Shuck & Shell’ is a fun filled foodie's journey from the paddock to the lake to the plate with summer cocktails and sunset tunes to carry you through a delicious sweet chilli crab long table lunch. We'll throw in a locally sourced Summer gin cocktail by Wharf Street Distillery and a few Wallis Lake oysters to cap off this epic summer foodie event. Maestro, Ilan Kidron from the Potbelleez will keep the good vibes and summer tunes flowing through to sunset. All of this is set on the extraordinary lake front peninsula at The Moorings Lakehouse.
A long table banquet at
The Moorings Lakehouse.
Ilan is a Sydney-based singer songwriter with over one billion combined streams, best known as the lead singer for Australia's multi-platinum selling dance music act The Potbelleez. As a writer he is a double ASCAP, double APRA award winner and has two Billboard Latin #1s.. Kidron co-wrote The Potbelleez breakthrough single, "Don't Hold Back", which peaked at No. 5 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified 3× Platinum by ARIA. Kidron has worked with artists such as Kygo, Rita Ora, Ricky Martin, Chance The Rapper, Hayden James, Chris Brown, Tommy Trash, B.o.B, Sesame Street Paul Mac and Sam La More .
Music by Ilan Kidron
From the paddock to the lake to the plate
You'll start by collecting ingredients from our organic gardens where The Wharf St Distillery Bar staff will serve you up a summer cocktail or mocktail. Then down to the lake front to break down freshly caught crabs with our very own King Neptune crab fisherman. Next you'll take your bounty up to our chefs to cook up a plate of sweet chilli blue swimmer crab, shuck a few Wallis Lake oysters. Find your spot amongst friends, new & old at the long table listening to some breezy tunes from maestro Ilan Kidron from The Potbelleez.
We'll be running a seafood workshop educating attendees about sustainable methods to catch crabs from Wallis Lake as prescribed by NSW fisheries. We focus on choosing the right gear to reduce bycatch and the legal size and bag limits. Wallis Lake produces 80% of the state’s commercial crabs and is one of the most significant producers of Sydney rock oysters in Australia. It is located on the Mid-North coast of New South Wales and flows into the sea between the towns of Forster and Tuncurry. Wallis Lake receives freshwater from a number of inflowing streams and rivers, including the Coolongolook, Wallingat, Wang Wauk and Wallamba rivers. With its sandy bottom close to Forster / Tuncurry and large daily tidal inflow / outflow it is a perfect breeding ground for oysters. Further down stream the mangroves of it's bays and rivers provide a sanctuary for Blue Swimmer and Mud crabs.
Seafood Sustainability.
Shuck & Shell
TICKETS:
Adults- $139
Children- $39
Adult tickets include: A plate of sweet chilli blue swimmer crabs, half a dozen Wallis Lake oysters, x4 Asian inspired side dishes, dessert, one Wharf Street Distillery Summer Cocktail or mocktail. Musical entetainment curated by Ilan Kidron.
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Children (2-12yo) includes: a plate of fish & chips or Asian chicken noodles, side dishes, musical entertainment, kids club arts village.
Sweet Chilli Blue Swimmer Crab
Half Dozen Wallis Lake Oysters
Hosted on the banks of Wallis Lake at The Moorings Lakehouse.
Wharf St Distillery Summer Cocktail or Mocktail
Asian inspired side dishes
Musical entertainment by Ilan Kidron
Shuck & Shell
Glamping Luxury Tent Packages:
Adults-$899
(x2 adults, x2 nights twin share inc ticket to the Shuck & Shell event)
Family-$999
(x2 adults + x2 children, x2 nights, inc ticket to the Shuck & Shell event)
Adult tickets include: x2 nights accommodation in a 5m Luxury lakeside Bell Tent with power, twin single or a king bed, linen, towels, bedside table, fan, rug, picnic table, bar fridge, BBQ & mobile bathroom etc. Each adult receives a plate of sweet chilli blue swimmer crabs, half a dozen Wallis Lake oysters, x4 Asian inspired side dishes, dessert, one Wharf Street Distillery Summer Cocktail or mocktail. Musical entetainment curated by Ilan Kidron. Arrival from 2pm Friday 10th Janurary 2025, Departure by 10am Sunday 12th. Guest must bring all food and supplies outside of the event time of Saturday 12th jan 4pm - 8pm.
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Family Glamping (children 2-12yo) includes: x2 adults + x2 children 2-12yo. Inc all of the above 'Adult Glamping ticket inclusions plus for children a plate of fish & chips or pasta, side dishes, mocktail, dessert, musical entertainment, kids arts village. Guests must bring bedding and matresses for children. Guest must bring all food and supplies outside of the event time of Saturday 12th Jan 4pm - 8pm.
Luxury Lakeside Tents
Comfortable twin single or king beds
fans, rugs, power, lighting, bar fridge, bbq etc
Ultimate tent location
Hosted on the banks of Wallis Lake at The Moorings Lakehouse.
Luxury linen
The Moorings Lakehouse is an extraordinary 5-star organic farm retreat nestled on its own serene peninsula with a 200m lake frontage, just 3.5 hours North of Sydney.

Indulge in our luxurious lakefront barrel sauna, sundeck and private swimming jetty. Exercise in our outdoor covered yoga shala / gymnasium. Harvest your salad from our organic vegetable garden & orchards or just take in the views across the Lake with a glass of wine as the sun sets over the Wallingat National park ridge line.
Accommodations include the captivating Lakefront King suite, the charming Lakefront 2-bedroom Villa, or the spacious Lakeview 3-bedroom converted barn. Each space exudes tranquility and elegance, ensuring a rejuvenating stay. A "whole property" booking is perfect for larger groups up to 14 guests securing exclusive use for larger multi family holidays. The property is also a perfect venue for bespoke weddings, wellness retreats and corporate events.
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Lakefront Barrel Sauna
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