Mt Cook New Zealand King Salmon

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon – Nature’s Finest Tasting Salmon

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s breathtaking Southern Alps, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is a true product of its pristine environment. Fed by the pure glacial waters of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, this unique alpine setting provides the perfect natural conditions for raising Freshwater King Salmon (Chinook) – fish that are as pure and untouched as the landscape itself.

At Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, nature leads the way. The fish are raised in constantly flowing, ice-cold waters that are so clean you can drink them. These fast-moving, highly oxygenated glacial flows run through a network of alpine canals that connect three majestic lakes and power New Zealand’s largest renewable hydro scheme. It is this rare environment – remote, pure, and perfectly chilled – that gives rise to salmon of extraordinary quality and taste.

Minimal Intervention. Maximum Quality.
With a philosophy rooted in low stocking densities and minimal human interference, the salmon are allowed space to grow and thrive naturally. Free from antibiotics, pesticides, and growth hormones, the health of the fish is maintained through expert care, premium nutrition, and respect for seasonal rhythms. The result? Salmon with exceptional flavour, a clean, subtle taste, and delicate texture – underpinned by fine intra-muscular fat lines developed through constant swimming against cold alpine currents.

Naturally Nutritious
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is more than just delicious – it’s also a nutritional powerhouse. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, with perfectly balanced fat content, it’s widely recommended by health professionals for its anti-inflammatory properties, cardiovascular benefits, and immune-boosting potential. It’s a true superfood from nature’s pantry.

Environmental Stewardship and Excellence
Proudly certified by the world’s most rigorous sustainability benchmarks, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon holds Best Aquaculture Practices Certification and a ‘Best Choice’ green rating from Monterey Bay Aquarium – the highest global accolade for responsible aquaculture. The company also operates a modern, vertically integrated facility, managing every stage from hatchery to harvest. This complete traceability guarantees the integrity, quality, and ethical provenance of every fillet.

Feed with Integrity
The salmon are hand-fed a proprietary, GM-free, sustainably sourced feed designed to reduce pressure on wild fish stocks. Feeding is carefully adjusted daily based on weather and water conditions, ensuring the salmon are nourished to optimal levels. It’s this close attention to detail, paired with a deep respect for the fish and their environment, that sets Mt Cook Alpine Salmon apart.

From the glacier-fed waters of New Zealand’s highest peak to your plate, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is the product of a place like no other – remote, pure, and powerful. This is Nature’s Finest Tasting Salmon, and it shows in every bite.