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A Rare Cultural

Insight

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Oysters

Fresh off the Rocks

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Coast to Creek

with Terry Hunter

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Share My Country Share My Story

Join Bardi guide Terry, on a cultural adventure and gain rare insights into the pearling industry and saltwater culture on this remote pearl farm. Terry comes from a family who are fourth generation pearlers and you will learn first-hand how the Indigenous families contributed to the establishment of the pearling industry.  Relax and experience the natural wonders and bush tucker that are prevalent at Cygnet Bay.

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ON TOUR WITH TERRY

Taking you on a virtual journey through Borrgoron and into Terry’s historic family connection to the pearling industry, this short video offers a glimpse of what you can expect on a tour with Terry at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

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Coast to Creek Tour

Discover Cygnet Bay with Terry Hunter, a fourth generation pearler and proud Bardi man. Share in his story as you explore the tidal flats, forage for oysters and learn some of his traditional coastal hunting techniques.
$85 adult | 2 Hour Tour

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CULTURE & HISTORY TOUR

During this personalised experience with Terry, sit around at the lookout and ask all the things you are curious about. Told with pride, passion and a touch of humour, Terry dives deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry and how he and his family fit into this industry and this area.
$37 Adult | 1 Hour Tour

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THE ART OF CARVING RIJI

Thousands of years of Bardi culture and history are shared on this 1 hour tour at beautiful Cygnet Bay. Journey back to the early days and hear the untold history of Broome’s pearling industry, blackbirding, cultural clashes and pearling pioneers. Discover the exquisite art of Riji shell carving and its importance as an ancient form of storytelling that continues to this day.

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GETTING HERE

Broome to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm via Cape leveque Road | Approximately 2 hour drive, 2WD accessible.

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