Discover the hidden gem of New South Wales.
A truly faultless and wonderful experience.
Visit our Shellar Door
Situated on the edge of the stunning Lower Hawkesbury River, just one hour north of Sydney, is our Shellar Door. Visitors are welcome to come in and browse our selection of locally grown pearls, shells and jewellery, or enjoy some fresh local oysters at our outdoor seating alongside the river. While you are here, why not join us on one of our guided tour experiences (bookings required).
Open 6 days a week
Tuesday – Sunday
9am – 4pm
OUR TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Shellar Door Tours
Our Shellar Door experiences are designed as combined experiences to become a true pearl and oyster expert, or to standalone for those looking for a quick fix - we know you'll be back for more!
Central Coast Tours
Embark on an extraordinary adventure learning about the rare locally grown, Australian Akoya Pearl. Farm tours on Brisbane Water departing Woy Woy and Killcare on the Central Coast of NSW.
Shellar Door Tours
Our Shellar Door experiences are designed as combined experiences to become a true pearl and oyster expert, or to standalone for those looking for a quick fix - we know you'll be back for more!
Immerse Yourself at our
SHELLAR DOOR AT MOONEY MOONEY
You’re invited to visit New South Wales’ only pearl farm.
Meet the passionate farming team, learn about Australia’s pearl and oyster farming history, join a guided tour, browse the Pearls of Australia jewellery collection or simply enjoy freshly shucked local oysters with a stunning view of Spectacle Island.
SHELLAR DOOR TOURS
Shell to Showroom
from $100 / adult
- 2 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
Farm to Plate
from $80 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
from $130 / adult
- 3 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Learn how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
from $60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
Private Shellar Door Experience
from $1200 / up to 4 adults
- 3 to 4 hours
- All inclusive
- Private
- Live pearl harvest
- Grazing lunch and oysters
- Up to 12 persons
Shell to Showroom
from $100 / adult
- 2 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
Farm to Plate
from $80 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
from $130 / adult
- 3 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Learn how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
from $60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
Private Shellar Door Experience
from $1200 / up to 4 adults
- 3 to 4 hours
- All inclusive
- Private
- Live pearl harvest
- Grazing lunch and oysters
- Up to 12 persons
join us on our
FARM CRUISES ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Departures from Woy Woy and Killcare public wharfs.
As you are guided through the farm leases, you will be immersed in the incredible marine wilderness of the local bay while learning about the intricate details of the locally grown Australian Akoya pearl.
Central Coast Farm Tour
from $95 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Scenic cruise of Brisbane Water
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Learn the virtues of a pearl
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Small group experience
- Private tours available
Central Coast Pearl & Oyster Sundowner
from $130 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Scenic cruise of Brisbane Water
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of New South Wales
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Small group experience
- Private tours available
Central Coast Farm Tour & Fishermen's Lunch
from $220 / adult
- 4 hours
- Scenic cruise of Brisbane Water
- Seafood lunch at Fishermen's Wharf
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Small group experience
- Private tours available
Join a private or group tour as we share our expertise of farming these incredibly rare gems of the ocean. Share in the adventure of Australia’s pearling pioneers, their evolution of the industry and how they have overcome ever-changing environmental factors along the way.
Pre-Order your Oysters Online
Order your fresh local oysters online and pick up at our Shellar Door.
Bus transfer now available
We're pleased to offer a new service to enhance your experience at our Shellar Door. Book your Oyster & Pearl Lovers tour with a bus transfer from and to Hawkesbury River Train Station!
We are excited to announce our partnership with Take 3 for the Sea!
We have teamed up with Take 3 to launch a jewellery collaboration that not only showcases the natural beauty of our Australian Mother of Pearl shell from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (WA), but also directly supports marine conservation, with 20% of all proceeds directly supporting Take 3 for the Sea's initiatives.
Oyster Tasting Experiences
Experience one of the world’s true delicacies: the oyster! Our Shellar Door is in oyster heartland, Mooney Mooney. We demonstrate the technique of shucking around the harvest table so you can enjoy oysters fresh from the shell.
Gift an experience
A gift voucher is the perfect gesture for those who would like to book their own unforgettable and unique experience at our pearl farm.
About a Girl About a Pearl – Book
From the bestselling author of Mailman of the Birdsville Track comes the memoir of Alison Brown, who ventured to Australia’s remote North West as a 19-year-old girl and tied her fortunes to those of the lustrous South Sea pearl. Purchase now on Pearls of Australia!
Our Pearls
The rarest and finest Akoya pearls in the world are sustainably grown right here at Broken Bay Pearl Farm, with each of these hidden gems taking years in the making.
OUR JEWELLERY
Few collections in the world can boast the purity, rarity, lustre and provenance of our Australian grown pearls. Combining these virtues with our elegantly crafted and innovative jewellery designs, we create pieces that are loved for generations.
“Broken Bay Pearl Farm far exceeded my expectations!”
Heidi Hampl“This place is a slice of heaven. The kids loved it!”
Alex Scriven
“It was a fascinating tour, highly recommend this experience!”
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