Would you believe that winter is an ideal time to experience a Coffin Bay oyster farm tour…?!

You read right... winter!
Coffin Bay is a hidden gem in winter & we're about to tell you all the reasons why.
Coffin Bay oysters PEAK during winter - meaning the world's most sought after oysters only exist during winter & our tours offer you the opportunity to indulge in them direct from the oyster farm.
How and why do oysters peak in winter you ask...? Great question...!
The cooler climate increases upwellings which Coffin Bay oysters feed on & thrive from.
Upwellings nourish oysters with pure, nutrient rich waters & as a result they develop a firm flesh & embody a magnificent nutty flavour.
Another reason we love oyster farm tours in winter is because more often than not we experience picturesque conditions on the waterways, cool but calm conditions.
So join us for an authentically wild farm to fork food journey on our Winter Short & Sweet Tour which includes a cruise to the first ever Coffin Bay oyster farm & the opportunity to indulge in Premium Season Oysters.


Itinerary
Cruise to an oyster farm just outside the township of Coffin Bay.
Along the journey you'll experience stunning Coffin Bay coastal & township views.
Once we arrive at the farm you can sit back, relax & enjoy the view as we float through the oyster beds.
Your host, a veteran oyster farmer, will then share with you the history of oyster farming, including how Coffin Bay oysters are produced & what makes them world renowned.
He'll also teach you how to shuck like a pro!

Then you'll be served up your freshly shucked Premium Season Oysters.

The flavour of these oysters is simply incredible & perfectly matched with the beverages available to purchase aboard the oyster vessel.
From here we take our time travelling back to the Coffin Bay marina so you can soak in every element of the beautiful, remote, Coffin Bay waterways.



With so much to see & do in Coffin Bay we know some visitors have limited time to experience every aspect of the region & that's why we created the Short & Sweet tour. However for those wanting to take their oyster tour experience to the next level & wade in sandy bottom oyster farm surrounded by turquoise blue waters we highly recommend checking out our Farm & Bay tour.


Important Information:
Checkin - Tour checkin time is strictly 15 minutes prior to you tour start time at the boat at berth 5 Coffin Bay Yacht Club floating jetty. The boat departs at the tour start time so please don't be late as we would hate for you to miss the boat. We can't wait unfortunately.

Tour Duration - Tour duration is an approximate only. If your tour finishes a little early it is only because of less numbers on board that day or weather has allowed us to finish everything a little quicker than normal.
Weather - The weather can quickly turn cold on the water, even when fine, sunny conditions are forecasted so we always advise bringing a warm jacket & beanie.


What to Bring - We also recommend you pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses & a camera (you are definitely going to want to capture this experience!)

Minors - Children 0-5yrs must be strictly supervised by their parents at all times.
We welcome children & infants on our tours. We find that most children are really curious about oysters, how they’re grown, the oyster boat, plus the marine life that we encounter along the cruise. However our skippers talk is approximately 20-30mins long which is generally not of interest to little ones. Therefore we recommend parents bring a quiet activity for this part of the tour (an iPad with head phones is ideal) or an exciting snack to keep the kids entertained during this time.
Alternatively families have the option to sit in the outside seating area during this part of the tour if they’d be more comfortable, which is an ideal location to spot an array of sea-creatures in the oyster farm.
Occasionally we have a few oyster bags to return to the water, if your booking is a special occasion & you don't want this to happen please let us know.

*Please note that this tour does not include a wading experience, if you are interested in a wading experience please check out our Farm & Bay Tour options on our Book Now page.

They call the Eyre Peninsula The Wild Side for a reason.... because things can get pretty wild in this part of South Australia!

