Oyster Farm Cruise & Tasting on the Hawkesbury River

Explore the working side of oyster farming on a shared boat outing along the lower Hawkesbury River. Discover sustainable cultivation methods and the role oysters play in the environment, with time on the water and a tasting on land.

• Visit an oyster lease to see where cultivation takes place
• Watch an oyster-shucking demonstration and learn techniques to try at home

Itinerary

1. Depart from Broken Bay Pearl Farm at 11:30 or 12:30.
2. Explore the Hawkesbury River on a 1-hour guided tour.
3. Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour and food tasting at Broken Bay Pearl Farm.
4. Return to Broken Bay Pearl Farm at 13:00 or 14:00, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Guided oyster tasting

Important details

• All ages are welcome. Children aged 0–4 join free, and children aged 0–15 require an accompanying paying adult
• Wheelchair access is limited. Boarding assistance is available at the floating wharf, and no water entry is required
• Bring valid ID. If using a passport, it must have at least 6 months' validity
• Oyster varieties and provenance depend on availability; oysters may come from another farm when local supplies are unavailable
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated
• Do not feed marine or wild animals or take part in activities that could damage the ecosystem
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded