Just-shucked Sydney rock oysters straight from the estuary — a South Coast seafood trail through Greenwell Point, Jervis Bay and the Clyde River.
The Shoalhaven, on the NSW South Coast, is Sydney rock oyster country — and one of the state’s best seafood trails. Pristine estuaries like the Crookhaven, Clyde and Shoalhaven rivers produce prized oysters you can buy just-shucked from the farm gate, alongside fresh prawns, fish and the region’s growing crop of cafes, distilleries and farm producers.
What to taste
Buy oysters straight from the punt at Greenwell Point, slurp them riverside at Jervis Bay, and follow the Clyde River oyster sheds around Batemans Bay. Add local cheese, berries, honey and a growing scene of South Coast gin and whisky distilleries.
How to do the trail
Base yourself around Nowra, Greenwell Point or Jervis Bay and explore the estuary towns by car. It’s about 3 hours south of Sydney. Combine with South Coast beaches and road trips.
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Facilities
Oyster farm gates, seafood co-ops, cafes, distilleries and accommodation
Insider Tips
Buy oysters shucked to order straight from the farm gate at Greenwell Point — bring a cooler. Pair a dozen with a South Coast riesling or local gin.
Getting There
About 3 hours’ drive south of Sydney via the Princes Highway; base around Nowra, Greenwell Point or Jervis Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Shoalhaven oyster trail?
On the NSW South Coast around Nowra, Greenwell Point and Jervis Bay, about 3 hours’ drive south of Sydney.
What oysters does the Shoalhaven produce?
Prized Sydney rock oysters, grown in the clean Crookhaven, Shoalhaven and Clyde river estuaries and sold fresh from the farm gate.
Where can you buy oysters straight from the farm?
At Greenwell Point, where growers shuck oysters to order at the riverside, and at oyster sheds along the Clyde River near Batemans Bay.
When are oysters at their best?
Sydney rock oysters are available year-round but are often considered at their best and plumpest in the cooler months.
