Things to do in Wonga

Discover the Daintree River's rich and verdant rainforest teeming with life, including rare native birds, flying foxes, bizarre insects and reptiles, dazzling butterflies on your cruise. Enjoy 30 days to use your pass for the Upper Daintree cruise. After check in, climb aboard the spacious and stable boat to start your tour. Listen to the local naturalist guides, who communicate by radio to give you the best opportunity for sightings of wildlife along the river. Move around the boat to get the best photos. Explore the vast network of mud banks and mangroves in guaranteed crocodile country with waterways teeming with fish and bird life. Cruise up the river and around Pig Island before returning to the starting point at Daintree Gateway. Use your pass for another cruise on the Upper Daintree (Daintree Village).

Lure and Land one of Australia's favourite fish. Hook-A-Barra fishing is dedicated to all things Barramundi! We’re for fishing and fun, guiding and teaching, tasting and tempting. Our Barramundi facility is first class and includes viewing tanks, home to some rare Albino, Speckled (or Panda) and Gold Barramundi, fishing ponds, covered tables and seating. We love Barramundi. Growing them, catching them, selling them and eating them. Our Daintree Barramundi fishing tours include 1-hour of catch and release, land-based fishing, around our earthen ponds. Although it’s called the Barra Pond, there’s a few other species in there too, including some monster Mangrove Jacks. Our fish – they’re big – including quite a few which are up to and over 1 metre and while they’re farm raised, they’re still wild creatures with plenty of fight. When there’s ‘Fish On’ get ready for jumping, popping, kick flips and dorsal smashing. Our Daintree Barramundi fishing tours are fun and informative. Whether you’re 5 or 95, we’ll get you hooked with our friendly crew here to lend a helping hand if needed.

Whether you’re a fishing pro or an absolute beginner, you'll love learning how to lure and land the iconic Australian barramundi. This fun and informative experience explores the magnificent world of barra fishing on Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm at Wonga Beach. This Hook-A-Barra experience at the award-winning Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm offers both fishers and non-fishers an hour of catch and release fishing of Queensland's most prized fish, not only for its fight but also for its delicious eating. Hook-A-Barra's multi-species ponds are stocked with over 1,500 barramundis ranging from 50 cm to over a meter, but don't be fooled: these fish are wild creatures and are not trained to jump on your hook. Benefit from on-hand expert fishing guides to help you perfect your techniques, land your spoils, and learn more about this iconic species. As an added perk, enjoy special viewing tanks to get up close to the fish. Hook-A-Barra is suitable for all ages and abilities with a huge range of tackle and a fly-fishing option for expert anglers, plus everything a beginner needs to get hooked. 

It’s a barra bonanza! This 2.5 hour guided tour is the best of the best. It starts with a 1 hour Farm Tour, where you get to go behind the scenes at the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm, to see how we grow and supply top quality produce to some of Australia’s finest restaurants. It takes you from our front gate, through to the baby barra ponds and growing ponds where you get to feed the barra and help check their weight and health. Witness hand-harvesting of the iconic Barramundi by our experienced and professional team and then go and try to catch your own, at the big Barra Pond. Our crew are with you every step of the way to inform, illuminate and share their secret tips on how to land these big, silver beauties. Top it off with a gourmet tasting platter. Pond to Plate