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BUY & SELL

WANTED: Depuration Tank
 
Looking for a small, second-hand depuration tank.  
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Please contact Alan Lough - 0437 600 363

[email protected]

Date posted: 29/10/2025

Melshell Sea Farms For Sale (Tasmania)
 
Ian and I have decided to sell our integrated oyster farm from seed to plate after 40 years!

39 ha subtidal lease Great Oyster Bay and 9 ha inter tidal Swan River. Located on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania, surrounded by national parks. Freehold land and processing sheds and equipment and retail outet including a waterfront restaurant. All plant and equipment included. 

Please place enquiries with [email protected]


Date posted: 22/10/2025

WANTED: Looking for Angasi broodstock
 
Farmer on the Hawkesbury River is looking for Angassi broodstock for a possible DPI hatchery run. Also looking for other farmers who may be interested in going into a partnership on the run. If you're interested please contact: 
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Andrew Williamson 
0488 202 220 
[email protected] 


Date posted: 15/10/2025

Hatchery Equipment for Sale 
 
Aquafarms Queensland has excess hatchery equipment for sale. Tanks downwellers, upwellers screens. Glassware, huge inventory. 
Contact Dave for more details. 0405 062 384
 
Date posted: 07/10/2025

Oyster farm for Sale - Karuah, NSW  
 
A rare opportunity to purchase a fully operational oyster farming business in the pristine waters of Karuah, New South Wales. This established farm comes complete with infrastructure, equipment, and assets ready for immediate operation.
 
Key Features & Inclusions
• Punt with 70HP Yamaha Outboard Motor – reliable work vessel for farm operations.
• Forklift – ideal for handling baskets, trays, and stock movement.
• Container – secure storage for farm gear and equipment.
• Shed – on-site structure for operations, maintenance, and storage.
• BST Baskets – durable baskets for oyster growth and handling.
• Trays (with lids) – a large quantity of farming trays in multiple sizes:
• 6mm
• 8mm
• 20mm
 
Price: Contact for further details
Contact: 0481 737 995
Date posted: `16/09/2025

Oyster Farm for Sale Pambula

Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a fully operational waterside oyster farm business with double or triple growth potential. Walk in walk out basis and priced to sell quickly. Proof of capability to purchase required, no time wasters or tire kickers please.
-2 adjoining water front sheds with two permanent moorings.
-9 Leases, 4.8ha with a great spread of quality water throughout the pristine Pambula lake. Leases suitable for catching through to market ready stock. Huge scope to double or triple production output.
-7000 catching slats currently in the water.
-8000 bags, tumblers etc -Currently farm 3/5ths of lease area.
-Pole and line infrastructure with racking for over 8500 catching slats. -Oystek G4 Grader -Oystek Hopper and Oystek inspection conveyor
-300mm Rotor Grader with 3 barrels, spat through to finished grade sizing. -Rotory Oyster Washing Machine -Nissan 1.5t Forklift -5.1m Oyster punt with four stroke 25hp Yamaha and trailer.
-3 years of stock in the water, with 1, 2 and 3yo market ready stock and this years catch due to harvest in November (Stock price is negotiable)
-2 pallet heavy duty coolroom. -assorted tools, scales, shed equipment, fridge, etc. Will only sell as a complete package so please don’t ask to divide up the lease areas. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a 2 shed water front oyster business in the pristine Pambula Estuary. Existing sustainable income and a realistic future production growth in the expanding aquaculture industry. Genuine buyers only.


Price: $1.3M
Name: Peter Ferguson 
Contact:[email protected]


Date posted: 03/09/2025

Floating bags for sale
 
*All brand new
*Available: 2000 x floating oyster bags
*Measurements: 45 cm x 82 cm
*Attached to 10 mm line
*Pick up from Old Bar (Taree)
*Selling for: $17 each bag

 Email       [email protected]
​Contact: Ronald Mudford

Date posted: 29/08/2025
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SRO for sale

On growing Sydney Rock Oysters 022 Cocktail /Bottle. Price negotiable
 PH: 0412 992 320.
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Date posted: 02/07/2025

Wild-caught, shaped seed for sale

Wild caught, shaped seed for sale. From Crookhaven Estuary. 
 Sized 25mm-35mm. Average 10c each. 137 per liter. 
$550 for 40ltr bags graded before packing. 
Pick up Greenwell Point or we can quote delivery. 
 
