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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

A tour guide leads two guests to the tour boat for their Private Shellar Door Experience. Behind them is the calm Hawkesbury river and surrounding landmass with lush, green foliage. The sky has blue skies, with light wispy clouds in the distance.

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!

An aerial photo of the Hawkesbury River and our Pearling shed.

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. 

A tour guide leads two guests to the tour boat for their Private Shellar Door Experience. Behind them is the calm Hawkesbury river and surrounding landmass with lush, green foliage. The sky has blue skies, with light wispy clouds in the distance.

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!

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A tray of freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters ready for guests to try during an Oyster Tasting Experience.
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

Shell to Showroom

from $100 / adult

Farm

Farm to Plate

from $80 / adult

Oytser Pearl Lopves

Oyster & Pearl Lovers

from $130 / adult

Grazing Oyster Lunch 2

Grazing Lunch & Oysters

from $60 / adult

A couple sit at a wooden picnic table at the Shellar Door while laughing and enjoying the delicious spread of food during their Private Shellar Door Experience. This includes soft cheeses, cold meats, nuts, and freshly shucked oysters.

Private Shellar Door Experience

from $1200 / up to 4 adults

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.

A tour guide shows guests on a Farm Cruise tour an Australian Akoya pearl oyster and explains the life cycle of the oyster that grown our Australian Akoya pearls. The guests look on in amazement.
Three mother of pearl shells sit on a wooden table. In one shell are Australian South Sea pearls grown at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. In the other shell are Australian Akoya pearls grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm. In the Akoya mother of pearl shell are Australian Akoya Keshi pearls also grown at Broken Bay Pearl Farm. Guests are encouraged to touch and feel these pearls during our Shellar Door Pearl Grading Experience.

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.

Three mother of pearl shells sit on a wooden table. In one shell are Australian South Sea pearls grown at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. In the other shell are Australian Akoya pearls grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm. In the Akoya mother of pearl shell are Australian Akoya Keshi pearls also grown at Broken Bay Pearl Farm. Guests are encouraged to touch and feel these pearls during our Shellar Door Pearl Grading Experience.
A tour guide shows guests on a Farm Cruise tour an Australian Akoya pearl oyster and explains the life cycle of the oyster that grown our Australian Akoya pearls. The guests look on in amazement.
Join us for a guided tour and learn how this precious gem has spanned the timeline of history, bridging cultures while helping to regenerate the planet.

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.

A group of Australian Akoya pearls grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm sit on an Australian South Sea Mother of Pearl Shell.
Find out what makes for a world class pearl?

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.

5/5

“Broken Bay Pearl Farm far exceeded my expectations!”

Heidi Hampl
5/5

“This place is a slice of heaven. The kids loved it!”

Alex Scriven

5/5

“It was a fascinating tour, highly recommend this experience!”

J Marie

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A sandbank on the Hawkesbury river, next to the calm river water and surrounded by lush Australian native trees and shrubs.
A group of Australian Akoya pearls grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm sit on an Australian South Sea Mother of Pearl Shell.

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