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Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour
Highlights
- Join the award-winning Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour to uncover the intricate process of pearl farming.
- Explore the stunning Kimberley landscape while learning about the journey of the Australian South Sea Pearl.
- Gain expert insights into pearl quality and farming techniques, enhancing your appreciation of these natural treasures.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for all ages during your visit to Broome.
Join the multi-award-winning Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour and gain a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, from shell to showroom. See the inner workings of an operating commercial pearl farm and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl. You will leave Willie Creek Pearl Farm as a pearling expert!
Located only 38 kilometres north of Broome, discover the journey of the Australian South Sea Pearl among the magnificent Kimberley landscape. This is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Broome!
Itinerary highlights
Willie Creek Pearl Farm
The Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour is a multi award-winning tour, giving you a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, from shell to showroom. See the inner workings of an operating commercial pearl farm and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl. You will leave Willie Creek Pearl Farm as a pearling expert! It is a ‘must do’ experience for everyone visiting Broome.
Willie Creek Pearls’ knowledgeable guides will reveal the intricate processes of today’s modern pearling industry – from the seeding of an oyster to the harvesting and grading of a pearl, right through to the final stunning pearl jewellery on display in the showroom.
From the magnificent Kimberley landscape to the array of things to see and do, a day at Willie Creek Pearl Farm is one you will remember for years to come.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Operation information
Willie Creek Pearls
Willie Creek Pearls offers the complete pearl experience, from telling the story of history and pearling in Broome to educating thousands of visitors a year about modern-day Pearling, right through to commercial pearl farming and jewellery manufacture. They are passionate about every part of the unique story of the Pearl of Western Australia, from shell to showroom. They are dedicated to delivering unique and memorable tourism, retail and hospitality experiences to all of their visitors.
After its humble beginnings in Broome and over 30 years of operation, Willie Creek Pearls proudly remains a family-owned and operated business.
You can find Willie Creek Pearls Showrooms at seven locations across Broome and Perth, where their expert staff await to offer you a warm welcome and share their fascinating knowledge on nature’s true gem, the pearl! They invite you to join them on one of their many unique pearl experiences, including their famous Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour, a journey back in time at Pearl Luggers or even to harvest your very own pearl in Perth at Elizabeth Quay.
They look forward to taking you on a journey of pearl discovery.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Charter Vessel Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- WA – Destination Perth
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