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Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre

Locality: Karumba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4745 2211

Address: 149 Yappar Street 4891 Karumba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.barracentre.com.au

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25.01.2022 All4Barra! The boys from All 4 Adventure were right amongst the barra action on their recent visit to Karumba and we can't wait to see the episode they filmed here go to air at 4pm on 13th of December. Don't forget to tune in! #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

23.01.2022 Aye Karumba! What a great article in today's papers from Escape.com.au by Narelle Alittleatlarge Did you see it?... #barracentre #karumba #leswilsonbarramundidiscoverycentre #exploretnq Explore Tropical North Queensland #outbackqueensland Experience Outback Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland #goodtogo Visit Queensland, Australia

18.01.2022 Fish Online! There's only 5 fishing weeks left until Christmas. So this weeks Barra Bites, Verena is showing you what you can snag online for the fishing enthusiast is your family. Go to https://barracentre.com.au/shop/ ... #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq Explore Tropical North Queensland #outbackqueensland Experience Outback Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland #goodtogo Visit Queensland, Australia #holidayherethisyear

17.01.2022 Between A Croc and a Hard Place Life in the Gulf is not for the faint hearted. Where there are barra you will find the largest reptile on earth, the super stealth hunter, the saltwater crocodile. What chance do you have against a prehistoric creature that can travel large stretches of sea and hundreds of kilometres of inland rivers, weighs 200-300 kgs, grows 3-5 metres, can swim underwater for long periods holding its breath, slowing its heart rate and seeing through transpar...ent eyelids before approaching underwater and slamming their gnarly jaws on their ambushed prey. Not even the canny barramundi is safe. Make sure you're "CrocWise" by checking out this website https://environment.des.qld.gov.au///crocodiles/croc-wise #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

16.01.2022 Did you know we are also the accredited Visitor Information Centre for Karumba? Hear from Deb, on what it's like to be a local in Karumba for today's Barra Bites. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq Explore Tropical North Queensland #outbackqueensland Experience Outback Queensland, Australiak #thisisqueensland #goodtogo Visit Queensland, Australia #holidayherethisyear

12.01.2022 Tinder for Brolgas Now, as the breeding grounds continue to dry out in the Carpentaria region the dancing brolgas concentrate into non-breeding flocks. But all that bird watching can lead to romance as this is where the young birds often meet other young birds and pair up for life.... You can tell a paired couple by their synchronised calling. The female starts with a trumpeting bellow skywards which the male follows with one long call for every two of the females. Nature's love song. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #brolgas

10.01.2022 Is that you Barry? Don't forget you can do your bit to support the barramundi restocking process by Adopting a Fingerling. Who knows ... he could grow up to be a one metre, boomer baby barra maker one day.... Here's the link you need to help sustain a better fishing future : https://barracentre.com.au/product-cate/adopt-a-fingerling/ Happy BarraMonday! #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #thisisqueensland #happybarramonday

05.01.2022 Barra and Champagne Did you know there is a petition to ensure only Australian fish can be sold as barramundi? It's because 60 per cent of fish sold as barramundi in Australia is actually imported Asian Seabass, and Aussie fishermen just aren't buying that.... Similar to champagne, which can only be called champagne if its from the Champagne region in France, Aussies want the barramundi to have the same regard for its origin. And so another battle with the mighty barramundi begins. Here is the link to the petition if you are interested. https://www.change.org/p/australian-fish-names-committee-ba Happy BarraMonday! #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

04.01.2022 Reely Nice Catch! The Governor-General, the Honourable David Hurley, demonstrated his excellent fishing style, reeling in this barra at the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre this week. He, and Mrs Hurley toured the Centre before attending another iconic location, the Sunset Tavern, Karumba where they were joined by regional tourism operators and community representatives.... It was an absolute pleasure to host their visit, sharing our stories of success, and the challenges of life, in the Outback by the Sea. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo Governor-General of Australia

03.01.2022 Distinguished Guests We are delighted that the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley will be popping in for a tour of the Barra Centre and Hatchery tomorrow (Tuesday). Local residents can also meet them at the Sunset Tavern, Karumba at 6pm.... #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

03.01.2022 Practice makes perfect! This weeks Barra Bites we have discovered not all Barramundi males know how to conduct themselves succesfully during the spawning process. Back to the love shack for more practice.... #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq Explore Tropical North Queensland #outbackqueensland Experience Outback Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland #goodtogo Visit Queensland, Australia #holidayherethisyear

01.01.2022 NAIDOC Week If you haven't seen the Indigenous Stock Workers Display in the Normanton Visitor Information Centre now is the perfect time as the NAIDOC Week celebrations continue through this weekend. National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee events are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all w...alks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #naidoc2020

01.01.2022 This week the early birds in Karumba, Queensland will have welcomed the day with this magical sight as the famous Morning Glory clouds rolled across the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre. Eyes to the skies for the next occurrence as the humidity builds in the Gulf. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #morninggloryclouds