Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

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Enjoy a lagoon cruise to see Saltwater Crocodiles in their native environment. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocs in Far North Queensland! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning 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 and educational animal presentations.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Down Under Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry ticket to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairns & Northern Beaches)
Included: Access to wildlife shows and keeper presentations
Included: Scenic boat cruise through the crocodile lagoon
Included: Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Not included: Souvenir photos holding animals (optional, at own expense)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

3 hours Admission included
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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
Palm Cove Tropic Apartments
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Trinity Beach Pacific

and 30 more pickup points

Pickup available from selected locations in Cairns and Northern Beaches - please contact the operator after booking to confirm your pickup location and time. Please be ready 10 minutes prior to your confirmed pickup time.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Cairns & Cairns Beaches t/fers

Transfers included: Choose this option if you are staying in Cairns, Palm Cove or Trinity Beach.

Pickup included
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