Tickets to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Cairns



















Tickets to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Cairns
Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Cairns, where you can watch local wildlife like saltwater and freshwater crocodiles up close as park rangers share insights into their behaviors and conservation efforts. Witness professional handlers feed the crocodiles and observe endangered rainforest birds such as cassowaries at various exhibits including a walk-through aviary. The attraction also features snake shows, where you can learn first-aid protocol for encounters with snakes.
Experience Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Cairns, where you can watch local wildlife like saltwater and freshwater crocodiles up close as park rangers share insights into their behaviors and conservation efforts. Witness professional handlers feed the crocodiles and observe endangered rainforest birds such as cassowaries at various exhibits including a walk-through aviary. The attraction also features snake shows, where you can learn first-aid protocol for encounters with snakes.
At the award-winning Hartley's Crocodile Adventure, discover Australia's freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more.
Experience a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley’s Lagoon where you can observe wetland creatures in their natural habitat.
Enjoy watching park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries while experiencing snake shows and crocodile attack shows at Hartley's Crocodile Park.
Explore timber boardwalks stretching over 2,500 meters through Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest areas.
Did you know? The origins of Hartley’s Crocodile Park trace back to 1934 when it started as a tea house for travelers between Cairns and Mossman.
Tickets to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Cairns include admission into Hartley’s Crocodile Park and Farm.
Enjoy a 20-minute boat cruise through the wetlands at Melaleuca Wetlands, part of Your Experience (based on option selected).
Includes viewing snake shows and crocodile attack shows during your visit to Australia's Commercial Crocodile Farm in Cairns.
Entry into Cassowary Walk, Gallery of Living Art, and Gondwana Gateway is provided at Hartley’s.
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Guide holding a koala with children at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
Located near Cairns, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers a thrilling 20-minute boat cruise through The Wetlands. Glide along Hartley's Lagoon and observe local wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Navigate the timber boardwalks that lead you through fascinating zones like Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.
Watch Local Wildlife In Action
Dive into an educational experience at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures where park rangers share insights on the conservation efforts for saltwater and freshwater crocodiles. Watch as professional handlers feed these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Explore various exhibits featuring endangered rainforest birds, including cassowaries, alongside komodo dragons, alligators, wombats, emus, wallabies, kangaroos, at the Reptile Display and a walk-through aviary.
Crocodile Attack Show & Snake Shows
Experience adrenaline-pumping Crocodile Attack Shows where experts demonstrate essential defensive techniques like the "head shake" and the "death roll." At snake shows, learn vital first-aid protocols for handling bites from some of the world’s most venomous snakes.
Commercial Crocodile Farm
Gain fascinating insights into crocodile farming at Hartley's. Learn about the conservation practices that protect estuarine and freshwater crocodiles while exploring Australia's unique evolutionary pathways in the Gondwana Gateway exhibit.

Crocodile feeding show at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with audience watching.

Crocodile feeding demonstration at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Australia.

Guide holding a koala with children at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

Crocodile feeding show at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with audience watching.

Crocodile feeding demonstration at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Australia.

Crocodiles basking at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Australia.
Important Information
- Children aged 0-3 can enter without a fee, though they need to be accompanied by an adult who pays for entry. Children up to the age of 15 also require accompanying adults.
If you need wheelchair access, it is available free of charge but must be arranged at the time of booking.

Crocodile eggs being inspected by a staff member at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

Boat tour at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Queensland, near a riverside restaurant.

Crocodiles basking at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Australia.

Crocodile eggs being inspected by a staff member at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

Boat tour at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Queensland, near a riverside restaurant.
Book a wheelchair in advance if needed during your visit as they are available free of charge but must be requested beforehand.
If you're visiting with children aged 0-3, entry is complimentary; ensure an adult accompanies those up to age 15 for admission.
To fully enjoy the park's offerings, plan your day around exploring the extensive boardwalks and taking in various shows like snake demonstrations and crocodile attack displays.
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