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Gantheaume Point Dinosaur Footprints & Red Cliffs Guided Walk

At Gantheaume Point, 130-million-year-old sauropod and theropod footprints are embedded in the tidal platform — among the oldest and best-preserved dinosaur tracks on Earth. A knowledgeable local guide brings the Cretaceous drama to vivid, spine-tingling life.

What to expect

The short walk from the carpark descends through dramatic red sandstone formations streaked with ochre and cream, arriving at a wave-cut platform that stretches into the Indian Ocean. At the right tidal moment, the footprints — some over 60cm across — emerge from the rock, perfectly three-dimensional. Your guide crouches beside each print, reconstructing the animal's gait and the shallow coastal forest that surrounded it. Nearby, concrete casts placed higher on the rocks allow close-up inspection regardless of tide. The scenery — cliffs, turquoise water, white sand — is extraordinary in its own right.

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Good to know

The natural tracks are only visible at very low tide (less than 0.5m); the concrete casts are always accessible. Check tide tables before confirming your timing — guides do this automatically. Gantheaume Point is 7km from the port; transfers are included in the Broome and Around tour. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for uneven rock.

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