Experience Broome’s working pearl farm. An epic story; the original Australian owned and operated pearl farm spans four generations of the Brown Family over more than 70 years. Until recently, it has been an exclusive pearling village accessible only to our pearl farm team and the local Bardi people. In an industry first, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm “opened the gate” and invited travellers to share in this very special place, recently described as “one of the most unique destinations in Australia”.
The farm’s remote location gives visitors a unique Kimberley Coast experience. Easily visited on day trips by road, air or sea or for the full experience, choose to immerse yourself in this stunning and remote location by staying a night or two on the farm in a genuine pearling shack, glamping safari tent or campgrounds. Explore the iconic destinations of Cape Leveque, the Buccaneer Archipelago, Horizontal Waterfalls and Cygnet Bay Peal farm all from the tip of the beautiful Dampier Peninsula.
The home of the Australian pearl, Cygnet Bay offers you the rare opportunity to purchase pearls direct from the waters in which they were farmed. Dine by candle light overlooking the bay, relax by our infinity pool, view natural phenomenons such as staircase to the moon and Waterfall Reef and discover the world’s largest tropical tides at Broome’s working pearl farm – an absolute must for any trip to Broome and surrounds.
Experiences at the Pearl Farm
Pearl Tours
Immerse yourself in the story of the Australian Pearl as the secrets from pioneers of the industry – a remarkable Australian family story. See our technicians at work as you go behind the scenes at Broome’s working pearl farm. Witness a live pearl harvest and have your chance to take home a genuine Cygnet Bay Pearl and discover what makes Cygnet bay pearls so special. Our pearls are as nature intended, untreated and unenhanced. A rare gem in today’s global market.
This is a 1 hour land based tour. Bring, hat, camera, water bottle.
Learn about the significance of the pearl shell to the local Bardi people of this area. Discover how they carve their amazing Riji designs. This addition is designed to follow a Pearl farm Tour to cover more in depth the relationship between the Bardi Jawi people and the pearl shell found in natural abundance in the Cygnet Bay area.
Sea Safaris and Sunset Tour
Have you ever seen a waterfall in the ocean? Witness a tidal phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed.This amazing sea safari showcases the unique reefs and tides only found in the Kimberley. Bring a water bottle, camera, sunscreen, hat and a sense of adventure on this 2 hour boat ride!
This spectacle is only visible on certain tides so check with the Cygnet Bay team for exact dates and times. Children must be 5 or older to join this tour.
Cruise across the flooded fault line where the ancient Kimberley rock begins and take in the visual spectacle of the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Bring a water bottle, camera, sunscreen, hat and a sense of adventure for this 2 hour boat ride!
Children must be 5 or older to join this tour.
Feel the power of the world’s largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves. Venture into Escape Passage recently describe by a leading scientist as the fastest ocean currents in the world. Bring a water bottle, camera, sunscreen, hat and a sense of adventure on this 2 hour boat ride!
This spectacle is only visible on certain tides so check with the Cygnet Bay team for exact dates and times. Children must be 5 or older to join this tour.
Experience a true Kimberley sunset on the stunning Shell Island.
Let us show you the unique beauty of Cygnet Bay. Cruise out in our amphibious vessel ’sealegs’ on your way to a deserted shell island for a swim. Relax in style as you take in ‘champagne hour’ with a beer in hand! Bring bathers, towel and thongs.
Cultural Experiences
Discover Cygnet Bay with Terry Hunter, a 4th generation pearler and proud Bardi man. Share in his story as you explore the tidal flats, forage for oysters and learn some of his traditional coastal hunting techniques.
This walking tour requires a reasonable level of fitness as you cross the rocks at low tide under the beautiful Kimberley sun. Enclosed shoes, water bottle, hat and sunscreen are recommended.
Experiences in Broome
This tour gives visitors an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay and how we cultivate some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world.
Come and be enlightened on the rich multicultural aspect of the pearling history and experience a live pearl harvest and pearl meat tasting!
Touch, feel and sort a selection of our beautiful harvest as we guide you through the specialized skill of pearl grading. This tour is designed to be a follow on from our Pearl Farm Discovery Tour or Live Pearl Harvest.
For security reasons this product is suitable for adults only.
A free talk about Cygnet Bay and understanding the virtues of pearls.
Bart from Narlijia Cultural Tours takes you on a back in time to learn about the saltwater people, the seasons, the land, plants and food that sustained this ancient coastal culture for thousands of years. Hear the stories of the opium dens, brothels and gambling houses of the lively, chaotic and lawless Broome of the early 1900's.
Bart will lead you to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm's Chinatown Exhibition. You will learn the remarkable story of cultured pearling from Australia's Pearling Pioneers.
Tour includes a live pearl harvest and pearl meat tasting.
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A full refund will be given for cancellations made 7 days or more prior to arrival. For cancellations made between 7 days & 48 hours prior to arrival, 50% of the total will be charged as a cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 48 prior to arrival will be charged the cost in full.