See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards, and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show.

Spend the afternoon at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Hartley Crocodile Adventures is a great place to see crocodiles while staying in Cairns or Palm Cove
Explore the five different zones within the park each with their own unique animals
Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland.
See the mighty 'death roll' during the Crocodile Attack show
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat cruise
Wildlife Shows
Pickup and drop-off

Photos holding animals at own expense
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877, Australia

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

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.

What To Expect

Situated between Cairns and Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is an award-winning eco-park and working crocodile farm dedicated to educating visitors about local wildlife. Travel by coach to the park after pickup at your Cairns, Palm Cove, or Northern Beaches hotel.

When you arrive, enjoy several hours of free time to explore the park’s five different ecological zones at your leisure. Take a narrated boat tour through wetlands, where you might spot some of the 19 resident saltwater crocodiles lounging in the sun. Stroll along the Cassowary Walk to observe these fascinating flightless birds, and admire an array of other native species like koalas, turtles, snakes, and lizards from a series of elevated boardwalks.

Live shows and feedings throughout the day offer a chance to learn more about Australia’s amazing wildlife. Don’t miss the Crocodile Attack Show, featuring massive crocs snapping food from a pole and showing off their infamous ‘head shake’ and ‘death roll.’ Tour the crocodile farm to learn how these prehistoric creatures are sustainably raised for their meat and skins.

See Itinerary below for a complete description of park attractions and a show schedule. After hours of exploration, relax on the return drive to your hotel.

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers

Operated by Down Under Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Featured review

Lisa_S

What amazing creatures the crocodiles are and we were certainly entertained and informed by the funny and witty staff that perform shows and boat tours there. Our friendly coach driver gave us some interesting facts about the area, so thank you all for a great experience

Reviews

4.5

129 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Exciting, awesome and entertaining

Jo_T, Sept 2023

As close as we hope to ever get to real reptiles! The croc feedimg show is amazing and the kids were entertained throughout the entire demonstration.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Thank you for the review, we are so pleased to hear everyone in the family enjoyed their day.

Exciting.

Steve_M, Aug 2023

The best part was watching the crocs jump out of the water to grab the dangling food, and the croc attack show, where a trainer spent 30 minutes teasing a croc and putting himself up as bait.

Amazing crocs

Nicole_G, Aug 2023

Our favourite part of the day was definitely the 3pm croc attack show. The keeper was very informative (and brave!) she did a great job. So many crocs to look at, just amazing creatures

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Nicole, thank you for the review. Glad to hear you enjoyed your crocodile experience

Not great

Stephanie_F, July 2023

Not that much to do, missed out on some activities such as the feeding show since the tour only arrives around 1pm. For the same price would rather do an island day trip.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We hope all our guests have a positive experience with Down Under Tours and would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you. Please contact us on +61 (07) 4047 9050

Fun day for a family

Angela_B, June 2023

The staffs were very enthusiastic and the shows were good 👍 Highly recommend to families with children.

Response from Host, June 2023

Hi Angela, thank you for the review and the thumbs up! Glad you enjoyed your day with the family.

It was a good trip, we...

JoshyPAndrews, Apr 2023

It was a good trip, we family fully enjoyed it was worth for half day . Nice food too . Boat trip was excellent

Not bad.

Janelle_r, Apr 2023

It was ok for something to do for half day.wouldn’t go again but would recommend for families.Food there was good.

Nice one

Bharathi_S, Apr 2023

Thanks to Paul, we had a good time! It was raining on our return& he dropped us back to our apartment as I had elderly parents. That was very kind of him

Never smile at a crocodile

Lisa_S, Mar 2023

Awesome fun at Hartleys

Dianne_B, Mar 2023

Had a great time at Hartleys! Definitely do the cruise, stay and watch the croc show at 3pm and have a photo with baby croc. Closest thing to a dinosaur!!

not much to enjoy for myself

michael_b, Mar 2023

one of the beat attractions we went took was Hartleys croc farm enjoyed the day out there I recommend this place

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Thank you for your 5 star review. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday in North Queensland.

great adventure

Heather_F, Mar 2023

great time well worth it it was fantastic and would like to go back again it was great thankyou will tell all my friends i would recommend it to everyone

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and your positive review. We are so happy you enjoyed your day so much, we look forward to welcoming you back one day.

Get close to a salty

Eliot_F, Mar 2023

Want to see saltwater crocodiles and not be eaten by one? This is the place. Yes, the crocs are enticed to the surface by feeding, but it is quite an experience to see them.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

It is an amazing venue for showcasing crocs, snakes and other wildlife, isn't it. Thank you for our 5 star review. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful day and have many fond memories to take home with you.

Half day is too long for...

WUQIANG_Z, Mar 2023

Half day is too long for this. We end up with sitting there doing nothing waiting for pick up for an hour and half.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, we are sorry that you didn't find the Wildlife Park captivating. There is a full afternoon program, highlighting the Aussie wildlife: Crocodile Attach Show, Snake Show, Wetlands Cruise, Wallaby, Cassowary, Koala and Quoll Feeding, as well as a lovely nature walk through the park, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your afternoon there.

Hartleys Croc Park

Scott_S, Jan 2023

Awesome day out with so much to see and do. Croc Attack show was the highlight of the day but enjoyed the whole park.

Crocodiles farm talk was...

Natasa_K, Jan 2023

Crocodiles farm talk was educational and boat ride was fun for children. Thank you for the experience

Amazing croc attack show

Alex_L, Jan 2023

The croc attack show was very informative and the kids loved it. Great experience and the trip was worth it.

Great family day out

Tanya_d, Jan 2023

Lagoon cruise was amazing! We loved seeing the crocodiles in action. All the shows are interesting and a must see.

Really enjoyed the snake...

Pauline_S, Nov 2022

Really enjoyed the snake show very informative boat ride great and croc attack show was awesome. Driver was very informative on way to Hartley's.

Great 1/2 day

Mark_K, Nov 2022

Croc show is great & holding the koalas, snake show interesting wish you could hold a wombat staff are friendly & food ok too.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are pleased that you had a great experience at the Wildlife Park. It is a great way to learn about the different wildlife and experience some of the animals up close. Hopefully you got some amazing photos of you holding the Koala.

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