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Hook A Barra

4.9

Katrina Fallon

06:46 21 Jul 26

Fantastic day. The staff were wonderful, very knowledgeable and made the outing enjoyable.

Dean Hardie

23:40 20 Jul 26

We have returned to fish many times over the years and always had fun. Everyone always do their best to help us land a fish and create great memories.

Corinna Ulcigrai

09:16 19 Jul 26

Great experience, it was really fun.Our Family (Hook-A-Barra x7).The little pond was really fun , I recommend it. We weren't so experience with fishing when we came here. But that changed when we left because of the two young assistants named Will and Aiden. They were really kind and experienced to help with the fishing. We booked from 9 to 10 in Winter (It was a mistakes) Therefore we had a privat session. The fish were not so active in cold water so we recommend booking later.But overall one of our best experience in Queensland.

Nevin John

04:39 19 Jul 26

Visited on a weekend day. Easy to book. Easy to find. Well organised and well staffed. Great fun catching Barra and the best fish and chips in the north!

Karina Carew

06:18 16 Jul 26

Thanks to Leigh, Grace, Rob and the whole team at Hook a Barra. It was an epic experience for our family today. The lunch was fantastic with obviously fresh barra on the menu done three ways. Great to see fish farming done so ethically and sustainably- it’s easy to understand why they’re rated so well. The whole catch and release was really fun with fish welfare front of mind. The staff went out of the way to ensure that our children really enjoyed themselves. This is a must do activity for families!

Leroy

20:51 13 Jul 26

Awesome afternoon at Hook a Barra, great overall experience. Definitely a must do while in the area. Highlight was catching a few Barra in the trophy pond.

Mateo Fretes

11:13 13 Jul 26

Hooked so many fish. Made me feel great about my fishing abilities! And the barra sashimi was delicious

Tony Oakley

03:16 11 Jul 26

We bought some snap frozen barra fillets. Boneless and skinless. Fried on high heat for a few minutes 😋. Very tasty and just like fresh fish.

Kelly-Mare Korcek

08:24 09 Jul 26

Sarah Giles

02:08 09 Jul 26

So much fun! We caught 5 huge barra’s! The staff were awesome and you can take the fish you catch for a really reasonable price. Definitely recommend!!

07:12 08 Jul 26

We had a great time. Do the full tour, there is lots to learn about running an aquaculture farm in The Daintree. Caught some awesome size Barra. (Would have liked the full fishing hour in the top pond for more photo opportunities but it is school holidays and we understand that it is busy). The Barra tasting plate advertised with the full tour wasn't available but the fresh fried fillets were absolutely delicious ❤️Definitely recommend this tour 👍😁

Freddie Ross

09:30 07 Jul 26

This was a mad trip up from Brisbane to Port Douglas I got 3 big boys they even posted me keep up the good work lads and girls

M J

09:28 07 Jul 26

We booked the ‘Farm & Fishing Combo’. Rob was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We then feasted on Barra three ways - crumbed in a taco wrap, crispy skin grilled and fried with chips. And then the highlight of our time here was fishing the ‘barra’. Everyone caught big fish and a shout-out to Lincoln for his expert fishing advice.

Hannah Geeves

07:34 07 Jul 26

tony sloan

02:13 07 Jul 26

sofi Gili Adriasola

20:49 06 Jul 26

What an awesome experience at Hook-A-Barra! The food was fantastic, the staff were so friendly, and the fishing was an absolute blast. I have to admit, I wasn't convinced about fishing at all, it's never really been my thing. My partner insisted we give it a go, and I'm so glad he did because I think I ended up having even more fun than he did! To top it off, I caught a bigger fish than him, which made the day even better. We'll definitely be back!

