Holberts Oyster Farm

By Jen on July 23, 2010 5:45 PM | 8 Comments | 1 TrackBack

Unless you are into foraging for wild oysters, the oysters served at Holberts Oyster Farm factory outlet are as fresh as they get.

The Holbert family have been growing and distributing their award winning oysters for over five generations. While most of their oysters are distributed to restaurants and seafood outlets across the state, locals can watch the oyster shuckers at work in a viewing gallery, before taking them to the scenic outdoor eating area.

Holberts Oyster Farm, Port Stephens

Holberts Oyster Farm - professional oyster shuckers at work

Oysters can be bought in the bottle or by the dozen - natural or kilpatrick style. Large Australian king prawns and various sauces are also sold.

Holberts Oyster Farm - fresh NSW rock oysters natural and kilpatrick

Bring some crusty bread or fresh fruit along for the ultimate seafood indulgence.

Holberts Oyster Farm - seafood indulgence


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Holberts Oyster Farm
51 - 52 Diemars Road, Salamander Bay NSW (near Nelson Bay)
Web: www.holbertsoysterfarm.com
Phone: (02) 4982 7234

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Oaks Pacific Blue Resort, Port Stephens

By Jen on July 22, 2010 2:25 PM | 6 Comments | No TrackBacks

Now that we're more than half way through July, you may be dreading the fact that most of the public holidays have passed and that the Christmas break is months away. If there's one thing I'm good at, it is taking regular short trips.

Never underestimate what a weekend away could do for you!

Just before I jump into a mini-series of blog posts on favourite eating spots in Port Stephens, let me start by sharing with you, one of the best (and most affordable) resorts in New South Wales.

Oaks Pacific Blue is a relatively new resort located in Salamander Bay at Nelson Bay in NSW's North Coast and is only a 2.5 hour drive away from Sydney. Its luxurious serviced apartments, townhouses and hotel rooms makes it the perfect home away from home.

Oaks Pacific Blue Resort

What makes Oaks Pacific Blue Resort so spectacular is their lagoon-style pool which encircles the entire resort and at 480m in length, it is apparently the longest pool in Australia! Some of the apartments and town houses have their own plunge pools as well, and there are also several man-made beaches and spas dotted around the lush tropical perimeter.

Oaks Pacific Blue Resort - short trips from Sydney

Prices start from just $114 for a hotel room or for $275, you can get a spacious two storey 3 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and laundry facilities and your own private plunge pool!

So, don't forget to check back regularly over the next week for new posts on my fave eating spots in Port Stephens!


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Oaks Pacific Blue Resort
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW
Bookings: www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W50784

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