Christmas 2025

Christmas Freequently Asked Questions

Dawson's Oyster Supplies 

67 King St, Warners Bay NSW 

Are you taking orders?
We have reached capacity for orders this year! But don't stress - we always take walk-ins.

What if I missed out on placing an order?
You can still get beautiful seafood for Christmas - our shop is open right up to and including Christmas Eve.  In fact, most of our trade over Christmas is from people who simply drop in.
While we can only take a limited number of pre-orders due to fridge space, we’ll be receiving fresh stock from our suppliers throughout the day. So if you didn’t get around to placing an order, or you're not quite sure what you want yet - that’s totally fine. Just come in store and take your pick! 

What if I don't want to wait in line? 
The busiest time to visit the shop on the 22nd/23rd/24th December is early morning; after 11am things usually calm down. If you’d rather skip the rush, drop by later in the day.

If I buy seafood on the 22nd or 23rd Dec, will it still be fresh for Christmas Day? 
Absolutely! We don’t sell seafood that’s on its last legs - everything we stock is super fresh.

Seafood purchased on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of December will be totally fine to enjoy on Christmas Day, as long as it’s stored correctly.

Need a refresher on storage tips? Head to our blog: Your Guide To Storing Seafood

What are your Trading Hours?
Our trading hours over Xmas and the New Year are below. We also post these on our website, social media pages and Google Listing for your convenience. Outside of these special hours, our hours of trade remain the same. 

Mon 22nd Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Tues 23rd Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Weds 24th Dec: 7am - 1pm

Xmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED

Sat 27th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Sun 28th Dec: 9:30am - 2pm
Mon 29th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Tues 30th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
NYE Weds 31st Dec: 8:30am - 1pm

NYD Thurs 1st Jan: CLOSED

Fri 2nd Jan: 8:30am - 2pm
Sat 3rd Jan: 8:30am – 2pm
Sun 4th Jan: 9:30am – 2pm

What prawns will you have?
We always stock Medium King Prawns from Spencer Gulf, SA - these are a salty prawn and are the favourite every year. We will also have Tiger Prawns from Queensland, and if you prefer a sweeter prawn, these are your go-to. 

Will you have School Prawns?
Maybe! School Prawns are a bit of a wild card - they depend on the weather and even the moon! We won’t know until the morning of, so we suggest having a backup choice just in case. 

What oysters will you have?
We always have an abundant supply of beautiful Sydney Rock Oysters.
In previous years, we've also had Pacific Oysters. Pacific Oysters don’t love warmer weather, and harvesting usually stops from December – March locally. Last year we did have Pacifics, so fingers crossed that is the case again this year.

Will you have Unopened Oysters?
We’ll have plenty of unopened oysters. They’re about $6 per dozen cheaper than opened oysters and keep for up to 10 days. Why not give shucking a try?

Will you have Oysters in the Jar?
Unfortunately we will not be selling oysters in the Jar to the public on the 23rd and 24th December unless you’ve been able to place a pre-order.

What are your prices?
Prices can change a little each year depending on supply, but to give you an idea, here’s what they’ve been in previous years:

  • Cooked Prawns (King and Tiger): $44–$50 per kilo
  • Green Prawns (Peeled or unpeeled): $42 p/kg unpeeled, $75 p/kg peeled
  • Opened Oysters: $30–$34 per dozen
  • Live, unopened Oysters: $23-28 per dozen
  • Crabs: $48 per kilo
  • Bugs: $60 per kilo
  • Lobsters: Local Eastern Rocks $130 p/kg, Western Rocks $90 p/kg
  • Salmon $62 p/kg
  • Barramundi $54 p/kg
  • Tuna $65 p/kg
  • Swordfish $60 p/kg
  • Orange Roughy $45 p/kg
  • Scallops ½ shell $4 each
  • Scallop Meat (there are shortages of Scallop meat currently) Approx $80 p/kg

How do I find out about 2026 orders?
Want to stay in the loop for 2026 Christmas and Easter orders? Join our mailing list on the home page of our website. Newsletter subscribers are the only ones who get the order open date straight to their inbox.

I’ve called but can’t get through!
Our phones are ringing non-stop this time of year! While we do our best, it’s not always possible to answer every call. We hope that this FAQ page answers some of your questions. 


Thanks for your patience at this very busy time of year. We look foward to serving you in-store. 

The Team at Dawson’s