• Guided low-tide oyster farm walk
• Learn how oysters are grown, graded and handled
• See working oyster farming infrastructure
• Fresh oyster tasting included
• Learn to shuck experience
• Insight into Moreton Bay aquaculture and sustainability
• Located on Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island
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Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours
Deanbilla bay On Country Oyster farm experience
$220pp
1-10 People
Approx. 2.5 hours (1 hour on farm)
Monday - Sunday (Operating on
Low Tide)
Adventure across the mudflats at low tide and experience oyster farming on Quandamooka Country.
Located at Deanbilla Bay on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), this guided On Country experience takes you on foot across the intertidal mudflats to a working Quandamooka oyster farm in the waters of Moreton Bay.
Your Journey to Deanbilla Bay
If travelling from the mainland, your journey begins aboard the SeaLink passenger ferry from Cleveland to Goompi (Dunwich).
Once you arrive in Dunwich, it's approximately a 5–10 minute walk towards Otter Street, or you can catch the local 50-cent Translink bus to QUAMPI Cultural Centre.
Meet your Quandamooka guide at the Otter Street, Adams Beach access, where your On Country adventure begins.
As the tide drops, we'll head out on foot across the exposed mudflats and through sections of shallow tidal water towards Deanbilla Bay.
The walk takes approximately 20 minutes each way and requires a moderate level of fitness. Expect to get your feet wet and muddy as you experience the changing intertidal landscape of Moreton Bay.
On Country
As we make our way towards the farm, your Quandamooka guide will share knowledge and stories about connection to Country and Sea Country, oysters, the marine environment and the history of oyster farming in Moreton Bay.
The walk provides an opportunity to experience the mudflats at low tide and see the environment in which our oysters are grown.
Experience the Oyster Farm
Once at the farm, get hands-on and discover the different stages of growing a Quandamooka rock oyster, from tiny oyster spat through to harvest.
Learn about traditional tripod growing methods and see how oyster farming has developed through to the modern growing systems and technology used on the farm today.
You'll get up close to the equipment and growing systems, learn how oysters are handled and cared for, and understand how tides, water and the surrounding marine environment influence the way we farm.
Then it's time to taste what we've been talking about.
Enjoy 18 fresh Quandamooka rock oysters per person, alongside the waters where they're grown, before we make our way back across the mudflats to Adams Beach.
What's Included
- Quandamooka guided On Country experience
- Guided low-tide walk across the Deanbilla Bay mudflats
- Visit to a working Quandamooka oyster farm
- Hands-on oyster farming experience
- Learn about traditional tripod growing methods
- Explore modern oyster farming systems and practices
- 18 fresh Quandamooka rock oysters per person
- Condiments and refreshments
- Suitable farm footwear available if required
What to Bring
Please come prepared for an outdoor experience on the mudflats.
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
- Camera
- Suitable enclosed footwear if you have your own
Suitable footwear can be provided by Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours if required.
Shorts or clothing suitable for walking through shallow water are recommended. Long pants are not recommended due to shallow water crossings.
Safety & What to Be Mindful Of
Deanbilla Bay is a natural marine environment and working oyster farming area. The mudflats contain both natural marine hazards and infrastructure associated with oyster farming.
While walking On Country, guests need to watch where they step, remain with the group and follow the directions of their Quandamooka guide.
Please be mindful of:
- Old oyster farming infrastructure, including exposed or submerged metal
- Sharp oyster shells, broken shell and other sharp objects
- Uneven, soft, muddy and slippery ground
- Shallow water crossings
- Stingrays and other marine life
- Stonefish
- Blue-ringed octopus
- Changing tides and weather conditions
Bare feet, thongs and open footwear are not suitable for the farm experience.
Please avoid placing your hands underneath rocks, oyster shells or old farming infrastructure, and do not touch or handle marine animals unless directed by your guide.
