Bluff Oysters
Bluff
Wild flat oysters grown in the cold waters of Foveaux Strait, often ranked among the world's best. They are in season from March to August.
Bluff oysters are Chilean flat oysters (Ostrea chilensis), grown wild on the seabed of Foveaux Strait. They have a sweet flavour with a hint of sea salt, and they are harvested only from March to August. During the season, seafood shops and fish-and-chip restaurants in Bluff and Invercargill sell them, either raw or deep-fried in batter. Each May, Bluff hosts an oyster and food festival, and tickets must be booked in advance. Outside the season, fresh oysters may be hard to find.
Opening hours
Seasonal (March–August)
Nearby sights
- Bluff Maritime Museum
- Bluff Hill Lookout (Motupōhue)
- Stirling Point
- Sandy Point Domain
- St Mary's Basilica
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- First Church Invercargill
- E Hayes & Sons (World's Fastest Indian)