Coffin Bay: Oyster Farm Tour, Seafood Lunch & Boston Bay Wines

Fresh oysters in Coffin Bay, wild beaches and a long lunch

You’ll taste Coffin Bay oysters right from the farm, step into chilly waters on an oyster tour with a local guide, explore wild beaches in Coffin Bay National Park, then relax over a seafood lunch at Oyster HQ before sampling wines above Boston Bay—all with easy pickup and drop-off included.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Port Lincoln, all entry fees for parks and activities, hands-on oyster tasting with a local guide (plus waders if you opt for the longer cruise), a relaxed seafood lunch at Oyster HQ with local produce, premium wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines overlooking the ocean—and plenty of stories along the way before returning in time for dinner.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Coffin Bay oyster tour and tasting

• Drive to board CBO1 oyster tour
• Learn oyster farming and shucking
• Optional 3-hour oyster farm cruise
• Visit Coffin Bay National Park
• Lunch at Oyster HQ
• Wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines
• Return to Port Lincoln accommodation

The Experience

The first thing I noticed stepping out in Coffin Bay was the salty air—brighter somehow, maybe because it carried that cold ocean smell. We met our guide near Port Lincoln (he joked he’d been shucking oysters longer than I’ve been alive) and set off down the coast. The drive was short but I kept staring at the water—so blue it looked fake. On the boat, he handed me an oyster straight from the bay. It was cold and briny, almost sweet, nothing like what I’d had back home. He showed us how to shuck them without stabbing ourselves (I still managed to slip), and someone popped open a bottle of sparkling. Not sure if it was the sea or the wine but I felt lighter after that.

If you do the longer cruise (we did), you get these waders and actually walk right into the bay among the oyster beds. The water was freezing at first but then you just laugh about it—one of those things you don’t expect to enjoy until you’re there, standing ankle-deep in clear water with seagulls yelling overhead. Our guide pointed out little islands and told stories about storms that once swept through here. Dolphins showed up for maybe five seconds—just enough for everyone to gasp and fumble for their phones.

Lunch at Oyster HQ was loud and cheerful, with plates of seafood coming out fast—local prawns, fish, more oysters (of course). There’s this view over the bay where everything slows down for a minute. Someone at another table ordered something in a thick accent; staff just smiled and nodded like they’d seen every kind of visitor here. Later we stopped at Boston Bay Wines outside Port Lincoln—the wind picked up so much my hair whipped everywhere while we tried Shiraz overlooking all that rough southern ocean. The whole day felt like it belonged to this part of Australia—raw but friendly, never too tidy.

Top questions

How long is the Coffin Bay day tour?

The tour lasts most of the day, with drop-off back in Port Lincoln between 5 pm and 5:30 pm.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Port Lincoln are included.

Do I need to bring anything special for walking in the oyster beds?

No special gear needed—waders are provided if you choose the longer oyster farm cruise.

Is lunch included on this Coffin Bay day trip?

Yes, lunch featuring local seafood is included at Oyster HQ.

Can I taste wine during this tour?

Yes, there is a premium wine tasting stop at Boston Bay Wines near Port Lincoln.

Are there wildlife sightings on this tour?

You might see dolphins during the cruise and kangaroos or emus in Coffin Bay National Park.

Is this tour suitable for families or kids?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and offers specialized infant seats if needed.

How far is Coffin Bay from Port Lincoln?

Coffin Bay is a short drive from Port Lincoln; transport is provided as part of your day trip.