Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour


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From $44.65

85 reviews   (4.93)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Sydney, Sydney

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only Pearl Farm in NSW is the best kept secret on the Central Coast!
Just one hour North of Sydney, this hidden gem is situated on the Lower Hawkesbury River amongst spectacular scenery, abundant marine wildlife and years' old oyster farms.
Meet our friendly team who will guide you through how we grow and farm our pearls, and the process of how we grade these rare gems ready for pieces of beautiful jewellery.


What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Live commentary on board

Local guide

What's Not Included

Hotel drop-off

Hotel pickup

Transfers available on request.


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 64
  • SENIOR: Age: 65 - 99

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Hawkesbury River
This experience invites you to their Shellar door – a revamped Oyster Shed in Mooney Mooney, alongside the Lower Hawkesbury River, where you can experience an authentic pearl farm. Prior to boarding, your guide will take you through a short presentation highlighting the colourful history of Australian pearling.

You then board their vessel and cruise out to a pearl oyster lease where they'll reveal the intricacies of pearl farming, and share the story of their locally grown pearls.

Once back on land join them in the restricted access grading room where they'll share with you a range of pearls from the farms harvest. Here you'll learn how pearls are graded by the seven virtues that underpin the value of these farm-direct Pearls of Australia.
Wander through their Shellar door which showcases their beautiful pearl jewellery and Indigenous artwork for sale.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included


Reviews

Excellent pearling experience
S1342VQlizs, 13-12-2022
Excellent experience for all ages. Really enjoy video, presentation,boat tour and grading presentation.
Awesome way to spend an afternoon!!
Tashav, 02-12-2022
The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and very interesting. The staff are lovely and very knowleagble, I was surprised at how much work goes into creating a pearl!

We were picked up at the station by the very friendly and lovely Marina. Upon arrival she gave us a detailed history of the industry before setting out on the boat, where Ian shared his vast knowledge of pearl farming. The tour was finished off looking and learning about the beautiful pearls and uses including looking at some spectacular jewellery.

My friend and I bought a dozen divinely fresh oysters and the day was finished with a stop at the Anglers Wrest to enjoy with bubbles!

Awesome way to spend an afternoon!!
A 'pearl' of a day!
dianesN4520GY, 20-11-2022
The detailed explanation of pearling in the Hawkesbury with Marina. A most enjoyable day on the water, and a better understanding of the time and expertise taken, to produce such quality pearls.
Excellent tour and very lively people
ChBella1969, 31-10-2022
Excellent experience. You learn everything about pearl and get to really appreciate the people doing such a fantastic job.
Best day at Broken Bay
Kksq, 30-10-2022
I had no idea this Pearl Farm was located in the beautiful Hawkesbury river. We had a fabulous day. It started when we were picked up from Hawkesbury River train station and taken to a boat to explore the oyster farms that produce the pearls. Nothing better than a ride on the river with a purpose! The pearl growing process was provided by Steph, it was both interesting and informative. Back for a delicious lunch including oysters and a great platter from Salted Pig deli. Then we topped off the day with a pearl grading session and shop. We’ll worth doing and on Sydney’s doorstep.




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