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Discover the untold story of the Australian Pearl, curated by the only operating pearl farm in New South Wales. It’s a story spanning many generations, bridging cultural divides and overcoming ever changing environmental factors along the way. Join a private or group tour as we share our passion and expertise for these incredibly rare gems of the ocean.

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SHELLAR DOOR IN MOONEY MOONEY

Mix and match our tours to build your perfect experience. 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!

Oyster Lover Experience

Oyster Tasting

$30 / adult

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.

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Farm Cruise

$50 / adult

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.

 

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Secrets of Pearling

$25 / adult

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 Experience

Pearl Grading

$25 / adult

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.

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Grazing Lunch & Oysters

$60 / adult

Start or finish your tours at the Shellar Door in style with a gourmet grazing lunch from Salt Pig Deli and freshly shucked local oysters, all while enjoying the stunning views of Spectacle Island and the Hawkesbury River.

Our favourite combinations

FARM TO PLATE

If you adore oysters then we recommend combining our Oyster Tasting and Farm Cruise experiences to learn about the journey of the oyster from farm to plate.

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Farm Cruise

10:30am / 1:30pm

Oyster Lover Experience

Oyster Tasting

11:30am / 2:30pm

SHELL TO SHOWROOM

If you love everything to do with pearls or want to become a pearl expert, then we recommend combining our Secrets of Pearling, Farm Cruise and Pearl Grading experiences to learn about the journey of the pearl from shell to shellar door.

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Secrets of Pearling

10:00am / 1:00pm

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Farm Cruise

10:30am / 1:30pm

PEARL GRADING Experience

Pearl Grading

11:30am / 2:30pm

COMPLETE IMMERSION

If you love all things pearls and oysters, then we recommend combining all our Shellar Door experiences to learn about the journey of the pearl from shell to shellar door.

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Secrets of Pearling

10:00am / 1:00pm

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Farm Cruise

10:30am / 1:30pm

PEARL GRADING Experience

Pearl Grading

11:30am / 2:30pm

Oyster Lover Experience

Oyster Tasting

12:15pm / 3:15pm

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PRIVATE SHELLAR DOOR EXPERIENCE

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.

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GROUP DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES

Our Group Discovery Experiences are either land-based or mixture of land-based and water-based experiences for groups of 20 or more people.

Perfect for bridal parties, birthdays, and work events. 

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CENTRAL COAST EXPERIENCES

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.

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