Oyster Journey
The world is your…
From ocean to table—a journey of salt, ecology, and flavor.
The Experience
Immerse yourself in Tasmania’s natural beauty and culinary delights with an authentic oyster farming experience.
Visit a working local oyster farm with an expert to learn about growing and shucking oysters. Enjoy stories about this unique industry and delve into the local ecosystem, then savor a tasting on the riverfront with a glass of bubbly. The briny sweetness tells the story of Freycinet’s pristine waters and the careful stewardship that protects this remarkable ecosystem.
Return to Picnic Island with a deeper understanding of marine aquaculture, an appreciation for how sustainable food production and environmental conservation can work hand in hand, creating a model for responsible interaction with our ocean resources.
Great Oyster Bay
Connect to your (food) source.
The unique conditions of this sheltered bay—fed by pure mountain streams and protected by the Freycinet Peninsula—create the perfect environment for oyster cultivation. A delicate balance of salinity, temperature, and nutrients produces these exceptional bivalves; the farm serves as both food producer and environmental steward.
More than a tasty hors d’oeuvre, oysters naturally filter water, removing excess nutrients and supporting the bay’s ecological balance. These shellfish serve as both canaries in the coal mine for ocean health and active participants in maintaining water quality.
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