Freycinet Marine Farm Oysters
Some of Freycinet’s best eating needs no tablecloth — sit by the bay near Coles Bay and eat oysters and mussels pulled straight from the water in front of you.
Freycinet Marine Farm Oysters
Some of Freycinet’s best eating needs no white tablecloth. At the Freycinet Marine Farm near Coles Bay, you can sit beside the bay and eat oysters and mussels pulled from the very waters in front of you — briny, cold and about as fresh as seafood gets. It’s the perfect reward after a morning on the walking tracks, and a taste of the east coast at its simplest and best.
What to Expect
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Local oysters opened to order and eaten by the water — a Freycinet classic.
Mussels
Plump local mussels grown in the surrounding bays.
Beside the Bay
A relaxed, water’s-edge spot with views across to the Hazards.
With the Catch
Offerings change with the season — check current details before you go.
Oyster Tips
- Check current opening days and whether bookings are needed
- Go outside peak lunch times in summer to beat the queue
- Pair it with the Wineglass Bay walk for a perfect half-day
- Bring cash or card — and an appetite
- Round it off with a kayak or cruise on the bay
Marine Farm — FAQ
What is the Freycinet Marine Farm?
The Freycinet Marine Farm is a working shellfish farm near Coles Bay where you can eat freshly shucked oysters and mussels grown in the surrounding waters, enjoyed right beside the bay. It’s one of the simplest, most memorable meals on Tasmania’s east coast.
What can you eat there?
The stars are the local oysters and mussels, straight from the water. Menus and offerings change with the season and the catch, so check current details before you visit. We never quote prices — they’re set by the farm.
Do you need to book?
It gets busy in summer and around holidays, so it’s wise to check current opening days and whether bookings are needed before you go. Times can change seasonally.
Where is it and how do I get there?
It sits by the water near Coles Bay, on the way into the Freycinet area. See getting to Freycinet for driving details, and Coles Bay & the park for how the area fits together.
What else is there to do nearby?
Plenty — pair a plate of oysters with the Wineglass Bay walk, a kayak or cruise on the bay, or a sunset at Honeymoon Bay.
Freycinet, Planned Around You
Wineglass Bay and the Hazards, quiet white-sand beaches, oysters straight from the bay and coastal walks — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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