and photography. The wet season (November to April) brings monsoonal rains, high humidity, extreme heat, and increased marine stinger activity, making beach activities less pleasant. Winter months (June to August) provide the most comfortable conditions with cooler temperatures. However, the beach's natural beauty and seclusion make it worthwhile year-round if you're prepared for seasonal conditions.","q":"When is the best time to visit James Price Point Beach?"},{"a":"James Price Point Beach is located approximately 60 kilometers north of Broome via the Cape Leveque Road. You'll need a 4WD vehicle as the unsealed road can be challenging, especially after rain. The journey takes about 90 minutes from Broome. There's basic parking available near the beach access point, but facilities are minimal. The road requires caution, and it's recommended to check current conditions before departure. Some sections may be impassable during the wet season. Consider joining a guided tour if you don't have appropriate vehicle access.","q":"How do you get to James Price Point Beach and is there parking?"},{"a":"James Price Point Beach is extremely remote with no facilities, amenities, restaurants, or accommodation directly at the beach. Visitors must bring all supplies, including food, water, and sun protection. The nearest services are in Broome, 60 kilometers south. Some eco-lodges and Aboriginal-run camps exist along Cape Leveque Road, offering basic accommodation options. There are no toilets, showers, or shops at the beach itself. Plan to be completely self-sufficient, pack out all rubbish, and prepare for a true wilderness beach experience with no mobile phone coverage.","q":"Are there any restaurants, amenities, or accommodation near James Price Point Beach?"},{"a":"James Price Point, known as Walmadany to the Goolarabooloo people, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance to the local Indigenous community. The area is part of traditional lands with important songlines, stories, and sacred sites spanning thousands of years. It gained national attention during proposed gas development projects that sparked environmental and cultural heritage debates. Many visitors come to appreciate the pristine landscape that Indigenous communities fought to protect. When visiting, respect cultural sites, follow local guidance, and acknowledge the traditional custodians of this special place.","q":"What is the significance of James Price Point to the local Indigenous community?"}]},"seo":{"title":"James Price Point Beach: Broome's Secluded Red Cliffs Escape","description":"Crimson cliffs plunge into turquoise shallows at this hidden Broome sanctuary. Dolphin-watching, pristine sands, and solitude await families seeking coastal wilderness.","ogImage":"https://live.staticflickr.com/3927/33666513456_0ffe25e7de_b.jpg"},"images":[{"id":"496968","url":"https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53476632941_0287faf236_b.jpg","thumbnail":"https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53476632941_0287faf236.jpg","alt":"Hindmarsh Island near the River Murray mouth. 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