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    Operating since 2009, Rockin’ Oysters farms in the pristine Camden Haven waters near Port Macquarie and is winner of the prestigious 2014 Green Beacon Perfect Beer Match Award in Brisbane.

The Camden Haven River is located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales near Port Macquarie. The river is home to eight oyster farmers who commercially cultivate stock on over 80 hectares of designated leases. Camden Haven River oyster farmers grow the iconic Sydney Rock Oyster.

Oysters are filter feeders, straining plankton, suspended solids and inorganic particles from the surrounding water. This makes them excellent indicators of estuary health. All farmers in the area abide by a rigorous quality assurance program. The data collected from fortnightly water assessments gives an invaluable record of changing environment conditions and contributes significantly to understanding the waterway and its management.

Camden Haven River oyster farmers have made a commitment to the sustainable production of oysters and to the ongoing protection of the estuary. This commitment is outlined in the Camden Haven River Oyster Farmers Environmental Management System (EMS). It is a voluntary initiative that outlines improvements that oyster farmers can make to their own operations, as well as how they can drive environmental improvements within the catchment.

James A. Wood, Owner Operator

Since establishing Rockin’ Oysters in 2009, I have built a commercial oyster business on the Camden Haven River harvesting Sydney Rock Oysters.

I am passionate about the environment and sustainability with a focus on water quality and the health of the waterways. Camden Haven River has occupied oyster farmers for more than 90 years and through improved techniques we are reducing the impact on the environment. I’m committed to insuring the industry remains strong and viable and together with like-minded farmers we are working with council and the local community to create a shared co-operative to draw attention on the vitality of the industry.

Our colleagues on the Hastings River are also shining a bright light on the quality of oysters and with the differing farming methods and waterways, we have a unique variance in flavours or ‘terroir’ in our oysters from the region.

Oyster farming requires persistence and experimentation to gain the necessary skills to produce a great oyster and viable business. Working with the environment can have its challenges, through flooding and closers I have endured it all. I hold leases on six hectares and the estuary is shared with eight farmers. Oyster farming is one of the oldest aquaculture industries in Australia and I’ve been inspired by the hard work of the early farmers.

I have had a diverse career including pathology, web design and even worked for a record label, hence the name Rockin’ Oysters. Eventually, I wanted to return to doing what my soul likes, which is water, boats, sun, beach and fishing. Luckily for me, being an oyster farmer comes with all of these perks.

 

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Great outcome and community involvement for this y Great outcome and community involvement for this years #tidetotip waterway clean up! Arranged by @oceanwatch_au - 170 volunteers collectively removing 6 tonnes of debris! 👏🙏
Recent rains put Camden Haven oyster growers under Recent rains put Camden Haven oyster growers under pressure, awaiting the return of the season. Camden Courier, January 27 2021
‘We hope to be operating again, mid-Feb’
https://rockinoysters.com.au/camden-haven-oyster-growers-under-pressure/
Thank you for ordering for your special celebratio Thank you for ordering for your special celebrations. We’re open again in the new year for orders. Call James in advance for farm gate sales on 0411 553 119. Wishing you all the best over the festive season. 🥂🦪
’Tis the season! 🎉🥂 Farm gate sales welcom ’Tis the season! 🎉🥂 Farm gate sales welcome (please call in advance 0411 553 119); $5 delivery to Port Macquarie, order online or DM. https://rockinoysters.com.au/orders/
Happy Friday! Time to kick back and enjoy the summ Happy Friday! Time to kick back and enjoy the summer delights! 🦪🦪🦪🥂 
Order Sydney Rock Oysters online or farm gate sales welcome (call James in advance 0411 553 119).
This year’s harvest is looking awesome and with This year’s harvest is looking awesome and with Christmas only weeks away NOW is the time to pre-order our Sydney Rock Oysters for your celebrations. Fresh live oysters can be ordered direct from the farm. Our minimum order is 10 dozen, the oysters are packed in insulated compact boxes and delivered to your door. Please allow 2-5 working days for deliveries. Farm gate sales are welcome  please call James in advance so we can prepare your order on 0411 553 119.

https://rockinoysters.com.au/orders/
Following the three year growing period, our Sydne Following the three year growing period, our Sydney Rock Oysters are harvested from the Camden Haven waters, an expansive waterway system including Watson Taylors Lake and Queens Lake before the river travels through North Haven and Dunbogan to enter the Pacific Ocean at Camden Head.

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It takes a goddess to rise from the sea on a half- It takes a goddess to rise from the sea on a half-shell. Happy #worldoysterday ! 🦪🦪🦪 

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Cheers to the weekend! Have a good one and take ca Cheers to the weekend! Have a good one and take care. 🦪🥂🥰
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Rockin’ Oysters

Owner: James A. Wood
Phone: 0411 553 119
rockinoysters@gmail.com

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