TOURISM WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES MARCH 16 PREMIERE OF “BROOME” ON PBS 

The first episode in Season 2 of award-winning travel series Culture Quest is dedicated to Western Australia's North West 

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA; March 16, 2026—Tourism Western Australia invites Americans to journey to Broome (dually named Rubibi to honor its Aboriginal language origin)— the pearling capital of Australia and the western gateway to one of the world's last true wilderness areas—this week with the premiere of Season 2 of award-winning travel series Culture Quest on PBS. Broome is featured in the first episode, which premieres today, March 16, 2026. 

During Culture Quest's “Broome,” viewers can follow American TV Personality and Culture Quest Executive Producer Ian Grant across the region where he'll immerse himself in Aboriginal culture; learn about Broome's storied pearling history; wander through otherworldly natural landscapes; taste local cuisine; and gather with the community during the annual Shinju Matsuri Festival. 

Viewers interested in experiencing the wonder of this region can book many of the tourism experiences showcased by Grant in “Broome” when they visit. Tourism experiences featured in the episode, in order of appearance, include: 

• Led by Johani Mamid—a proud Yawuru, Karrajarri, Nyul Nyul, Bardi man and Broome native—Mabu Buru Tours introduces visitors to the ancient culture of the Yawuru and Karajarri people through authentic Aboriginal experiences. Guests can look forward to traditional dance performances, tag-along driving tours, coastal foraging for mud crabs, stingrays, and fish, as well as cultural storytelling. 

• The Shinju Matsuri Festival returns to Broome from August 21-September 6, 2026 with dancing, music, art, cultural celebrations and unique food experiences, including a Hawker-style dining event and the Sunset Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach featured in “Broome.”  

• Many aviation companies in the region offer scenic flyover experiences and heli safaris so visitors can enjoy Broome's dreamlike landscape from above. Highlights includes heli-fishing tours, flights over one of this region's greatest natural wonders, the Horizontal Falls, and the Buccaneer Archipelago with over 1,000 islands scattered across turquoise tropical waters. 

• Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm is located at the tip of the beautiful Dampier Peninsula. The Brown family has been pearling and living on the farm since 1946, and Cygnet Bay is still renowned in the pearling industry today. Visitors can enjoy glamping-style and eco-friendly accommodations on property as well as cultural tours, sea and air safaris. 

• Spend the day with Aboriginal guide Rosanna Angus, a Jawi woman, during Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours. During the tour, visitors learn about Bardi Jawi culture and the Dreaming stories connected to Sunday Island while exploring the turbulent waters of the Pearl Passage. 

“Broome and Cygnet Bay are without question some of the most surprising, exciting and magical places we have ever filmed,” says Grant. 

For air dates of "Broome,” viewers should check with their local PBS station at pbs.org/stations. Culture Quest can also be enjoyed online at www.pbs.org/show/culture-quest as well as the Culture Quest YouTube channel.  

Visitors can reach Broome in a short, two-and-a-half-hour flight north from Western Australia's capital, Perth / Boorloo. Qantas also operates seasonal direct flights to Broome from Sydney and Melbourne. Broome's peak season runs May to October, offering visitors a mild climate with temperatures hovering around the mid-to-high 80s (degrees Fahrenheit), clear, blue skies and plenty of sun to enjoy this region's coastal splendor. The shoulder season in Broome runs from November to April, and while visitors may experience some tropical rain showers, it's an ideal time for visitors interested in slow, quiet and other wellness travel experiences with less foot traffic this time of year. 

For more information on visiting Broome, go to westernaustralia.com and follow @westernaustralia on Instagram for additional travel inspiration. 

Media can direct all questions to westernaustralia@wagstaffmktg.com. 

About Tourism Western Australia 

Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) is responsible for promoting Western Australia (WA) globally as an incredible holiday and events destination. We work with a range of people from the public and private sector to develop and promote WA's iconic tourism experiences, to attract world-class events to the state and help the tourism industry grow and thrive. Find out more about Western Australia. 

About Culture Quest 

Culture Quest is an Emmy-winning series that looks at life through the lens of the world's artists, artisans and keepers of culture. Learn more at www.culturequest.tv and www.pbs.org/show/culture-quest.