Half-day Oyster Pearl Farm Boat Tour

A half-day experience out on the water learning about pearl and oyster farming with oyster tasting



2 hours 45 mins

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 20 to 30

Free - $370 (Afterpay available)
(Free per Infant (4 and below), $80 per Child (5-15), $115 per Senior (65+), $130 per Adult, $370 per Family (2 adults + 2 children))


Explore the hidden gem of Broken Bay Pearl Farm with our immersive half-day experience. Our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the secrets of New South Wales' only pearl farm, showcasing the renowned Australian Akoya pearl and sharing the pioneering family story behind our operation.
This experience is a combination of four experiences---Oyster farm water tour, Secrets of pearl oysters, Pearl grading experience and oyster tasting.
This experience involves a scenic along the mighty Hawkesbury River to our oyster lease. Learn about pearl farming and rock oysters, how this pristine environment contributes to the cultivation of premium seafood and pearls, and discover the environmental benefits oysters provide. Then, step into our exclusive pearl grading room to understand what makes Australian pearls exceptionally rare and valuable. Finish your experience with a guided oyster tasting and a shucking demonstration, savouring the unique flavours of our local oysters and supporting local farmers.
Oysters by the dozen can be purchased separately and enjoyed at the Shellar Door or to takeaway (subject to availability).
Itinerary: This complete experience is comprised of four separate tours.
  • Secrets of Pearling - 30 minutes
  • Farm Cruise - 1 hour
  • Pearl Grading - 30 minutes
  • Oyster Tasting - 30 minutes
Order of tours may vary on the day.
Check-In Details: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and use bathroom facilities.
Disclaimers: This tour requires a minimum number of people to operate. If this minimum requirement is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Oyster type and provenance are subject to availability. When oysters from local waterways are not available, oysters may be sourced from another oyster farm.
How long will I be on the boat?
You will be on the water for approximately one hour. All other parts of the experience are land-based and undercover.
Do I need to enter the water?
No. You will board the vessel via a floating wharf. Assistance will be provided for those needing a steady hand.
Accessibility: Limited wheelchair access.
What you'll get
  • Discover the secrets of pearl and oyster farming
  • Scenic cruise of lower Hawkesbury River
  • Visit an oyster lease
  • Enter restricted-access pearl grading room
  • Learn the visible and invisible virtues of Australian pearls
  • Guided oyster tasting (3 oysters per person)
  • Oyster shucking demonstration
What to bring
  • Sun, wind and rain protection -- while we do have a canopy on our Farm Cruise vessel, the sides are open to the elements including sea spray.
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

12 Kowan Road

Half-day Oyster Pearl Farm Boat Tour location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

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Discover New South Wales' hidden gem at Broken Bay Pearl Farm, just 45 minutes north of Sydney. Immerse yourself in the wonders of pearl and oyster farming from shell to showroom and farm to plate, all with the scenic backdrop of the mighty Hawkesbury River.
The rarest and finest Akoya pearls in the world are sustainably grown right here at Broken Bay Pearl Farm. We welcome you to our farm experiences to see these hidden gems that have been years in the making.

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