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Queen-size Quiet at Roebuck: A Remote Double Room at Broome Bird Observatory
A cosy queen-bed unit for couples 25 km from Broome; this guide explains access, shared facilities, and transfer options for planning a stay.
Queen-size Quiet at Roebuck: A Remote Double Room at Broome Bird Observatory.
Perched at the Broome Bird Observatory near Roebuck, the Double Room is a simple, couple-sized unit with a queen bed and shared campground amenities; the site sits 25 km from Broome by road, including 15 km on an unsealed dirt track, and a transfer service is available for guests who cannot drive in.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Comfort for Couples
The Double Room is configured around a queen-size bed and provides basic furnishings — a desk, chair and closet — with air conditioning in every unit for comfort.
A Remote Retreat Near Broome
The observatory is located 25 km from Broome by road; 15 km of that approach is unsealed dirt, so the approach feels distinctly remote and out of town.
Shared Campground Facilities
Guests in unit accommodation share toilets, showers and the kitchen/dining facilities with campground visitors, so the stay combines private sleeping quarters with communal amenities.
What the day feels like
What the stay actually feels like
The Double Room delivers a straightforward, intimate base for couples: a queen-size bed in a simply furnished unit with air conditioning, set within the observatory grounds where bathroom, shower and cooking facilities are shared with campground guests; access is a key part of the experience, whether you navigate the unsealed road yourself or arrange the operator’s transfer service from Broome.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this room suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays are normally offered for between 1 and 10 nights; if you wish to book for longer than 10 nights you should contact the operator.
Units include a bed, desk, chair and closet; each room has a floor fan and air conditioning is provided. Note that toilet, shower and kitchen/dining facilities are shared with campground guests.
The property is 25 km from Broome by road with 15 km on an unsealed dirt track (a 4WD is recommended for self-drivers). If you cannot drive to the site, the operator offers a transfer from Broome — request this during booking and expect a charge of $90 for one guest plus $30 for each additional guest on the same booking.
Check-in is between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm (advise the operator if you'll arrive later); check-out is at midday.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I book the Double Room for?
Stays are normally available for between 1 and 10 nights; if you'd like to stay longer, contact the operator to arrange it.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm; if you expect to arrive later, let the operator know in advance. Check-out is at midday.
Is there a transfer service from Broome?
Yes — a transfer service is available from your accommodation in Broome; the charge is $90 for one guest plus $30 for each additional guest on the same booking and should be requested during booking.
Do rooms have private bathrooms?
No — guests in unit accommodation share toilet, shower and kitchen/dining facilities with campground guests.
How do I get to the observatory by vehicle?
The observatory is 25 km from Broome by road, with 15 km on an unsealed dirt road; a 4WD is recommended for self-driving guests.