Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour Drive Yourself (Tour Only)

Note

• Concession is valid for those holding a current seniors or carers card, you may be requested to present the card at the start of the tour.
• All tours include refreshments, please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
• Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tours are suitable for children. Child price applies to children aged between 5 and 15 years. Family refers to 2 adults and 2 children under 16 years. Children under the age of 5 are free of charge.
• Pre-booked lunch is served at the completion of selected Pearl Farm tours from our on-site Harvest Café. Lunch is available from April to October due to seasonality. You will be asked to select your menu options at the time of booking. Please advise if there are any allergies at the time of booking. Please contact the Operator to add on this extra.
• A reasonable level of mobility is required to board the boat at Willie Creek. The pindan track to the farm is corrugated and passengers will experience the traditional 'Kimberley Massage'.

Inclusions

• Pearl Oyster Nursery
• Tour refreshments
• Willie Creek boat cruise
• Pearling Masterclass including harvest of a pearl
• Care of pearls presentation
• Showroom browsing time

Exclusions

• Transfers from Broome. This is a self-drive tour only.

Itinerary

1. Getting There Is Half The Fun

• The journey to Willie Creek Pearl Farm is part of the experience. If you have your own transport, you may opt to make your own way to Willie Creek Pearl Farm. The journey includes travelling along un-sealed corrugated roads, so a 4WD is required.

2. Pearl Oyster Nursery

• Learn about the intricate process of collecting and spawning Pinctada maxima oysters for producing pearls and how our commercial pearling team cares for the oysters. Pearling technicians are highly skilled and perform the delicate operations of seeding and harvesting from the pearl oyster nursery at Willie Creek Pearl Farm.

3. Cruise Willie Creek

• Cruise the calm azure waters and view live oysters suspended in their natural environment amongst the spectacular native flora and fauna. In the calm waters of Willie Creek, view an oyster long-line in action where we have a smaller quota of oysters on display to show visitors first-hand what takes place at our open water sea leases. Soak up the stunning scenery as you cruise the crystal-clear waters of Willie Creek alongside the mangrove-lined banks, keeping an eye out for amazing wildlife including barramundi, brolgas and our resident saltwater crocodiles.

4. Refreshments at Harvest Café

• Take a moment to relax and enjoy the stunning views from Harvest Café as you enjoy tour refreshments, including the famous homemade family-recipe damper.

5. Pearling Masterclass

• Discover the journey of our Australian South Sea Pearls, from shell to showroom, in a fascinating masterclass that includes an exciting live pearl harvest presentation. Learn the complex anatomy of the Pinctada maxima oyster and how it forms nacre to create the world's finest pearls and how it differs from other pearls seen around the globe. See an oyster from Willie Creek Pearl Farm harvested to reveal the pearl two years in the making, with the value or quality of the pearl unknown until that very moment!

6. Visit our Showroom

• Visit our stunning jewellery showroom to learn how to care for pearl jewellery and have fun trying on our fabulous pearls.

Extras

• Add Lunch at our on-site Harvest Cafe.
• Includes complimentary beverage (beer, wine or soft drink) at the completion of your tour.
• $40 for Adults, $15 for Children, $40 for Concession and $110 for Family
• Available from April to October due to seasonality.
• You will be asked to select your menu options at the time of booking.
• Please advise if there are any allergies at the time of booking.
• Please contact the Operator to add on this extra.

Highlights

• Discover the journey of the Australian South Sea Pearl from shell to showroom
• Guides accompany visitors all the way and show the process of culturing pearls from 'seeding' through to harvesting
• A fascinating Pearling Masterclass that includes an exciting live pearl harvest
• Cruise Willie Creek's azure waters and view live oysters suspended in their natural environment
• Delicious morning or afternoon tea including family recipe damper

Time

• Tours depart daily at 8:45am, 10.15am. 11am and 1pm

Duration

• Tour is approximately 5 hours (3 hour tour + allow 1 hour travel time each way)

Location

• Willie Creek Pearl Farm (Travel instructions provided upon booking)

Additional Information

Important Information for Drive-Yourself Visitors

• The road to Willie Creek Pearl Farm is unsealed and we recommend using only a 4WD as the road condition can vary at certain times of the year, and from day to day, affecting the access to the Pearl Farm.
• Unfortunately, we are not able to provide recovery services for you or your vehicle should you become stranded on the roads to Willie Creek, you travel at your own risk and we are not liable for any charges incurred by you in this event.
• If you are unfamiliar with the area, please phone our bookings office ahead of time on (08) 9192 0000 so we know when to expect you.
• During the months of December through April, Broome experiences spectacular wet season storms. During this time you may be required to use our alternative blue track to access the Pearl Farm. Drive Yourself instructions and a map are provided upon booking via your confirmation email.

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice