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Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

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Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
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Description

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 generations old oyster farms. Meet our friendly team who will guide you through how we grow and farm our pearls and oysters, and the process of how we grade these rare gems ready for pieces of beautiful jewellery.

Tour Options

Cruise plus Farm to Plate
  • Guided oyster tasting: Experience different oyster variants. Hawkesbury River is home to 4 oyster variants. Come try the rare Akoya with us. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Cruise the Hawkesbury River and visit the oyster leases. Hear about how we grow oysters then taste freshly shucked oysters. Cruise the Hawkesbury River
Oyster Tasting
  • Duration: 30 minutes Guided oyster tasting: Taste the oysters of New South Wales - Sydney Rock, Pacific and Akoya pearl oyster. Landbased Oyster shucking demonstration
Shell to Showroom
  • Shell to Showroom : Secrets of Pearling - Learn how we grow pearls Pearl Grading - Learn how to grade pearls Farm Tour - Hawkesbury River Tour
Oyster and Pearl Lovers Tour
  • Oyster and Pearl Tour : Explore the hidden gem of Broken Bay Pearl Farm with our immersive half-day experience. Duration: 3 hours: Cruise the Hawkesbury River, visit oyster leases, learn about pearls then taste fresh shucked oysters.
Secrets of Pearling
  • Duration: 1 hour: Discover the secrets of pearl cultivation. Follow the farm journey of the Australian Akoya pearl from seeding to harvest. Landbased.
Tour with local transfer
  • Tour with local transfer: Local transfer when booking Oyster and Pearl Lovers Tour. 9am pick up Hawkesbury River Train Station 1pm return Pickup included
Farm Cruise
  • Duration: 1 hour: Follow the farm journey from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production. Cruise the Hawkesbury River: Visit an oyster lease in Broken Bay Pearl Farm's saltwater paddocks.

Itinerary

Admission included240 min

All tour options start and finish at the Broken Bay Pearl Farm 'Shellar Door' on the banks of the lower Hawkesbury River.

Highlights

Live commentary
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

What's included

Included
Live commentary
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Pickup Locations & Times

Take the 7.50am train from Central Station in Sydney, direction Newcastle for the Hawkesbury River Train Station. This train arrives at 8.50am. We will be ready to transfer you to your tour as soon as your train arrives. The transfer is only for guests booking the Oyster and Lovers Tour or the Shell to Showroom Tours. Transfer will return back to the train station at 1pm Please note that the price does not include the train fare.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews(157)

4.8
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