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Hook A Barra

4.9

Anthony Simpson

09:27 26 Apr 25

Fantastic time! Fishing was awesome. My son caught a 90cm Barra in no time. Food was awesome as well! Thoroughly recommend a visit to Hook-a-Barra

Mike Moran

23:17 25 Apr 25

Great fun. They helped my 5 year old catch a few fish. The food was great. Small local business vibe. Would recommend to all my mates, with kids or otherwise.

Alex

05:00 25 Apr 25

We had an absolutely exhilarating day! We kicked things off with an unforgettable farm tour, which included a mouthwatering tasting platter that was simply divine. Then, we dove into the fun with fishing in not just one, but two ponds! To top it all off, we brought one of our catches home and cooked it for dinner—it was nothing short of amazing!

Slobodanka Todorovic

01:32 25 Apr 25

Great experience. Beautiful place. Good customer service.

Katie M

06:38 22 Apr 25

Great fun all round. The food was delicious. Thank you for such a good experience.

Kelly Matthews

02:37 17 Apr 25

Excellent day & thanks for taking great care of us. Definitely recommend.

Kandice Back

05:59 16 Apr 25

16th April 2025 - My two boys and I booked last minute to be collected from our resort, fish and have lunch at Hook a Barra and we all can not recommend the farm enough. Every single staff member treated us like family, giving us tips and tricks and ensured we all caught plenty of fish. The location was welcoming, clean and the food was amazing! We left with life long memories and a huge barramundi to enjoy for dinner. Would recommend to anyone from a novice to a expert fisherman

Eloise Burton

01:49 16 Apr 25

We loved hookabarra. My boys 12 and 9 had never fished before, and by the end of our time there they’d caught 4 fish each. The staff are so helpful, and supported our kids throughout.In the small cafe we had the barramundi tacos which were lovely. It’s a super chilled place, and we stayed longer than our allotted hour with no issues.Really recommend if you’re in the area. If we’re ever passing again we’ll definitely go back.

Melissa Nikolic

09:37 15 Apr 25

Excellent - must do!

Michael

09:21 12 Apr 25

We had a blast!We fished from 3 different ponds, the first was a little slow so we moved to the next one and literally everyone on our 10 person group was hooked up at once, the guides did well to run between us all to net the fish, take photos, release them and onto the next one - it was chaos haha! They were also very patient with our son who had no previous lure fishing experience, showing him how to cast, how fast to reel in the lure etcThen we moved on to the big fish pond which was much harder, but the guides still managed to get a few of us onto a couple of absolute stonkers!Finished up with a delicious lunch, the sashimi was our fav!

Lena Stock (Lena)

06:06 07 Apr 25

Amazing experience definitely put this on your list. Team we fansitic from pick up to drop off. Food was exceptional and team were so knowledgeable and passionate of there jobs. Thanks for the great day

laz man

05:37 28 Mar 25

Had a cracker session with Charlie, he showed me how to work his rod and then work my rod , and were pulling in fish left right and centre . Will definitely be back for a fish and for Charlie 😉

Nicholas Elliott

06:52 17 Mar 25

Best day ever... must do when your up in Port Douglas

Beth Behal

01:50 15 Mar 25

A fun time fishing. We started in the trophy pond, only had a few hits so was happy when we moved to the juvenile pond about halfway thru our time. One in our party had a fish on before I had even gotten my line in! They were informative thru various demonstrations and very willing to answer any questions. Highly recommend if you like to fish or want to try it.

Garry Fisher

23:26 13 Mar 25

Fantastic day out . We done the full tour and had the platter ( fantastic, especially the sashimi) . Michael and Amos couldn’t have been more friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend this for everyone and I forgot to mention the fishing, what a buzz !!!!

Jennifer E

21:55 12 Mar 25

We had a wonderful time trying to catch a trophy fish and then actually catching several active teenagers. They put up a real good fight. Steve kept our lives in the water and it's a great photographer too!

John Hinic

07:18 11 Mar 25

Great experience....had a laugh and caught an 85cm Bara...

