10,500+ oyster lovers flock to 19th Narooma Oyster Festival
Australian Oyster Shucking Championships: Zoe Jacobson (centre) will represent Australia in September at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, Ireland. Rock Oysters top South Coast showcase Narooma Oyster Festival remains a firm favourite on the national culinary calendar, after more than 10,500 oyster lovers flocked to Wagonga Inlet for the festival’s 19th celebration on […]
19th Narooma Oyster Festival ready to Rock Oysters
About 65,000 oysters are harvested, shucked and presented each year, making Narooma Oyster Festival Australia’s iconic oyster shellabration! The oyster harvest is underway from Wonboyn to Shoalhaven and we’re ready to welcome you to the 19th Narooma Oyster Festival. This year promises a rich celebration of Rock Oyster Country. Rock Oyster Week has begun, leading […]
Rock, folk & funk set music line-up tone
Headlined by Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus, the Narooma Oyster Festival’s 2026 music line-up is a showcase of South Coast bands and soioists. From Rock to Funk, Blues to a taste of Country and a spot for Narooma’s own music students – the music starts on Friday May 1 at 4pm and goes until midday […]
Two Experiences that will change the way you see Oysters forever
There’s knowing you love oysters, and then there’s really knowing oysters. This year, the Narooma Oyster Festival is offering something a little special – two extraordinary experiences that together take you on the complete journey, from masterclass tasting to shucking like a pro. And the best part? You can do them both in under two […]
Great Catch: Rock Oysters and Lobster Rolls with Brendan Boothroyd
Executive Chef Brendan Boothroyd of Duxton Groups We’re already dreaming about Brendan Boothroyd’s dishes for the Betta Cooking Demonstrations. Rock Oysters from Wagonga Inlet, opened over coals, and lightly bathed in white soy and finger lime. Local lobster caught just offshore, dressed with yuzu mayo and burnt herb chimichurri and nestled in a fresh bread […]
Australia’s iconic oyster festival returns to Narooma
Merroir, exceptional oysters, culinary excellence and good times are on the menu this May 1 – 3, when the Narooma Oyster Festival returns for its 19th celebration of the Rock Oyster. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, February 4, with General Admission, premium experiences and coach details out now. The iconic festival brings […]
NSW Tourism Awards: A win for Rock Oyster Country!
Eurobodalla Mayor Mat Hatcher, Ben & Kelly Plenty from Foxdog Distillery, Kalina Koloff Chair of Destination Southern NSW, Narooma Rocks Marketing and Comms Manager Sarah Chenhall, Destination Southern NSW Industry Manager Jenny Robb and Destination Southern NSW Director Sarah McDougall. Eurobodalla and the South Coast were on show at the NSW Tourism Awards on November […]
We’re finalists in the NSW Tourism Awards!
We’ve got some wonderful news to share – the Narooma Oyster Festival has been named a finalist in the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards! What started 17 years ago as a small gathering has grown into one of New South Wales’ largest marquee food and drink festivals. At its heart is the Rock Oyster and its […]
Have you had the Ultimate Oyster Experience?
Every rock oyster tells a story. Describing it is a language of love. Cultivation is often a lifelong, intergenerational calling. Its culinary appreciation is a meeting between art and science. Aren’t we fortunate to have such treasures in our midst? Prized for its inherent culinary excellence, nutritional value and celebratory status, the New South Wales’ […]
Merrior of the Rock Oyster
Once you eat the oysters with merroir in mind, and look around to see what that estuary is all about you will see the impact on the flavour. After that you can never go back to simply saying, ‘I’ll have an oyster thanks’. Like many in the food world, John Susman has plenty of opinions. […]