Batemans Bay Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Join 4th generation oyster farmers on a kayak tour for a working insight into Australia's Oyster Coast. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system in Batemans Bay is home to some of the most successful oyster farmers on the South Coast of NSW, paddle and taste the romance of the finest oysters from the purest Australian waters. Be treated, eating the freshest oysters you can, taken from the river that morning the staff at the Oyster shed pass out plates of the 2 varieties of oysters grown. Learn about the local cultivation techniques, the science behind farming, oyster varieties and life as an oyster farmer from Jade, Greg and Enola from the Oyster Shed on Wray Street. Following the tasting and talk, float in your kayak through working oyster farms!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Opening demonstration
All equipment
Oyster tasting
Transportation to/from attraction
What To Expect
The Clyde estuary system has become part of a much larger story due to the success of the Australias Oyster Coast initiative. This kayak tour starts with introduction of the equipment and paddle practice, prior to slipping onto the calm smooth waters of the Clyde river. In no time you will become part of the successful story that is oyster farming on the Clyde river, Batemans Bays largest estuary system. You'll first paddle to the Oyster Shed on Wray Street where local operators will give informative farming talks, tastings and offer oysters by the dozen for sale. The tour then continues on, kayaking through working oyster farms and packing sheds all within easy floating distance of you starting location at the Batemans Bay bridge. Oysters are offered for sale on this experience. You can load as many dozen as you wish in your stable double sea kayak.
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Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A warmer winter
Jessica S,
Jul 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00We all really enjoyed this tour, the lake was beautiful and it was really interesting learning about oyster farming whilst tasting delicious oysters in kayaks. Our local tour guide was amazing and was so invested in taking pictures which we lovedddd. Will definitely recommend this tour to everyone heading to Batemans.
Family, fun and Oyster, what could be better
Corey N,
Apr 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very well organised, friendly and informative. Although the oysters are hard to beat. Great way to spend a morning. Being a local, operator also provided us with some great spots to visit afterwards which only added to our time in the area.
Great mix of kayaking and oysters!
Roisin R,
Mar 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Idyllic way to spend a morning. Really fascinating to learn more about the local oyster farming and explore the oyster farms by kayak.
Can recommend
Asoka S,
Dec 27, 2023
- Viator
5.00Excellent, value for money spend and enjoy holiday, learn about oyster farming, tour guide was very helpful.
A really good way to...
Tamara D,
Dec 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00A really good way to learn about oysters. The oystes were delicious and it was all very good organised.
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