Mabu Buru Tours

Meet at the Broome Visitor Centre before driving 30 minutes to a historical and significant area on Roebuck Plains, just south of Broome. Experience and walk alongside the ancient freshwater springs of Roebuck Plains with your local Yawuru guide.

Venture to an Aboriginal owned and operated working cattle station on the outskirts of Broome. Here we will learn about the importance of the influx of the fresh water that runs into Roebuck Bay. The freshwater enriches the mudflats for migratory birds and marine species such as dugongs and turtles as well as the resident snubfin dolphins, all of which rely on the health of the bay. Enjoy the array of wildlife you will see when walking the tracks. Explore the recent history of Roebuck Plains Station, the Broome pearling industry and learn how it irrevocably changed the lives and homelands of the Yawuru people.

Your guide will share stories passed down from his Elders including how the fertile plains have been a traditional food source for thousands of years.

You may discover the great bower bird's amazing bower (nest). There are jalangadi (goanna), barrgara (bush turkey), mirdimarlu (red kangaroo) and plenty of birds, snakes, fish and other species. Keep your eyes peeled for spotting wildlife.
This tour includes some beach walking, through bush grass and tracks.

“Balancing Yawuru traditional knowledge with Western science gives me a unique perspective in my work as a qualified Indigenous Ranger. I encourage all people to experience our spiritual and physical connection to country and spread understanding of Aboriginal culture.” - Johani Mamid