activities

Eco Beach hosts a range of activities and leisure pursuits to enhance your wilderness experience and offers plenty of alternatives for things to do in Broome. Ensure you get the most out of your stay and enjoy our range of unforgettable experiences.

Blessed with some of Australia's most spectacular coastlines and stunning natural environment you have the opportunity to enjoy: View our activities flier to find out more.

Whale Watching (July - October)

Join our catamaran cruise and experience the majestic Humpback Whales off the coast of Eco Beach. Visit our wildlife page to find out more about whales at Eco Beach, or view our whale watching tours page.

  • Duration: 2 - 3 hours
  • Minimum people: 4
  • Cost per person: $120

Massage

Nurture your mind, body and soul by treating yourself to one of Eco Beach's rejuvenating massages and wellness treatments. For more information on our range of massage options, visit our massage page.

Yoga

Eco Beach offers complimentary yoga sessions each morning in our breathtaking ocean front, air conditioned 'Dragonfly' Yoga room with our qualified yoga instructor. To find out more about yoga at Eco Beach, visit our yoga page.

Fishing

Eco Beach is fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of Australia's most prolific fishing grounds. There are four main types of fishing at Eco Beach: Game, reef, creek and beach. Vist our fishing page for prices and more information on fishing at Eco Beach.

Blue Water Caves Kayaking

Explore the stunning crystal waters of Eco Beach in our stable single estuary kayaks under the supervision of our experienced guides. Take in the natural beauty of Cape Villaret from a different perspective. Incorporating a sea and land experience, this exciting tour gives you the opportunity to revel in the beauty of the surrounding areas of Cape Villaret from different perspectives. Your guide runs the tour along the lines of a beginner's sea safety kayaking.

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Minimum people: 2
  • Cost per person: $65

Guided "Bungles" Bushwalk

Do a short stretch of Hutton's Trail and cross to stunning rock formations.

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Minimum people: 3
  • Cost per person: $30

Turtle Tours (October - December)

View amazing Flatback turtles nesting along the shores of Eco Beach. As we cruise the beaches for nesting turtles you can enjoy the magnificent night skies. When we are lucky enough to discover them, and check to ensure that we can approach them in a discreet manner, we are able to view them as they lay their nest. Visit our wildlife page to find out more about turtles at Eco Beach.

  • Duration: 1 - 2 hours
  • Minimum people: 2
  • Maximum people: 4
  • Cost per person: $40

Eco Beach Turtle Monitoring with Naturewise and Conservation Volunteers Australia

Join in on the Eco Beach Turtle Monitoring as a volunteer, and play an active role in monitoring the local Flatback Turtle population during this rewarding travel experience. This is a truly remarkable educational experience and a rare opportunity to connect with our natural world. Find out more about this unique opportunity.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Hire

Start with learning the basics of stand up paddle boarding including feet placement and balance technique. Once the instructor determines your capability, you can then hire the boards for an hour at a time. It's amazing fun!

  • Maximum people: 5
  • Cost per person: $20 per hour
  • Please note this activity is dependent on suitable tides - please check with reception for times.

Kite Surfing

Experience fantastic kite surfing in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean whilst taking in the beautiful surrounds of Eco Beach. In front of the retreat you can cruise open waters with 13-18 knot afternoon sea breezes, relaxing in between in our specially built beach shelters. For a bit of a change take an easy down winder to nearby Jack's Creek where you can enjoy flat water riding, even throw a line in the water at Jack's Creek for a chance to catch one of the many Barramundi or Threadfin Salmon that the creek offers. Adventure kite surfing combined with the world class facilities of the retreat make this an unforgettable kite surfing destination.

William Dampier Lookout

This walk through sand dune vegetation leads to the breathtaking view of Cape Villaret. Enjoy this walk with one of our local guides or as a self-guided tour. Maps are available from the reception area if you choose the self-guided tour option. To book the tour with one of our local guides, please go to the reception area.

Jack's Creek

Jack's Creek, only 11km north of Eco Beach, is home to a wonderland of natural surprises. Discover the sights, sounds, and experiences of this incredible estuary. Be driven to Jacks Creek and left to your own devices: Fish, explore or just relax in our shaded area. Order a picnic hamper, borrow a fishing rod, buy some bait and have some fun at one of the most unique peaceful places about!