Ruth Brunell

10:14 05 Jul 26

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you’re visiting Port Douglas, I can’t recommend Hook-A-Barra highly enough! We did the farm tour experience, and it was one of the highlights of our trip.The behind-the-scenes tour was fascinating and gave us a real insight into how the farm operates. The fresh meal included afterwards was an absolute 10/10—delicious and a perfect way to finish the experience.A special mention to our guide, Gracie, who was sensational. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what she does, making the tour both informative and fun for the whole family.What really set Hook-A-Barra apart, though, was the exceptional customer service. My daughter accidentally dropped her iPhone into the barramundi pond, and the staff went above and beyond to help. They even sent one of their young team members into the pond to retrieve it! Thanks to their incredible efforts, we left with one very relieved—and very happy—teenager.From start to finish, the entire team made us feel welcome and ensured we had an unforgettable experience. A fantastic outing for families, great food, wonderful people, and outstanding service. We would absolutely recommend Hook-A-Barra to anyone visiting Far North Queensland!

Agim Selita

20:47 03 Jul 26

Friendly staff, awesome facility, fun for the whole family.

Terry Cislowski

04:55 03 Jul 26

very good deal when you have been there tops

Jim Wilson

04:55 03 Jul 26

The 2 boys had a great time they both caught multiple Barra. What an experience for them. Thank you Hooked on Barra

Leigh Morden

01:28 03 Jul 26

Awesome job guys, well worth the visit. We will be back.

Glenn Cislowski

23:08 02 Jul 26

Great experience well organised

sharon Gatt

23:05 02 Jul 26

Well worth the money. Highly recommend. Great day out for everyone.

Greg Baker

19:09 01 Jul 26

Young Tamika withh her first Barramundi!!!

Peter Giles

06:36 01 Jul 26

Staff were super friendly and helpful, caught heaps of good size fish, had a blast

Cherelle Del Favero

06:35 01 Jul 26

We all caught a few fish each. Kids loved it. Good location

Wayne Healey

09:30 29 Jun 26

Hayden Isenbert

11:23 27 Jun 26

Great fun.Informational.And wrangling Barras.

TheGoran83

11:21 27 Jun 26

Great experience.. 10/10..Easy to catch barramundi..Awesome crew also.

Ely Benchoam

11:12 27 Jun 26

One of the best experiences in Nth Qld. We booked the farm tour and fishing package. The guide was extremely knowledgable about the farm operations and history of the area and delivered the information passionately. The fishing was great fun. You get plenty of help and all but guarenteed a catch. We hooked a few in an hour. The barra tasting dish is a lovely touch, and the food is brilliant. Easily the freshest and best fish and chips in Qld!! I highly recommend visiting Hook a Barra if youre in the area.

Roselyn Adikoesoemo

09:09 27 Jun 26

Had a great time at Hook-A-Barra. Helpful guides, who were happy to help my 5 year old son when he needed to help cast his fishing rod. Managed to catch 2 between my husband and 2 boys. One got away unfortunately. But an overall an enjoyable and fun experience!

Brad Macdougall

01:09 27 Jun 26

We had an amazing time at Hook-A-Barra! The farm tour was really interesting and gave us a great insight into how barramundi are raised. My 9 year old loved it. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable.The lunch provided with the tour was beautiful & catching a barra was definitely the highlight.Would definitely recommend the experience.AAA+±+

Clare Debono

01:26 23 Jun 26

Great venue for some family fun! Everyone hooked up a barra and enjoyed a couple of exciting hours hooking up fish! Highly recommend.

Robert Hall

12:18 22 Jun 26

What a great afternoon learning all about this incredible fish species! I was lucky enough to hook 3 decent size barramundi and release safely back into the water to continue their life journey. Thanks to the knowledgeable and patient crew at Hook-A-Barra for a really cool experience 😎. Highly recommend a visit for great family fun!

Peter MP

05:38 20 Jun 26

Had the Fish and Chips, salad battered, a bit pricey at $28 for not much but the fish was incredible, so tender and fresh. So $28 is OK by me.

Helen Watson

23:04 18 Jun 26

It was a fun experience with knowledgeable and friendly staff. And the included lunch option was delicious. Will bring the kids with us next time. Thank you.

Jessica Debono

02:49 16 Jun 26

10/10 experience. We were having such a great time we extended our visit by an hour. Steve especially was a great help, sharing interesting facts before we started fishing. Would absolutely go again!

Rebecca Van Herwynen

01:50 12 Jun 26

Leanne Steen

07:41 10 Jun 26

We had an awesome experience at hook-a-barra. Highly recommend this experience.

