Oyster Bay Tours
Oyster Bay Tours
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The ultimate oyster experience. Wade out into the crisp waters of Freycinet Marine Farm, harvest oysters straight off the rack, watch a shucking demonstration, then kick back and enjoy fresh oysters and mussels paired with a delicious local wine on this guided oyster farm tour.
Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia
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2023
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Lisa W
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Dec. 2023 • Friends
What a great couple of hours with our host Declan. A wealth of knowledge about oysters and the region. The oysters, mussels and experience is a must for anyone visiting Freycinet.
Written 2 December 2023
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margieparry
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
A fabulous tour with the very experienced and exuberant Declan!
Informative and fun! We had a shucking good time! Highly recommend!
Informative and fun! We had a shucking good time! Highly recommend!
Written 14 November 2023
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Josie M
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
Amazing tour, even for those who don’t enjoy eating oysters. Didn’t realise my partner wasn’t too keen on eating oysters, so I ate 24 of them, which made the experience even better for me. It’s okay, my partner did also enjoy the tour; he ate most of the mussels (which kind of made me sad, because they were delicious) and enjoyed the overall experience of basically becoming a self-proclaimed, expert oyster shucker.
Declan, our tour guide, was informative and friendly, and accommodated to the fact that the weather wasn’t great. But even the gloomy weather did not dampen our experiences. After being waist deep in the sea, and rained on, at the end, I was completely dry thanks to the cute outfit things provided. Overall experience was interactive and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a hands-on tour.
Declan, our tour guide, was informative and friendly, and accommodated to the fact that the weather wasn’t great. But even the gloomy weather did not dampen our experiences. After being waist deep in the sea, and rained on, at the end, I was completely dry thanks to the cute outfit things provided. Overall experience was interactive and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a hands-on tour.
Written 25 October 2023
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Hi Josiem, I am super glad to hear that the rain didn't dampen your experience. (No pun intended)
Thank you for leaving such a nice review.
Cheers
Declan
Written 2 November 2023
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LizzieCooper
Coffs Harbour, Australia62 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We were after a couple of quiet days on Coles Bay but after reading all the rave reviews of the Oyster Bay tour I thought popping out for a two hour tour was still “resting”. We met Declan owner/operator guide at Freycinet Marine Farm and had a look around before we hopped in a well equipped mini-bus and drove a short 5min distance to the oyster farm. There were 6 people on the tour including ourselves and Declan a well versed guide. Got a bit of local knowledge and passed a Tassie Devil sanctuary on the way. Quickly we were in waders and tasting freshly opened oysters standing in the bay. It’s worth the $145 just to eat such a fresh and juicy morsel in such a stunning environment. We learned a lot from Declan and it’s one of the best school excursions I’ve been on cause it included wine :P Beforehand, we were shown how to shuck our own oysters which was amazing, tucked into half a dozen fresh as oysters , plus a bowl of steamed mussels and a glass of Riesling all whilst learning on a wine barrell and the view smacking you in the face. A great tour and highly recommended.
Written 20 October 2023
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We are so glad Lizzie you decided to have a relaxing day with us! Thanks for coming along.
Cheers
Declan
Written 2 November 2023
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Elizabeth M
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
This was the best tour I have done. So informative and delicious. Declan was brilliant really made it interesting welcomed questions and gave great recommendations to do thing after the tour.
Written 23 September 2023
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Thanks Eliza for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Cheers
Declan
Written 2 November 2023
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Laura
12 contributions
Aug. 2023
Absolutely awesome tour. To put waders on and head out into the oyster farm was a terrific experience, but to have an oyster straight from the water was totally delicious. Declan explained everything. Not sure where I thought an oyster came from but certainly know now. The oysters were amazing. Highly recommend going on this tour, definitely well worth it.
Written 8 August 2023
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Thanks Laura for such an awesome review. I'm glad you had fun on the tour!
Cheers
Declan
Written 16 August 2023
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Adam H
Sydney, Australia67 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The tour guid needs to win awards. He was amazing, knowledgeable, attentive and passionate about the oyster farm and how it works which really came through.
Was good to find out about the oysters, how they grow them and as well as wading out, then getting to eat the home grown oysters with some wine.
Was good to find out about the oysters, how they grow them and as well as wading out, then getting to eat the home grown oysters with some wine.
Written 10 June 2023
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Thank you for your kind words Adam!
We are glad to hear you had fun on our tour!
Cheers
Declan
Written 29 June 2023
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KAREN L
New South Wales, Australia22 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
This is a tour that is not to be missed. Small group ensured individual attention. Declan was knowledgeable and personable and took the time needed to allow everyone to enjoy and learn. Learning the art of shucking was a bonus and provided a fun sense of achievement. The oysters and mussels served with a glass of local wine was an excellent way to end the tour. Highly recommend
Written 27 April 2023
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Thanks Kaz! We are so happy to hear you had a fun time out with us on tour!
Cheers
Declan
Written 27 April 2023
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HelenD
Port Douglas, Australia13 contributions
Mar. 2023
Very impressive tour. Declan was a very relaxed and knowledgeable tour guide. The whole experience was interesting and fun. Loved going into the water in our overalls.
Written 24 March 2023
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Thank you for leaving a review and a 5 star rating!
Glad you had fun on the tour!
Cheers
Declan
Written 30 March 2023
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peter_dummett
Gunn NT4 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Solo
I booked the night before the tour and got an immediate confirmation. Declan was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who made us very welcome. I found the tour interesting and informative and particularly enjoyed learning the correct way to shuck an oyster. I was so impressed with the tour that I made sure I went to the restaurant for lunch and was treated to the best bowl of mussels that I have ever eaten. All in all a tremendous experience.
Written 24 March 2023
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Thanks Peter for your rate and review! So glad you could jump on last minute and enjoy the tour!
Cheers
Declan
Written 30 March 2023
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Hi we're coming for a holiday to Tassie wondering how much is the Oyster Bay wading tour is please
Oyster Bay T
Coles Bay, Australia2 contributions
Thanks for your interest in our tour. It starts at $95 per person for the 2 hour tour. Includes 1/2 bowl steamed mussels,6 natural oysters with matching dressings and a glass of Freycinet reisling.