Visiting the Sapphire Coast and not eating oysters is like a kid receiving a new toy at Christmas and keeping it in the box. More than a few bivalve fanatics will tell you that Merimbula rock oysters are especially excellent for their bold mineral zing and fruity finish.

Among the mangroves at The Oyster Barn, you can experience them practically straight off the lease with prawn rolls and local crayfish to boot. Or if you want to pick up a dozen oysters and take them to the beach with a bottle of BYO Bollinger, that can be facilitated, too.

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