Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Live commentary

Local guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Brooklyn Motel

7 Bridge St, Brooklyn Australia

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.

What To Expect

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

4 hours • Admission Included

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 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.

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

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.

Reviews

4.88

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

135

Hidden Gem Awesome
barkerj01,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a hidden gem. We had a comprehensive and fascinating presentation at The Shellar Door regarding pearl and oyster production/grading, followed by an enjoyable and informative journey by boat to Broken Bay to look at the oyster leases and to round it off an oyster tasting session, fresly shucked including tasting an Akoya. We had time to brouse in the Pearl showroom and plan to return. Thankyou Guy and your team for enthusiastically sharing your knowledge and your pride in your work. Very proffessional. We enjoyed a great morning with you all. Tip: If you arrive early, coffee is available to buy. Win win!
A very special day to remember
jozieb2023,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a magnificent day starting with a very interesting and informative Master class at The Shellar Door, Mooney Mooney followed by a very special lunch at a mystery destination. The whole day was truly superb and memorable in every way and the staff could not have been more attentive. Very highly recommended.
Oyster tour
Lynne W,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyable and informative boat talk on oyster leases, pearl display in reception and ending with tasty oyster selection.
Amazing experience at Oyster and Pearl farm.
Z8157QGjuliak,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently took a tour at Oyster and Pearl farm and it was an amazing experience!! The tour was decided on a three parts - a Pearl presentation, an oyster testing and a relaxing river cruise. I particularly loved the presentation by three ladies, who were extremely knowledgeable and engaging. As a tour guide myself I was thrilled by the quality of the experience. My tourists loved it as well!!
Awesome interactive experience!
mattwN877JA,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience, we had perfect weather on the day which a bonus also. The class was so informative and you get to look and hold so many pearls. Even some that are worth over $40,000. My kids loved the pearl with a smiley face somehow naturally formed into it. The trip out on to the water was also fantastic which was also another hands on experience. If you’re an oyster lover (unlike me) you would be overjoyed with the shucking and tasting experience. There were four different species on offer which couldn’t be any fresher.
Learnt things we didn’t know about pearls
robync498,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Learnt lots about how pearls are produced The boat “tour” to the oyster farm was very underwhelming. You slowly head out to look at a couple of piles sticking out of the water and “there’s the oyster farm. Aaron was very good telling us about how they are farmed on the way out to the “farm” The young lady doing the pearl part needed to slow down her talk as she was hard to understand at times All in all it was an interesting tour
Oystermania!
825paula,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Not only is the setting a beautiful location, the day was perfect. Interesting to see the oyster beds up close and the tasting at the end was delicious!
Great experience
D9570OJmarkd,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was excellent - informative and interesting. Highly recommend. Having visited Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm in the Kimberly previously, this was complimentary to that - not a second rate version at all. The oyster tasting at the end was a highlight, sampling three different varieties with expert comments by our guide.
Great 1/2 day outing
loriened2025,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just had the best day …informative and very well run, the grazing board AMAZING so much food. Loved the boat tour ….staff all very friendly and helpful….HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a great 1/2 day outing - WELL DONE
Wonderful experience
Familydinner4,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved the beautiful cruise on the Hawkesbury. Andrew, our guide, friendly and informative. Learned so much that we didn't know about oysters and their farming. Also booked a grazing platter that we enjoyed afterwards. Amazingly plentiful and delicious!