Awesome place to visit. We stopped by here for a quick lunch on the way from Mt. Cook to Queenstown. They have fresh to-go salmon sashimi and a cafe/restaurant towards the back. We went to the restaurant and ordered some salmon rolls and fresh sashimi. They have lots of options for food (eg sandwiches, sashimi, sushi rolls and even coffee). They also have salmon fish in the ponds you can feed. Love that they have seating and bathrooms here and definitely worth a stop. read more

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The restaurant is overrated and is very much a tourist attraction. Also they have so many items that it's very overwhelming and prices are high. I ordered two of the sushi rolls which came out to approximately $10 USD per roll and honestly the 3 rolls for $15 lunch specials in the US is better value and better taste - their rice was overcooked and mushy. If you had to eat here, I would go with just sashimi. My partner had the spiced salmon wings and the salmon gyoza. We did not like the salmon wings because of the sauce which was more sweet than spiced. The best part of the meal however is the salmon gyoza, I would definitely order these again. Staff was nice and the long line tends to move pretty quickly. It would not be a good place if you had a big group because finding seating is pretty hard since it's a popular place. Outside by the water, you can feed some fish (they provide you with free food). Additionally, there is a shop where you can buy packaged salmon and other related items. They usually have a tasting available for one type of salmon by the cashier. I bought some cold smoked manuka salmon which was great (I made some salmon bagels with it). They package it with some free ice as well. Highly recommend just going to the shop for some salmon and not the restaurant if you're short on time and have a kitchen at your next stop. read more

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Cool spot to stop at while in the area. Got the smoked salmon roll from the restaurant counter to go. Would recommend read more

High Country Salmon - Smoked salmon roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

Salmon is my favorite kind of sashimi, so of course we had to make a stop by here. There were various kinds of salmon sushi and sashimi. I split the medium 225 grams of sashimi ($30NZD) with a friend and I also got myself some Oolong tea ($6NZD). They gave us the sashimi right at the counter but for the tea I was given a number to bring back to our table and they would bring the tea to us. Coming from the US, I was expecting just a cup of tea for the price. Instead, they gave me a whole pot of tea. We were short on time, so I ended up needed to chug half the pot and then asking for a cup to take the rest out to go. The tea was great though, and for the price you definitely get a lot of it. The sashimi was nice and fresh. They also supply some wasabi and soy sauce on the side for you but it's definitely good to at least try some of it as it is on its own. The actual salmon farm itself is in the back, and you can even feed them on your own. I love how sustainable this place is, and with the cafe being on site, it also has a very short supply chain. If you're headed or coming from Mt. Cook, I would definitely recommend this as a stop. read more

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Wonderful place to stop for salmon on the way to view the beautiful lakes, Pukaki and Tekapo. My party was looking for a full lunch, so we had some of the cooked entrees in addition to trying the salmon sashimi. The sashimi was wonderful, fresh-tasting, as expected. The entrees were all delicious, but my favorite was the chowder, which included perfectly crispy fried crab and tender Hokkaido scallops. Generally the service was good. Extra charge for ice for drinking water on a hot day was a bit off-putting given the price of the food. The farm seemed to be a great family experience. There are tours, a spot to feed the salmon, and a separate area for guided fishing of their farmed salmon. Parking was quick and easy, at the gravel lot next to the farm. read more

A salmon lover's dream! It was so good that we came back twice. And sure, this might be a tourist hot spot, but the whole salmon farm-to-table experience and immersive operations make this place such a unique gem. High Country Salmon is a farm, cafe, and seafood & gift shop combined, including family-friendly activities such as salmon feeding and fishing your own salmon. You can grab fresh sashimi and sushi to-go, or choose to sit down and order their hot kitchen specials (we LOVED the seafood chowder), or even just buy a whole frozen fish to bring home. As sushi lovers, this was definitely a highlight during our road trip to Mt. Cook. read more

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This spot was recommended to me by a friend who lived in NZ for a few years, and as a salmon lover, I knew we had to stop! I had never been to a salmon farm before, and this was quite the operation! They have a store where you can buy smoked salmon, frozen and fresh, and accompaniments; a restaurant to eat onsite, and an outdoor area where you can see the salmon farms and feed the fish - or catch your own! STORE A great variety of salmon, mostly smoked and packaged to take, plus accompaniments like crackers, cheese, and other food related gifts and goodies. Of course, I had to get some smoked salmon, crackers, cheese and chocolate for snacks on the road - and got some salmon spice seasoning kits for my family. RESTAURANT It was busy during lunch time here, and everything looked great! they had a lot of options, but the main one that caught my eye was the sushi options. I opted for a very simple raw salmon roll so I could taste the freshness of the salmon. Delicious! They had indoor and outdoor patio seating and the line moved fast. FARM Outside, you can walk among the multiple salmon farm pools and see them swimming in circles. You can purchase food to feed them, or even pay to catch your own and have it prepared to take home! Now THAT'S farm to table...! read more