Orders for next season taken as well. $400 for 40ltr bags graded straight off the slats around December /January or shaped March/ April. 
 
Contact Sonja at Oyster Mama 0405636510
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Date posted: 02/07/2025

Punt for sale

Aluminium Punt 10m long x 2.4m wide with Fly bridge, crane and  135HP Honda motor.
Price $35,000 ONO
​PH: 0412 992 320


Date posted: 02/07/2025
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SED Bagger for sale

SED Bagger Price $10,000 ONO
​PH: 0412 992 320



Date posted: 02/07/2025
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Oyster Punt for sale

Heavy Duty Aluminium Punt with 40Hp two-stroke Mercury motor. Price $20,000 + GST ONO
Excluding crane but negotiable if wanted.
PH: 0412 992 320


Date posted: 02/07/2025

Oyster Farm for Sale Wallis Lake

10.2 hectares of oyster leases including:
  • approx. 6500 Zapco bags.
  • 860 BST Baskets
  • 1500+ tumblers
  • 14 rafts holding 420 x 8 tray modules
  • 15,000 catching slats
Island Depot with large shed, comes with
  • 3.7 ton telehandler
  • 9.5m alloy punt 100hp Honda outboard
  • Hydraulic crane
  • 4.8m alloy punt 50hp Honda outboard
  • Twin barrel grader
  • Older SED grader with washer and bin tipper
  • 55 x 8ft alloy cradles for bags
$750,000 plus stock

Greg 0412091379

[email protected] 


Date posted: 27/06/2025

Baskets for sale

1400 Tooltech baskets for sale 20 ml
 Many double units for greater wind stability
 $10 single $20 double
 Call 0490143601; 0410094448

Date posted: 25/06/2025

Aquatrays for sale

250 aquatrays 6 ft —  comprised of 2x 900 ml trays joined together. 20 ml mesh. 9 partitions.
Sturdy, clean, available  from 1 July, Batemans Bay.
$10 and $15 per tray depending on grade (replacement price new $50).
Ph  0490143601 ;  0410094448

Date posted: 19/06/2025

WANTED: Barrel grader
​

Looking for 2nd hand barrel grader, hoppers and or inspection belts.
 
Please contact
Jase Finlay
0412473209
 
Listed: 18/06/25

Oyster Farm for sale Wallis Lake

Oyster farm for sale in Wallis Lake, five leases, oyster shed with near new crown Forklift punt with crane in it, near new 70 hp Yamaha overhead crane in shed. Asking price $290,000 reduced to 200,000 ONO.

​Call Glen -  0427311121
​
Re-listed: 07/05/2025

Foam Floats For Sale

Excellent quality dense foam floats for sale.
Size: 800mm x 115mm x 50mm Weight: 250g-270g each
Negotiable for bulk buys

Contact Casey 0467 982 638
Blue Coast Oyster Company

Date posted: 03/04/2025

Richmond River Oyster Spat

Richmond River Sydney Rock Oyster Spat (RRSRO24) 
Received August 2024 @ 4mm 
Currently 20mm to 40mm 
Approx. 110k units available 
If interested please call 0435 902 084 thanks 

Date posted: 25/02/2025

Oyster leases for sale

For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing 15 May 2025

​Humpty Back Oysters

Location
Located on the Mid North Coast in the Hastings River Port Macquarie, which has a long history of oyster harvesting, with cultivation beginning as early as the 1830’s. Hastings River oyster farmers grow the iconic Sydney Rock Oyster.
Leases
Humpty Back Oysters own and operates 3 leases within the Hastings River. The leases are as follows:
O/L58/012 - has an area of 0.9816 ha and is a direct harvest lease. Currently carrying no stock. Located in Big Bay.
O/L69/412 - has an area of 0.3854 ha and is a direct harvest lease with pontoons. Currently has 4 pontoons carrying 96 modules. Located in Limeburners creek.
O/L68/501 - has an area of 0.3315 ha and is located along the edge of Hastings River Drive. It is home to the depot and to the shop premises known as ‘Big Oyster” which has been in existence since 1968. It is the only seafood business over the water on the Hastings River. It is a local icon for the supply of oysters and seafood. The business has wholesale and retail side to the business. The current owner operating the Big Oyster has just signed a 5x5 year lease. The current rental for the shed and pontoon dining area is $900 per week. The depot area is at the northern end of the lease and has a crown land based licence to operate. It has direct access to Hastings River Drive. The depot area is approx. 1200 sq m. Further information is available regarding plant, equipment and stock.

