Beaches to Bali Hai

Just across the road from Beaches, a fairly new establishment called Spinifex Brewery was advertising Sunday Roast with all the trimmings for $22 (a bargain in these parts). As I set off, the deafeningly loud “music” put me off and I knew I had to go somewhere else. Why don’t they realise that the average demographic of tourists in Broome just now is an older generation that doesn’t want to be bombarded with this racket when they are eating? So, I went back to the more civilised surroundings of The Wharfe and ordered Chilli Mussels and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc:

In the morning, I packed up at Beaches and had about 4 hours to kill before I could check in at Bali Hai. I wanted to visit two old favourites: Matso’s and the art gallery next door. The gallery has changed hands and is now owned by 3 artists. At present there is a special exhibition:

I really liked the vibrant colours of these paintings, but I’m not in the market for buying artwork as I need my money for travelling.

Next door, Matso’s was just opening up:

After a coffee, I was on my way to Town Beach where a lot of work had been done, extending the carpark and building a jetty:

I didn’t stay long because there was nowhere to park in the shade. I drove to Woolworths for a quick shop and then on to Bali Hai, hoping to check in early. It was my lucky day !

Bali Hai is a haven of peace and tranquillity after the constant comings and goings at Beaches. It costs a bit more, but not a huge amount more and is worth ever penny for two nights of luxury: