Central Coast oyster farm tours achieve national ECO Certification with peak Australian body

sydney oyster farm tours from above with in water shuckers
sydney oyster farm tours from above with in water shuckers

How important is sustainability and environmental conservation in the work you do?

 

"It is everything. Oysters are the kidneys of the river, if there are any impurities that get flushed in they will filter it. I rely on a clean and healthy river and ecosystem to ensure that my produce is premium."

 

- Sheridan Beaumont, Co-owner Sydney Oyster Farm Tours

A river with two dining tables sitting in the water with people standing at them
Sydney Oyster Farm Tours' 'Immerse Yourself' tour
Photo by Destination Central Coast x Remy Brand
A woman standing at a table in the water, shucking an oyster with a few wine glasses on the table, along with a bottle of wine in an ice bucket
Sheridan Beaumont, co-owner of Sydney Oyster Farm Tours

“Sydney Oyster Farm Tours offer exceptional experiences that educate their guests about the importance of responsible oyster farming practices. By becoming certified with Ecotourism Australia, Sydney Oyster Farms Tours join a growing number of agritourism businesses who put sustainability first.  Sheridan and her team should be very proud of their achievement, and we look forward to continuing to support them on their sustainability journey.”

 

Elissa Keenan, CEO of Ecotourism Australia

A tray of young oysters with a hand picking up a collection of them
Young oysters (spat) grown in their oyster leases
A bowl of sea salt with freshly shucked oysters and pieces of fresh lemon sitting on top
Locally grown and harvested freshly shucked oysters.
A couple wearing waders, shucking fresh oysters at a table that sits within the water
NSW's first in-water oyster dining experience
Photo by Destination Central Coast x Remy Brand
A couple on a boat in the water
Sydney Oyster Farm Tours' boat tour
Photo by Destination Central Coast x Remy Brand
An aerial view of a boat in the water
An oyster lease along the Hawkesbury River
Three rows of trays floating on the river containing mature oysters
Mature oysters, ready for harvesting

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Do you run a nature-based business or cultural experiences on the Central Coast and want to become more sustainable? We'd love to support your journey to ECO Certification.

 

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