Fresh Oysters, Shucked Right Here in Smithton
If you like your oysters seriously fresh, this is your stop. Tarkine Fresh Oysters grows premium Tasmanian oysters in the cool, nutrient-rich waters around Smithton, with the farm just minutes from the café and retail shop.
Pull up a seat and taste them straight from the source – freshly shucked and served natural, with fresh toppings or baked with plenty of flavour. There’s also house-made seafood chowder, crumbed oyster bao buns and a selection of Tasmanian wine, craft beer and cider to enjoy alongside.
Want to know what goes into growing an oyster? Book an onshore oyster farm tour and go behind the scenes of the working operation. Learn how the oysters are grown, graded and prepared, watch a live shucking demonstration or choose the longer experience and have a go at shucking one yourself before sitting down to taste the results.
If you’re travelling through, the retail shop makes it easy to take a taste of the North West with you. Pick up live or freshly shucked oysters, ready-to-cook topped oysters and a selection of other Tasmanian produce.
Right in Smithton and on the road towards Stanley and the Tarkine, Tarkine Fresh Oysters is a proper producer-to-plate experience – come for the oysters and leave knowing a little more about how they made it from the waters of Duck Bay to your plate.
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Make Tarkine Fresh Oysters part of our Burnie to Smithton Mini Trail, tasting your way west through local seafood, cheese, honey, beer, spirits and more North West Tasmanian produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tarkine Fresh Oysters?
Tarkine Fresh Oysters is located at 21–25 West Esplanade, Smithton, on Tasmania’s far North West Coast.
Can you eat oysters at Tarkine Fresh Oysters?
Yes. The onsite café serves freshly shucked oysters natural, fresh topped or baked, along with other options including house-made seafood chowder and crumbed oyster bao buns.
Where are Tarkine Fresh Oysters grown?
Tarkine Fresh Oysters are grown in the cool, nutrient-rich waters around Smithton, including Duck Bay. The business operates six oyster leases in the area, with oysters brought back to the Smithton facility for processing.
Can you tour Tarkine Fresh Oysters?
Yes. Bookable onshore oyster farm tours take visitors behind the scenes of the working Smithton operation to learn how oysters are grown, graded, processed and prepared. Tours include a live oyster shucking demonstration, with a longer tasting experience also available.
Can you learn to shuck an oyster at Tarkine Fresh Oysters?
Yes. The longer onshore tour includes a live shucking demonstration and the chance to have a go yourself, followed by an oyster tasting with a Tasmanian drink.
Do you need to book an oyster farm tour?
Yes. Oyster farm tours must be booked in advance and are subject to staff availability. Tarkine Fresh Oysters recommends booking at least one week ahead.
Can you buy fresh oysters to take away?
Yes. The retail shop sells live and freshly shucked oysters, along with topped oysters ready to cook at home and a selection of other Tasmanian products.
Is Tarkine Fresh Oysters near Stanley?
Yes. Tarkine Fresh Oysters is in Smithton, around 20 minutes from Stanley, making it an easy food stop while exploring Tasmania’s far North West.
What else can I explore near Tarkine Fresh Oysters?
Continue through Smithton towards Stanley and the Tarkine, or follow the Tasting Trail Tasmania Burnie to Smithton Mini Trail to discover more seafood, cheese, honey, beer, spirits and local producers.