Sunday 6 September 2026 · Gold Coast
Father's Day seafood on the Gold Coast
Shop in person at Labrador or Varsity Lakes, or order online for refrigerated delivery from Ormeau to Coolangatta, plus Northern Rivers NSW on Tuesday and Friday.
Spend over $200 online or in store and get a free Tasman Star cap or singlet.
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Spend over $200. Get a free cap or singlet.
Spend $200 or more online or in store and we add one complimentary Tasman Star cap or singlet, whatever is in stock.
- Online: write your preference in the order comments (cap, or singlet size S to XXL). We add it at checkout.
- In store: ask staff at Labrador or Varsity Lakes when your spend is over $200.
- We give what is in stock. One free gift per order.
- Offer ends Sunday 6 September 2026, while stocks last. Replaces the usual dozen oysters bonus online for this window.
Free with online seafood orders over $200. Not available on in-store purchases.
Three ways to get Father's Day seafood
Same catch, three paths: walk into either Gold Coast store on the day, or order ahead online for delivery.
Labrador store
5-7 Olsen Ave. North Gold Coast pickup. Open 7 AM to 6 PM on Father's Day.
Store detailsVarsity Lakes store
20 Casua Dr. Southern Gold Coast flagship. Open 7 AM to 6 PM on Father's Day.
Store details
North Gold Coast
Labrador
- 5-7 Olsen Ave, Labrador QLD 4215
- Father's Day: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM · No public holiday surcharge
- (07) 5529 2500
Closest store for Southport, Main Beach, Runaway Bay, Hope Island, Helensvale and Coomera. Walk in for prawns, bugs, whole fish and platters on Sunday 6 September.
South Gold Coast · Flagship
Varsity Lakes
- 20 Casua Dr, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
- Father's Day: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM · No public holiday surcharge
- (07) 5522 1221
Closest store for Robina, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Coolangatta and Mudgeeraba. Flagship range for platters, sashimi and shellfish on Father's Day.
Order online for Father's Day delivery
Order at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au. We cut and pack for your delivery day, then run our own refrigerated vehicles. Chilled product at 0–4°C, frozen at –18°C or colder. No third-party couriers.
Spend over $200 online and get a free cap or singlet at checkout. Same offer in store at Labrador and Varsity Lakes. See the free merch.
Cutoff: order by 2:00 PM the day before delivery. For Sunday 6 September, order by Saturday 5 September at 2 PM.
Gold Coast and Northern Rivers delivery areas
Gold Coast home delivery runs 7 days a week. Northern Rivers NSW is Tuesday and Friday. Check your suburb on our delivery areas page or the Gold Coast seafood delivery guide.
Gold Coast suburbs we deliver to
- Ormeau
- Pimpama
- Coomera
- Helensvale
- Hope Island
- Paradise Point
- Runaway Bay
- Labrador
- Southport
- Main Beach
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Mermaid Beach
- Miami
- Burleigh Heads
- Palm Beach
- Currumbin
- Tugun
- Coolangatta
- Tweed Heads
- Robina
- Varsity Lakes
- Mudgeeraba
- Nerang
- Ashmore
- Bundall
Northern Rivers NSW (Tuesday and Friday)
- Byron Bay
- Ballina
- Lennox Head
- Lismore
More detail: Northern Rivers seafood delivery.
What to put on Dad's table
Available in both stores and online. Order early for bugs, whole snapper and sashimi-grade tuna.
- Shop prawns
Prawn barbecue
Green king prawns on skewers with garlic oil, two to three minutes a side.
- Browse shellfish
Moreton Bay bugs
Split raw, cook shell side down in garlic butter.
- Shop whole fish
Whole fish or fillets
Whole snapper off the grill, or salmon and barramundi fillets.
- Shop platters
Cold platter
Cooked king prawns, oysters and lemon on ice. No cooking required.
Father's Day seafood FAQ
When is Father's Day 2026 in Australia?
Father's Day in Australia is the first Sunday of September. In 2026 that is Sunday 6 September. On the Gold Coast it falls in early spring, which suits a backyard seafood barbecue or a long lunch platter.
Are Tasman Star Seafood stores open on Father's Day 2026?
Yes. Both stores are open on Father's Day Sunday 6 September 2026 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no public holiday surcharge. Labrador: 5-7 Olsen Ave, Labrador QLD 4215, phone (07) 5529 2500. Varsity Lakes: 20 Casua Dr, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, phone (07) 5522 1221.
Can I buy Father's Day seafood in store or only online?
Both. Visit Labrador or Varsity Lakes on the day, or order online for Gold Coast home delivery 7 days a week. Spend $200 or more online or in store and unlock a complimentary cap or singlet from stock.
What seafood is best for a Father's Day barbecue on the Gold Coast?
Whole green king prawns on skewers, split raw Moreton Bay bugs in garlic butter, and firm fish such as salmon, barramundi or whole snapper all grill well. For a mixed grill, allow about 500 g of raw whole prawns per adult plus bug halves and a fish fillet or a shared whole fish.
Where does Tasman Star deliver Father's Day seafood?
Gold Coast delivery runs 7 days a week from Ormeau to Coolangatta, including Ormeau, Pimpama, Coomera, Helensvale, Hope Island, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Labrador, Southport, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and surrounding suburbs. Northern Rivers NSW (Byron Bay, Ballina, Lennox Head, Lismore) is Tuesday and Friday. Place your order by 2:00 PM the day before delivery.
What is the Father's Day complimentary cap and singlet offer?
Spend $200 or more online or in store during the Father's Day window and we add one complimentary Tasman Star cap or singlet, whatever is in stock. Online: write your preference in the order comments (cap, or singlet size) and we add it at checkout. In store: ask staff at Labrador or Varsity Lakes when your spend is over $200. One gift per order. Offer ends Sunday 6 September 2026, while stocks last.
How far in advance should I order seafood for Father's Day?
Order 3 to 5 days ahead. Premium lines such as Moreton Bay bugs, whole snapper, cooked king prawns and sashimi-grade tuna sell out fastest in the days before Father's Day. For Sunday 6 September delivery, order by Friday 4 September where you can. Same-day store pickup is available while stock lasts.
About Tasman Star Seafood on the Gold Coast
Tasman Star Seafood is a family-owned seafood business with over 30 years on the Gold Coast. We run our own commercial trawler fleet, two retail stores at Labrador and Varsity Lakes, wholesale supply to restaurants, and temperature-controlled home delivery.
For Father's Day 2026 we stock prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, whole fish, fillets, sashimi-grade tuna, oysters and ready platters at both stores and online. Orders over $200 online or in store unlock a complimentary cap or singlet from stock until 6 September 2026.
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