Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

4.8
(137 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Wade out into the water, sit at our semi-submerged tour deck, 'The Salt Water Pavilion', which is located right in a working commercial Oyster farm. Hear from our experienced team about how oysters grow and oyster farming practices. Taste the world-famous Coffin Bay Oysters, guaranteed to be the freshest you've ever tasted, straight out of the water!

Our award-winning tour is a unique experience, ensuring you create a lifetime memory.

For live availability, you can check oysterfarmtours dot com dot au or contact us for any specific requirements (e.g infant children)

What's Included

Protective clothing (waterproof waders) supplied.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time, for wader fitting. If you're travelling from Port Lincoln, allow 45 min travel time. If you req transport from Port Lincoln, we can arrange $75 pp, please contact us To enjoy lunch on the water post tour, book,

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Climb into waders (supplied), and hear from the Oyster Farmer himself who will first take you on a historical adventure explaining Matthew Flinders voyage.  Wade out into the water to our floating pontoon where you will learn about how oysters are farmed, and taste the freshest oysters you'll ever taste, straight out of the water.  You'll have a chance to taste Pacific Oysters and the Native Coffin Bay Angasi Oyster.  You'll also have a hands-on shucking lesson where you will learn to shuck your very own oyster.  You'll have the chance to ask lots of questions, and by the time you leave you'll be an oyster officionardo!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothing as you’ll be putting waterproof waders on over the top of what you wear. Bring a camera to capture the experience, and a pair of socks to help you get into/ out of the waterproof waders. As we will be out in the water, please dress according to the weather conditions on the day. i.e. if it's hot, please bring a hat; for cooler weather, bring a jacket. In winter, you may choose to wear a scarf and a beanie.
  • Coffin Bay is a beautiful seaside town in a rural setting, famous for world-class oysters and hosting an abundance of wildlife. We regularly see seals and dolphins during the tour, while Kangaroos and Emus can often be seen wandering down the main street. If you've not already arranged accommodation, we recommend staying right in Coffin Bay, rather than Port Lincoln.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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