Oyster and Pearl Lovers Tour - Complete Immersion Oyster and Pearl Lovers Tour - With Local Transfer
ID: GYG390760-1381880
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore NSW only Pearl Farm just 40 minutes North of Sydney. Learn how Broken Bay Pearl Farm cultivates the rare Akoya saltwater pearl in the Hawkesbury River. Taste freshly shucked oysters.
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.
Highlights
- 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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We supply daily return local transfer from the Hawkesbury River Train Station.
9am pick up
1pm Return
Contact us if you wish to take a train to the Hawkesbury River Train Station or book this experience with a local transfer.
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
INCLUDED
- Discover the secrets of pearl and oyster farming
- 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
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