Angela Marmont

21:39 08 Mar 25

Charlie and Michael told me lots of things about fishing and I had one of the best fishing experiences I’ve had so far. If you go there I hope you learn some things as well. I caught pretty good fish there, I’d say you’re guaranteed to catch big fish here. - Henry (8 years old).

Mike Rath

02:52 07 Mar 25

So much fun. My wife & I caught some trophy Barra. The staff are so dedicated to the fish and the business, absolutely determined for you to catch the biggest (or first) Barra of your life.Which happened to me. 95cm 👍🏼🏆Unquestionably the best bang for your buck experience in the Cairns area.Thanks Lee, Michael and all the crew at Hook-A-Barra for the life long memories.Mike & Narelle

Melissa Aldrich

02:41 02 Mar 25

Hook-A-Barra is an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves fishing or just wants a unique and exciting experience! The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do, making sure everyone—from beginners to experienced anglers—has a great time.The thrill of hooking a barramundi is unmatched, the fish are strong and put up a great fight, making every catch a memorable one.The food is top notch too! I definitely recommend sticking around for lunch.Highly recommend for anyone looking to land a big one and have a fantastic day out!

Jon Elliot

22:17 28 Feb 25

My family loved the experience. From feeding the fish to catching them. Steve was so good and a pleasure to deal with & knew his stuff. Even had lunch there which was amazing. Highly recommend going with kids

Phillip Derrow

13:50 24 Feb 25

We had a wonderful time at Hook-a-Barra! They picked our family up from the hotel and gave a nice description of the area on our drive. Once we arrived, we were taken on a very interesting and thorough tour of the barramundi farm. Next, we had an excellent meal, tasty and expertly prepared. Finally, we went fishing and caught several beauties, using the knowledge handed down by the guide. Highly recommend!

Nathan Guerra

10:27 28 Jan 25

What a great experience. It was absolutely pissing it down, and we all still had a blast.Flynn was a great guide, and explained how they raise and take care of their fish, plus we had tons of chances to catch and release some giant fish!

Kim Wesseling

06:24 27 Jan 25

Loved it. All the staff were really helpful and gave us lots of fishing tips. Amos went above and beyond to make our experience fun and memorable .

Jazmin P

02:14 17 Jan 25

Delicious fish. We ordered hook a Barra burger, grilled fish and chips and battered fish and chips. The freshest fish I’ve had in this region on my holiday. The grilled fish tasted so delicate and moist. Highly recommend! It’s a hidden gem. They also make their own tartare sauce which is very impressive

Christina Gobran

09:03 15 Jan 25

Our family’s experience with Hook-A-Barra was absolutely unforgettable! It was our first time fishing together, and the team made it an incredible experience from start to finish. They were incredibly patient with us, guiding us through every step and teaching us everything we needed to know about fishing.The care and attention they showed our kids, especially when they felt a little unwell due to the heat, was beyond amazing. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and had a great time.By the end of the day, we were hooked—pun intended! We’ve fallen in love with fishing and can’t wait to continue it as a family back home. We’re already planning to buy rods and make it a regular activity!And the food? Absolutely divine! The sashimi and barramundi spring rolls are an absolute must-try—so fresh, flavorful, and downright addictive. If you visit, do yourself a favor and stick around to enjoy their incredible menu.The team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly approachable. Their friendliness and passion for what they do truly made the experience special. We highly recommend Hook-A-Barra—it’s a must-do activity that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Jan Rolan

01:38 15 Jan 25

10/10 if you are experienced or not, me and a mate came up from Lennox head nsw, we both are experienced fishermen, we brought our own rods and were welcomed to use anything over 40pound line, barbless hooks only… the care and love for the fish from the employees and owners was awesome to see we definitely learnt a lot about the farm/barra and how to look after Barra when you catch them would definitely suggest all families to give it a crack I’ll be going again that’s for sure🔥🔥 we smashed over 10 fish between the two of us all over 70cm👊🤟

Cheryl Mather

06:35 11 Jan 25

As a beginner, I was supported the entire time by the amazing Flynn - the fishing guide.The food was gold star and we caught some huge fish!

