Bluff
Foveaux Strait
Home of the legendary Bluff oyster. Wild-harvested from cold southern waters, available only March-August.
Pacific Ocean / Southern Ocean
New Zealand
New Zealand's pristine waters and unique geography create conditions for exceptional oyster farming. The native Bluff oyster is considered one of the world's great delicacies, prized for its unique, complex flavor.
Water Temperature Cold (45-58°F)
Salinity High (32-35 ppt)
Best Seasons Bluff: March - August; Pacific: Year-round
Primary Species Ostrea chilensis (Bluff/Dredge oyster), Crassostrea gigas (Pacific)
Typical Flavor Profile
SweetCreamyMineralComplex
Growing Regions
Coromandel
Coromandel Peninsula
North Island's main Pacific oyster region. Warmer waters produce sweeter, plumper oysters.
Marlborough
Marlborough Sounds
Clean, cold waters of the South Island. Growing reputation for premium Pacific oysters.
Famous Varieties
Notable oysters from this region
Bluff OysterClevedon CoastTe Matuku
Oysters from New Zealand
Bluff
New ZealandThe legendary oyster of New Zealand. Intensely mineral and briny with firm texture and complex, bold flavors from the ice-cold Foveaux Strait.
Coromandel
New ZealandLarge, plump Pacific oyster from New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula. Distinctively sweet and salty with a pronounced watermelon-like tropical fruit finish. Firm texture and bold flavor.
Perfect Pairings
Traditional accompaniments for New Zealand oysters