Tuross Lake is located on Yuin Country on the south-coast of NSW, 321km south of Sydney and a short drive from Batemans Bay. The upper part of this huge river basin is nestled within a rugged, mountainous and heavily forested region, before flowing down through low- lying floodplains in the lower catchment.

The Tuross estuary, which is recognised for its ecological importance, is a haven for many protected and endangered wildlife species.

Rock Oysters grown in the extensive lake system are protected from the ocean.

This placid, nutrient rich freshwater influenced environment helps shelter the oysters. The water system is less influenced by oceanic tides than many of the other estuaries on the south coast, which helps give the oysters a light briny finish.

The Tuross Rock Oyster has a high level of creaminess, which is at its peak from Autumn thru until Spring. The Tuross estuary is set back from the ocean, with oysters grown up to 5km from the ocean mouth. This environment, coupled with our modern growing techniques helps deliver a lovely medium level of sweetness to the oysters.

Fresh water travels through bushland and slowly enters the estuary, causing little agitation and water movement in the growing area, but delivers a wealth of nutirents – this, combined with the muddy and silty seabed creates a medium level of minerality and a high level of umami in the rock oysters.