Nicole Wood

04:59 11 Jan 25

Great experience, staff were all friendly and extremely helpful. Caught a few big ones. Lunch was also amazing. Great few hours out definitely worth the trip.

Alicia Pickert

00:46 08 Jan 25

Amazing fishing experience at Hook-A-Barra. We had a family of 4 (3 of us fished and all caught at least 1 Barramundi if not multiple in the hour). We also stayed for lunch which was superb - Barra tacos and Barramundi and chips were all delicious. Very friendly staff and a safe environment for kids to do fishing too. We will definitely be back again.

John Corbett

00:16 08 Jan 25

Excellent afternoon from a fun and also a technique perspective. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience plus we bought some fillets for dinner which were superb. Will have this on our itinerary for next time!

Pete Keen

10:30 07 Jan 25

We had a beautiful time!The entire staff were such great teachers, and showed nothing but respect for the fish.Big thanks to Flynn & the guys.

Paul Seward

08:21 03 Jan 25

Family of 7. 5 of us fished only my youngest daughter didn’t land a Barra hook came out after 40-50 seconds of fight I have the video footage.Would have no hesitation in going back.

Ben Shanks

09:09 02 Jan 25

We visited Hook-a-Barra as a family of six and had an amazing day!! We enjoyed the farm tour which was so informative and gave us a new appreciation of all the hard work that goes into barramundi farming. The staff were so helpful and friendly especially with our younger boys, helping them with fishing tips and techniques. The food included with the farm tour was so delicious and was the best barramundi we have ever eaten!! Thank you for an amazing day!!!. From Ben and Lesley Shanks. Bowral NSW.

Azurarose

05:32 02 Jan 25

Had an absolute blast. My son is very proud he caught not one, but four barra.The staff were amazing and friendly, very knowledgeable and make sure that the kids get at least one fish.We ordered some barra from the kitchen and it was delicious and fresh. Definitely lives up to the reviews.

Keef Hurls

23:31 31 Dec 24

Son and I pulled in around 6 nice sized Barra, he caught one monster, all in an hour of fishing. Steve and staff were very informative and great where I could see them helping anyone that hadn't hooked up to ensure everyone got a fish, what more could you ask for?

Core Family

23:09 31 Dec 24

We had an epic time at hook-a-barra, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Our kids had a ball and we all caught Barras 🎣 highly recommend doing this if your around the Port Douglas area.

AMANDA CATELAN

23:07 31 Dec 24

Great experience 🎣 everything from the friendly helpful staff to the catching of fish. Didn’t try the food but it also looked amazing.Would highly recommend this for a family outing

Batemans Bay Tyres Admin

03:38 29 Dec 24

This place is a must visit! The Barra farm is absolutely fantastic, the staff are wonderful and the cafe is delicious. Michael gave us a tour of the farm and educated us on Barra, also gave us pointers on how to land the fish and was just up for a chat. Second time here and will be back many more times.We were lucky enough to catch an Albino Barramundi also!!Thanks team at Hooka Barra for a wonderful morning again.

Terry Tian

02:08 24 Dec 24

Great experience for kids! Friendly hosts and guaranteed to catch a fish!

Joie Lou

06:35 22 Dec 24

Came for food only and was impressed by the presentation and friendliness of the staff.Definitely recommend getting the tasting platter.Photo is tasting platter ($16) and crumbed fish with salad ($19)

Koh Huey Min

22:44 20 Dec 24

We aren't into fishing.We came here for the fish and chips! Fresh and tender. Simply delicious.

Gregson O'Neill

09:14 16 Dec 24

Thank you for a great experience. Took my 14 year old Granddaughter and we both had a memorable day. Caught three Barra each and took a couple home for dinner, and being salt water fish they were delicious. The staff were great, but the taste platter was excellent. Fantastic!

Thai Tran

23:12 14 Dec 24

Adam Scott

02:47 13 Dec 24

Loved our visit here. The fishing is top shelf and the staff are fantastic + really helpful (thanks, Amos!). Will definitely be back.

