New South Wales
Sydney HarbourPort StephensMerimbula
Home of the native Sydney Rock oyster. Slower-growing but more complex flavor than Pacific varieties.
Pacific Ocean / Southern Ocean
Australia
Australia's diverse coastline produces unique oyster varieties found nowhere else. From the native Sydney Rock oyster to Pacific varieties grown in pristine southern waters, Australian oysters offer distinctive merroir.
Water Temperature Moderate to warm (55-75°F)
Salinity Variable (28-35 ppt)
Best Seasons March - November (Southern Hemisphere winter)
Primary Species Saccostrea glomerata (Sydney Rock), Crassostrea gigas (Pacific)
Typical Flavor Profile
MineralEarthyComplexBriny
Growing Regions
Tasmania
Bruny IslandFreycinet
Cold southern waters produce bright, clean Pacific oysters with excellent sweetness.
South Australia
Coffin BaySmoky Bay
Pristine waters known for premium Pacific oysters with balanced salinity and sweetness.
Perfect Pairings
Traditional accompaniments for Australia oysters