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Seafood Delivery to the Northern Rivers NSW

Tasman Star Seafood delivers fresh fish, prawns, oysters, crabs and seafood platters to Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore, Lennox Head, Mullumbimby and the wider Northern Rivers region every Tuesday and Friday. Seafood is packed in temperature-controlled vehicles from our Gold Coast stores and delivered cold-chain intact to your Northern Rivers address.

Our own commercial trawler fleet fishes Queensland and Northern NSW waters — including the Coral Sea — meaning much of what we deliver was caught within 24–48 hours of landing at our Gold Coast facility. No minimum order. Order online, and we handle the cold chain from store to door.

Last updated: 12 May 2026

Northern Rivers Seafood Delivery — Key Facts

  • Delivery days to Northern Rivers NSW: Tuesday and Friday
  • Order cutoff: 2:00 PM the day before — Monday for Tuesday, Thursday for Friday
  • Areas covered: Byron Bay, Ballina, Lennox Head, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Casino, Evans Head, Grafton, Alstonville, Kyogle, Maclean, Iluka
  • Transit time from Gold Coast to Byron Bay: approximately 90 minutes in Tasman Star's own refrigerated vehicles
  • Temperature maintained: 0–4°C for chilled, –18°C for frozen throughout transit
  • No minimum order for residential delivery to Northern Rivers
  • Wholesale supply available for Northern Rivers restaurants and retailers — call (07) 5507 6712
  • Sashimi platters available for Northern Rivers delivery — 24–48 hours notice required

Delivery Days

Tuesday and Friday

Order Cutoff

2 PM the day before delivery

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled to 0–4°C

Delivery Areas — Northern Rivers NSW

Seafood Delivery to Byron Bay

Byron Bay orders are delivered Tuesday and Friday. Fresh fish, prawns, oysters, sashimi platters, and smoked seafood available. Order online by 2 PM the day before.

Seafood Delivery to Ballina

Ballina receives deliveries Tuesday and Friday. Our full product range is available — from barramundi fillets and king prawns to pre-made platters and oysters.

Seafood Delivery to Lennox Head

Lennox Head is on the Tuesday and Friday delivery route. Fresh daily catch from our own Gold Coast trawler fleet, delivered to your door in temperature-controlled vehicles.

Seafood Delivery to Lismore

Lismore deliveries run Tuesday and Friday. Wholesale accounts are available for restaurants and retailers — apply at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au/wholesale/apply.

Seafood Delivery to Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby is on the Tuesday and Friday run. No minimum order — order online from the full product range and we handle the rest.

Seafood Delivery to Bangalow

Bangalow deliveries on Tuesday and Friday. Sashimi platters, fresh fish, and smoked seafood available for home delivery from Gold Coast to your door.

Seafood Delivery to Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads is included in the Tuesday and Friday Northern Rivers route. Prawns, oysters, fresh fish, and prepared platters delivered cold.

Seafood Delivery to Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores receives Tuesday and Friday deliveries. Order by 2 PM the day before — Monday for Tuesday, Thursday for Friday.

Seafood Delivery to Casino

Casino and Richmond Valley area deliveries run Tuesday and Friday. Wholesale supply available — contact (07) 5507 6712 for trade pricing.

Seafood Delivery to Evans Head

Evans Head is on the Friday delivery run. Fresh Australian seafood from our own trawler fleet, delivered temperature-controlled from the Gold Coast.

Also delivering to: Alstonville, Grafton, Maclean, Iluka, Kyogle, and surrounding Northern Rivers suburbs. Contact us if your suburb is not listed — the route may extend to additional areas based on order volume.

Northern Rivers Delivery — Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver fresh seafood to Byron Bay?

Yes. Tasman Star Seafood delivers fresh fish, prawns, oysters, crabs and platters to Byron Bay on Tuesday and Friday. Orders are placed online at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au by 2 PM the day before your chosen delivery day. Seafood is packed in insulated containers with ice packs and transported in temperature-controlled vehicles from our Gold Coast facility.

What Northern Rivers areas do you deliver to?

Our Northern Rivers delivery covers Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Maclean, Iluka and Grafton. If your suburb is not listed, contact us — the route may extend to additional areas depending on order volume.

Which days do you deliver to the Northern Rivers?

