Christmas Seafood Ordering on the Gold Coast: 2026 Update

Updated 10 November 2026: Christmas seafood preorders are now open. The advertised 2026 packs have a fixed pickup location and time: 12 Barnett Place, Molendinar, on 24 December from 10am to 2pm Queensland time. Earlier general advice to collect on either 23 or 24 December does not apply to these packs.

Order against the current offer

The Tasman Pack costs $450 and contains 3kg cooked king prawns, 3kg raw king prawns and three dozen Sydney rock oysters. The Mixed Pack costs $700 and adds 2kg skin-on salmon sides, 2kg skin-off barramundi sides and 1kg smoked salmon. Pickup is included; standard service and handling applies at checkout.

The allocation is 100 packs across both options. That is not a claim that all 100 remain available. Check the live Christmas preorder page for current availability and terms. Adding a pack to a cart is not the same as completing an order.

Do not rely on a prediction about which species will sell out first or wait for an arbitrary week in December. Availability depends on the actual product and current orders. If you need help choosing or ordering, call (07) 5522 1221.

Match the order to your menu

Both packs contain raw ingredients that require cooking. Compare the two packs, then use the Christmas portion guide to plan around your guests and other food. Whole-prawn weight includes heads and shells, while oysters are allocated by count. There is no universal guest count that fits every Christmas meal.

For a small household or different menu, check individual products separately. Regular shop purchases and Christmas packs have different ordering arrangements, and packs must be ordered separately from regular items.

Keep pickup and retail hours separate

Varsity Lakes and Labrador are scheduled to trade 6am–9pm on 23 December, 4am–4pm on 24 December and 9am–3pm on 26 December. They are closed on Christmas Day. Those hours do not extend the Molendinar pack collection window.

Read the pickup checklist and plan insulated transport and refrigerator space before collection. Follow each product's label and supplied storage instructions rather than applying one storage period to everything in the box.

When can I collect a 2026 Christmas pack?

Collect on 24 December 2026 between 10am and 2pm Queensland time at 12 Barnett Place, Molendinar QLD 4214. These packs are not collected from Varsity Lakes or Labrador.

Should I wait until December to preorder?

Preorders are already open. The total allocation is 100 packs across both options, so check current availability rather than relying on a suggested future ordering date.

For the complete collection of planning articles, visit the Gold Coast Christmas seafood guide for 2026.