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<ul>
	<li>Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours or more notice of cancellation prior to the tour availability</li>
	<li>Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances</li>
	<li>No-shows will be charged the full price</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Oysters by the dozen can be purchased separately and enjoyed at the Shellar Door or to takeaway (subject to availability).</li>
</ul>

If you choose the option with a local transfer included you will be picked up at Hawkesbury River Station. If you do not choose this option you will have to self drive to the following address:&nbsp;Shellar Door, 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW.&nbsp;

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How to get to Hawkesbury River station?

Hawkesbury River Station is a minor station, the train only stops every hour. Make sure you have planned your trip via the <a href="https://transportnsw.info/" target="_blank">Transport NSW website</a> and you arrive before the experience start time and depart after the experience end time.

There is a great selection of cafes and eateries in Brooklyn within walking distance from the train station. Why not enjoy a cup of coffee or cold beverage and the river hospitality while you wait?

Don&#39;t have an Opal card? Transport NSW allows you to tap on and off with American Express, Mastercard and Visa credit or debit cards and digital wallets.&nbsp;

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Approximate train travel times 
From Central Station - 1hour 
From Strathfield - 50min 
From Hornsby - 25min

From Newcastle Interchange - 1h50m 
From Wyong - 45min 
From Gosford - 25min

<ul>
	<li>Sun, wind and rain protection</li>
	<li>Water bottle</li>
	<li>Camera</li>
</ul>

While we do have a canopy on our Farm Cruise vessel, the sides are open to the elements including sea spray. 
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You will be on the water for approximately one hour. All other parts of the experience are land based and undercover.

No. You will board the vessel via a floating wharf. Assistance will be provided for those needing a steady hand.

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&#39; only pearl farm, showcasing the renowned Australian Akoya pearl and sharing the pioneering family story behind our operation.

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Embark on a scenic cruise along the mighty Hawkesbury River, where you&#39;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.

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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.

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<h3 data-v-253307c6="" data-v-7933e7c8-s="">Itinerary</h3>

This complete experience is comprised of four separate tours.

<ol>
	<li>Secrets of Pearling - 30 minutes</li>
	<li>Farm Cruise - 1 hour</li>
	<li>Pearl Grading - 30 minutes</li>
	<li>Oyster Tasting - 30 minutes</li>
</ol>

Order of tours may vary on day.

Duration

Start & End Time

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Pick-Up & Drop-Off

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Pearls of Australia

<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Discover the secrets of pearl and oyster farming</li>
	<li>Scenic cruise of lower Hawkesbury River</li>
	<li>Visit an oyster lease</li>
	<li>Enter restricted-access pearl grading room</li>
	<li>Learn the visible and invisible virtues of Australian pearls</li>
	<li>Guided oyster tasting (3 oysters per person)</li>
	<li>Oyster shucking demonstration</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and use bathroom facilities</li>
	<li>Children must be accompanied by a guardian</li>
	<li>This tour requires minimum number of people to operate. If this minimum requirement is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive full refund.</li>
	<li>Oyster type and provenance is subject to availability. When oysters from local waterways are not available, oysters may be sourced from another oyster farm.</li>
	<li>The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or change tours without notice</li>
	<li>The tour operatorshall not be held liable for any accident, injury, delay, loss or damage caused by the provision of, or failure to provide, any services listed</li>
</ul>

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