Our Tours
“A truly faultless and wonderful experience”
“Ultimate pearl tour, absolutely sensational”
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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immerse yourself at our
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 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.
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
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.
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.
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
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 Tasting
11:30am / 2:30pm
Farm Cruise
10:30am / 1:30pm
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
Farm Cruise
10:30am / 1:30pm
Pearl Grading
11:30am / 2:30pm
Secrets of Pearling
10:00am / 1:00pm
Farm Cruise
10:30am / 1:30pm
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
Farm Cruise
10:30am / 1:30pm
Pearl Grading
11:30am / 2:30pm
Oyster Tasting
12:15pm / 3:15pm
Secrets of Pearling
10:00am / 1:00pm
Farm Cruise
10:30am / 1:30pm
Pearl Grading
11:30am / 2:30pm
Oyster Tasting
12:15pm / 3:15pm
the memorable
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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- $1200 / up to 4 adults
- $100 / additional person up to 12 adults
- 3-4 hours
- Scenic cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- History of pearling in Australia
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
- Oyster shucking demonstration
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Grazing platter for lunch
- $1200 / up to 4 adults
- $100 / additional person up to 12 adults
- 3-4 hours
- Scenic cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- History of pearling in Australia
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
- Oyster shucking demonstration
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Grazing platter for lunch
have more than 20 people?
join us on our
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.
join us on our
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.
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
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Complimentary Pearl Grading at Shellar Door
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. As you are guided through the farm leases, you will be immersed in the incredible marine wilderness of the local bay, where iconic pelicans and abundant fish are a living display of the thriving marine ecosystem.
Central Coast Pearl & Oyster Sundowner
$130 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Scenic cruise of Brisbane Water
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Complimentary Pearl Grading at Shellar Door
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
- Wednesday & Thursday
- Complimentary Pearl Grading at Shellar Door
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.
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