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Salmon Ponds

Plenty, TAS, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked #25 of 62 attractions in Hobart
3.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Traveller Description: The Salmon Ponds, built in 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the first place to be stocked with trout in... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

THe salmon ponds are the first place in Australia that there was an attempt to raise salmon and trout. The salmon raising was unsuccessful, but the trout hatchery is still going strong.There are nice gardens including large sheltered trees and green lawned areas. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The grounds are very pleasant to walk around, and it was great to see all the different types of fish.However I did think that it was a bit cheeky to charge us again to feed the fish. More

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Tasmania
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I have been here a few times over the years, most recently in February 2012. There are several ponds scattered about the property, some with brown trout, some with rainbow trout (tend to be more lively) and also brook trout, salmon and albino ? trout. You receive a packet of food to feed to the fish. There is also an... More

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Beijing
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Dull, boring and overpriced. Nothing to see and wouldn't go again. More

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Hobart, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

We went to the Salmon Ponds for our wedding anniversary, and we were pleasantly surprised. We brought our own picnic, and relaxed on the very spacious lawns after walking around the property feeding the Salmon and Trout. We will be returning with our kids, who I am sure they will have an amazing time. This is a lovely spot for... More

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Bundaberg Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Great place for a visit with an excellent Cafe. So much fun feeding the salmon in the ponds and then having a feed ourselves of smoked salmon in the Cafe! Excellent. The grounds are really beautiful, lots of lovely trees and the on-site Museum is worth a wander through! There is a fee to enter the grounds plus a coin... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

The lack of customer service by not willing to service three people who travelled from Sydney and was one a of few reasons to head down to this isolated area only to be rudely turned down by a staff member stating there was a bus load of people where heading down and there not able to service anyone else. When... More

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Townsville, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

It was very interesting and the gardens and fish were great to look at. It would have been nice if they had some of their trout on their menu. It also would've been nice if some of the parents had controlled their children as they were asked to do. They have a fishing area solely for the disabled which I... More

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Barriefield
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Spectacular historic ponds chock full of fish. Buy some feed and have fun watching the gathering. The grounds are beautiful with excellent specimens and a very nice walk. More

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Mullumbimby, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We had a coffee at the cafe' and looked through the window at the ponds for free - nice coffee More

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