Step inside the storied world of Australian South Sea pearling with an exclusive small-group tour of a working Broome pearl farm, culminating in a private jewellery consultation and champagne tasting — a sensory deep-dive into one of Australia's most glamorous industries.
What to expect
A scenic 30-minute drive through pindan bush brings you to Willie Creek on the Dampier Peninsula's sheltered tidal flats. A small motorised vessel takes you out to the pearl lines where you witness the extraordinary seeding process that initiates each pearl's 2–3 year growth. Your host explains the grading system — lustre, shape, surface, colour — before you handle raw harvest pearls yourself in the farm's sorting room. The session closes at the boutique with a champagne toast and a one-on-one consultation with a pearl specialist, ideal for a significant purchase.
Good to know
Willie Creek Farm is approximately 38 km north of Broome Town; transfers are included from Broome. Tours depart morning and afternoon — select morning for best light and to accommodate all-aboard times comfortably. Fully air-conditioned facilities. Book directly through Willie Creek's website for the private jewellery consultation add-on.