Pearl Farming Experience and Boat Tour

Explore a working pearl oyster farm on boat and learn all about oysters and their pearls



2 hours

Experience size 1 to 20 (public dates), 20 to 30

Free - $280 (Afterpay available)
(Free per Infant (4 and below), $60 per Child (5-15), $85 per Senior (65+), $100 per Adult, $280 per Family (2 adults + 2 children))


Sydney
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Central Coast
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Experiences
This experience combines all three of our oyster pearl experiences---Secrets of pearling, Oyster farm water tour and Pearl grading.
Explore the hidden gem of Broken Bay Pearl Farm with our immersive two-hour 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.
Embark on a scenic cruise along the mighty Hawkesbury River, where you'll visit an oyster lease and gain insight into the art of farming pearl and rock oysters. Learn how this pristine environment contributes to the cultivation of premium seafood and pearls and discover the environmental benefits oysters provide.
Step into our exclusive pearl grading room to understand what makes Australian pearls exceptionally rare and valuable.
What is Not Included: Book Complete Immersion instead if you would like to extend your experience with Oyster Tasting.
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 three separate tours.
1. Secrets of Pearling - 30 minutes
2. Farm Cruise - 1 hour
3. Pearl Grading - 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.
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
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
Location

12 Kowan Road and 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Pearl Farming Experience and Boat Tour location
More about this experience

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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