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 Tuesday to Sunday
9.30am – 4pm
OUR TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Shellar Door Tours
Our Shellar Door experiences are designed to be combined together 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 to be combined together 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.
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
Oyster Tasting
$30 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Discover the individual characteristics of the local Sydney Rock Oyster, the creamy Pacific Oyster and our very own seafood treasure, the Akoya pearl oyster through this guided tasting and shucking demonstration. Includes 2-4 oysters per person.
Farm Cruise
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
Cruise the scenic waters of the Hawkesbury River to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the Hawkesbury River and discover why this environment is ideal for growing oysters of all varieties and, in turn, how oysters give back to people and place. Your farm skipper shares the farming lifecycle from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production.
Secrets of Pearling
$25 / adult
- 30 minutes
- How we farm Akoya pearls
- History of pearling in Australia
Immerse yourself in the story of the Australian Pearl and discover the hidden gem of New South Wales – the Australian Akoya pearl. Your guide will share the secrets of pearl cultivation from seeding through to pearl harvest.
Pearl Grading
$25 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Immersive pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
Step inside our Pearl Grading Room and experience the journey of a pearl from point of harvest through to preparation for jewellery production. You will be guided through the visible and invisible virtues of the Australian Pearl in this hands-on experience.
Private Shellar Door Experience
from $1200
- 3 to 4 hours
- All inclusive
- Private
- Grazing lunch and oysters
- Up to 12 persons
Experience it all in a private and intimate setting – the completely unique and memorable day out.
The Private Shellar Door Experience is perfect for groups up to 12 people and includes all our tours and more. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or even proposals.
Oyster Tasting
$30 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
Discover the individual characteristics of the local Sydney Rock Oyster, the creamy Pacific Oyster and our very own seafood treasure, the Akoya pearl oyster through this guided tasting and shucking demonstration. Includes 2-4 oysters per person.
Farm Cruise
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
Cruise the scenic waters of the Hawkesbury River to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the Hawkesbury River and discover why this environment is ideal for growing oysters of all varieties and, in turn, how oysters give back to people and place. Your farm skipper shares the farming lifecycle from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production.
Secrets of Pearling
$25 / adult
- 30 minutes
- How we farm Akoya pearls
- History of pearling in Australia
Immerse yourself in the story of the Australian Pearl and discover the hidden gem of New South Wales – the Australian Akoya pearl. Your guide will share the secrets of pearl cultivation from seeding through to pearl harvest.
Pearl Grading
$25 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Immersive pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
Step inside our Pearl Grading Room and experience the journey of a pearl from point of harvest through to preparation for jewellery production. You will be guided through the visible and invisible virtues of the Australian Pearl in this hands-on experience.
Private Shellar Door Experience
from $1200
- 3 to 4 hours
- All inclusive
- Private
- Grazing lunch
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Up to 12 persons
Experience it all in a private and intimate setting – the completely unique and memorable day out.
The Private Shellar Door Experience is perfect for groups up to 12 people and includes all our tours and more. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or even proposals.
Learn more about combining our Shellar Door tours here.
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
$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
Embark on an extraordinary adventure learning about the rare locally grown, Australian Akoya Pearl. Meet the highly experienced pearling team from Broken Bay Pearl Farm, who reveal intricate details of Australian pearl farming in a fascinating hands-on experience.
Central Coast Pearl & Oyster Sundowner
$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
Experience a Central Coast sunset in true pearling style cruising between our farm leases in Hardys Bay with a freshly shucked oyster in hand. Our expert pearl farm guide shares the secrets behind producing the finest quality Australian Akoya pearls.
Central Coast Farm Tour & Fishermen's Lunch
$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
Enjoy a lunch reservation at Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf. Their stunning Market Restaurant with waterfront mangrove views is a favourite local seafood dining experience. After lunch, you will be picked up again by a pearl farmer to uncover the work behind producing the finest quality Australian Akoya pearls. Cruise past our original pearling shed, and visit a pearl oyster lease all on your return journey to Killcare.
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.
Erina Fair Pop Up
Introducing our new pop up store, just in time for Christmas! Join us at Erina Fair Shopping Centre on the Central Coast.
Farm Tours on the Central Coast
Embark on an extraordinary adventure learning about the rare locally grown, Australian Akoya Pearl.
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.
New Tours
New tours are here!
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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