Barramundi Discovery Centre - QLD

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DEG: -17.502529 140.825806
DMS: 17º 30' 9.1" S 140º 49' 32.9" E
UTM: 54 K 8064843mN 481508mE
Altitude: 6.1m

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Address & Contact

149 Yappar Street Karumba Qld 4891
Phone: +61 7 4745 2211
Email: N/A
Web: https://barracentre.com.au

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Discover the amazing secrets of the mighty barramundi at The Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre, the only Barramundi hatchery in the world to breed the Southern Gulf strain of this iconic fish.

Watch an amazing short film in our theatre – about Barramundi, the fishing industry and our wonderful community of Karumba, and hear stories from the Commercial fishermen who catch them.

Enjoy views over the saltwater lagoon, displaying flora and fauna straight from the Norman River.

Enjoy a quality coffee or scrumptious meal overlooking the beautiful lagoon at the Barra Bites Cafe.

The Discovery Centre is free of charge to visit. Admission charges apply if visitors would like an in-depth guided Barramundi tour, view the fish and take part in the feeding experience. Guided tour charges are in AUD and include GST.

Open April to September Monday – Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm Closed Sunday
October to March 9.00am to Midday.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years’ Day
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Closest Weather Station

Normanton at 03/05:30am EST
Distance from Barramundi Discovery Centre 33.29km SE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
25.3°C29.1°C86%22.8°C1013.3hPa0.0mmENE7km/hr
4knots
9km/hr
5knots

Closest Climatic Station

Normanton Airport
Distance from Barramundi Discovery Centre 33.29km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C33.733.633.734.031.729.529.731.534.736.737.036.2
Mean Min. °C25.225.124.422.718.916.215.716.720.123.325.325.8
Mean Rain mm252.7179.4149.132.04.25.11.91.08.37.839.0134.8

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