Contact Mark Swan 0438572222 or email [email protected]. 

Re-listed: 17/01/2025

Oyster Lease for sale in Tuross

A rare opportunity to purchase a proven growing lease in Tuross Lakes, NSW. This lease is 3.8762 Ha in size and is available in entirety. The Tuross Lake system is well positioned for Sydney Rock Oyster growing for the foreseeable future due to the high salinity and the high flow rate of the estuary. This lease boasts great protection from weather and boat wake whilst remaining close to the mouth of the River.

Brices Bay Oyster Lease Tuross Lake
Lease No: OL62/173
Area Size (hectares): 3.8762
Sales enquiries: [email protected] 

​Re-listed:  17/01/2025

Spat from Tathra Oysters (Nelsons Lake)
 
Spat is wild caught but is strongly influenced by 30 year brood stock selection process and many perfect shapes are coming through. Growers are also reporting terrific growth and survival rates. These Far South Coast Oysters seem to perform especially well in Northern waters.

​Available for immediate delivery, sits well in 8mm mesh.
Get a head start on next season! Hurry while stocks last!
Phone Gary Rodley 0429 941453.

Re-listed: 17/01/2025
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Wild caught Bermagui SRO Spat

OiStar Oyster Spat
Shaped wild caught Bermagui Spat tumbled in Bermagui.
Reserve Orders for March/April June/July and November deliveries via:
Office: 0409 902 994
Alex: 0402 695 224 
www.oistar.com.au
40L bags @ $400
Images available on request. 

Date posted: 17/01/2025

Oyster Farm For Sale

Hastings River Estuary – Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast
  • Flood free land base with huge covered concrete area, jetty, electricity and sewer
  • 9 leases totalling approx 6 hectares All plant and equipment including oyster grader.
  • Three years stock – large amount of stock ready to sell this summer.
  • 13.2 Kw solar power so minimal power bills
  • Established 1986, current Owner since 2007, being sold to settle an Estate.
  • Huge potential to expand production
  • Ideal Husband and Wife business
  • $700,000 walk in/walk out

Call or email for information memorandum and more photos
Peter Colless
NSW Farms & Property  
95 Bight Road, Wingham 2429
Mobile: 0419 246 720
Email: [email protected]
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Date posted: 12/12/2024

Expression of Interest

For sale is a mortgage over 2.5 ha at goodnight island Greenwell Point, excellent opportunity to secure prime growing area at a very reasonable price. For additional information call Sandy on 0487978842.
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Date posted: 09/12/2024

Oyster punt for sale 

I have an Aluminium Oyster Punt for sale. It is 11m x 2.4m punt that was in survey and used on my farm in Streaky Bay.
The boat does not have a motor, it was refurbished and new trailer built 18 months ago.
My asking price is $85,000. The punt is presently in Adelaide.
If you have any interest or need more information my number is 0488139032.

Date posted: 02/12/2024

Slat strippers

​Paul McRae is now taking orders for oyster slat strippers for 2025. All machines are made to order, please contact Paul on 0438759290 for inquiries. 
Video linked shows machines in action. 

Date posted: 29/11/2024

WANTED: Oyster slats
​

Wanting to buy Oyster Slats
Any brand, 1 metre lengths preferred
Call Kris  on 0411 335 547 

Listed: 21/11/24

Oyster farm for sale

Port Stephens Oyster Farm For Sale
19 Oyster Farm Road, Lemon Tree Passage. 1000 square m landbase and facilities.
12.47 ha leases, predominantly in Lemon Tree Passage and Tilligerry Creek plus spat catching lease.
Barge with 60 hp Yamaha outboard.
Floating baskets, BST etc.
$350,000 or near offer
Finance may be available
For further information please contact Peter.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0403428220

Date posted: 04/11/2024

WANTED: Oyster punt
​

Wanting to buy aluminium oyster punt, 6 to 8 metres any age or horse power.
Please call Kris Narooma Oysters 0411 335 547.

Listed: 25/10/24

WANTED: FLUPSY or upwellers
​

I’m looking for an upweller or FLUPSY set up.  Happy to look at incomplete systems. 
Please get in touch if you have something .

