Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour – Batemans Bay
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Oyster tasting by kayak? yes please!
Fresh Oysters
Learn about the oyster industry of Bateman’s Bay & sample oyster varieties.
Wildlife Encounters
Finding amazing animals is a highlight on this tour.
National Park
Discover pristine Clyde River National Park, Batemans Bay.
Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour Overview
Location: Clyde River Batemans Bay
Duration: 2 hours
Price: from $89
(members from $79)
Package Includes
- Fully guided kayak tour
- All kayaking equipment
- ‘Meet an Oyster Farmer’
- Delicious Oyster tasting
- Photos of your experience
Features & Highlights
- Taste the freshest oysters available
- Meet a 4th generation oyster farmer
- Watch a shucking demonstration
- Kayak the Clyde River National Park
- Weave your way through the leases
- Discover the secret ‘Oyster Village’
A farm gate culinary tour with a difference. uncover australia’s Oyster coast by kayak.
Delve into the intricacies of local cultivation methods, the scientific aspects of farming, diverse oyster varieties, and the unique lifestyle of oyster farmers, guided by Jade, Greg, and Enola from the Oyster Shed on Wray Street. Indulge in a culinary treat as you relish the freshest morning-harvested oysters, elevating your kayak tour experience in Batemans Bay. Join us for an effortlessly enjoyable kayak adventure, combining oyster tasting with the natural beauty of Batemans Bay.
“Very interesting to learn about our local oysters. Our tour guide was fantastic with many years of experience. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable day.”
Tour itinerary
10AM AND 1PM DAILY
Meet your guide on the banks of the Clyde River, Batemans Bay. After a warm welcome to the area, you will be introduced to your double sea kayaks, be issued your gear and receive a kayaking lesson. We then slip onto the calm, smooth waters, and in no time you will become part of the successful story that is Oyster Farming on the Clyde.
After a short paddle up river, we meet the growers for a truly unique farm gate experience. Indulge in tasting the different varieties grown here as you learn about the fascinating process of oyster growing and harvesting. With our appetites whetted, we say farewell to the farmer and head off to explore the oyster leases by kayak.
Float through the charming ‘Oyster Village’, where farmers are busy at work before returning to your meeting location after 2 hours. There is ample time to return to the Oyster Shed to purchase a few of your favourite dozen!
The tour is very achievable for all ages and abilities, and we kayak only a short distance.
The Clyde estuary system has become part of a much larger story due to the success of the Australia’s Oyster Coast initiative.
What to bring on your kayak tour
- Clothes you’re happy to get dripped on (activewear)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- A warm layer and a beanie in colder months
- A bottle of water
- Water shoes, or old sneakers
- Your appetite for oysters!
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- All the kayaking equipment required
- A kayaking lesson
- Splash jacket
- A selection of oysters for oyster tasting
- Access to the oyster farms
- A digital photo album of your experience
What is Ecotourism? By choosing this Ecotourism Experience you are making a conscious decision to reduce impact by promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture, and heritage and ultimately the environment.