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Freshly shucked Orata Oysters with lime wedges on a wooden table at a Matakana market stall.
Established · 12 signalsother

Orata Oysters

3.4(10 reviews on Google)

The journey of Orata Oysters began over 27 years ago with Trevor Smith and Lynette Dunne.

“Orata Oysters primarily offers fresh, premium-quality Pacific Oysters.” · “This is considered the best place to get them fresh from the farm on the day.” · “Kowhai Liquor Centre: 22 Whittaker Road, Warkworth.”

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About

Orata Oysters, run by Trevor Smith and Lynette Dunne, offers premium Pacific Oysters, cultivated in Mahurangi Harbour. Find their fresh pottles and half-shell oysters at Matakana Village Farmers' Market, upholding a 27-year legacy of quality.

Their Story

The journey of Orata Oysters began over 27 years ago with Trevor Smith and Lynette Dunne. Initially, they were part of a collaborative effort with other Mahurangi Harbour oyster farmers, rotating market attendance to showcase their products. While many other farmers eventually withdrew from…

What They Make

  • Fresh, premium-quality Pacific Oysters
  • Pacific Oysters in 200g clear plastic pottles
  • Pacific Oysters in 300g clear plastic pottles
  • Half-shell Pacific Oysters, sold in bulk
  • Half-shell Pacific Oysters, sold in 600g bags
  • Half-shell Pacific Oysters, sold in 1 dozen polystyrene trays
  • Half-shell Pacific Oysters, sold in ½ dozen polystyrene trays

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

521 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth 0981, New Zealand

Farmers' Market, Retail Outlets

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