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Half-Day Tour of Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Crocodile resting by the water at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Guide holding a koala with children at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Kangaroo standing on grass at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Child with snake at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, guided interaction.

Duration

5 hrs - 8 hrs

Open today

8:30am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers available

Pickup available

Visit Harley's Crocodile Adventures to enjoy exciting wildlife experiences, a Wetlands Cruise, and stroll through woodlands and rainforest to meet the park's residents. Hotel transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas ensure an easy to and fro travel experience.

4.9/5(10)

Natalie T

Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Our tour bus driver was wonderful! Made us all chat with each other by asking everyone questions about themselves, give good laughs and was very knowledgeable on everything we asked!

Scott K

Family
Verified booking
Dec 2025
The tour bus picks up you up, and the driver gives you an English tour while you are traveling to the park. A half day at the park was enough to see all the attractions, and it was great for families. Enjoyed the trip and the ride back to the hotel! Highly recommended especially for parents with little ones.
    • Relax on the scenic trip to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and enjoy interesting commentary from the driver along the way.
    • Take advantage of plenty of free time to explore the park's abundant fauna, which includes aquatic birds, turtles, wallabies, and cassowaries.
    • Stroll along the pathways and boardwalks through the woodland to see a wide range of rare animals.
    • Learn more about the park's most lethal residents through the Crocodile Attack Show and the Snake Show.
    • Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife spotting on a wetlands cruise through the saltwater crocodile's domain.
    • Entry to Harley's Crocodile Adventures
    • Hotel transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches / Port Douglas
    • Commentary from English-speaking driver
    • 25-minute Wetlands Cruise
    • Snake Show
    • Crocodile Attack Show
    • Food and drinks
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Corinne K

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Great Tour and Fabulous Staff - the crocodiles are a must see

    Natalie T

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Our tour bus driver was wonderful! Made us all chat with each other by asking everyone questions about themselves, give good laughs and was very knowledgeable on everything we asked!

    Scott K

    Family
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    The tour bus picks up you up, and the driver gives you an English tour while you are traveling to the park. A half day at the park was enough to see all the attractions, and it was great for families. Enjoyed the trip and the ride back to the hotel! Highly recommended especially for parents with little ones.

    Joshua H

    Family
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    It was my first time in cairns, the first thing I needed to do there was go to the aquarium!! I absolutely loved it and it blew my mind! The stingrays was the best things I have ever seen up close! What else was mind blowing was the freshwater moray eels! I'll never forget that place!

    Francine B

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Aug 2025
    I have incredible childhood memories from visiting Hartley's Creek (50 years ago) and it was incredible to revisit and add to these memories! Did NOT disappoint!!!
  • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, located north of Cairns, is the best spot in tropical north Queensland to see crocodiles and other Australian wildlife. Once you are on board, sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you drive through the Captain Cook Highway to the attraction. Along the route, our driver will entertain you with insights about the park.

    Begin your experience with a boat ride through the Melaleuca wetlands, which is home to saltwater crocodiles. Every day, there are fascinating and instructive wildlife shows for you to enjoy. See the infamous "death roll" and "head shake" of the saltwater crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show, and meet some of the most venomous snakes at the Snake Show. Between shows, stroll through the timber boardwalks and trails to witness a variety of reptiles, tropical birds, and other species including the Komodo Dragon, wallabies, and koalas. Indulge in lunch or snacks at the in-house cafe (at your own expense) to sate your appetites after exploration.

    Return to your accommodation after a wonderful afternoon spent in the company of Hartley's remarkable wildlife.

  • Important Information

    • Children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
    • It is recommended to wear sensible walking shoes.
    • Most of the park is wheelchair accessible.

    Timings

    • Port Douglas pick-up begins at 1pm.
    • Cairns & Northern Beaches pick-up begins at 1:15pm.
    • Please check the calendar to check the days of operation corresponding to your preferred pick-up location.

    Show Timings

    • Snake Show: 2pm.
    • Crocodile Attack Show: 3pm.
    • Cassowary Feeding: 4pm.

    Note: Time for the Wetlands Cruise will be advised upon arrival.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

    Hotel Transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

    Validity

    • This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.

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