Coffin Bay is particularly wild in nature & this tour has been designed to embrace every element of that Wild Side.
From experiencing the rare & wild delicacy of the world's most sought after oysters & becoming fully immersed in the Coffin Bay waterways during winter.
Don't worry, our premium waders will keep you cosy & dry while you explore!
To an authentically wild farm to fork food journey including a cruise to the first ever Coffin Bay oyster farm & indulging in Premium Season Oysters which only exist for a few months per year.
Premium Season Oysters are a winter delicacy produced by an increased number of upwellings throughout winter which nourish oysters with beautiful pure, nutrient rich waters.
This nourishment allows their flavour to fully develop & on this tour you can experience Premium Season Oysters direct from the oyster farm.
Itinerary
First we cruise 3km to the first ever established oyster farm in Coffin Bay.
Along the journey you can sit back, relax & take in the beautiful rugged scenery.
Once we arrive at the farm you can enjoy spectacular views of every aspect of the oyster region from your cosy window seat with a glass of wine in hand.
Next your host, a veteran oyster farmer, will share the history of oyster farming in Coffin Bay, including the secret to growing world class oysters.
From here we cruise to a remote, secluded beach (a hidden gem of a location).
This beach has been identified as an optimal spot for exploring the Coffin Bay waterways during winter.
Unfortunately the tide at the oyster lease is too high for wading in winter.
It's those high tides that are transforming the oysters into Premium Season Oysters.
The oysters are constantly marinating in the beautiful, pure Coffin Bay waters, allowing their flavour to fully develop.
Now comes the fun part…!
It’s time to pop on some waders, immerse yourself in nature & explore the waterways at your own leisure.
An enthralling experience where you'll discover just how pure & translucent the waters of Coffin Bay are (it's no wonder they nourish & produce the world's best oysters...!)
At the conclusion of the wading experience you will be served up your freshly shucked Premium Season Oysters.

The flavour of these oysters is simply incredible & perfectly matched with the beverages available to purchase aboard the oyster vessel.
From here we take our time travelling back to the Coffin Bay marina so you can soak in every element of the beautiful, remote, Coffin Bay waterways.


*This itinerary is subject to change & based on the skippers discretion on the day.



Important Information:
Minimum Numbers - We require a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. At the time of your booking you will be notified whether minimum numbers have been met.
If minimum numbers have not been met you will be notified once they have. Alternatively you will be notified that minimum numbers have not been met & the tour will not be proceeding (this scenario is unlikely however if it occurs you will be issued a full refund or you will have the option to move your booking to an alternate date).
Additionally if our schedule is not showing a particular day, time or tour that you are interested in please contact us & we will try to accommodate your request.
Checkin - Tour checkin time is strictly 15 minutes prior to you tour start time at the boat at berth 5 Coffin Bay Yacht Club floating jetty. The boat departs at the tour start time so please don't be late as we would hate for you to miss the boat. We can't wait unfortunately.
Tour Duration - Tour duration is an approximate only. If your tour finishes a little early it is only because of less numbers on board that day or weather has allowed us to finish everything a little quicker than normal.
What to Bring - We recommend you pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel & camera (you are definitely going to want to capture this experience!) plus bathers if you prefer to swim then wade.
The weather can also quickly turn on the water, even when fine, sunny conditions are forecast, so we always advise bringing a warm jacket & beanie.
Minors - Children 0-4yrs must be strictly supervised by their parents at all times.
We welcome children & infants on our tours. We find that most children are really curious about oysters, how they’re grown, the oyster boat & all of the exciting marine life we encounter along the way. Plus love jumping on mum & dad's shoulders while they wade in the water...! However our skippers talk is approximately 20-30mins long which is generally not of interest to little ones. Therefore we recommend parents bring a quiet activity for this part of the tour (an iPad with head phones is ideal) or an exciting snack to keep the kids entertained during this time.
Alternatively families have the option to sit in the outside seating area during this part of the tour if they’d be more comfortable, which is an ideal location to spot an array of sea-creatures in the oyster farm.
Occasionally we have a few oyster bags to return to the water, if your booking is a special occasion & you don't want this to happen please let us know.
Wading - In the event there are unforeseen circumstances & we cannot proceed with the wading experience you will be issued a 25% off discount code that can be used on a future booking.

They call the Eyre Peninsula The Wild Side for a reason.... because things can get pretty wild in this part of South Australia!

