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Oyster & Pearl Lovers Tour
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Oyster & Pearl Lovers Tour

By Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Free cancellation available
Price is $88 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Cruise the Hawkesbury River to a pearl oyster lease
  • Become immersed in a hands-on pearl grading session
  • Discover the secrets of pearl farming
  • Taste different varieties of freshly shucked oysters from the Hawkesbury River

Activity location

    • Sydney
    • Sydney, Council of the City of Sydney, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia | Meet at 9am at the Hawkesbury River Train Station If you are arriving by train, we suggest you take the 7.50am train from Central Station direction Newcastle. The train takes 1hr. Return will be just before 1pm back to the Hawkesbury River Train Station See here for train times: https://transportnsw.info/trip#/departures?depart=200060&type=platform&accessible=false&arrive=208310
    • Brooklyn, New South Wales, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Oyster & Pearl Lovers Tour - With Local Transfer
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Daily complimentary bus transfer from and to Hawkesbury River Station.
9am pick up
1pm return
Daily train departs from Central Station at 7.50am direction Newcastle.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$87.61 x 2 Adults$175.22
Total
Price is $175.22
Until Tue, Jun 10
Oyster & Pearl Lovers Tour - Meet at the Shellar Door
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$87.61 x 2 Adults$175.22
Total
Price is $175.22
Until Tue, Jun 10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover the secrets of pearl and oyster farming
  • What's includedWhat's includedScenic cruise of lower Hawkesbury River
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit an oyster lease
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnter restricted-access pearl grading room
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearn the visible and invisible virtues of Australian pearls
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided oyster tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedOyster shucking demonstration
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)

What you can expect

Explore the hidden gem of Broken Bay Pearl Farm with our immersive half-day experience. Our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the secrets of New South Wales' only pearl farm, showcasing the renowned Australian Akoya pearl and sharing the pioneering family story behind our operation.

Embark on a scenic cruise along the mighty Hawkesbury River, where you'll visit an oyster lease and gain insight into the art of farming pearl and rock oysters. Learn how this pristine environment contributes to the cultivation of premium seafood and pearls, and discover the environmental benefits oysters provide.

Step into our exclusive pearl grading room to understand what makes Australian pearls exceptionally rare and valuable. Conclude your experience with a guided oyster tasting and a shucking demonstration, savoring the unique flavors of our local oysters and supporting local farmers.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sydney
    • Sydney, Council of the City of Sydney, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia | Meet at 9am at the Hawkesbury River Train Station If you are arriving by train, we suggest you take the 7.50am train from Central Station direction Newcastle. The train takes 1hr. Return will be just before 1pm back to the Hawkesbury River Train Station See here for train times: https://transportnsw.info/trip#/departures?depart=200060&type=platform&accessible=false&arrive=208310
    • Brooklyn, New South Wales, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 12 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney NSW 2083, Australia | Meet at 12 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney NSW 2083 The Shellar Door located at Mooney Mooney is just a short way off the Pacific Motorway (M1) and just a short walk down the road from Mooney Mooney Workers Club.
    • Mooney Mooney, New South Wales, Australia