Retail Shop
Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm
SUNDAY & MONDAY CLOSED
Cafe Seating
Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm
ONSHORE OYSTER FARM TOURS
Tarkine Fresh Oysters has been perfecting the processes involved in growing award winning oysters of a premium standard for over 40 years over our 6 oyster leases in Smithton, Tasmania.
It’s safe to say we’ve achieved this goal, winning numerous awards over the years and having a glowing reputation for offering some of the the freshest organic oysters around.
We sell our oysters onsite through our retail outlet & small Café and supply restaurants & retailers, locally, Statewide, Inter-State & Internationally.
Are you wanting to know more about the hard work and planning that goes on behind the scenes? Do you have questions about what is involved in getting these oysters ready for you to enjoy?
Join us for an onshore tour of our processing facilities to learn just how much planning, hard work and science goes into growing these delicious gifts from the sea!
TOUR PRICING
Tours are to be booked at least a week in advance to ensure staff availability.
The staff member doing the tours is also the Manager of the processing facility, external Restaurant sales & our Cafe!
Minimum of 2 people. Enclosed footwear is recommended as you will walk on uneven gravel areas.
For larger groups over 10 people, pricing can be discussed on application.
$30 per person - 30 minutes
Informative tour of our onshore processing, grading & storage facilities
Live oyster shucking demonstration
$60 per person 45-60 minutes
Informative tour of our onshore processing, grading & storage facilities
Live oyster shucking demonstration, tasting & the chance to have a crack at it yourself!
Half dozen oysters - a mixture of natural, fresh topped or baked oysters served with lemon and 41’ South ginseng spice
A glass of Tasmanian wine or a bottle of alcoholic cider or craft beer (Non-alcoholic options are also available)
Photo opportunity in front of our one of a kind Tarkine inspired mural
We look forward to sharing with you our love of oysters!
DISCOVER TARKINE FRESH OYSTERS
Our retail outlet was opened in late 2017 to showcase the fine produce this area has to offer. Visit our Café and you are guaranteed to experience only the freshest oysters. With a creamy texture and sweet, white flesh, you will be delighted with our oysters! You can also enjoy a take home pack, available fresh or topped for your convenience, ready to pop straight into the oven.
We stock a range of cooking and serving trays for oysters, and a range of oyster knives. Are you in need of a gift or a souvenir for your travels? We have other Tasmanian products available and can make hampers to order. We even have gift vouchers available for that ‘hard to buy for’ person!
Delivering along the North West Coast Tasmania
Tarkine Fresh Oysters founder Jon Poke with Nephew Jarrad - Farm & Site Manager in Duck Bay, Smithton.
The Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
Our location on the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail positions us amongst many of the finest producers in North West Tasmania. Visit the website to plan your trip to our region and discover an array of hidden gems including cellar doors, farm gates and award-winning producers.
Tarkine Fresh Oysters retail store was officially opened on the 24th November 2017 by the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff - Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Primary Industries and Water & Minister for Racing.
Location
21/25 West Esplanade
Smithton, Tasmania
Retail Shop & Dine-in hours
Tuesday to Saturday Retail - 9 am to 4 pm
Seated Dining - 11 am to 3 pm
Friday nights Retail - 5pm to 8pm
Seated dining - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Bookings Preferred to avoid disappointment
Contact - Cafe Manager