Our Tours
![A tour guides takes her guests on a Farm Cruise Tour, leading them to the tour boat at the Shellar Door. Behind them is the Hawkesbury River and the landmasses with beautiful greenery on them.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/our-tours-1024x597.jpg)
“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.
Bookings essential.
immerse yourself at our
SHELLAR DOOR IN 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.
![A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FARM-CRUISE-TOUR-600x800.jpg)
Shell to Showroom
$100 / adult
- 2 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
![A tour guide stands at the head of the table, with guests standing and smiling around him. They all stand around a wooden table in the Shellar Door, in front of them are trays of Australian Rock oysters and Akoya oysters ready to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Insta-Post-600x800.jpg)
Farm to Plate
$80 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
![A tour guides takes her guests on a Private Shellar Door Experience, leading them to the tour boat at the Shellar Door. Behind them is the Hawkesbury River and the landmasses with beautiful greenery on them.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Private-Shellar-Door-Experience-2-600x800.jpg)
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
$130 / 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
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Grazing-Lunch-Ouysters-600x800.jpg)
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
![A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FARM-CRUISE-TOUR-600x800.jpg)
Shell to Showroom
$100 / adult
- 2 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Discover how we farm Akoya pearls
- Immersive pearl grading
- History of pearling in Australia
![A tour guide stands at the head of the table, with guests standing and smiling around him. They all stand around a wooden table in the Shellar Door, in front of them are trays of Australian Rock oysters and Akoya oysters ready to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Insta-Post-600x800.jpg)
Farm to Plate
$80 / adult
- 1.5 hours
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
![A tour guides takes her guests on a Private Shellar Door Experience, leading them to the tour boat at the Shellar Door. Behind them is the Hawkesbury River and the landmasses with beautiful greenery on them.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Private-Shellar-Door-Experience-2-600x800.jpg)
Oyster & Pearl Lovers
$130 / 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
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Grazing-Lunch-Ouysters-600x800.jpg)
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
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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![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ultimate-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/total-shellar-door-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Featured-Content-Website-Image-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Live-Pearl-harvest-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pearl-Growing-600x800.jpg)
![A tour boat sides beneath a bridge during a Farm Cruise.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Farm-Cruise-2-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pearl-Virtues-600x800.jpg)
![A tour guide holds a freshly shucked oyster in one hand, and an oyster shucking knife in the other.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oyster-Tasting-Experience-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Featured-Content-Website-Image-11-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Live-Pearl-harvest-2-600x800.jpg)
- $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
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ultimate-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/total-shellar-door-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Featured-Content-Website-Image-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Live-Pearl-harvest-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pearl-Growing-600x800.jpg)
![A tour boat sides beneath a bridge during a Farm Cruise.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Farm-Cruise-2-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pearl-Virtues-600x800.jpg)
![A tour guide holds a freshly shucked oyster in one hand, and an oyster shucking knife in the other.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oyster-Tasting-Experience-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Featured-Content-Website-Image-11-600x800.jpg)
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Live-Pearl-harvest-2-600x800.jpg)
- $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
don't have time?
JOIN US FOR THESE TOURS
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!
![A plate of an Australian Angazi oyster, Australian Sydney Rock Oyster and Australian Akoya oyster to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience at our Broken Bay Shellar Door.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oyster-Lover-Experience-600x800.jpg)
Oyster Tasting
$30 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
![A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rose-on-Hawkesbury-1-600x800.jpg)
Farm Cruise
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Featured-Content-Website-Image-3-3-600x800.jpg)
Secrets of Pearling
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- How we farm Akoya pearls
- History of pearling in Australia
- Immersive pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Grazing-Lunch-Ouysters-600x800.jpg)
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
![A plate of an Australian Angazi oyster, Australian Sydney Rock Oyster and Australian Akoya oyster to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience at our Broken Bay Shellar Door.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oyster-Lover-Experience-600x800.jpg)
Oyster Tasting
$30 / adult
- 30 minutes
- Taste the oysters of NSW
- Oyster shucking demonstration
![A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rose-on-Hawkesbury-1-600x800.jpg)
Farm Cruise
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- Cruise of Hawkesbury River
- Visit our pearl oyster lease
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Featured-Content-Website-Image-3-3-600x800.jpg)
Secrets of Pearling
$50 / adult
- 1 hour
- How we farm Akoya pearls
- History of pearling in Australia
- Immerse pearl grading
- Learn about pearl virtues
![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.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Grazing-Lunch-Ouysters-600x800.jpg)
Grazing Lunch & Oysters
$60 / adult
- 1 hour
- Gourmet grazing lunch
- Freshly shucked oysters
- Scenic riverside view
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.
![An aerial photo of the Hawkesbury River and our Pearling shed.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Woy-Woy-tours-600x800.jpg)
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
![A photo of the Hawkesbury river at sunset, the pink skies reflected in the water.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sundowner-600x800.jpg)
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
![A photo of the Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf Restaurant, that is situated in the Woy Woy waters, surrounded by beautiful calm water. Guests can visit this restaurant during a tour.](https://brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fishermens-Lunch-600x800.jpg)
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
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.