Explore Broken Bay Pearl Farm on the Hawkesbury River

Broken Bay Pearl Farm — Mooney Mooney Pearl Farm Experiences

Broken Bay Pearl Farm offers a range of pearl farm tours and oyster experiences on the Hawkesbury River in Mooney Mooney, New South Wales. This destination focuses on Australian Akoya pearl cultivation, oyster production, pearl grading, and riverside culinary experiences. The farm's public offerings combine pearl grading, oyster tasting, farm cruises, and educational tours for visitors interested in aquaculture and culinary tourism.

Featured experiences

• Pearl Grading (30 minutes): A focused introduction to Australian pearls and optional hands-on grading in the pearl grading room.
• Pearls & Plates: A riverside dining collaboration with Pearls of Australia and Liddon Pearls featuring a six-course menu by chef Guy Jeffreys, served at a boat-accessible secret location while cruising past working pearl leases.
• Shell to Showroom (two hours): Scenic Hawkesbury River cruise with insights into pearl farming and exclusive access to the grading room.
• Farm to Plate: Cruise along the Hawkesbury River, explore oyster paddocks, taste local oysters including Akoya pearl oysters, and learn shucking techniques.
• Oyster & Pearl Lovers (half-day): A longer excursion combining cruising, pearl and oyster farming education, grading room access, and an oyster tasting.
• Oyster Tasting & Shellar Door: Shucking demonstrations and oyster tastings at the on-site Shellar Door in Mooney Mooney, with options to add farm cruises or pearl grading.
• Pearl Jewellery Consultation (30 minutes): A complimentary consultation with Pearls of Australia to assist with selecting or expanding a pearl collection.
• Secrets of Pearling (30 minutes) and full Secrets of Pearling: Short-format introductions to Australian Akoya pearls, history of pearling, and the seeding-to-harvest process. Options to add farm cruises, pearl grading, or oyster tasting.
• Farm Cruise and Pre-order Oysters: Scenic cruises past working leases and the ability to pre-order oysters for pickup.

Why visit

Broken Bay Pearl Farm provides firsthand exposure to pearl cultivation and sustainable oyster farming on the Hawkesbury River. Tours are led with educational interpretation and grant exclusive access to the pearl grading room and working pearl leases. The combination of culinary oyster tastings, guided farm cruises and specialist consultations supports both marine-curious visitors and shoppers looking for expert pearl advice.

Practical highlights

• Location: Mooney Mooney, New South Wales, on the Hawkesbury River.
• Aim: Education, hands-on experiences, and culinary tastings focused on Akoya pearls and oysters.
• Partners: Pearls of Australia and Liddon Pearls appear in select events, including Pearls & Plates.

For travellers seeking a factual, immersive introduction to Australian pearling and oyster culture, Broken Bay Pearl Farm offers a spectrum of experiences from 30-minute demonstrations to half-day adventures, each centered on the natural and cultural heritage of the Hawkesbury River.