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Seafood Delivery Forrest

Fresh from Sydney Fish Markets to your door - ocean-fresh seafood delivered to Canberra & ACT.

734+ Reviews
4.9 star average
30+ Years
Seafood expertise
Fish Markets
Sydney Fish Markets partner
0-4°C
Temperature-monitored delivery

Your neighbourhood loves seafood

22 kg of fresh seafood delivered to Forrest in the last 30 days

4 kg

Salmon

8 kg

Prawns

3 dozen

Oysters

6 kg

Fish Fillets

1 kg

Lobster

2 kg

Calamari

Delivery details for Forrest

Order Cut-off

Order by 2pm for fastest delivery

Delivery Days

Monday to Saturday

Delivery Fee

$25 / Free over $120

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How Much Seafood Do I Need?

Use our calculator to work out exactly how much seafood you need for your next gathering.

Number of Guests
4
Meal Type

Why Forrest customers order from GetFish

Forrest is arguably Canberra's most prestigious suburb — a quiet, leafy pocket of the inner south, bookended by the parliamentary triangle and the suburb of Deakin, with streets lined with embassies, high commissions and the residences of foreign ambassadors, senior ministers and some of the most recognisable names in Australian public life. Named after Prime Minister John Forrest, it has a cultivated, unhurried elegance: large properties, heritage trees and a neighbourhood character that's changed very little since the original Canberra plan was realised.

Entertaining in Forrest is not a casual affair. The diplomatic and political households here host events that demand the highest standard of produce, and seafood is often at the centre of those occasions. Forrest 2603 residents understand quality — which is why so many of them order through GetFish. We source daily at the Sydney Fish Markets auction, packing whole lobster, Sydney Rock oysters by the dozen, sashimi-grade tuna and kingfish, premium king prawns and seasonal specialties at 0–4°C for the 2–3 business day journey to Canberra. Nothing is frozen. Nothing is compromised. It arrives as the market-quality product it is.

For a suburb where the dinner table sometimes features guests who've attended official banquets at Kirribilli House, GetFish delivers the standard you're looking for. Flat $25 delivery or free on orders over $120. Order by 2pm Monday to Saturday.

From Catch to Kitchen

The Catch

Fresh seafood swims into Sydney Fish Markets daily from fishing boats across Australian waters.

We Bid on the Best

Our buyers are at the markets before dawn, hand-selecting the finest catch at auction.

Expert Processing

Our team fillets, portions, and prepares your order with 30+ years of expertise.

Packed for Freshness

Sealed in eco-friendly insulated packaging with ice to lock in freshness.

Delivered to You

Loaded onto our refrigerated trucks and at your door in Forrest.

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From Sydney Fish Markets to Forrest

Sydney Fish Markets Forrest

Your seafood travels on a chilled route from Sydney Fish Markets to Forrest

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What Customers Around Forrest Say

Verified reviews

Fresh, on time and delicious

GetFish delivers again - thanks so much!

Amazing

LOVED it. Almost melted in your mouth

Pure indulgence

Fantastic! I make fish cakes usually with this item. However, my standard poodles get a super treat with salmon on top of their dinner too. I love it, my family love it and so do my poodle kids.

Forrest Seafood Delivery FAQs

Common questions about getting fresh seafood delivered to Forrest in the Canberra & ACT area.

Do you deliver to Forrest in Canberra's inner south?

Yes — Forrest 2603 is on our regular Canberra ACT delivery route. Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Saturday arrive within 2–3 business days of dispatch from Sydney Fish Markets. Neighbouring suburbs Griffith ACT, Red Hill and Deakin are also covered on the same run.

How do you guarantee freshness for the 2–3 day journey from Sydney to Forrest?

All Canberra deliveries, including Forrest, use our highest-specification insulated packaging with multiple gel ice packs. Orders are sealed at 0–4°C directly after packing at Sydney Fish Markets. The packaging maintains safe temperatures for 48+ hours — well within our ACT delivery window. The cold chain is continuous and temperature-monitored throughout transit.

What does delivery to Forrest 2603 cost?

Delivery to Forrest is $25 flat rate, or free on orders over $120. Forrest customers regularly order at the premium end of our range — lobster, sashimi platters and oyster selections — so the free delivery threshold is often well exceeded. Order by 2pm Monday to Saturday.

What premium seafood is Forrest most known for ordering?

Forrest has one of the highest per-order values in our entire ACT network. Whole lobster, Sydney Rock oysters in two-dozen boxes, sashimi-grade tuna and kingfish, and premium king prawn boxes are the defining orders from this suburb. Pre-made platters for diplomatic and political entertaining are consistently popular.

How much seafood should I order for a formal Forrest dinner party?

For a formal dinner, plan 200–250g of raw seafood per person as a main course, plus starter quantities if you're doing oysters or sashimi beforehand. For 8 guests, expect to order 1.6–2kg of main course seafood plus your starter selections. Our serving calculator can give more precise guidance for your specific menu.

Do you cater for diplomatic entertaining from Forrest?

We deliver to all residential and official addresses in Forrest 2603, including diplomatic residences and embassy compounds. For larger official function orders, we recommend placing your order 4–5 days in advance and reaching out to our team so we can confirm stock for your requirements. Our premium range is ideally suited to official Australian hospitality.