Anatoki Salmon, Tākaka

A salmon farm in the Anatoki valley near Tākaka where you can catch your own king salmon in the ponds. They lend you the rod and bait, so no fishing experience is needed, and children love it. You only pay for what you catch, by weight. The staff then clean it, and they can hot-smoke it for you, cook it as sashimi or for lunch in the café, or pack it to take away.

The café also sells their smoked salmon, and the setting by the river is lovely. It's a great family stop on a Golden Bay holiday, along with Te Waikoropupū Springs, which are nearby.