  • Duration: approximately 4 hours
  • Minimum people: 2
  • Cost per person: $45

"The Cave"

Enjoy a leisurely 7km return walk along the wide sandy beach towards Cape Villaret, where you will view spectacular rock formations and impressive caves. Between July and October there is a very good chance of spotting migrating whales, sometimes only a few hundred metres from the cliffs. The caves are only accessible at low tide. Please go to the Retreat's shop or the reception area to find out the best times to take this walk.

Walking

Being in the heart of the wilderness, it's no surprise that you'll be spoilt for choice of spectacular walks at Eco Beach.

Bush Walks

For the serious walker we have a 8km roundtrip cliff top hike, complete with stunning views and amazing photo opportunities. You are guided along Hutton's Trail and the beach through the Cape Villaret landscape, with an emphasis on indigenous plant life, bush tucker and medicinal plant use, ecology and geology of the tour route. Collect your own nature guide book from reception.

Beach Walks

With over 15km of pristine beach the walking possibilities are endless, whether it's a morning power walk as the sun rises, a beachcomb at low tide or a leisurely stroll into the setting sun. Whatever your preference you'll never tire of our beach walks.

Bird / nature watching

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an ornithologist then welcome to paradise! With such a diverse marine habitat fringing untouched bush wilderness, it's no surprise that the level and variety of birdlife at Eco Beach is quite outstanding. The retreat is located just 20km from the Ramsar marine wetlands conservation area which underlines the importance of the area as a habitat for birds. To list all the species seen around the retreat would require a book in itself but here's just a brief snapshot of some of the feathered friends you can expect to see during your stay: babblers, honey-eaters, bee-eaters, dollarbirds, shrikes, fairy wrens, finches, parrots, kestrels, sea eagles, ospreys, oyster catchers, plovers, curlews, boobies, terns, frigate birds and seagulls. You can see this amazing array of local bird species from our specially designed bird hide. View our Eco Beach bird list.

Agile wallabies are numerous around the retreat as are lizards such as sand goannas, frill necked lizards, blue tongues and many other species. If you are very lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the elusive bilby. These nocturnal burrowing marsupials have become increasingly rare in recent years but have been sighted around the retreat. Please report any sightings to staff.

Sundowner beach drinks

Often in life it's the simplest of things that afford the greatest of pleasures. Join in with the great Aussie tradition of sundowner drinks on the beach. Grab a beach chair and one of our special sundowner packs and enjoy an ice cold beer or wine with nibbles and mull over the day's events under a setting sun. A great time to catch up with friends, old and new.

Private dining

For the most romantic of experiences, Eco Beach can offer couples the chance to enjoy a candlelit dinner at a choice of locations. Select your own menu and have your very own server cater to your needs. Perhaps you're ready to pop the question? Or maybe you'd just like to enjoy a special dinner with your loved one under the stars. Either way, a private dinner offers a truly unique and romantic experience. Please note private dinners must be booked through reception 48 hours in advance.

Relaxing

This is one activity that is a foregone conclusion at Eco Beach. Whether it's wading in the cool ocean waters, lounging on the huge day beds by the pool, snoozing in a shaded beach cave or simply kicking back on your verandah with a good book, the very nature of Eco Beach will inspire you to relax. Eco Beach offers an escape from the pressures of modern life, and being at one with nature.

If rest, relaxation and rejuvenation is all the activity you need, our massage and wellness treatment options are sure to please.

Beach Hire Equipment

With over 15km of pristine beaches and rocky coves on our doorstep, it's no surprise that if beach activities are your thing then you'll be spoilt for choice at Eco Beach. Our souvenir shop stocks a variety of beach equipment for hire.

Hire equipment (small charge may apply)

  • Fishing tackle
  • Ocean kayaks
  • Beach volleyball set
  • Beach cricket set
  • Soccer balls

General Information

*** NOTE: Prices and activities are a guide and may be subject to change. Some tours are tide/weather dependant, consult reservations staff for more details. All prices are per person unless quoted otherwise.

Contact our team on 08 9193 8015 to book your holiday or day tour activities. You can also check our weekly activity guide at reception for a round-up of all you can do. If you have any other questions about things to do in Broome, please contact us.

Some activities are subject to seasonal availability, weather conditions and booking conditions.