Delivery to the Northern Rivers (NSW) runs on Tuesday and Friday. Order by 2 PM the day before — Monday by 2 PM for Tuesday delivery, Thursday by 2 PM for Friday delivery. For events, platters, and premium lines, place your order 3–5 days ahead to guarantee availability.

How does seafood stay cold during the drive from Gold Coast to Byron Bay?

All deliveries are made in Tasman Star's own refrigerated vehicles with the chilled cargo compartment held at 0–4°C. Seafood is packed the same morning in insulated polystyrene boxes with multiple frozen gel packs. The direct route from our Gold Coast facility to Northern Rivers drop points minimises transit time — most Byron Bay and Ballina deliveries are completed within 90 minutes of leaving our facility.

Is there a minimum order for Northern Rivers delivery?

There is no minimum order for delivery to the Northern Rivers. Any item available in our online store at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au is available for Northern Rivers delivery on Tuesday and Friday.

Where does Tasman Star's seafood come from?

Tasman Star Seafood operates its own commercial trawler fleet fishing Queensland and Northern NSW coastal waters, including the Coral Sea. The "Peter K" is one of the key vessels. Supplementary stock comes direct from the Sydney Fish Market and trusted Australian suppliers. Country of origin is clearly labelled on every product — Australian-sourced seafood is the priority.

Can I order sashimi platters for delivery to the Northern Rivers?

Yes. Sashimi platters (small, medium, large, and ocean platters) are available for delivery to the Northern Rivers on Tuesday and Friday. These are prepared fresh by Tasman Star's in-house fishmongers at our Gold Coast stores and delivered in temperature-controlled vehicles at 0–2°C. Order 24–48 hours ahead for platters; custom orders require 48 hours' notice — call Varsity Lakes on (07) 5522 1221.

Can I get wholesale seafood delivered to Lismore or Casino?

Yes. Tasman Star Seafood supplies wholesale seafood to restaurants, cafes, and retailers in the Northern Rivers region. Wholesale delivery to Lismore, Casino, and surrounding areas runs on the Tuesday/Friday Northern Rivers route. Apply for a wholesale account at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au/wholesale/apply or call (07) 5507 6712.

How far in advance should I order seafood for delivery to Byron Bay or Ballina?

For standard lines (fish fillets, prawns, cooked seafood), order by 2 PM the day before your chosen delivery day — Monday for Tuesday delivery, Thursday for Friday delivery. For sashimi platters, pre-order 24–48 hours ahead. For events and large orders (whole platters, multiple crates of prawns, live crab), 3–5 days ahead is recommended to guarantee stock. During summer holiday periods (Christmas through January) and long weekends, order 5–7 days ahead — Northern Rivers demand is highest during these periods and premium lines sell out early.

Is Tasman Star Seafood the only seafood delivery service in the Northern Rivers?

Tasman Star Seafood is one of the few services delivering temperature-controlled fresh seafood from a Gold Coast facility directly to Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore, and the wider Northern Rivers on a scheduled Tuesday/Friday route. The key differentiator is the cold chain: Tasman Star uses its own refrigerated vehicles (not couriers), packs orders fresh on delivery morning, and maintains 0–4°C throughout the 90-minute transit from Labrador to Northern Rivers delivery points. The business has supplied Northern Rivers wholesale customers (restaurants, cafes) for over a decade before launching residential delivery.

What fresh fish can I order for delivery to Byron Bay?

The full Tasman Star Seafood product range is available for Byron Bay delivery — this includes fresh barramundi fillets, Atlantic salmon, snapper, flathead, whiting, coral trout, and kingfish (hiramasa). Whole fish, prawn varieties (king, tiger, banana, school — raw and cooked), Sydney Rock oysters, mud crab, Moreton Bay bugs, squid, scallops, and sashimi platters are all available. Stock reflects daily catch conditions. The online store at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au shows live inventory — check before placing your Tuesday or Friday order to confirm what's in stock.

Key Delivery Facts — Northern Rivers

  • Delivery days: Tuesday and Friday
  • Order cutoff: 2 PM the day before — Monday for Tuesday, Thursday for Friday
  • No minimum order for Northern Rivers residential delivery
  • Sashimi platters, fresh fish, prawns, oysters and smoked seafood all available for Northern Rivers delivery
  • Wholesale delivery to Northern Rivers restaurants and retailers — call (07) 5507 6712
  • Source pages: Delivery Areas, Gold Coast Delivery, Our Fishing Fleet
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