Jason Fenwick

07:05 10 Jun 26

An awesome half day farm tour, fishing and lunch provided by the friendliest team imaginable.The team go out of their way to ensure you experience catching these majestic fish!The whole experience was personable and friendly and very informative but hey it’s all about catching a Barra and they go out of their way to do everything they can to see that happen.We caught at least 10 (wife and I) Barra round the 600-700mm range and had several hook ups in the trophy pond but spat the hooks when they jumped but hey that’s the challenge of catching big Barra!Recommend to bring your friends and family and have a great time catching the most iconic fish in Australia!!! 👍👍👍

James Tod

02:49 10 Jun 26

Amazing experience, Staff are super helpful, Great fun for the whole family, High recommend.

Joanna Grzybowska

05:47 09 Jun 26

Amazing experience! My husband and our 4.5 yo caught a barramundi each quite quickly! The staff was very helpful and done everything possible to make our experience enjoyable.We then had a mouth watering grilled barramundi with chips and salad, and a barra burger that was also delicious and cooked to perfection.I highly recommend Hook a Barra!

robert frei

23:39 08 Jun 26

Awesome experience for the family and the food was fantastic

B Gully

04:37 07 Jun 26

Traveling Oceans

22:02 06 Jun 26

Great staff that are super friendly. Property is really cool with lots of little bara ponds to watch over. Can eat lunch here without paying for fishing and have great fish tacos. They are hopefully soon to get a liquor liscense too!

Beth McLean

23:43 05 Jun 26

Staff were friendly and the facilities were clean. Husband caught multiple fish and we had a great time.

Lamondy

01:52 05 Jun 26

Chris Latham

04:59 31 May 26

Nice operation, very well run, great staff. Food is very good too.

Nicole Anne

06:11 28 May 26

Awesome experience for kids and adults! Guaranteed to catch a fish.The guys working were super friendly too

Jessica Miklavc

23:03 26 May 26

We had the best experience. Such a fun activity. We’ll definitely be back!

Rebecca Lodin

00:34 24 May 26

Had a great time! Caught many barramundi and took two back with us. A very fun way to spend an afternoon!!

Dianne Kreitals

07:01 22 May 26

Mick C

02:41 22 May 26

Had an awesome time! Was interesting to learn about how the farm works. Catching 5 Barra out of the trophy pond was a welcome bonus!

Sue Thirkettle

03:37 21 May 26

Met expectations, informative tour guide, yummy lunch

Natalie

07:01 15 May 26

We stopped in on the way back from the Daintree without a booking and the Staff were super helpful and friendly! They helped with the kids and made sure we didnt leave without catching a few big fish! Absolutely fabulous experience. The food was delicious too ! Can't wait to be back

Leni Rowland

23:06 14 May 26

We had so much fun out at hook a Barra, got to catch some fish and taste it at the great little cafe and even got to take buy a fillet and take it home to cook up. Staff were great! If you love fishing, this is a great place to come !

Kym

12:31 14 May 26

This was a great experience. We can’t speak highly enough of Hook-a-barra. The team were so accommodating and Gracie, Johnny and the team went above and beyond to make sure all three of our children landed a barra.

Danielle Parkinson

08:42 14 May 26

Mark and the team were amazing. so informative, friendly and helpful throughout the whole experience. The food tasting was great, the kids absolutely loved it, and we all caught a fish!!We will be back again and highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out.

Joan Nataya

01:59 14 May 26

Fish -On! My boys enjoyed fishing the elusive Barra. Hope this would be their lucky charm in their Fishing adventure 😁

Alana Ingram

04:41 12 May 26

We easily booked the fishing experience online and signed the waivers.As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the friendly Steve. We learnt a lot about barramundi in the first 10 mins of being there. This was an awesome experience to be given a lesson on casting a line, fishing in their trophy pond and then be lucky enough to be taken to another pond by the lovely Adam. He really made the fishing experience memorable and is such a genuine guy who loves his job. We all got to catch a barra and it has created the best memories for us as a family. I really recommend you stop in here while up nears Port Douglas and Cairns.

