Found on the Hawkesbury River, New South Wales' only pearl farm is considered one of the Central Coast's best kept secrets. Not only can you drop in for a visit to the Shellar Door in Mooney Mooney, but you can also join a tour with a pearl farmer to learn all about the precious glistening beauties. Running from Thursdays to Tuesdays, each tour includes a cruise on the river and a better understanding of the akoya pearl's unique properties — including its rare natural colourings. Tours start from $85 per adult and last two hours.
Images: Jacs Powell.