Phil Coghlan

02:46 13 Dec 24

This is hands down the place to visit when around the Port Douglas area. Thanks to my lucky socks, I hooked up a trophy within 15mins with plenty more hits on the lead up!!! Biggest fish I’ve ever caught. Amos the guide was super helpful, generous with advice and time, and has a great sense of humour. We also fished in a pond with smaller fish, which resulted in numerous catches. This place suits everyone, but particularly those who want to know what it’s like to catch a monster and for kids who want the excitement of catching multiple big fish. I couldn’t recommend this more.

Lindi Hanna

11:35 30 Nov 24

Dropped in today, low season. Very quiet. Amos was on the desk. He was so friendly and informative. Educated us on Barramundi and the farm. We sat and ate the most delicious fresh Barramundi. The chef was amazing, order the tasting plate, you won't regret it. Watched a young boy catch a huge Barramundi from the trophy pond. They handled it with care and put back into the pond.Great tourist spot, even better people. Don't drive past.

Tim Samaras

06:38 25 Nov 24

This place is a must to visit, it’s a whole experience and the team are so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.My 15yo son loves his fishing and had the best day ever thanks to whole team.The food is also next level, I thought I’d had some good Barra meals before but I was wrong, the food was amazing!!!Thanks so much guys for making today one of the best things we’ve done this whole trip 👍

Darrin Page

11:12 21 Nov 24

hi really enjoyed my 2 hrs here boys were helpful and attentive made my fishing experience totally enjoyable thx

Kim Schulte

00:36 21 Nov 24

Excellent for those wanting a fun well run experience around Port Douglas area with friendly staff and massive trophy barras in the ponds ready for the catching. They also have a good supply in the freezerof Barra fillets and the very popular barramundi spring rolls which you will find all over in the Port Douglas and Cairns restaurants and seafood stores. Get them a bit cheaper here.

brody roberts

01:58 20 Nov 24

Great place kids will love it and the big kids will as well.Great food chef is very good.The tour of the farm is great and very interesting

Greg Fiedler

07:51 12 Nov 24

Outstanding day. Michael picked us up from our accomodation and was so friendly… took us around farm, great food and caught a few Barra on way… highly recommended

Gill Cowan

19:48 04 Nov 24

Lucky find driving past.Amazing experience for all of us but particularly for 93 yr old kiwi bloke!Amazing concept, thoughtful, knowledgeable, excited, approachable staff, special thanks to Steve and the wonderful Flynn who really went the second mile for Erin and for the huge fish Flynn helped Erin catch. It was HUGE!Flynn spent 10 mins flat on his tummy on the berm, reaching into the water, helping the barramundi recover from its out of water experience..Thankyou guys for such a wonderful afternoon and for making Erin such a happy man.

Natasha Ascenzo

02:01 04 Nov 24

Great experience, Flynn our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and helped us to have a great day.

David Downing

11:44 03 Nov 24

The hostes were friendly and informative. Every student we took on the day caught fish, so nobody went home without bragging rights. The freshly cooked fish was very good as well.

Peng Ye

02:54 03 Nov 24

Delicious and fresh barramundi! The chef was really friendly as well :)

lori jade

23:30 31 Oct 24

Love this place

Brenton Kelley

20:54 31 Oct 24

This place is a must visit up this way. It is really well run with friendly staff, sensational Cafe and tremendous family friendly fishing. They went well out of their way to make it a very memorable trip for my kids with my young son landing a 95cm barramundi.

Shell & Mart - Kernow Karavaners

05:48 30 Oct 24

Would highly recommend a visit to Hook-A-Barra.The whole team were very friendly and knowledgeable. An amazing experience to hook one of these awesome creatures and to feel the strength and power they have!Something we’ll never forget.Also had barra and chips there afterwards which were delicious!10/10

Adrian Hurring

04:24 30 Oct 24

Booked in for a fish, easy to use website. Warm friendly welcome on arrival. Then a bit info about the farm and Barra before getting to have a fish. All gear supplied with friendly staff to help. You would think it would be easy being in a farm but it wasn’t. Managed to land one around 75cm and dropped two. The fish certainly made you work the lure to entice them. Highly recommend this place.

