Frequently Asked Questions at Christmas Time

Are you taking orders?
Christmas orders have unfortunately now closed for 2024. 

Missed out on pre-ordering? No worries! We’re ready to welcome walk-ins, and we’ll have plenty of seafood available in-store on December 23rd and 24th.

How do I find out about 2025 orders?
Join our mailing list! Newsletter subscribers are the first to know when Christmas (and Easter) orders open. 

What are your Trading Hours?
Our trading hours during Christmas and the New Year are below. We also post these on our website, social media pages and Google Listing for your convenience. 

Christmas & New Year Trading Hours: 
Sun 22nd Dec: 9:30am - 2pm
Mon 23rd Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Tues 24th Dec: 7am - 1pm
Xmas Day Wed 25th: CLOSED
Boxing Day Thurs 26th: CLOSED
Fri 27th Dec: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat 28th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Sun 29th Dec: 9:30am - 2pm
Mon 30th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
NYE Tue 31st Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
NYD Wed 1st Jan: CLOSED
Thurs 2nd Jan: CLOSED

What will you have in stock?
Over the Christmas and New Year period, we will have an abundant supply of Wild Caught King Prawns (from South Australia), Farmed Tiger Prawns (QLD), Sydney Rock Oysters (opened and unopened), Bugs, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Rock Lobsters and Fresh fish + condiments and more. 

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.

Will you have Oysters in the Jar?
Unfortunately we will not be selling oysters in the Jar to the public over the Christmas and New Year period unless you’ve been able to place a pre-order.

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

Will it be busy?
Yes, the lead-up to Christmas is our busiest time of year! There will be a line, but we’ll work hard to serve you quickly. Plus, the line is a great time to meet others in the community! We’ll also have live music on December 24th to keep you entertained! To avoid peak times, try visiting after 11 a.m., when lines tend to ease up a little.

What are your prices?
We get fresh stock daily, so prices vary.  Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for daily updates on stock and pricing - we post on our stories each morning. For a rough guide, we predict prawns will range from $46 - $50 p/kg, Oysters from $28 - $34 p/dozen, Bugs $60-65 p/kg and Crabs $45-48 p/kg.

I’ve called but can’t get through!
Our phones are ringing non-stop this time of year, from early morning until we close, with multiple calls coming in at once. While we do our best, it’s not always possible to answer every call. We truly appreciate your patience and hope this FAQ page helps answer some of your questions!

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this busy period. We look forward to serving you soon!
The Team at Dawson’s