Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Wade out into the water, sit at our semi-submerged tour deck, 'The Salt Water Pavilion', which is located right in a working commercial Oyster farm. Hear from our experienced team about how oysters grow and oyster farming practices. Taste the world-famous Coffin Bay Oysters, guaranteed to be the freshest you've ever tasted, straight out of the water!

Our award-winning tour is a unique experience, ensuring you create a lifetime memory.

For live availability, you can check oysterfarmtours dot com dot au or contact us for any specific requirements (e.g infant children)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wear comfortable clothing as you’ll be putting waterproof waders on over the top of what you wear. Bring a camera to capture the experience, and a pair of socks to help you get into/ out of the waterproof waders. As we will be out in the water, please dress according to the weather conditions on the day. i.e. if it's hot, please bring a hat; for cooler weather, bring a jacket. In winter, you may choose to wear a scarf and a beanie.

Coffin Bay is a beautiful seaside town in a rural setting, famous for world-class oysters and hosting an abundance of wildlife. We regularly see seals and dolphins during the tour, while Kangaroos and Emus can often be seen wandering down the main street. If you've not already arranged accommodation, we recommend staying right in Coffin Bay, rather than Port Lincoln.

Please declare any seafood allergies

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Protective clothing (waterproof waders) supplied.

What To Expect

Climb into waders (supplied), and hear from the Oyster Farmer himself who will first take you on a historical adventure explaining Matthew Flinders voyage. Wade out into the water to our floating pontoon where you will learn about how oysters are farmed, and taste the freshest oysters you'll ever taste, straight out of the water. You'll have a chance to taste Pacific Oysters and the Native Coffin Bay Angasi Oyster. You'll also have a hands-on shucking lesson where you will learn to shuck your very own oyster. You'll have the chance to ask lots of questions, and by the time you leave you'll be an oyster officionardo!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Oyster Shucking Pro Tour

Oysters on tour: Enjoy six fabulously fresh oysters whilst on the tour
Oyster Shucking Glove: Take home your own Oyster Farm Tours shucking glove.

Oyster Farm Wading Tour

Enjoy our award-winning tour with six fabulously fresh oysters per person & a glass of beer, wine or soft drink.

Oyster Farm Romance Tour

Oyster Farm Romance Tour: 6 oysters, a Bloody Mary Oyster shot & a sparkling piccolo per person.
Romance Tour Souvenir: Take home a souvenir love heart oyster holder.

Reviews

4.85

137 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

122

Oyster tour.
Marga K,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well worth it. Learned a lot. Matz and Linda were great guides.👍loved the oysters , wading through to platoon.
Hands on in a truly...
Sabrina Y,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hands on in a truly wonderful setting with a delightful tour guide who was able to describe the process for his guests
Excellent
englishr860,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
An informative fun and tasty experience. Loved wading the water. Learning about oysters and oyster farming. Shucking them was Fun and the oysters were delicious
Oyster tour
Nomad50910185456,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great Tour,we waded out to pavillion in waders,drinks were served(extra cost)(chilled). Given a talk on oyster production.taught how to shuck the freshest oysters with knife and glove,waded back to shore,great experience well worth it!!! AAA+++
Amazing even for non-oyster eaters
Bridget R,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beyond expectations! It may have been the other people participating that added to the fun, but not only was the staff leading the tour were amazing, but all of the staff at the restaurant. We had a child that was autistic on the tour and they were so amazing with him. Also, probably 1/3 of the participants weren’t oyster eaters and they still had a blast! Options for those who don’t eat oysters, but want to experience. Highly suggest treating this as a fun appetizer experience and booking a table at the restaurant after.
Amazing experience
sandhum,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience wading through the waters and shucking oysters! Eimear our host was brilliant! Great personality! Thank you for giving us such a great time!
Interesting tour worth joining
littlemissfoodaholic,
Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended the oyster farm tour, Interesting experience! must try if going to port Lincoln. The tour guides, Paris and Jasper, were professional and helpful. we stayed there for lunch after the tour. The oysters were so FRESH!
Very enjoyable...
Jill F,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a fantastic day weather wise and we enjoyed the tour very much...we don't eat oysters so the staff packed them up for us to take away...one thing to make it better would be to supply stubby and wine glass coolers to help keep drinks cool...
Wonderful oyster experience in Coffin Bay
V933YZsueb,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour of oyster farming/growing & learning to shuck fresh oysters with a glass of 🥂🥂to go with it!! Wonderful vista & very informative guide, Jeppa!! Most enjoyable, thx so much
A must for Oyster lovers!
trevorrose,
Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you are someone who loves oysters, then if you are visiting Coffin Bay this tour is a must. It’s a couple of hours learning some Coffin Bay history and a quick overview of how oysters are farmed. Pull on the provided waders and splash out into the water to a pontoon where you are given the info, shown how to shuck and then given half a dozen fat juicy oysters to shuck and eat! Bliss! Fresh, rinsed in the crystal clear water of the Bay - deelish! ! Special thank you to Melissa who conducted our tour - friendly, cheerful and ready to answer any questions - and after shucking 40 doz oysters earlier in the morning, she was some teacher! Totally recommend this tour.