HinterNoosa Hatchery

31/08/2026

What some people may not realise is that, alongside breeding the endangered Mary River cod, we also breed another of Australia’s most remarkable and threatened native fish — the Australian lungfish.

Often described as a living fossil, the Australian lungfish is one of the world’s oldest surviving fish species, with a lineage dating back more than 100 million years.

Our hatchery is proud to be the world’s largest exporter of captive-bred Australian lungfish, helping share this extraordinary Australian species with the world while supporting its conservation through responsible captive breeding.

These particular fish are heading to our wholesale partner in Japan, Kamihata Fish Ind.

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

We are incredibly proud and humbled to share that HinterNoosa Hatchery has been nominated in the ‘Above and Beyond’ awards presented by Marty Hunt MP, in three categories:

🏆Excellence in prevention
🌱Agricultural and Rural Innovation
🌍Environmental Leadership Award

These nominations recognise our commitment to conservation through our successful breeding programs for two of Australia’s most iconic and environmentally significant freshwater species, the endangered Mary River Cod and vulnerable Australian Lungfish.

If you could take a few moments to vote for us, we would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for your support - every vote is truly appreciated.

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15/10/2025

15/10/2025

Pond transfer day. 22,500 healthy 10mm long fingerlings being transferred to the growout ponds for 6 weeks.
See you again at 50mm.

24/09/2025

Freshly Hatched Australian Lungfish.
Let the 100+ year journey begin.

24/09/2025

Freshly hatched Australian Lungfish.
Let the 100+ year journey begin.

20/09/2025

02/11/2024

Australian Lungfish juvenile. 12-15cm Available for Export. Fish present in perfect condition of all fins and body form. Hinternoosa Hatchery is looking to partner with wholesale importers worldwide.