Willie Creek Pearl Farm
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Port
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
In its heyday, Broome was hailed as the Pearl Capital of the World. Today, cultured pearls are still produced in Broome.
Set out with your guide and tour the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. A protected tidal estuary, Willie Creek provides the perfect growing environment for the Pinctada maxima oyster that produces world-renowned South Sea pearls. Discover the secrets of pearl farming, watch as oysters are seeded to produce pearls, and learn how to appraise pearls in terms of shape, luster and value. The elegant showroom at Willie Creek Pearl Farm offers exquisite handmade original jewelry featuring Broome pearls, Kimberley diamonds and Western Australian gold. Resist if you can!
Return to the ship after experiencing beautiful scenery and discovering nature's beautiful gems.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.