While in Broome we visited the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Malcolm Douglas spent 40 years filming his adventures and both Kev and I think of him as a true Aussie Legend. So sad that he is not with us anymore. Entering the Park you walk in through a giant set of crocodile jaws (great photo opportunity). The park has several different species of Crocodiles and Alligators as well as birdlife, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, snakes and lizards. The guy doing the croc feeding tour is a real character and keeps you laughing. The sound of the snapping jaws is unbelievably loud and their bite pressure is massive. They are scary but intriguing creatures. We thoroughly enjoyed this place and feel it is a must do while in Broome. 

Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
Another feature in Broome are the dinosaur footprints off the point at low tide. We found 3 sets of prints, Kev used Wiki Camps to pin point these it felt almost like a treasure hunt.
Leaving Broome we headed up the Dampier Peninsula free camping at Tom Price on the cliffs overlooking the ocean for the night. When the tide goes out it reveals so many rock pools to explore and of course Kev had to have a taste of the oysters here.
Beagle Bay Church is the most beautiful church I have ever laid eyes on, inlaid with mother of pearl shell around the windows on the floor and in everything. Built during WW1 it is now 100 years old and is still used today. Just Magnificent!!!!
Beagle Bay Church
Further up is Middle Lagoon, here there is no power but the view of the ocean is awesome. They have water taps everywhere for you, some telstra service in certain spots, with 70 camping spots and some cabins. You can swim in the ocean, go fishing and have a fire. Middle Lagoon is remote, peaceful and very laid back. We stayed here for a few nights.
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm was next on our list to visit. The Brown family have owned and run Cygnet Bay Pearls for over 70 years. Home to the Australian South Sea Pearl (Pinctada Maxima). The Farm Tour gives you so much information on how the pearl is made, the history of pearling and the operation today. I was lucky enough to select an Oyster to open and it revealed a beautiful pearl which was later valued at $950, you can buy these pearls or choose to buy pearl jewellery from their display shop. Very Informative tour and the staff are so friendly and very passionate about their work.
Cygnet Bay Pool
There is a restaurant where pearl meat is on the menu for you to try. The pool here is very inviting and overlooks the bay.
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm offers many Boat tours and a Cultural Tour lead by Terry who is so knowledgeable and is a real character. He loves being on camera. Terry gave us a taste of honey from the native bees.
There is on site accommodation and ( a few caravan sites at the moment ) but soon they will be adding a larger caravan site area to support their growing tourism. Great Place to visit.
Travelling Northward to the community of One Arm Point (permit required from shop) out to the Hatchery where they breed large sea snails for their Trochus Shells. Barry Sharpe (a lovely old fellow) has run this place for many many years. He also has fish tanks set up with Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Fingermark, Dotti Back, Clown Fish, Stone Fish, Clams, Corals and Turtles.
Trochus Shells
Further north is Cape Leveque which is the northern most tip of the Dampier Peninsula. Famous for its magnificent colours of red cliffs and white sand. Kooljaman situated at Cape Leveque and is a unique wilderness camp on this pristine coastline.
Cape Leveque
On our Journey back to Broome we camped at Quondong Point for a couple of nights. Its a free camp overlooking the beach, quiet and very peaceful.
Back in Broome we refueled and headed south.

