Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Select a pickup point

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.

3 hours • Admission Included

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

4.64

181 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

140

Hartleys
Eleanor M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Its very hot but well worth the visit. Staff were knowledgeable and informative. Great variety of wildlifeto see
Enchanting crocodiles and friends
Johanna j,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So much to see and learn Helpful staff and lots of different areas to capture the feel of this place. Areas look like postcards so nature filled scenery.
Crocodile farm
M147MVlouises,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great day -recommended Enjoyable and informative host Even in the rain ………………………………… Well done ……………………………………………..
Crocks, beaches and 180 million year old forest
rgJ8022AK,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adrian Hazel was awesome. Great guy lots of fun. Great historian. And explains things very clearly. Enjoyed the entire tour with
Don’t book with viator
Nadia C,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
If you want to book Hartleys croc, book direct you’ll save over $200.00. Specially if you’re driving by yourself. I called Viator less than 24hours and asked them to cancel it. I was on hold with a customer care guy who tried to help I asked to speak to a supervisor and after 37mins no one was able to talk to me. They promised to call me back and still no one has called me.
If you want to know about...
Colin C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you want to know about cross & wildlife this is the place to go. We will definitely be back. Cant wait.
Extraordinary!
Mirna M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Exhilarating! 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
We 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.
Daintree Dreaming Extravaganza
P2824JIrolandh,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best time ever. Greg did a wonderful job telling us about the floria and faunia. He pointed out a boyde dragon lizard and we got to see a crocodile. We had a great time doing the aboriginal painting, walking on the mud flats for crab and the walk in the rain forest. I will be sure to recommend Down Under Tours and the Daintree Dreaming package Loved the whole day.
Cocodriles and more
neusb117,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The oldest rainforest in the world, where dinasours lived, also I learned the difference between fruits and berries and the adventures of Joseph Bank, Captain Cook, Daintree ( who decided to go back to England despite doctor's advice) and the importance of pigs and pig's poo, etc etc... We saw cocodriles, babies, a poligamous old male and several females who are dinasour relatives, and birds. And also they gave is breakfast (scones I think), lunch ( with many different choices) and homemade ice cream.