From farm gate to Port to Plate, shopping for local produce in Port Stephens connects you with the farmers, fishers, growers and producers behind the flavours of the region and gives you something delicious to take back to your holiday table.
Port to Plate
From the pristine waters of the bay to your plate, Port Stephens seafood is as local as it gets. Fishing families, oyster growers and local seafood suppliers have been part of the region’s story for generations, bringing the day’s catch straight from the water to local tables.
Pick up freshly caught seafood from the local fish markets, watch oysters being shucked to order, or settle in for a long lunch overlooking the water. From plump Port Stephens oysters and sweet prawns to locally caught fish, there’s something wonderfully simple about eating seafood where it comes from.
Here, the journey from port to plate is measured in hours, not days. Fresh, seasonal and shaped by the waters of the region, Port Stephens seafood is best enjoyed close to its source — with salty air, a view and perhaps a squeeze of lemon.
Farm Gates & Local Growers
Beyond the beaches and blue waters, Port Stephens has a rich hinterland where small farms, orchards and producers bring a taste of the region to the roadside. Take the scenic route through places like Bobs Farm, Anna Bay and Medowie and discover fresh produce sold straight from the people who grow it.
Look out for creamy avocados, sweet tomatoes, stone fruit, figs and locally grown macadamias, alongside honey, eggs, preserves and other homemade treats. At farm gates and roadside stalls, the produce is seasonal, often picked just hours before it reaches your hands.
It’s a slower, more delicious way to explore Port Stephens — meet the growers, wander the countryside and fill the esky with something fresh for later. Because some of the best souvenirs are the ones you can eat.