Karl Maclean

06:53 07 May 26

I booked a fishing experience with Hook a Barra and had a great time. Steve and the crew helped me every step of the way, I thought I knew how to fish but I soon found there is a lot more to know when hooking a big Barra. I landed a few beauties and had a great day out, even got to take some fillets home for dinner. I would highly recommend to include this experience on your next FNQ visit.

Jane Bailey

06:44 07 May 26

We had the most incredible experience at Daintree Barramundi Farm — I truly cannot recommend this place enough!From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel so welcome. Matt was so friendly and cooked the most delicious barramundi for our family it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip.Johnny was fantastic, getting us all set up with rods and making the whole experience fun and easy. What really stood out was how patient and kind he was with my 4-year-old son while helping him unhook the barra he caught such a special moment for us.Gracie was absolutely amazing. As a mum with two young kids, I felt so comfortable and looked after. She went above and beyond, even taking my kids for a walk to the fish shack to see the tanks, which they loved. Her warmth and care really made the experience extra special.This is such a great experience for everyone whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, or a family. Watching the barra being fed at the end was such a fun and memorable way to finish.We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for such a beautiful experience! 💛

Lauren Perry

04:26 04 May 26

Hubby and I have been twice now. This time, we booked for the farm tour, fishing & a tasting plate of barramundi and could not fault our morning. The farm tour was relaxed, but informative and a great insight to why this works! The Barra were biting and fighting and the tasting plates at the end of the day was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. We’ll definitely be back!

Ian Bray

23:01 03 May 26

This was a lot of fun and the instruction was perfect. Would go again. Also saw a few young kids fishing and enjoying with their parents.

Jesse Oppermann (smarfus)

12:47 03 May 26

Our trip to Hook-a-Barra was an absolute standout and offered incredible value for a family day out. The kids had the time of their lives, and the thrill of them landing their own barramundi made for some unforgettable memories. The staff were exceptionally friendly and patient, providing expert tips that ensured everyone—regardless of experience—walked away with a catch. Between the top-notch service and the pure excitement of the fishing, it’s a must-do experience that we can't recommend highly enough!

Tammy Rendina

07:15 02 May 26

Hubby and I had such an amazing time!We managed to catch six barramundi between us, which made it even more exciting.It was so much fun—perfect for couples or families looking for a great day out.We’ll definitely be coming back

M&M K.B

20:07 28 Apr 26

Taleah Russell

03:15 27 Apr 26

Outstanding experience from start to finish.A little bit of education, a whole lot of fun and great fish feed!What more could you ask for. 10 out of 10 from us! 🐟Experienced catching decent sized barra and definitely dont say no to the barra tacos they are delicious 😋Staff were friendly as. We are an adult couple and had a great time but would also be an epic adventure for the little ones.Highly recommend 👌

Zaxsons Hobart

11:55 23 Apr 26

Had a great family day out and the crew were great with my kids and would highly recommend anyone to go and do a few hours here. We will be back. Thanks guys

Dave

09:50 23 Apr 26

Had an amazing day, the guides were fantastic, very informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend

Kaleb Wieden

00:06 22 Apr 26

We had the most incredible day at HookaBarra yesterday. From the moment we were picked up all of the staff were so fun and welcoming. Amazing farm tour, beautiful food, and the team made sure we left having a great fishing experience.

Trevor Allwright

07:47 20 Apr 26

Great place to visit, staff were fantastic, highly recommend using the poppers in the big pond. I caught 3 barra in my fishing time. Definitely be back next time I holiday up north.

wander ribeiro

04:36 19 Apr 26

This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Port Douglas. We had so much fun! Thanks for providing this memorable experience. The staff was so helpful and the food was delicious.

Sanne Butterfield

05:41 14 Apr 26

J Patrick Kerr

01:31 12 Apr 26

Barrimondi was a bucket list fish. Steve gave me a tip on how to catch & I exploited it. I caught 13 fish total in 3 hours up to 87 cm, Fantastic time Big shout out to Steve, Thank you to all the others for your help in landing & especially reviving the fish. Patrick Kerr from Ormond Beach, Florida.

