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Farm Cruise
Highlights
- Cruise the scenic Hawkesbury River to witness the stunning landscapes that nurture diverse oyster varieties.
- Discover the oyster farming lifecycle as your skipper shares insights from spawning to seafood selection.
- Combine your adventure with a visit to Broken Bay Pearl Farm to explore the journey of pearls from farm to table.
- Savour the taste of New South Wales oysters while learning about pearl cultivation and grading techniques.
Cruise the scenic waters of the Hawkesbury River to the 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 places. Your farm skipper shares the farming lifecycle from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production.
Combine tours at Broken Bay Pearl Farm to follow the journey of the oyster and pearl from farm to Shellar Door. It is recommended to combine Farm Cruise with:
– Oyster Tasting – Taste the oysters of New South Wales
– Pearl Farming – Discover the secrets of pearl cultivation
– Pearl Grading – Learn the visible and invisible virtues of Pearls of Australia
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Broken Bay Pearl Farm offers guided tours, delicious oyster-tasting experiences and scenic farm cruises at the only pearl farm in New South Wales.
You’ll meet the pearl team, who reveals the intricacies of pearl farming, where the world’s rarest and most valuable Akoya pearls are grown. These authentic farming experiences depart from the Shellar Door in Mooney Mooney, Woy Woy and Killcare and provide visitors with a glimpse into the world of positive pearl farming and ocean conservation.
Take the rare opportunity to taste the delicacy of Akoya pearl oysters and other locally grown varieties, including Sydney Rock and Pacific oysters. (Subject to Availability).
Wander through their Shellar door, which showcases beautiful pearl jewellery, delicious locally grown oysters, and Indigenous artwork for sale. Their saltwater pearl jewellery collections boast purity, rarity, and provenance, meticulously crafted to create timeless pieces that have been loved for generations.
Accreditations
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ATEC Japan Host
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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