Jacqui Edwards

09:36 26 Oct 24

We had a great experience at Hook-a-barra. We did the farm tour and fish. Our tour guide was Michael, he was very knowledgeable about the farm and local area and history. Didn’t manage to hook a trophy fish, but did get a smaller one. Tasting plate was amazing. Highly recommended

Laura Morgillo

05:48 24 Oct 24

Highly recommend spending an afternoon at Hook-A-Barra. The crew are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Special shout out to our fishing crew Flynn and Coral - we caught a Barra (worlds smallest 🤣) Must try the grilled barramundi, delicious 🤤

Tyson Francis

04:46 24 Oct 24

Olle

09:37 23 Oct 24

Amazing staff and Barra burgers!

Lea Morgan

08:33 23 Oct 24

Well run and so conscious of bio security

Chris Bell

05:59 23 Oct 24

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Really enjoyed the experience and the delicious fish and chips

B anderson

02:13 22 Oct 24

Fantastic place. Had lots of patience with our girls. We all caught fish lots of fun. Girls have the fishing bug. Thanks for a great day!!

Jake

14:09 21 Oct 24

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a fishing prodigy while simultaneously questioning your own coordination, look no further than Hook a Barra! Amos was my instructor but he also doubles as a master comedian. I was taught how to cast a fishing rod, and I think I nailed it—well, sort of. After a minute of showing my slow self how to lock and unlock the reel, I caught my first Barramundi from one of the immersive commercial ponds! Massive shoutout to Amos, Bailey, and whatshisname...It was an awesome experience and definitely well worth the sunburn!

Mel Light

08:31 20 Oct 24

Fantastic day at Hook a Barra… Steve was very informative, helpful and excited for us.. he deserves a beer at the end of the week 😜 we also had lunch which was excellent.. thoroughly enjoyed the experience..

Paul Nye

04:51 20 Oct 24

What an amazing experience, a great part of my bucks weekend, a fantastic morning. The guys at Hook-A-Barra Bailey, Amos, and what’s his name, provided a great customer service experience, as a novice I learnt some basics about fishing and a lot about the Barramundi. Thank you.

Nick Williams

22:25 19 Oct 24

Great friendly staff, you dont just throw a bait out and drag in a fish every time. You have to work a little with the lures, which makes it far more exciting when you hook up, grandsons party was a big hit with all the kids catching multiple fish each, and the fish are huge, and give you a good play on the line.

Maureen Willcocks

20:45 18 Oct 24

It was a fabulous day from being picked up from our accommodation to the farm tour and a fabulous lunch the fish was melt in the mouth and then trying to hook a Barra which was fun and the team were very helpful well worth it

Sienna Reeves

06:44 16 Oct 24

We had the best experience here! We did the farm tour, tasting platter and 1hr fish. The staff were amazing, super friendly and very determined to get everyone a fish and see a smile on everyone’s faces.The tour was super interesting getting to know behind the scenes and learn how much they really care about the fish. The tasting platter was something else absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend going here

Lluís Muñoz

23:52 13 Oct 24

Great experience, my wife and I managed to hook 4 barras in one hour, and we are new into fishing (my wife got a 5+ kg one, she beated me unfortunately…)

CLW 1

04:37 13 Oct 24

Everything was so worth it.A tour, lunch and fishing. The crew were great and we all caught barra. Thumbs up!

Hayley Greatley

02:56 10 Oct 24

What an awesome morning out!! Booked last min the night before then rocked up way to early and they were nice enough to fit us in with an earlier group. Absolutely lovely people all keen to have a chat and give you a few fishing tips and tricks. And the food was awesome!!! Definitely a must do!!!

