Dawson's Oyster Supplies

Dawson's Oyster Supplies Love Seafood; Love Dawson's
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's iconic oyster & fresh seafood supplier

30/07/2026

When stunning oysters are treated right there is not much better in this world.

Brett Dawson masterfully opening beautiful Sydney Rock oysters from Port Stephens… always a good idea ❤️ 🦪

Have you tried our Tassie Scallop Meat? Pan-sear with butter and garlic, toss through pasta or risotto, thread onto skew...
27/07/2026

Have you tried our Tassie Scallop Meat?

Pan-sear with butter and garlic, toss through pasta or risotto, thread onto skewers for the barbecue, or serve with a simple salad for an easy dinner. Our Tasmanian Scallop Meat is sweet, tender, and quick to cook and it has the roe on - which adds amazing flavour.

23/07/2026

Beautiful day for oysters! All our oysters are freshly shucked right here in Warners Bay!

Come on down, say hi and leave with some oysters!

On Fridays and Sundays we have oysters for $2 each in store which is always a good idea!

Just a friendly reminder that our retail shop is closed on Tuesday over the cooler months.Need fresh seafood? Don't forg...
20/07/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our retail shop is closed on Tuesday over the cooler months.

Need fresh seafood? Don't forget, we still offer home delivery throughout Newcastle and Lake Macquarie on Tuesdays! Simply place your order by 4pm for next day delivery.

We also deliver Monday to Saturday, making it easy to enjoy fresh seafood at home any day of the week.

Order online now!

18/07/2026

🐟 KINGFISH | Spencer Gulf

This fish is reason enough to celebrate. Make a dish to impress with this wonderful fish.
Sashimi grade, so enjoy this raw as sashimi, ceviche or crudo…
Just as show stopping cooked too! Baked, roasted, or pan fried…paired with a nice sauce what more can the weekend menu ask for?

Well. Oysters!

15/07/2026

Rain on the roof and for the garden. Oysters on the table for you. 🌧🦪
Sounds like a pretty good day to us.

Freshly shucked Oysters are waiting at Dawson’s. See you soon.

We had so much fun with and shooting our Shuck Yeah and Dawson's merch! 📸by the always amazing Purchase yours in-stor...
12/07/2026

We had so much fun with and shooting our Shuck Yeah and Dawson's merch!

📸by the always amazing

Purchase yours in-store or online today!

What’s the Difference Between Sydney Rock and Pacific Oysters? We get asked this question a lot in-store. While both oys...
05/07/2026

What’s the Difference Between Sydney Rock and Pacific Oysters?

We get asked this question a lot in-store. While both oysters are fantastic, they’re quite different in flavour and appearance.

🦪 Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) are native to Australia and are farmed extensively throughout New South Wales. They aren't just from Sydney! They’re found in tidal waterways between Hervey Bay in Queensland and Wingan Inlet in Victoria, with NSW producing over 90% of Australia’s Sydney Rock Oyster supply.

Rock oysters are smaller and take patience to grow - often 3 to 4 years before they reach market size. Their flavour is influenced heavily by the estuary they’re grown in, the vegetation surrounding it, and the algae they feed on. This gives them a complex flavour profile, often described as creamy, rich, and slightly sweet.

At Dawson’s, many of our Sydney Rock Oysters come from the Karuah in Port Stephens, an area well known for producing quality oysters.

🦪 Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) were introduced to Australia from Japan in the 1940s and are now commonly grown in South Australia, Tasmania, and some estuaries in NSW.

Pacifics grow much faster than Sydney Rocks and can reach market size in around 18 months. They’re generally larger in size and are known for their fresher, saltier, more ocean-forward flavour.

While many Pacific Oysters from South Australia and Tasmania are characterised by strong salinity, Port Stephens Pacific Oysters tend to have a softer balance with some creamy, umami notes still coming through.

In recent years, more oyster farmers in the Port Stephens area have started growing Pacific Oysters, as they appear to be more resilient in local growing conditions. This means customers will likely start seeing more locally grown Pacific Oysters available over time.

Which is your favourite??

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Did you know Dawson's has called Warners Bay home since 1980?After operating in Cardiff, Malcolm and Julia Dawson moved ...
30/06/2026

Did you know Dawson's has called Warners Bay home since 1980?

After operating in Cardiff, Malcolm and Julia Dawson moved the business to 67 King Street, signing the lease in 1980.

More than 45 years later, we're still proudly serving the Warners Bay community, along with family-owned businesses, restaurants and venues throughout Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

27/06/2026

It may be raining, but it’s Sunday… and that means $2 oysters! 🦪

Every Sunday and Friday we have oysters for two dollars and today we have some beautiful Sydney rock oysters in store.

Open Sunday 9:30am - 2 pm

Address

67 King Street, Warners Bay NSW
Warners Bay, NSW
2280

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2pm
Sunday 9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+61249489608

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