Important Information
- Meeting point: Otter Street, Adams Beach access, Goompi (Dunwich)
- Farm: Deanbilla Bay, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
- Duration: Approximately 2–2.5 hours
- Mudflat walk: Approximately 20 minutes each way
- Fitness: A moderate level of fitness is required
- Tour price: $220 per person
- Tours operate around suitable low tides, so departure times vary
- Expect to get wet and muddy
- SeaLink passenger ferry fares are not included in the tour price
- Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Minjerribah
Come ready to walk the mudflats, get your feet wet and experience oyster farming On Country at Deanbilla Bay.
group bookings
price on enquiry
2 - 20 people
Approx. 3 hours (1 hour at farm)
Monday - Sunday low tide
We welcome group enquiries for tourism operators, schools, corporate groups, hospitality teams
and special interest groups.
Our tours can be structured for education, team experiences, seafood industry learning or
destination tourism packages.
Suitable For
• Schools and universities
• Corporate groups
• Tourism operators
• Hospitality teams
• Government and industry groups
• Media and content production
Enquire
For group pricing, availability and custom tour options, contact us with your preferred date, group
size and purpose of visit.
Tour Information
Tour Information
Experience oyster farming on Quandamooka Country, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) through guided On Country experiences across our oyster farms in the waters of Moreton Bay.
Each experience is shaped by the location, tides and conditions. Depending on the tour, guests may walk across coastal mudflats at low tide, explore different oyster growing systems, learn about Sea Country and the Moreton Bay oyster industry, and enjoy fresh Quandamooka rock oysters alongside the waters where they are grown.
Our tours provide an opportunity to experience oyster farming first-hand while learning about Quandamooka connection to Country and Sea Country, oyster farming practices, marine ecosystems and the history of oysters in Moreton Bay.
Our Oyster Farm Experiences
Our experiences take place across different oyster farms around Minjerribah, with each location offering something different.
Guests may experience traditional oyster growing methods, including tripod systems, alongside modern oyster farming practices and technology.
Learn about the journey of an oyster from spat through to harvest, how oysters are cared for and handled, and how tides, water conditions and the marine environment influence oyster farming in Moreton Bay.
Selected experiences include fresh Quandamooka rock oysters enjoyed On Country.
Bookings & Tour Schedule
Tours operate on selected dates and are scheduled around tides, weather and farm conditions.
Because oyster farming is closely connected to the natural environment, departure times and available farm experiences may vary.
Available tours and times can be viewed through our online booking system. Private, corporate, educational and group experiences can also be arranged by enquiry.
Getting to Minjerribah
Guests travelling from the mainland can catch the SeaLink passenger ferry from Cleveland to Goompi (Dunwich) on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).
Passenger ferry fares are not included unless specifically stated in your selected tour.
Meeting points and transport arrangements vary depending on which oyster farm experience you book. Full arrival and meeting instructions are provided with each tour.
Who Are Our Tours For?
Our experiences are suitable for couples, solo travellers, families, small groups, corporate groups, school and educational groups, seafood lovers and visitors wanting to experience Quandamooka Country.
Some experiences involve walking across mudflats, shallow tidal water and uneven natural terrain and require a moderate level of fitness. Please check the requirements of your selected tour before booking.
What to Bring
Come prepared to experience a natural coastal and marine environment.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions. For our walking farm experiences, expect the possibility of getting wet and muddy.
Suitable farm footwear can be provided by Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours where required.
Safety On Country
Our oyster farms are located within natural marine environments and working oyster farming areas.
Depending on the location, guests may encounter uneven mudflats, shallow water, sharp oyster shell, old oyster farming infrastructure, exposed or submerged metal and marine life including stingrays, stonefish and blue-ringed octopus.
Guests are required to remain with their guide, watch where they step and follow all safety instructions while On Country.
Specific safety, fitness, footwear and accessibility requirements are provided for each experience when booking.
Important Information
Tour locations, duration, walking distances and accessibility vary between experiences.
All farm tours are subject to tides, weather and suitable conditions, and tour times or locations may occasionally need to change.
Please refer to the individual tour when booking for its meeting point, duration, inclusions, fitness requirements and travel information.
