Oyster farmers on the Hawkesbury River expand into tourism to survive industry hurdles.
Almost a year ago, you would have been forgiven if you said you had seen tables floating in the flooded Hawkesbury River.Oyster farmers are expanding their tourism offerings because of challenges in the industryDiseases and floods have wiped out millions of oystersAfter a tour of nearby oyster leases, guests dressed in fishing waders step off a boat into knee-deep water, ready to devour seafood platters and wide-open views.
The upswing in fortunes comes as Australia prepares to reopen its border to international travellers later this month."I've survived in the tourism industry just on the domestic market.
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