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Rated 5 out of 5

“A truly faultless and wonderful experience”

Rated 5 out of 5

“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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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.

from $100 / adult

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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.

from $90 / adult

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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.

from $135 / adult

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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.

from $60 / adult

from $100 / adult

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Step into our exclusive pearl grading room to understand what makes Australian pearls exceptionally rare and valuable.

from $90 / adult

Learn more

from $135 / adult

Learn more

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.

from $60 / adult

THE INCREDIBLE

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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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.

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.

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.

In the hands of a Broken Bay Pearl Farmer sits an Akoya Pearl Oyster, opened and showing a stunning Australian Akoya pearl - untouched by chemicals or enhancements.

A tour guide sits on a boat during a Farm Cruise Tour, explaining to guests the life cycle of Australian Akoya Pearl Oysters grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm.

A tour boat sides beneath a bridge during a Farm Cruise.

A guest holds an Australian South Sea Mother of Pearl Shell, grown at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, in one hand. In the other she holds an Australian Akoya Mother of Pearl Shell, grown at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm. She inspects the differences and similarities in both during a Pearl Grading Experience. In front of her is a tray with stunning Pearl Strands.

A tour guide holds a freshly shucked oyster in one hand, and an oyster shucking knife in the other.

A table with an assortment of cold meats, pickles, strawberries, shucked oysters and other delicious foods are available to the guests enjoying a Private Shellar Door Experience.

from $1200 / up to 4 adults
from $100 / additional person up to 12 adults
3-4 hours
Scenic cruise of Hawkesbury River
Visit our pearl oyster lease
Live pearl harvest
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
Live pearl harvest
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

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Short on time, but still want to join us at the Shellar Door? We have the opportunity for you to experience these bite-sized tours as standalone options for those looking for a quick fix – we know you’ll be back for more!

from $35 / adult

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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 – only 45 minutes north of Sydney!

from $55 / adult

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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.

from $45 / adult

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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. Just 45 minutes north of Sydney CBD, visit us to learn the secrets of pearling.

from $35 / adult

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from $55 / adult

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from $45 / adult

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PARTNER TOURS

from $950 / adult

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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.

GIVE THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE

A gift voucher is the perfect gesture for those who would like to book their own unforgettable and unique experience at our Broken Bay Pearl Farm.

We recommend choosing the Pearl Farm experience that you would like to gift and setting the custom amount to cover the ticket price of your guests.

Looking for a pearl jewellery gift certificate instead? Purchase here.

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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.

from $95 / adult

from $130 / adult

from $220 / adult

Our Tours

“A truly faultless and wonderful experience”

“Ultimate pearl tour, absolutely sensational”

IMMERSE YOURSELF AT OUR

SHELLAR DOOR IN MOONEY MOONEY

Shell to Showroom

Farm to Plate

Oyster & Pearl Lovers

Grazing Lunch & Oysters

Shell to Showroom

Farm to Plate

Oyster & Pearl Lovers

Grazing Lunch & Oysters

THE INCREDIBLE

PRIVATE SHELLAR DOOR EXPERIENCE

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Oyster Tasting

Farm Cruise

Secrets of Pearling

Oyster Tasting

Farm Cruise

Secrets of Pearling

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Oysters and Pearls by Seaplane

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GROUP DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES

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CENTRAL COAST EXPERIENCES

Central Coast Farm Tour

Central Coast Pearl & Oyster Sundowner

Central Coast Farm Tour & Fishermen’s Lunch

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