About Willie Creek Pearl Farm
Willie Creek Pearl Farm is a working Australian South Sea pearl farm located on Willie Creek, about 38 km north of Broome in Western Australia. Established in 1990, it showcases modern pearl cultivation on a tidal creek surrounded by mangroves. The farm is notable for its guided tours demonstrating pearl seeding, harvesting and grading, and for its connection to Broome's historic pearling industry.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided tour of a working pearl farm set on the tidal Willie Creek estuary surrounded by mangroves and bushland. The experience includes a live pearl seeding and harvesting demonstration, viewing of live Pinctada maxima oysters, a boat cruise on Willie Creek to see pearl leases and creek ecology, and a visit to the pearl showroom and grading room where pearl quality and valuation are explained.
Key highlights
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Live demonstration of pearl seeding and harvesting with Pinctada maxima oysters
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Boat cruise on the tidal Willie Creek through mangrove-lined waters
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Viewing of working pearl leases and oyster panels in the creek
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Pearl grading and valuation demonstration in the showroom
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On-site pearl showroom with Australian South Sea pearls