Oyster Tasting & Pearl Farm Tours at Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes (tasting); 30–60 minutes for add-ons
Fitness Level
Minimal physical effort required; suitable for all ages
Overview
Discover the rich flavors and fascinating science behind New South Wales oysters at Broken Bay Pearl Farm’s Shellar Door. Dive into shucking demos, tastings, and farm tours that reveal the secrets of pearl production.
Oyster Tasting
30 minutes • Taste the oysters of New South Wales • All ages
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About This Adventure
Dive into the exquisite world of oysters at Mooney Mooney's Shellar Door! Experience a shucking demonstration, savor the unique flavors of local oysters, and learn about pearl farming. Enhance your visit with a farm cruise or pearl grading to uncover the secrets behind these seafood treasures. A true culinary adventure awaits!
Experience one of the world’s true delicacies: the oyster!
Discover the individual characteristics of the local Sydney Rock Oyster, the creamy Pacific Oyster and our very own seafood treasure, the Akoya pearl oyster.
Our Shellar Door is in oyster heartland, Mooney Mooney. We demonstrate the technique of shucking around the harvest table so you can enjoy oysters fresh from the shell at home.
For those who can't get enough, oysters by the dozen can be purchased on the day or can be preordered, subject to availability.
Duration 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Taste the oysters of New South Wales
- Oyster shucking demonstration
- $5 off Broken Bay Pearl Farm shucking knife
Build your own oyster or pearl experience. Add on:
- Farm Cruise - 1 hour - farm journey from oyster spawning to selection for seafood or pearl production.
- Pearl Farming - 30min - Discover the secrets of pearling from seeding to harvest.
- Pearl Grading - 30min - Follow the journey of the Australian pearl from harvest to jewellery production.
Adventure Tips
Reserve Your Spot Early
Popular and limited in capacity, book ahead to guarantee your oyster tasting experience.
Wear Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Tours happen outdoors near the water; bring sun protection or rain gear depending on the forecast.
Arrive On Time for Demonstrations
Oyster shucking demos start promptly and are key to understanding the experience fully.
Bring a Cooler for Purchases
If buying oysters by the dozen, a cooler helps keep your fresh seafood chilled on the trip home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Ospreys and white-bellied sea eagles
- Black swans and native waterbirds
History
This area along the Hawkesbury River has a long tradition of Indigenous fishing and aquaculture practices predating European settlement.
Conservation
Broken Bay Pearl Farm practices sustainable oyster farming that helps filter water and maintain habitat quality in a sensitive estuarine ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Sun Hat
Protects from strong sun exposure during outdoor tastings and cruises.
summer specific
Light Rain Jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden showers common in spring months.
spring specific
Calf-Height Waterproof Boots
Useful if visiting after rain or for walking near oyster beds.
winter specific
Cooler Bag
Keeps your fresh oyster purchases chilled during transport.