Coffin Bay
A bay town famous for Pacific oysters. Join an oyster farm experience to wade in, then shuck and eat the oysters on the spot, and watch for dolphins along the bay trail.
Coffin Bay lies about 45 km west of Port Lincoln. It is a calm area of several shallow bays with clear, nutrient-rich water, and the Pacific oysters it produces are renowned across Australia.
The most popular activity is the oyster farm experience. Put on waterproof overalls and wade into waist-deep water, then stand by the oyster racks while a farmer explains the cultivation process. Fresh oysters are shucked on the spot and served with white wine. The experience takes about 1.5 hours and costs AUD 100–150. Advance booking is required.
Along the coast is an oyster walk of about 12 km, suitable for walking and cycling, where dolphins and pelicans are often seen. Seafood restaurants and oyster sheds sell fresh oysters by the dozen. The town is also the gateway to Coffin Bay National Park, so you can easily spend a full day here.
Opening hours
Open all day (farm experiences by tour schedule, mostly morning or midday)
Nearby sights
- Coffin Bay National Park
- Greenly Beach
- Mikkira Station
- Whalers Way
- Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
- Port Lincoln Foreshore & Town Jetty
- Sleaford Bay
- Lincoln National Park