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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day 5-Hour Tour from Cairns
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day 5-Hour Tour from Cairns

by Down Under Tours Day Tours

5 hours
Cairns Cairns Region Queensland
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × A$117
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This half-day bus tour from Cairns takes visitors to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, a wildlife park located between Cairns and Port Douglas in Queensland. The tour lasts about five hours and includes round-trip transport on an air-conditioned coach with hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and Northern Beaches. Upon arrival, guests board a scenic boat cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands to observe estuarine crocodiles along the riverbanks. After the cruise, visitors can explore the park’s five separate zones on foot. The park features boardwalks and pathways through woodlands and rainforest where guests see tropical birds, reptiles, insects, and other native animals. The tour includes access to multiple wildlife shows and keeper presentations, such as the Crocodile Attack show demonstrating crocodile behavior, a snake show, and feeding sessions with cassowaries and koalas led by qualified keepers. Food and drinks are available for purchase but are not included in the price.

Highlights

Half-day bus tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
Scenic boat cruise through Melaleuca wetlands
Access to crocodile, snake, and wildlife shows
Visit five distinct wildlife zones on foot
Feeding sessions with cassowaries and koalas
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach

What's included

Entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and Northern Beaches
Admission to wildlife shows and keeper talks
Boat cruise through the crocodile lagoon
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach

What's not included

Food and beverages available for purchase
Optional souvenir photos with animals
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Situated north of Cairns, this park features boardwalks and trails through rainforest and woodlands to observe tropical birds, reptiles, insects, and native wildlife. The visit starts with a boat cruise on the Melaleuca wetlands, habitat of the estuarine (saltwater) crocodile. Visitors can explore the park's zones at their own pace and attend daily wildlife presentations. Shows and feeding sessions by qualified keepers occur at 2.00 pm (Snake Show), 2.30 pm (Wetlands Cruise), 3.00 pm (Crocodile Attack Show demonstrating head shake and death roll), 4.15 pm (Cassowary feeding), and 4.30 pm (Koala feeding). The park is surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage forest and is an accredited member of Ecotourism Australia.

180 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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