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Paua Pearl Farm Tour
Expereince this once in a lifetime opportunity to see New Zealand's only shore based Paua Pearl Farm. See how the Paua is grown and how the unique blue pearls are created.
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Highlights
- See New Zealand's only land based Paua Farm
- Meet the owners leading the Paua Aquaculture industry
- Enjoy morning or afternoon tea prepared by the hosts
- Guided tour of the Paua Farm in small groups
- Water taxi transfers from Picton
Description
Depart Picton and cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, a myriad of waterways and tranquil bays whilst enjoying a commentary from your friendly skipper and guide. Our destination, approximately one hour by boat, is Whekenui Bay on Arapawa Island, a small island of 75km² (29 square miles) flanked by Queen Charlotte Sound, Tory Channel and the Cook Strait. From the late 1820’s until the mid 1960’s Arapawa Island was a whaling base in the Marlborough Sounds. The whaling industry has long since been abandoned, and has given way to salmon and mussel farms which we will pass as we travel to Whekenui Bay, home to the Radon family. On arrival you will be greeted by Mike and Antonia Radon, the owners of Arapawa Seafarms, where the unique Blue Pearl or Paua Pearls are grown. Venture up to the Radon homestead, where you will be served light refreshments, They will personally guide you on a tour of the farm, which is not only a place of work but also their home. Discover how the Blue Pearl came to be and see how they are produced. Depending on the time of year, it’s possible to see paua of all sizes, from dust-specs in a larval rearing tank to full size paua with pearl inserts. Don’t miss this opportunity to glimpse a unique part of New Zealand marine life and spend time with experts in the paua industry. Once you have finished your tour, view the rare and exclusive pearls in custom hand made jewellery, the only place in the world where you can buy these unique pearls.Includes
Return Water Transport from Picton to the Paua Pearl Farm Guided tour of the Paua Pearl Farm Light Refreshments onshore at the farmImportant Information
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, this is a working farm with uneven and rough ground underfoot. The tour requires a minimum number to operate and may be cancelled if we do not reach the required passenger numbers. Purchases can be made at the Paua Pearl Farm with credit cards Please allow time either side to get to and from your cruise ship, you need to make your own way to and from our main office New Zealand Summers can be hot, please bring sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses and appropriate clothing
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