North Stradbroke Island First Nations Oyster Farm Walk & Tasting
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About this tour
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.
Included
- Traditional tripod and modern oyster farming systems
- Visit to a working Quandamooka oyster farm, with a hands-on farming experience
- Guided low-tide walk across the Deanbilla Bay mudflats with a Quandamooka guide
- Farm footwear, if required
- 18 fresh Quandamooka rock oysters per person
- Condiments and non-alcoholic refreshments
- Learn-to-shuck experience
Not included
- SeaLink passenger ferry fares
- Transport to and from Minjerribah
Before you go
- 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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