About this tour
Fly by helicopter over Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay to reach Willie Creek Pearl Farm, where you'll tour oyster nurseries, watch live pearl harvesting, and learn how cultured pearls are cultivated. The 4-hour experience includes a 35-minute scenic flight each way, morning tea, and a browse through the on-site showroom. Return by air, passing Gantheaume Point's red cliffs and pristine coastal waters.
Highlights
- 35-minute helicopter flight over Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay
- Live pearl harvest demonstration at working farm
- Guided tour of oyster nursery and cultivation process
- Spot saltwater crocodiles from the air
- View Gantheaume Point's red cliffs on return flight
- Pearl farm showroom and morning tea included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Your day begins with a helicopter transfer from your accommodation to Willie Creek. Once airborne, scan the water for crocodiles and absorb the contrasting colours of the coastline—white sand, red earth, blue ocean. At the farm, a guide walks you through pearl cultivation from oyster bed to harvest, explaining grading and what determines quality. You'll witness technicians opening oysters and extracting pearls mid-production. The return flight retraces your path with fresh perspectives on the landscape's scale and isolation.
Good to know
Weight restrictions apply strictly—individual limit 136kg, combined passenger limit 250kg. Children under 2 must sit on an adult's lap. Maximum 3 passengers per flight. Lunch is not included. Passengers with mobility concerns should notify the operator before booking.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.