Fresh off the Boat

Savouring oysters at the source is a primal, salty pleasure. That’s exactly what’s offered by The Shuckle Ferry, New Zealand’s only oyster farm tour based in the township of Matakana. Departing from the picturesque Scotts Landing, the open-air ferry cruises towards historic Browns Bay, where Pacific oysters grow on farmed trellises. On a good day, participants can get their hands dirty by fishing the oysters out of the water and enjoy them on the boat with champagne or fresh orange juice—or both! oysterfarmtours.co.nz