The Oyster Box opened in 1954 after starting off as a beach cottage in the 1800's. The property changed hands many times but was inherited in 1920 by a Dr. Quinn. It was turned into his home. In 1948 it was acquired by Ken O'Connor and his sister Kay. The property was used first as a tea garden and restaurant and in 1954 the Oyster Box Hotel. In 2006 , the property was sold to Stanley and Bea Tollman and major renovations and alterations were undertaken. Built in 1954, the iconic 21m high lighthouse is a 'marker' for the hotel as is the pier to the north of the hotel, and the hotel is the custodian of the lighthouse
