The year was 1946. The Kimberley was unchartered territory. There were few roads and many dangers but this didn’t stop a man hell-bent on following his dream. The man was Dean Brown. Armed with a rifle, he skippered a rickety wooden lugger through treacherous, crocodile-infested waters into an unknown frontier to discover a hidden paradise. Cygnet Bay has been home to the Brown family for over 60 years. Originally established to collect mother-of-pearl, this small Australian family-run operation progressed to become the first Australian company cultivating cultured pearls. It has continued across three generations to forge a niche in the global pearl market. We welcome visitors to join us in sharing the secrets and stories of Australia’s longest running pearl farm.