Oyster and Pearl Lovers – Complete Immersion with Local Transfer

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Adult
AUD $130.00
Child 5-15yrs
AUD $80.00
Infant 0-4yrs
AUD $0.00

Tour Information

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Note: Transfers from Hawkesbury River Station are complimentary; however, guests will need to purchase their own train tickets from Central Station to Hawkesbury River Station. The round-trip train cost is $11 at your own cost.

This complete experience is comprised of four separate tours.
1. Secrets of Pearling - 30 minutes
2. Farm Cruise - 1 hour
3. Pearl Grading - 30 minutes
4. Oyster Tasting - 30 minutes Order of tours may vary on day.

Tour Overview

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Pick-up: 9:00 AM at Hawkesbury River Train Station, Brooklyn NSW
  • Tour Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Drop-off: 1:00 PM at Hawkesbury River Train Station, Brooklyn NSW

Experience the Hidden Gem of Broken Bay Pearl Farm

Join us for an immersive half-day tour to uncover the secrets of New South Wales' only pearl farm. Led by our expert guides, you’ll explore the story of the pioneering family behind the farm and discover the beauty of the renowned Australian Akoya pearl.

Highlights include:

  • Scenic Cruise: Sail along the magnificent Hawkesbury River to visit an oyster lease and learn about the fascinating process of farming both pearls and rock oysters.
  • Environmental Insights: Understand how this pristine river environment contributes to the production of high-quality seafood and pearls, while also supporting ecological balance.
  • Pearl Grading Experience: Step into our exclusive grading room to learn what makes Australian pearls some of the rarest and most valuable in the world.
  • Guided Oyster Tasting & Demonstration: Conclude your visit by savoring the unique flavors of freshly shucked local oysters while supporting our community’s farmers.

Tour Inclusions

  • Scenic cruise of lower Hawkesbury River
  • Visit an oyster lease
  • Enter restricted-access pearl grading room
  • Learn the visible and invisible virtues of Australian pearls
  • Guided oyster tasting
  • Oyster shucking demonstration
  • Local Caoch Transfer from the Hawkesbury River Train Station in Brooklyn

Tour Exclusions

  • Oysters by the dozen can be purchased separately and enjoyed at the Shellar Door or to takeaway (subject to availability).
  • Sydney Central Station to Hawkesbury River Station train ticket on your own cost - can pay by Opal card or Apple pay on the day.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personel consumption
  • Main Meals

Transportation

Train Itinerary: Sydney Central Station to Hawkesbury River Station ( Please book and pay Train ticket in Central Station or use Opal Card)
Train Route: Central Coast & Newcastle Line (CCN)
Departure Station: Sydney Central Station
Departure Time: 7:50 a.m.
Please refer https://transportnsw.info/

Direction: Newcastle (Tuesday-Friday); Wyong on weekends (with slight timing changes)
Arrival Station: Hawkesbury River Station
Arrival Time: 8:51 a.m.
Train Journey Duration: 1 hour 1 minute
Free Coach Pickup from Hawkesbury River Station: 9:00 a.m.

Free Coach Pickup from Broken Bay Pearl Farm to Hawkesbury River Station: 12:30 p.m.
Train Departure Time to Central Station: 1:23 p.m. weekdays, 12:55 p.m. weekends
Arrival Time in Sydney: 2:26 p.m. weekdays, 2:00 p.m. weekends

Things to Note

  • Any prices listed are in the currency of Australian dollar (AUD).
  • Service Days: Tuesday to Friday with direct train at 7:50 a.m.
  • Weekend Adjustments: Trains may run slightly earlier, with possible direction changes to Wyong.
  • Check Schedule: Confirm train times via Transport NSW Trip Planner to accommodate any schedule changes on weekends.
  • Check-in details Our friendly team will pick you up in the pick up zone of the train station. Look out for a white Toyota HiAce minibus with our Broken Bay Pearl Farm logo.
  • What to bring : Sun, wind and rain protection. While we do have a canopy on our Farm Cruise vessel, the sides are open to the elements including sea spray.Water bottle
  • Special requirements Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Restrictions Please be aware the bus does not have child safety or baby seats and is not wheelchair accessible. Image below shows train journey:

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