Kylie Pawlow

21:02 06 Oct 24

Awesome service. Friendly atmosphere.The best food in all of Douglas shire.I had the Teriyaki Barra balls and I can't describe how scrumptious they were. My husband had the Barra Berger with the works, big loaded burger, awesome chips. Definitely going back for more. 😃

Andrew Reeves

05:13 06 Oct 24

Amazing 3hr Operations Tour, lunch then some fishing. Our guide Dan really brought us into the day-to-day of running a fish farm with great stories and knowledge. Lunch was Barra 4 ways, see photo. Then we went to the ponds. This is my type of fishing, 2000 fat old barramundi in a small pond who can't get away. Everyone got a fish, well almost everyone.. This is a great family day out from Port Douglas

Tina S

06:12 05 Oct 24

Came with the family, a great experience for everyone even those not throwing a line in. The fish burger is not to be missed as well - kitchen closes at 3pm so get there before then!! Yum yum.Staff very friendly.A great experience. Thanks Team Hook-a-barra! 💪🏻💪🏻

kent stone

11:49 04 Oct 24

Cherry De Crespigny

00:40 04 Oct 24

We had a great day here with our son who was desperate to catch his first Barra. Lee and his team were so patient and helpful and we all loved the experience. Best fresh barra burger for lunch after too!

Darren Bennett

23:04 03 Oct 24

Had a fantastic day out with the family! Very friendly, informative and helpful staff. Cafe food was delicious! Highly recommended this attraction!

Travis Sykes

00:17 30 Sep 24

Kym Adams (_salty_gypsy_)

01:48 28 Sep 24

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️After 5 days in the lush Daintree Rainforest, we decided to further support the local economy and drop in to Hook-A-Barra after getting off the ferry to have a suss (and feed!!! OMG, Chef Charlie is the bomb 🤌)Every staff member we had interaction with went above and beyond. The team was very accommodating too allowing Chris to flyfish and me, well - we all know I MUST use my Rapala Crushcitys and they had no dramas with me switching out what they use to my Pink Sunset Heavy Hitter.We've been to another Barra Park, and unlike it, every fish we saw caught at Hook-A-Barra was in fantastic condition and well respected when being handled.The team ensured that no participant in our session left fishless, some even getting on rods to double the chance of the little ones getting their Barra.As the park is also a fully operational Barra farm, you have the option of keeping a catch, if you so wish. We didn't. However, I would have no hesitation to do so as all the ponds were in pristine condition, as was the whole park/farm and its amenities.Thanks, Hook-A-Barra. we'll definitely be back for a bit of fun on the rods ... and that Barra Sashimi

Ben Williams (500)

06:27 24 Sep 24

The place is great. A non fishing family with two kids under 10 who have never fished were reeling them in without a problem. Endless help with self learning combined and a great little cafe for a feed after. Don't drive past, pull in, and reel them in.

Hannah Knight

02:43 24 Sep 24

What an awesome experience! The team are super knowledgable and did their best to make sure everyone got their catch. We were lucky enough to catch one in each pond. Thanks so much team

Phill Moore

04:16 22 Sep 24

Great experience, allowed us to keep fishing until we both caught fish.

Dan Sommerfield

09:17 20 Sep 24

Book this tour! What an amazing day. Lee was welcoming, friendly and super knowledgeable. Cassowary falls was an experience I'll never forget. Thank you. It made for a very memorable birthday

Chris Cooper

01:00 20 Sep 24

We had a fantastic day out at Hook-A-Barra!I took the whole family. We let the kids fish while we watched. Really good instruction - and very informative.They kept an eye on us fishing too and gave us plenty of tips. Both of our children caught a couple of fish. Great fun!!The guys there were fantastic. I highly recommend them!

Sascha Cooper

00:57 20 Sep 24

An excuse to leave Cairns and travel up our beautiful coast for the afternoon. Friendly and informative instructors by our sides to guide us and everybody caught at least two fish in the hour. Will be back for more and to try the tacos.

Paul Savage

21:12 13 Sep 24

Awesome, staff were great

meg atkinson

05:56 12 Sep 24

A great experience and loads of fun. There were 6 in our group and Steve was outstanding in making sure everyone caught at least one barra each. Was especially useful to learn how to catch this particular type of fish. Highly recommend.

Brock Sperryn

03:51 11 Sep 24

Michael was a great host and showed us a great time. We enjoyed the tour and learnt a few things about the barramundi industry. He took the time to help our younger nephews catch fish. All round a great experience.

Carlin O'Driscoll

02:03 11 Sep 24

Had an epic time and caught epic bucket list fish. Can't wait to go again

Zaxsons Hobart

23:06 09 Sep 24

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

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