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Walk the Moreton Bay mudflats at low tide to a working oyster farm at Deanbilla Bay on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), with a Quandamooka guide from the family who farm it.
Meet at the Otter Street, Adams Beach access in Goompi (Dunwich), a short walk from the SeaLink ferry. Meet your guide and start the walk out to the oyster farm. Follow the low tide and walk through shallow water with stories of Country along the way, you’ll feel part of the family.
At the farm, see every stage of growing a native Quandamooka rock oyster, from spat to harvest. Compare traditional tripod methods with modern systems and learn how oysters are graded and handled.
Then learn to shuck and taste 18 fresh rock oysters per person with condiments and refreshments, before walking back to Adams Beach.
Small groups of up to 10. Runs daily on the low tide, with start times confirmed before you travel. Farm footwear available. One of the only First Nations-led oyster farm tours in Australia.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: Otter Street, Adams Beach access, Goompi (Dunwich), a 5 to 10 minute walk from the SeaLink passenger ferry from Cleveland. Ferry fares are not included.
Itinerary
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1SeaLink North Stradbroke Island
Arrive at the mainland terminal: Toondah Harbour about a 40-to-45-minute drive east of Brisbane CBD to board the ferry to North Stradbroke Island. Ferry Fee is not included in your tour price.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Meet your Quandamooka guide. A 5 to 10 minute walk from the SeaLink ferry, or catch the 50-cent Translink bus to QUAMPI Cultural Centre.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walk around 20 minutes out across the mudflats and shallow tidal water, with stories of Country and Sea Country along the way.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Around 1 hour on the farm. See each stage from spat to harvest, traditional tripod and modern growing systems, learn to shuck, and taste 18 fresh rock oysters per person.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Walk back across the mudflats. The tour ends at the meeting point.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Arrive back at otter street.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Otter Street, Adams Beach access, Goompi (Dunwich), a 5 to 10 minute walk from the SeaLink passenger ferry from Cleveland. Ferry fares are not included.
- Start times follow the low tide and vary day to day. Your exact start time is confirmed before you travel.
- A moderate level of fitness is required. The walk is around 20 minutes each way across mudflats and shallow tidal water.
- Expect to get wet and muddy. Shorts are recommended over long pants.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Otter Street, Adams Beach access, Goompi (Dunwich), a 5 to 10 minute walk from the SeaLink passenger ferry from Cleveland. Ferry fares are not included.
- Start times follow the low tide and vary day to day. Your exact start time is confirmed before you travel.
- A moderate level of fitness is required. The walk is around 20 minutes each way across mudflats and shallow tidal water.
- Expect to get wet and muddy. Shorts are recommended over long pants.
- Enclosed footwear is required. Bare feet, thongs and open shoes are not suitable. Farm footwear can be provided.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and camera.
- Stay with your guide at all times. The mudflats have sharp shell, old farm infrastructure and marine life including stingrays, stonefish and blue-ringed octopus.
- The tour runs in most weather and is rescheduled if conditions are unsafe.
- Oyster season runs from September to April.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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