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While the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon shop gets a lot of buzz (and for good reason - their sashimi + views are amazing), don't overlook the High Country Salmon shop. They have an incredible selection of smoked salmon, sushi, and entrees. We had the salmon belly sashimi, smoked salmon, salmon sushi, and teriyaki salmon wings. The wings and salmon belly sashimi were the standouts - incredibly juicy and fatty in the best way possible. There is a lot of people/tourist but it is a great stop on your way to/from Mt Cook. If we did this roadtrip a second time, we would go back here and would skip the other shop. read more

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If you want to cook some salmon or eat some smoked salmon this is the spot to do that! The salmon comes individually sealed in different sizes and varieties of marinades. The grab and go market/restaurant is short staffed due to Covid-19 so make sure you check their hours and allow extra time for food to be made. read more

High Country Salmon - Salmon sushi and variety sushi platter - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

This place is a boutique Salmon hatchery, but I just sat outside for a beer on the deck. The amount of tourists jostling around trying to take photos of the salmon is insane. If they weren't around the place would be boss. But they were. read more

Excellent stop to try some fresh salmon. Was able to get breakfast and try some smoked salmon eggs Benny and a sushi platter. The star of course was the salmon. Went and got some portioned salmon fillets to cook at home. Wonderful. Coffee was decent too. read more

High Country Salmon - Sushi platter - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

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The shop is smelly. The staff is impolite and hostile. They will certainly not let you to have the catch-a-fish experience if you are late for within 15 minutes. A little poor old man with long white beard who dreamt of becoming a lawyer will come out to teach you to be punctual like attending an appointment with a lawyer or a doctor when attending a leisure trip ^o^ LoL. Be prepared to receive the long scolding from the little poor old man with long white beard if you would like to join this activity. Think twice before booking the catch-a-fish experience on-line as they will not refund to you just in case you are a little bit late. read more

If you are passing by the fishery, definitely make a stop, even if it's only to feed the salmon. The fishery provides cups of pellets you can toss into the fish pens. The salmon are large and move quickly through the water as they grab the pellets. They also have a restaurant and plenty of people were enjoying the food when we stopped for our visit. read more

High Country Salmon - Feeding the salmon - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

Very fresh salmon dishes. Cannot get fresher than this as they catch the fish in the adjacent farm. We have the chowder, smoked salmon bagel and the salmon pie. All excellent. Highly recommended stop if you are driving from Queenstown to lake tekapo or reverse. read more

There are lots of turnoff possibilities as you're heading to or from Mount Cook. A salmon farm is one of the more unusual ones, and if you don't have too much time to stay, just grab some sashimi to go. You'll thank me later. read more

Back here again after 1 year! Still just as good as ever. The shop has expanded from a roadside store with no heating to now a semi cafe. They have a new coffee machine. Salmon sashimi comes in 100, 200, 450g servings sizes. costing $10-$30. The cutting technique can do with some refinement, but the freshness and the tenderness of the fish makes it worth the effort of coming here. Highly recommend the cold smoked salmon. Should also buy a whole salmon sometime. The also let you feed the salmon in the farm for free. The point off is for them to take away the public toilet... was kind of frustrating as we decided not to stop at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon. read more

250gm of salmon sashimi for NZ$20. It was so fresh and delicious! They also offer other dishes, but we only tried salmon pie which is pretty good but is not extraordinary. You can also do salmon feeding with free salmon food. read more

High Country Salmon - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

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Definitely make a stop here if you are visiting Lake Pukaki! We grabbed lunch here and got salmon sashimi and salmon roll for a very reasonable price. The salmon was really fresh!! Because it is also a salmon farm, you get to feed the salmon as well. read more

High Country Salmon - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

It was a very pleasant surprise for us - we had stopped for a toilet break but we ended up having a cheap lunch for 2people for $16. We had the smoked bagel & the salmon sliders. Everything was amazing & to top it off, we got to feed the fish. I highly recommend this place read more

High Country Salmon - The salmon bagal & the salmon sliders - for $16!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Twizel, AUK

Salmon is good, but the Asian waitress is the baddest waitress/waiter I've ever seen. She took me $100, but said she only took $50 and find lots of exuse not to check. It took me back to the place twice and lots of time to get my money back! But she didn't feel any sorry or apologize to me. I will never go to this place again! read more