A full day's entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, 40 minutes north of Cairns, with a boat cruise among the saltwater crocodiles of Hartley's Lagoon and every daily show, from the snake show to the Crocodile Attack Show. Turn up any time between 8:30am and 5pm.
Days
- Full day, most people stay 3 to 4 hours
Age
- All ages; children 4 to 15 with an adult
Group size
- Self-guided visit
Start / finish
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Wangetti / same
- Arrive any time 8:30am to 5pm
Return
- Arrive any time 8:30am to 5pm
Transport
- Make your own way; free parking on site
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Hartley's Lagoon — boat cruise among saltwater crocodiles
- Crocodile Attack Show — the daily afternoon croc show
- Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm — guided farm tour
- Cassowary Walk — cassowary feeding and the bird of prey aviary
- Wildlife Discovery Trail — crocodiles, walk-through aviary and reptile gallery
- Koala talk — keeper talk with the park's koalas
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Reviews
4.9
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff, the variety of well-presented shows and demonstrations throughout the day, and the opportunity to see crocodiles up close on the boat ride alongside a diverse range of other animals including koalas, cassowaries, wombats and reptiles. What stands out most often is the quality and entertainment value of the shows, particularly the crocodile attack demonstration, and the well-organised layout that allows visitors to pace themselves and see everything at their leisure across a full day. The most common caveat is that food and tickets can be expensive for families, with some noting long queues at the cafe and a few observing that some non-crocodile animals are housed in cages rather than in more spacious enclosures.
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The best crocodile experience in Australia, with friendly staff and a well organised park. The morning and afternoon programs nearly mirror each other, so you won't miss a show.
A ten out of ten day that easily fills a whole day, with something for all five of us. Every presenter wore a microphone so you could hear clearly, and Willow was fantastic on the lagoon boat ride and his farm talk.
A great day, and it took the whole day to see everything on the map. The maps and signs could be clearer, but the staff were very helpful and the food was good. There are lots of unique animals, not just Australian ones.
My four-year-old loved the crocodiles and other wildlife, and the shows were entertaining and educational. The boat cruise was okay, though it's hard to see the crocs unless you're by a window. There's lots to explore, but tickets and extras are pricey for families.
A great place to get up close with iconic wildlife and knowledgeable, friendly staff. Plan to stay all day and check show times, as some only run once. The croc attack show is wild.
