Cable Beach foreshore opening slips to 2027 after 9 October
Published on 10/24/2026 at 13:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRedevelopment and access changes
- The Shire of Broome announced on 9 October 2026 that the foreshore project opening would move to 2027.
- Stage 2 is keeping the northern vehicle ramp closed while pedestrian access to the beach remains available.
- Broome sits in Western Australia, where the beach redevelopment is adding public facilities and improved access.
Cable Beach and its Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment in Broome are facing a delayed project opening after the Shire of Broome announced on 9 October 2026 that the launch would move to 2027. The beach remains open, but access to parts of the shoreline and the northern vehicle ramp is restricted during construction.
The announcement changes what visitors can expect during the final months of 2026. The redevelopment had been expected to finish in mid to late 2026, but the Shire could not confirm that construction would end before December.
Foreshore redevelopment opening moves to 2027
The Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment is in Stage 2, covering the northern precinct of the foreshore. The planned works include a community plaza, improved event spaces and better access to the shoreline. The 9 October project update said the Shire had postponed the official opening until 2027.
The redevelopment has restricted parts of the beach since 2023. The Shire said it was reviewing current information with the contractor, while planning was under way for an official launch in 2027. A final construction date had not been confirmed in the announcement.
What Stage 2 means for Cable Beach access
The northern vehicle access ramp is closed as part of Stage 2. The Shire’s current access notice directs drivers to park at the beach car park and inspect the rocks before entering the beach.
Pedestrian access remains available, while the northern end cannot be reached by vehicle through the closed ramp. The redevelopment therefore affects the way visitors arrive rather than closing the beach entirely. This distinction matters for travellers planning beach walks, camel rides or visits to businesses near the foreshore.
The project is also changing the setting around the beach. Its proposed water park, amphitheatre, public amenities and improved beach access connect the construction programme directly with the parts of Cable Beach visitors use most. The delayed opening means those planned facilities will not receive their official launch during 2026.
Broome beach changes continue into November
Seasonal turtle protection adds another access change during the same period. The Shire states that from 1 November to 30 November the vehicle ramp will be closed at night and around high tides above nine metres, with exceptions for essential and approved vehicles.
From 1 December to 28 February, the ramp is scheduled to close continuously to all but essential and approved vehicles to protect turtle hatchlings. These seasonal restrictions are separate from the Stage 2 construction closure, but both affect vehicle access to the same beach during the 2026-27 wet-season period.
Visiting Cable Beach: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The foreshore redevelopment opening was postponed to 2027 in the Shire of Broome announcement issued on 9 October 2026.
- The northern vehicle ramp is closed during Stage 2, while Cable Beach remains open and pedestrian access continues.
- Drivers should use the Cable Beach car park and follow local instructions before entering the beach, because the northern ramp cannot be used.
- From 1 November to 30 November 2026, night and high-tide restrictions will add to the construction-related vehicle limits.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Cable Beach
What has changed at Cable Beach?
The Shire of Broome announced on 9 October 2026 that the foreshore redevelopment opening would be postponed until 2027. The northern vehicle ramp remains closed during Stage 2 works.
Where is Cable Beach and how do you get there?
Cable Beach is in Broome, Western Australia. Visitors can use the beach car park and continue on foot because the northern vehicle ramp is closed.
When will the foreshore redevelopment open?
The official opening is now planned for 2027, although the Shire had not confirmed a final construction date by 9 October 2026.
