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Shuck on the Harbour: Aboard The Shuckleferry in Mahurangi East

A curated, catered oyster experience aboard The Shuckleferry in Mahurangi Harbour — useful for planning timing, meeting point and dietary options for your exclusive group booking.

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Shuck on the Harbour: Aboard The Shuckleferry in Mahurangi East.

Duration

Timing of tour is flexible and catered to your groups specific needs.

Location

Mahurangi East

Operator

NZ Oyster Farm Tours

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

A private cruise on The Shuckleferry

The experience takes place aboard The Shuckleferry in Mahurangi Harbour, a private, exclusive boat hire set up for a customised day on the water.

THE CULINARY

Fresh oysters, BBQ oysters and a specialty shooter

Guests shuck and taste oysters straight from the sea; the operator provides freshly shucked oysters, BBQ oysters and a signature shooter as part of the offering.

THE SETUP

Tailored, catered group days and add-on platters

The tour is designed for groups and can be customised with platters and other catering options; pricing starts from $1400 and BYO is accepted for groups.

What the day feels like

This is a leisurely, tailored outing: you meet at a set point, board The Shuckleferry, then spend time on Mahurangi Harbour shucking and sampling oysters while the operator provides BBQ oysters and a specialty shooter and arranges catering to suit your group.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and who should be cautious.

Seafood loversIdeal for diners who enjoy fresh oysters and hands-on tasting, since the core activity is shucking and eating oysters.

Groups & celebrationsDesigned as an exclusive boat hire for a tailored, catered group outing with options for platters and customised catering.

Those with shellfish allergiesNot a good fit for people with serious shellfish allergies because guests will be handling and eating oysters; the operator advises such guests to avoid this tour.

Flexible plannersSuitable for groups that need flexible timing—the timing of the tour is adaptable to your group's specific needs.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Meeting point

Meet at 2 Ridge Road, Mahurangi East before boarding The Shuckleferry.

Timing & duration

The timing of the tour is flexible and is catered to your group's specific needs.

What to bring

BYO is accepted for groups; discuss catering and platter options with the operator when booking.

Price

Priced from $1400; that price includes oysters, freshly shucked oysters, BBQ oysters and the specialty shooter. Call the operator to discuss dates, times and packages.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What if I don't like oysters?

The operator can cater for other dietary needs if given enough notice and will prepare alternatives on request; however, guests with serious shellfish allergies are advised this tour is not suitable because oysters will be handled and eaten on board.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes—if you give the operator enough notice they can provide alternatives and cater for dietary needs; discuss this when you make your booking.

Is this suitable for someone with a shellfish allergy?

No; the operator suggests the tour is not for people with a serious shellfish allergy because guests will be handling and eating oysters.

Where do we meet for the tour?

The meeting location is 2 Ridge Road, Mahurangi East.

How long does the tour last?

The timing of the tour is flexible and is catered to your group's specific needs.

How do I arrange dates, times and catering options?

Call the operator to discuss dates, times and packages and to arrange catering or platter options for your group.