Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning eco-tourism attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness the stealth and power of these prehistoric animals at the Crocodile Attack show. This innovative wildlife park has five distinct zones, showcasing Australian wildlife in their natural environment. Enjoy guided walks, keeper-talks, animal shows and a behind-the-scenes look at crocodile farming.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry ticket to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairns & Northern Beaches)
Access to wildlife shows and keeper presentations
Scenic boat cruise through the crocodile lagoon
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Souvenir photos holding animals (optional, at own expense)
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Located north of Cairns, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles and Australian wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. Walk along the timber boardwalks and pathways, through woodlands and rainforest to see an array of tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna. Start your adventure with a boat cruise exploring the Melaleuca wetlands, home to the estuarine (saltwater) crocodile. Then, explore the different zones of the park at your leisure. There are entertaining and educational wildlife presentations to enjoy each day. (See below for times.) Watch the notorious ‘head shake’ and ‘death roll’ at the Crocodile Attack educational show, see some of the world’s most venomous snakes, and help feed the koala’s and cassowaries. Shows & Feeding times conducted by the parks qualified keepers. • 2.00pm Snake Show • 2.30pm Wetlands Cruise • 3.00pm Crocodile Attack Show • 4.15pm Cassowary feeding with a keeper • 4.30pm Koala feeding with a keeper Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a long time accredited member of Ecotourism Australia and is the only wildlife park in Australia to be located within and surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage listed forest.
Options
From Port Douglas
Return Port Douglas transfers : Choose this option if staying in PORT DOUGLAS. Pick up and return included to/from Port Douglas.
Pickup included
Cairns & Cairns Beaches t/fers
Transfers included: Choose this option if you are staying in Cairns, Palm Cove or Trinity Beach.
Pickup included
Reviews
175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extraordinary!
Mirna M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exhilarating! Loved this experience from start (chatting on the phone with the lovely Claire whom helped me find the pick up location) to the awesome drive with Marshall whom got us there safely, followed by an extraordinary experience with the crocs and other animals (loved seeing the koalas!) You’re essentially left to explore once you get to hartleys which I valued as a solo traveller and being able to do everything at my own pace. The staff at harteys were also amazing, handling the crocs so wonderfully and with great charm … special thanks to the ladies whom helped me when I was struggling with phone reception!
A must do in Cairns!
Tiffany D,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time at Hartley’s today! So much fun. The animal experiences were out of this world, from having lunch on the deck with crocs swimming past in the lake, to the boat ride where we saw some big crocs up close, and getting to hold a big python was an awesome experience for our kids too. The staff were all wonderful, very friendly, passionate and knowledgeable about their jobs. Would highly recommend to any families with kids especially. The bus transfers were smooth and comfortable.
Great day at crock park
Sue H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great day. The guide on the bus was very interesting and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the crocodiles. Good selection of food, toilets clean and staff friendly.
Highly recommend.
NATALIE C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth the visit. So many crocs there. Very informative. Really was amazed. The crocodile show was very informative and nerve racking too. lol.
Crocs galore
John R,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Definitely worth a look and a a very interesting place , we especially enjoyed the boat ride and the croc attack session and the farm visit was very interesting
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