WILLIE CREEK PEARLS, BROOME

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Willie Creek Pearls is a Western Australian family business that celebrates over 30 years of service excellence. They sustainably produce the best pearls in the world: Australian South Sea Pearls.

The Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour is a multi award-winning tour, which allows you to see how passionate the team are about every part of the unique story of The Pearl of Western Australia, from shell to showroom. It is a ‘must do’ experience for everyone visiting Broome.

It’s a paradise in an isolated part of the world and a beautiful place to experience the wonders of pearling. The crystal-clear waters and mangrove-lined banks of Willie Creek are home to all kinds of wildlife, from barramundi to brolgas and even a few saltwater crocs! Tea and coffee with homemade damper are also included.

Willie Creek Pearls’ knowledgeable guides will reveal the intricate processes of today’s modern pearling industry – from the seeding of an oyster to the harvesting and grading of a pearl, right through to the final stunning pearl jewellery on display in the showroom.

From the magnificent Kimberley landscape to the array of things to see and do, a day at Willie Creek Pearl Farm is one you will remember for years to come.

THE LOCATION: Willie Creek Pearls are available at seven showrooms throughout Broome and Perth. Willie Creek Pearl Farm is located 38km North of Broome, on the shores of bucolic waterway of Willie Creek itself. Transport to Willie Creek Pearl Farm is available by coach with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, as well as options to Drive Yourself or a scenic helicopter transfer. Book your tour today!

THE HISTORY: Willie Creek Pearls is a family business owned by the Banfield family who’ve turned the business into one of Broome’s most awarded tourism operations. For more than three decades, visitors have come to the farm to learn about the process of modern pearl farming and to see first-hand how modern pearls are sustainably produced.

THE TOURS: A trip to Broome and the Kimberley would not be complete without a visit to Willie Creek Pearls. Plan a visit and choose from the Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour, the Pearl Luggers Tour and the Complete Pearl Experience.

EYE IN THE SKY: Opt in for the full experience and take a helicopter flight over Willie Creek Pearl Farm! The team offer local and extended scenic flights, which are bookable onsite at the Pearl Farm, and are subject to availability.