Drive your own 4WD or take the coach from Broome to Willie Creek Pearl Farm, 38 km north of Broome, and follow an Australian South Sea pearl from oyster to showroom, with a live pearl harvest and a cruise on the creek. About three hours at the farm.
Days
- About 3 hours at the farm, or about 5 hours with the coach
Group size
- Self-drive or shared coach, guided at the farm
Start / finish
- Willie Creek Pearl Farm, 38 km north of Broome (self-drive), or Broome / Willie Creek Pearl Farm / Broome by coach
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Self-drive, 4WD recommended, or air-conditioned coach from Broome accommodation
Meals
- Morning or afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Pearl nursery — see how oysters are seeded and cared for
- Willie Creek — electric boat cruise past the oyster lines
- Pearling masterclass — watch a live pearl harvest
- Showroom — learn to care for pearls and try pieces on
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the tour's informative content about pearl farming processes, from seeding to harvesting, along with friendly and knowledgeable staff who demonstrate genuine passion for their work. The standout features most frequently mentioned are the scenic boat trip on the creek aboard the solar-powered vessel, the quality and generosity of the included meals (particularly the homemade damper and seafood platters), and the welcoming nature of the owners who interact directly with guests. The most common caveat concerns the access road to the farm, which requires a four-wheel drive vehicle or careful navigation in the dry season, with several travellers noting the rough, corrugated nature of the drive, though many viewed this as part of the experience rather than a significant drawback.
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A very well organised farm that explains the pearling and farming process well, with a great shop and lovely cafe food. Great value, but take care on the drive in, as soft sand makes a four-wheel drive the best bet.
My two-year-old's verdict was sandy, hot and windy, but fun. Great facilities for all ages, good coffee and food, and well worth the drive, where we spotted wild horses on the way.
An excellent place to learn how pearls are produced, with knowledgeable guides and great food. I'd strongly recommend catching their bus, as the road is best suited to four-wheel drives.
The tour was a bit theory heavy for the little ones, but I came away feeling like a pearl farming expert. The homemade damper and morning tea were great and the kids loved the boat ride.
The food was basic and it's a bit of a wilderness drive to get there, fine in a two-wheel drive in the dry season. Crocs live here. A great tour.
We had a lovely tour today with Allie, who was very knowledgeable and gave a wonderful insight into pearl farming and its history.