Greg Wakeling

10:55 11 Apr 26

Absolutely brilliant! Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff from the moment you walk in.The information provided about the farm and the process is interesting, even for our all knowing and hard to impress teenagers! Getting to feed the fish and watch their striking power first hand, practically from our hands was a highlight.I thought our guide's guarantee of catching a fish was a bit of a stretch, but low and behold he was bang on seeing the 3 of us get to exclaim "fish on!" multiple times.Being on holiday from cold Victoria and looking to tick a Barra off the bucket list, this is the place to do it. Hour and a half session, excellent help and gear provided, managed to reel in an 80cm fish, then tasted the famed fish from the kitchen.It was a ripper day and I can't recommend it enough, especially if you're tight for time or aren't keen on a half day fishing trip on a boat.

leeroy Phillips

09:53 10 Apr 26

Such a great experienceCaught my first descent BarraBest feelingCheers legends

David

00:14 09 Apr 26

Good talk about barramundi. The fishing was good and we caught lots of barramundi. Well worth going. My grandson loved it. He also caught fish 1/2 his size well done lochie. Tight lines to you all.

Adam Sibelja

08:25 08 Apr 26

Lucas Tobar

23:48 04 Apr 26

So much fun!! We wanted to spend another hour there, great for novices. The crew are super nice and will go the extra mile to help with your technique and not walk away empty handed!

William edmondson

04:44 31 Mar 26

What an amazing day, the staff were great, answering all our questions. The first pond was so much fun with a prity much 100% chance of catching a very nice size barramundi. Then to be able to move on to the trophy pond, where I was able to catch myself a 89cm and an 85cm barra beast. Thanks to all the staff awesome day out.

Dean Ayscough

03:33 31 Mar 26

Unreal tour through the working of the farm, good food and awesome fun fishing

Debbie-Jo Bubela

00:17 30 Mar 26

The 3 staff members on were absolutely fantastic, relaxed easy to talk with, informative and helpful. Was loads of fun!

tomas stojanov

04:01 29 Mar 26

Great stuff and staff. Will be coming again for great fish and chips. The best in FNQ

Belle Goegan

01:10 29 Mar 26

Such a fun experience!! The staff are very friendly and so accommodating to families with young children. couldn’t recommend this place more ☺️

Briony O'Connor

02:40 28 Mar 26

Recently experienced hook-a-barra, this was a interesting activity the people explained the operations of the barramundi farm how it all started.We fished in 2 ponds. The first was a harder catch rare catches as fish are older didn't catch anything the second however younger fish more fierce caught 3. As this was game fishing it was more for sport. 36 degree day 5 hours ( burnt ).Lunch was freshly made Barra burger, grilled barramundi and barra sushi tasted awesome. I would recommend this for a nice day of sport fishing!

Matt Hunt

23:10 27 Mar 26

Could not recommend enough. Great family activity (with a 2 year old). Staff were exceptional and made the experience. Felt just like a day flicking lures with mates.

Denis Byron.

00:19 25 Mar 26

Two mates with 50 years of sharing the love of fishing 🎣 and friendship, shared this explosive experience that will be shared over a beer 🍻 or two over the next years to come.

Rick Cree

22:57 23 Mar 26

We had a great time at Hookabarra. We caught several fish up to 4-5 kg.

matt ranzetta

01:15 22 Mar 26

Couldn't ask for a better day out fishing! staff are friendly, knowledgeable and more than willing to help if you need it, or just let you do your own thing and explore the ponds.A must do if you're up this way!

Brandon Dal Bon

07:40 11 Mar 26

Had an amazing time,They showed my wife how to cast and we ended up with about 3 fish each !Highly recommend, great people !

David McCallum

10:52 02 Mar 26

After spending 100s of $$$ trying to catch wild barra with no avail.A bucket list must.We decided to try hook a barra.Cheating, but who cares.The pic is important and knowone needs to know.I was able to catch multiple Barra in an hr. They are a Very healthy fish that put up a great fight and I finally got Several pics. The staff are amazing, very knowledgeable and extremely helpful.I would highly recommend these guys.My wife even had a flick n caught one.

Brett Carleton

03:16 28 Feb 26

Awesome fun

Renae Boucher

01:18 22 Feb 26

Absolutely brilliant experience, staff very knowledgeable and friendly, fishing great, food was delicious, highly recommend

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