Discover the hidden gem of New South Wales.
A truly faultless and wonderful experience.
Visit our Shellar Door
Located just one hour north of Sydney, Broken Bay Pearl Farm is situated on the edge of the stunning Lower Hawkesbury River. Visitors are welcome to our Shellar Door to 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.
BROKEN BAY PEARL FARM
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
Explore our hidden gem 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.
At our Broken Bay Pearl Farm, embark on a scenic cruise along the Lower 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.
Farm to Plate
from $90 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- 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 in a guided tasting. We demonstrate the technique of shucking around the harvest table so you can enjoy oysters fresh from the shell at home.
Starting at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm, cruise the scenic waters of the lower Hawkesbury River out to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the 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.
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
from $135 / 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
Explore our hidden gem, 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.
Embark on a scenic cruise along the lower 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.
Conclude your experience with a guided oyster tasting and a shucking demonstration, savoring the unique flavours of our local oysters and supporting local farmers.
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
Explore our hidden gem 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.
At our Broken Bay Pearl Farm, embark on a scenic cruise along the Lower 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.
Farm to Plate
from $90 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- 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 in a guided tasting. We demonstrate the technique of shucking around the harvest table so you can enjoy oysters fresh from the shell at home.
Starting at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm, cruise the scenic waters of the lower Hawkesbury River out to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the 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.
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
from $135 / 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
Explore our hidden gem, 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.
Embark on a scenic cruise along the lower 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.
Conclude your experience with a guided oyster tasting and a shucking demonstration, savoring the unique flavours of our local oysters and supporting local farmers.
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 pearl 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.
END OF YEAR OFFER
Enjoy 10% off our Award Winning Oyster & Pearl Lovers tour between 17 November and 28 December 2025 with our exclusive End of Year Offer!*
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.
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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Join us at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm.
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