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Shellar Door at Mooney Mooney: a sharp, salty half hour among oysters and pearls
A focused 30‑minute tasting and shucking demonstration at Broken Bay Pearl Farm that introduces Sydney Rock, Pacific and Akoya pearl oysters and points to optional farm cruise and pearling add‑ons.
Shellar Door at Mooney Mooney: a sharp, salty half hour among oysters and pearls.
Set in oyster heartland at Mooney Mooney, Shellar Door is the point where seafood and pearling converge: a short, sensory visit that pairs a shucking demonstration with fresh oysters from the farm and a primer on how oysters are selected for seafood or pearls.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fresh oysters straight from the harvest table
Sample the distinct profiles of Sydney Rock, creamy Pacific and the Akoya pearl oyster, prepared during an on‑site shucking demonstration so you can savour oysters fresh from the shell.
Shucking technique and a take‑away knife discount
Watch a hands‑on shucking demonstration at the Shellar Door harvest table, and take advantage of a $5 discount on a Broken Bay Pearl Farm shucking knife included with the experience.
Add a farm cruise or dive deeper into pearling
For a fuller look at production, add a one‑hour farm cruise tracing oysters from spawning to selection, or 30‑minute pearl experiences that cover seeding, harvest and grading.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Compact and sensory: the core Oyster Tasting runs about 30 minutes and centers on a shucking demonstration and guided tasting that highlights regional oyster varieties and the farm’s pearling links. Visitors leave with a clearer sense of how oysters are handled for both seafood and pearls, and the option to extend the visit with hour‑long or half‑hour add‑ons.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Core oyster tasting and shucking demonstration: 30 minutes. Optional Farm Cruise: 1 hour. Optional Pearl Farming: 30 minutes. Optional Pearl Grading: 30 minutes.
Tasting of New South Wales oysters, oyster shucking demonstration and a $5 discount on a Broken Bay Pearl Farm shucking knife. Oysters by the dozen are available to purchase on the day or can be preordered, subject to availability.
The experience operates from Shellar Door at 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW; this is the departure and demonstration location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the oyster tasting?
The core Oyster Tasting lasts 30 minutes.
Where do I meet for the tasting?
Meet at Shellar Door, 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW.
What is included in the tasting?
The experience includes tasting the oysters of New South Wales and an oyster shucking demonstration; a $5 discount on a Broken Bay Pearl Farm shucking knife is also included.
Can I buy oysters at the farm?
Oysters by the dozen can be purchased on the day or preordered, subject to availability.
Are there additional activities available?
Yes — add on a one‑hour farm cruise, a 30‑minute Pearl Farming session, or a 30‑minute Pearl Grading session to extend the experience.