Contact Mick
0439 646 296

Listed: 25/10/24

SED Grader for sale

 MK6 SED package for sale includes Bulk hopper, elevators, inspection belt and air compressor. All in good working condition and ready to go. SED is recently serviced with all new belts and bearings. $58,000 Firm. Located in Coffin Bay SA.

Contact Damon on 0438638708 for more information.

Date posted: 17/10/2024

Oyster Grader for sale

Cape Bruny Oysters is shutting down and have a large grader available now.
Quad Grader Built by Adam Carson, A C Engineering. Very soft handling of oysters to reduce mortality.
Included in sale;
4 Barrel Oyster Grader
Extra set of 4 Grading Tubes
Hydraulic Bin Tipper
3 x Stainless Nally Eco-Bins with lifting eyes and sliding door.
New 29/03/2023. Purchase price $136,000 incl gst.
Offered - $79,000 plus gst.
Contact Ken on 0437708116

[email protected]

Date posted: 30/08/2024
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Wallis Lake - Ralston Oysters - For Sale

Nestled in the pristine waters of Wallis Lake, NSW, 'Ralston Oysters' is a family-owned
business with a century of oyster farming experience. The business boasts 10 independent
leases and 1 shared lease, strategically located on the Mid-North Coast, renowned for its
prime oyster farming conditions.

The opportunity is now available for a walk-in walk-out sale, encompassing all leases, stock,
infrastructure, and established practices. This is an exceptional chance for the next
generation of oyster farmers or a savvy investor to inherit a legacy of quality and tradition.
Conveniently situated on Godwin Island, 'Ralston Oysters' is just minutes* away from the
vibrant twin towns of Forster-Tuncurry, where one can enjoy an abundance of beaches,
cafes, and shops.

Contact Rob Chapman - 0428 577 202 or Kyler Johnston - 0439 904 137

Please enquire with the link below to receive more information including lease positioning,
list of inclusions, and the Information Memorandum. 


https://raywhitemanningvalley.com.au/properties/commercial-for-sale/nsw/wallis-lake-2428/retail/3125696
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Date posted: 30/07/2024

Tuross Lake Oyster leases for sale

Lease for sale in the premium Broadwater direct harvest zone. 
 
1.88ha and located on the north side of the Broadwater. This lease is clear of infrastructure and could easily be set up with long line floating and/or intertidal gear. Price - $50k/ha.
  
This lease would provide for a smaller scale part time operation or a valuable add-on to an existing operation.
 
All enquiries contact Kimble on 0419515656.
​
Date posted: 17/07/2024

Oyster Farm for Sale Greenwell Point

Oyster farm for sale located at Greenwell Point, NSW, 2540 on the Crookhaven & Shoalhaven River, 32 Hectares of leases.
850 square meter block, direct water frontage worksite with dock. Work shed is 12mx12m. Storage and upwelling tank shed 4.5m x 9m. Land is zoned for residential with existing rights for farming.

16000 baskets 
2800 tumblers 
​900 plastic trays 
4000 slates just about to be put in for 2024. 
2023 catch 
Plastic pole inter-tidal infrastructure and floating long line
Slate catching lease

Licensed for SRO and Triploid Pacifics 
Includes all oyster stock

New forklift 
New punt & outboard 
Crane punt
Cool room
Purification tank
Barrel grader
Spat shaker 
Upwelling tanks for pacific oyster nursery 

$3.5M Contact Brian or Barry Allen (02)44471717 or [email protected].

Date posted: 06/02/2024

Oyster Farm for Sale

Macleay river5.2h
3000 floating baskets on new longline infrastructure. 
Intertidal racks with trays and baskets.
G4 grader with new hopper and inspection conveyor. 
6.3mt alloy punt with 2023 yamaha 60hp 4 stroke.
Barrel grader 
300k of QX family lines stock on farm.
Asking 200k.

Contact Kurt Winkler 0438668637
​
​Date posted: 29/01/2024

Wanted: Shark clips
​

S/S shark clips for 10mm line. Old style up standing depuration tank, with the shallow bays. 

Contact Brandon Armstrong on 0412992320.


Listed: 22/11/23

Lease for sale Wallis Lake

​Lease no. 77.095. Deep water 15-18ft deep lease comes with rafts that currently hold 360-400 bags of fully grown oysters.
Prime fattening ground in Wallis island harvest area holds condition October-May.  A lot more room for more rafts.
Lease hectares 0.6972. 

Contact John on 0412671662 

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