When can I pick up my order?

Pickup is available between 10am and 3pm at the Shellar Door, 12 Kowan St Mooney Mooney NSW 2083.

What is included with the purchase?

Each purchase includes a 500g bag of slow-roasted in-shell macadamias and complimentary use of the Shellar Door nutcracker while you relax by the river.

Can I eat the nuts on site?

Yes—guests commonly crack and eat nuts at the riverfront seating. Be mindful of shells and dispose of them responsibly.

Yes, vehicle parking is available near the Shellar Door; the site is accessed off Kowan Street.

Can I bring my own drinks?

You’re welcome to bring your own wine or beverages; nonalcoholic drinks may be available for purchase at the Shellar Door.

Are macadamias safe for people with allergies?

No; macadamias are tree nuts. People with tree-nut allergies should avoid this product and the immediate area while nuts are handled.

Hawkesbury River Slow-Roasted Macadamias: Farm Pickup at Broken Bay Pearl

Slow Roasted Macadamia Nuts In Shell is a simple, sensory experience set on the Hawkesbury River at Broken Bay Pearl Farm Shellar Door in Mooney Mooney, New South Wales. On a sunlit bluff above the water, a family farm roasts macadamias slowly in their shells until the oils caramelize and the kernels pop with a deep, buttery crunch. You pick up a 500g bag of these farm-direct nuts between 10am and 3pm, borrow one of the Shellar Door nutcrackers, and sit facing the river while you work through shells and stories. What you’ll notice first is the taste—roasting in the shell concentrates fragrance and keeps the meat juicier than pre-shelled varieties—and the setting: wide Hawkesbury River views edged by sandstone bluffs and mangrove fringes, cooled by coastal sea breezes. The operation is small and hands-on; this is not a factory product but the output of a Northern NSW family farm that leans on generations of orchard care. Macadamia trees are native to eastern Australia, and here they take advantage of riverine soils and mild coastal climate to produce nuts with pronounced texture and flavor. Practical details are pleasantly straightforward. Pickup happens at Broken Bay Pearl Farm Shellar Door, 12 Kowan St Mooney Mooney NSW 2083, and the purchase includes a 500g bag of in-shell macadamias plus complimentary use of the nutcracker. There’s no waiting-room production tour, but there’s ample riverfront seating and a chance to sample your haul while watching boats ease past. If your plan includes a longer outdoor day, bring a small picnic blanket and a bottle of something to sip—the Shellar Door offers nonalcoholic beverages but you’re welcome to bring your own wine. Why visit? For travelers looking to pair outdoor recreation with local foodways, this stop is a tactile snapshot of place: taste, sound, and view converge as you crack shells over the Hawkesbury. It’s an accessible, low-impact way to support a small agricultural business and to learn, bite by bite, how roasting technique and local microclimate shape a simple snack. Cancellations are free with more than 24 hours’ notice; bookings within 24 hours require full payment. For a short, rewarding diversion from drives up the coast or afternoons on the river, few stops deliver flavor and scenery so directly. Getting there is straightforward: the Shellar Door sits off Kowan Street with vehicle parking nearby, so this pickup pairs well with a morning ferry run, a kayak launch on the Hawkesbury, or a lazy afternoon drive from Sydney. Staff can answer quick questions about cracking technique and storage; treat the bag as a pantry item, keeping it cool and sealed to preserve oils and crunch. Take empty shells home for composting or scatter them responsibly.

About Broken Bay Pearl Farm

Broken Bay Pearl Farm is a family-run aquaculture operation located at Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales. The farm specialises in Australian Akoya pearl cultivation and oyster production, offering a range of public experiences that reveal the full lifecycle of pearl farming. Visitors can join short demonstrations and extended tours including 30-minute pearl grading sessions, two-hour Shell to Showroom cruises, half-day Oyster & Pearl Lovers adventures, and guided farm cruises that pass working pearl leases.

Tours and experiences include hands-on components such as oyster shucking, pearl grading, and sensory oyster tastings at the on-site Shellar Door. Pearls of Australia and Liddon Pearls collaborate on select events; Pearls & Plates features a six-course riverside meal by chef Guy Jeffreys at a boat-accessible location. A complimentary 30-minute Pearl Jewellery Consultation with Pearls of Australia is also available for shoppers seeking expert guidance.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm maintains public access to its pearl grading room and educational programs that explain seeding, growth and harvest stages for Australian pearls. The operation emphasises sustainable aquaculture practices and showcases local seafood traditions on the Hawkesbury River. Experiences are suitable for visitors interested in marine farming, culinary oyster tasting, or learning about pearl craftsmanship. By combining guided interpretation, scenic river cruising, and exclusive access to working leases, Broken Bay Pearl Farm provides a factual, educational and memorable introduction to Australian pearl farming. The site operates tours from Shellar Door at Mooney Mooney and offers pre-order oysters for pickup by arrangement with farm staff.