Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour: Shuck & Taste Fresh Oysters

The oyster farmer himself teaches you how to shuck, then you eat what you learn.

A 90-minute tour of Coffin Bay combines a coastal cruise past the township's oyster farms with a visit to a working farm, where the farmer shares the history of oyster farming and the Native Angasi Oyster Reef Restoration program. Six freshly shucked Pacific oysters are included. Local wine and beer are available to purchase. The tour requires a minimum of four people to proceed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coffin Bay oyster farm tour and cruise

• Cruise along Coffin Bay coastline
• View Kellidie Bay oyster farms
• Learn oyster farming history from farmer
• Discover Native Angasi oyster reef restoration
• Enjoy six freshly shucked oysters
• Purchase local wine, beer, or extra oysters

The experience

You start with a cruise along the waterway adjacent to Coffin Bay township, passing the Kellidie Bay oyster farms (including the original first farm established in the area), and circling the town itself from the water. The boat gives you a working view of how the farms operate and the scale of oyster production in the bay. Once you arrive at the farm, the farmer takes over as your host and walks you through the history of oyster farming in the region, the techniques that have shaped it, and the restoration effort underway to bring back the Native Angasi Oyster Reef.

The practical part comes next: the farmer demonstrates how to shuck an oyster properly, then you eat six freshly harvested Pacific oysters straight from the farm. Local South Australian wine and beer are on offer if you want to pair them with your oysters, though these cost extra. Every shell from every oyster consumed on the tour gets donated to the Native Angasi Oyster Reef Restoration program, so your meal directly contributes to reef recovery across Coffin Bay and other parts of Southern Australia.

The whole experience is built to be chilled and relaxed. There's no rushing through stops or tight scheduling. If you're visiting Coffin Bay for just an afternoon and want to see the farms, taste fresh oysters, and get a sense of the bay without committing a full day, this tour fits the window. The 90-minute format leaves you time to explore other sights in the area afterward.

What’s included

• Six freshly shucked Coffin Bay Pacific oysters.
• a 90-minute cruise past the Kellidie Bay farms and around Coffin Bay township.
• instruction from a veteran oyster farmer on shucking technique and the history of oyster farming in the region.
• information about the Native Angasi Oyster Reef Restoration program.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30 and 15:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 15 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Experience Coffin Bay

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're visiting Coffin Bay for an afternoon and want to see a working oyster farm without a full-day commitment. The 90-minute format leaves time to explore other sights in the area. Groups of four or more work best, since the tour requires a minimum booking to run.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (2 to 15 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Coffin Bay oyster farm tour?

The tour runs 90 minutes total: a cruise past the farms and around the township, then time at the working farm to learn from the farmer and eat the oysters.

What oysters will I eat on this tour?

Six freshly shucked Coffin Bay Pacific oysters are included in the tour price, harvested from the farm you visit.

What is the Native Angasi Oyster Reef Restoration program?

It's a reef restoration effort in Coffin Bay and other parts of Southern Australia that uses oyster shells to rebuild native oyster reefs. Every shell from oysters consumed on the tour is donated to the program.

Can I buy wine or beer on the tour?

Yes, local South Australian wine and beer are available to purchase at an additional cost when you book or during the tour.

What's the minimum group size for this tour to run?

The tour requires a minimum of four people booked in total for it to proceed. If you're booking for fewer, the operator will contact you to confirm whether other bookings have reached the minimum.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.