Melshell Oyster Shack
Highlights
- Savour premium natural oysters harvested from Great Oyster Bay for a truly fresh taste experience.
- Enjoy a self-cook kebab experience at your table for a fun and interactive dining adventure.
- Relax by Moulting Lagoon while learning about oyster farming and enjoying stunning water views.
- Explore shucking lessons and shell gardens for a hands-on connection to local seafood culture.
Melshell Oyster Shack provides a superior oyster experience from our farm in Great Oyster Bay. Premium Natural Oysters together with other local seafood and cheeses. For adventurous guests, a self-cook kebab experience at your table is a must. Look out for the iconic funky blue van at Yellow Sandbanks, Dolphin Sands Tasmania. Just 15 minutes north of Swansea.
Discover our farm’s story and meet the family. Visitors have described our produce as “Blindingly Fresh” and “Dolly Parton Plump”. Sit on the riverbank at Moulting Lagoon and enjoy the freshest oysters and learn all about the growing process.
Many activity options: shucking lessons, wander around our shell gardens, check out the aquarium or sit on the jetty and dip your toes into the cool waters.
Located 3 km from the access to Nine Mile Beach, a stunning white sand swimming beach with amazing views of the Freycinet Peninsula.
Takeaway is also available.
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Accreditations
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HACCP Food Safety Certification
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
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