Sponges magical oyster tour was great fun. Learnt all about oyster farming while having a cruise up... read more
Sponges magical oyster tour was great fun. Learnt all about oyster farming while having a cruise up... read more
What a magical morning on the lake! Loved hearing about how Oysters are produced and tasting fresh... read more
Unfortunately this tour wasn’t operating when we went to book. The online bookings were still working, so we rocked up at our allocated time and waited. When nobody turned up we called the number and were advised tours aren’t currently operating, sponge was incredibly apologetic and still very helpful in pointing us in the direction of where we could find some local fresh oysters, as well as giving us some history and education on oysters (as best he could given the circumstances)
He’s a great bloke and even though we didn’t get to do the whole tour we would still recommend him. You don’t find people like him anymore and given the circumstances we can understand why businesses like this can’t operate.
We had such a great time on Captain Sponges Magical Oyster Tours. Sponge is a fantastic tour host. Very knowledgeable, personable, funny and enthusiastic. He made the tour very enjoyable. Beautiful scenery and the added bonus of beautiful fresh oysters to top it all off.
A great experience. I was 32 wks pregnant and although didn’t get to enjoy the oysters myself had a great time out on the water. Very calm. This is also a great experience for families. Thank you very much.
Very interesting tour with a knowledgeable and funny guide who should be on tv. Recommended. Tony and Trish last week.
This is a great tour, learnt alot about oyster farming in the area, we had a beautiful sunny still morning which made it really enjoyable. The captain is really funny and enjoyed the oysters also, would recommend this tour.
Learn all about the intricacies of growing an oyster just for your pleasurable consumption - Captain Sponge doesn't disappoint, on information, on humour, on hard work nor on quality oysters to enjoy as he takes you on a magical boat ride around his 'farm'. Your next oyster will be consumed with new found respect for what goes into making this little delightful mouthful of magic. Best two hours you'll get touring the pristine waters flowing through national park, while taking a look into this hidden world of farming effort.
Tip of the trip - it's cold on the water as you whiz along in the oyster punt, so take a jacket/wear long pants.
What a fabulous morning well spent with Captain Sponge touring his oyster farm leasehold areas in Pambula Lake and Pambula River. I was travelling with my seven and three year old children and we are really enjoyed the experience, giving us entirely new insights into oyster farming systems, processes, technologies and historical practices.
Due to the closure of Pambula Lake to oyster harvests as a result of recent flooding we were not able to sample Pambula Oysters on our tour but Sponge brought some fresh Narooma oysters for us to try. Thankfully on the day of our tour Merimbula Lake reopened and we were able to get our fill down at the west side of Merimbula Lake at the newly opened “Oyster Barn” - an absolutely charming little hole in the wall with the most delicious seafood imaginable, with a chic deck overlooking the oyster farms and mangroves. Sponge recommended the prawn baguette and it’s quite possibly one of the most sublime sandwiches I’ve eaten in my life! It’s not far from the tour location so if you’re in the mood for an early seafood lunch once you finish up, head down to the Oyster Barn without a doubt (though Google Maps didn’t do us any favours - best to not follow their turn off directions once you’re on the Princes Hwy and wait instead until you see the white diamond “Oyster Barn” signage on the side of the road).
All in all this was a fabulous morning out and great value. We learnt so much and Sponge was very engaging, including with the children whom he involved in some aspects of the tour to their great delight. Thanks so much for your hospitality and we will be visiting again soon!