Christmas 2025

Christmas 2025 at Dawson's Oyster Supplies 

67 King St, Warners Bay NSW 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you taking orders?
We will be taking Christmas orders from Tuesday, 21st October.

Here are a few important details to keep in mind:

  • You can select pick up on Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday 24th December.
  • A minimum spend of $100 applies to all orders.
  • Although your card won’t be charged until we pack your order, payment details are required at the time of order placement. We do not take cash for pre-orders. 
  • There are no packing or handling fees, and we don’t require a partial deposit.
  • We’ll have an express pick-up line in front of the shop on both collection days to ensure a smooth and quick process.

To place your order, call the shop directly on (02) 4948 9608.


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. 

Mon 22nd Dec: 9:30am - 2pm
Tues 23rd Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Weds 24th Dec: 7am - 1pm

Xmas Day Thurs 25th: CLOSED
Boxing Day Fri 26th: CLOSED

Sat 27th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Sun 28th Dec: 8:30am - 2pm
Mon 29th Dec: 9:30am - 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 in South Australia, 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?
For orders, we always have Sydney Rock Oysters in two sizes – Bistro (smaller) and Plate (larger).

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 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 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. To give you an estimate, here is pricing from last year: 

  • Cooked Prawns (King and Tiger): $44–$50 per kilo
  • Green Prawns (Peeled or unpeeled): $42 p/kg unpeeled, $75 p/kg peeled
  • Oysters: $30–$34 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

Will it be busy?
Yes, the lead-up to Christmas is one of our busiest times of year! Although there will be a line, we’ll work hard to serve you quickly and remember, the line is a great time to meet others in the community! To avoid peak times, try visiting after 10am.

How do I find out about 2026 orders?
Want to stay in the loop for 2026 holiday orders? Join our mailing list! Newsletter subscribers get the first notice when Christmas orders open up.

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 truly appreciate your patience and hope this FAQ page helps answer 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