Coffin Bay is particularly wild in nature & this tour has been designed to embrace every element of that Wild Side.
From experiencing the rare & wild delicacy of the world's most sought after oysters & becoming fully immersed in the Coffin Bay waterways during winter.
Don't worry, our premium waders will keep you cosy & dry while you explore!
To an authentically wild farm to fork food journey including a cruise to the first ever Coffin Bay oyster farm & indulging in Premium Season Oysters which only exist for a few months per year.
Premium Season Oysters are a winter delicacy produced by an increased number of upwellings throughout winter which nourish oysters with beautiful pure, nutrient rich waters.
This nourishment allows their flavour to fully develop & on this tour you can experience Premium Season Oysters direct from the oyster farm.
Itinerary
First we cruise 3km to the first ever established oyster farm in Coffin Bay.
Along the journey you can sit back, relax & take in the beautiful rugged scenery.
Once we arrive at the farm you can enjoy spectacular views of every aspect of the oyster region from your cosy window seat with a glass of wine in hand.
Next your host, a veteran oyster farmer, will share the history of oyster farming in Coffin Bay, including the secret to growing world class oysters.
From here we cruise to a remote, secluded beach (a hidden gem of a location).
This beach has been identified as an optimal spot for exploring the Coffin Bay waterways during winter.
Unfortunately the tide at the oyster lease is too high for wading in winter.
It's those high tides that are transforming the oysters into Premium Season Oysters.
The oysters are constantly marinating in the beautiful, pure Coffin Bay waters, allowing their flavour to fully develop.
Now comes the fun part…!
It’s time to pop on some waders, immerse yourself in nature & explore the waterways at your own leisure.
An enthralling experience where you'll discover just how pure & translucent the waters of Coffin Bay are (it's no wonder they nourish & produce the world's best oysters...!)
At the conclusion of the wading experience you will be served up your freshly shucked Premium Season Oysters.

The flavour of these oysters is simply incredible & perfectly matched with the beverages available to purchase aboard the oyster vessel.
From here we take our time travelling back to the Coffin Bay marina so you can soak in every element of the beautiful, remote, Coffin Bay waterways.


*This itinerary is subject to change & based on the skippers discretion on the day.



Important Information:
Minimum Numbers - We require a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. At the time of your booking you will be notified whether minimum numbers have been met.
If minimum numbers have not been met you will be notified once they have. Alternatively you will be notified that minimum numbers have not been met & the tour will not be proceeding (this scenario is unlikely however if it occurs you will be issued a full refund or you will have the option to move your booking to an alternate date).
Additionally if our schedule is not showing a particular day, time or tour that you are interested in please contact us & we will try to accommodate your request.
Checkin - Tour checkin time is strictly 15 minutes prior to you tour start time at the boat at berth 5 Coffin Bay Yacht Club floating jetty. The boat departs at the tour start time so please don't be late as we would hate for you to miss the boat. We can't wait unfortunately.
Tour Duration - Tour duration is an approximate only. If your tour finishes a little early it is only because of less numbers on board that day or weather has allowed us to finish everything a little quicker than normal.
What to Bring - We recommend you pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel & camera (you are definitely going to want to capture this experience!) plus bathers if you prefer to swim then wade.
The weather can also quickly turn on the water, even when fine, sunny conditions are forecast, so we always advise bringing a warm jacket & beanie.
Minors - Children 0-4yrs must be strictly supervised by their parents at all times.
We welcome children & infants on our tours. We find that most children are really curious about oysters, how they’re grown, the oyster boat & all of the exciting marine life we encounter along the way. Plus love jumping on mum & dad's shoulders while they wade in the water...! However our skippers talk is approximately 20-30mins long which is generally not of interest to little ones. Therefore we recommend parents bring a quiet activity for this part of the tour (an iPad with head phones is ideal) or an exciting snack to keep the kids entertained during this time.
Alternatively families have the option to sit in the outside seating area during this part of the tour if they’d be more comfortable, which is an ideal location to spot an array of sea-creatures in the oyster farm.
Occasionally we have a few oyster bags to return to the water, if your booking is a special occasion & you don't want this to happen please let us know.
Wading - In the event there are unforeseen circumstances & we cannot proceed with the wading experience you will be issued a 25% off discount code that can be used on a future booking.

Imagine exploring the world famous Coffin Bay waterway, secluded sandy beaches & remote islands with a group of family & friends on your very own private CB01 charter...!


We offer private charters for groups of 24 people & under who want to create their own personalised tour of the Coffin Bay waterways.


If this type of tour is of interest to you please send us an email at visit@experiencecoffinbay.com.au with your preliminary details, including group size & proposed tour dates.


From here we can begin creating your personalised, private Coffin Bay boat tour...!



Prices:
$2200 for the first hour.
$1000 per hour for every additional hour.



If we are not showing the day or time that you are interested in please contact us directly and we will certainly try to accommodate your request.
**Children 0-5yrs strictly supervised by their parents as part of this charter**