About Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Highlights of Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
- If you're a keen adventurer looking to have the best crocodile feeding and viewing experience, head to Hartley's Crocodile Adventure.
- Hop onto a boat to see the crocodiles and learn about croc biology with highly trained guides.
- The most entertaining part of this park is the Crocodile Attack Show, wherein trained professionals step into the water with a real croc!
- Hartley's crocodile adventures is home to many interesting birds, including owls, emus, kookaburras, kingfishers, and the native cassowary.
- You can also visit the Gallery of Living Art, which features lizards, amphibians, and snakes.
- You can pet and hand feed the kangaroos and wallabies, cuddle a koala and take some amazing photos with them.
- There is also a gift shop at the park from where you can buy croc crap and crocodile leather products.
Things to Do In Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Get your heart racing as you have a close encounter with an apex predator without any perspex glass or cage during the boat cruise. On board a custom-made boat, you'll cruise into the coastal melaleuca lagoon and wetland, and your guide will lure the crocs with a tasty morsel. Be amazed by the power and size of the crocs as they use their natural hunting ability to snatch a chunk of meat from the guide.
Get ready to meet and greet the most iconic native animals of Australia at Hartley's Crocodile Adventure. Wander along Gondwana Gateway to get up close and personal with kangaroos and wallabies. You can pat and feed them, click amazing pictures with them and learn about their behavior from the experts. The experts will also tell you how these Australian natives have adapted to the present climate and habitat.
Your visit to Hartleys Crocodile Adventure won't be complete if you don't attend one of the educational wildlife presentations. You can attend a crocodile feeding session, watch a crocodile attack show, or a snake show. For the signature Hartley experience, attend the freshwater crocodile feeding, wherein you'll get a chance to feed freshies from a purpose-built feeding platform. In between shows, you can wander the park's timber boardwalks, gravel tracks, and concrete pathways to see the park's feathered friends.
Let the kids run wild to their hearts' content at Hartley's new adventure playground. This brand-new playground features swings, play equipment, and slides and offers a wonderful view from the top of the pathways. It also has monkey bars, wall climbs, and climbing places that provide never-ending play possibilities.
Tips for Visiting Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Apply a high SPF sunscreen before visiting Hartley's crocodile adventures to avoid heat rashes and sunburn.
- Carry your water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- The park is wheelchair and pram friendly.
- Check the schedule for each activity beforehand so that you do not miss out on something important.
- There is a café onsite where you can enjoy delicious snacks, ice cream, and refreshing drinks.
- During summer, visit Hartley's crocodile adventures early in the morning to beat the scorching heat.
- You can bring your own lunch and have a picnic in the playground area.
- If you're visiting the park with your kids, don't miss out on the new adventure playground.
- Don't go very close to the crocs or snakes, and always be there with your guide while having an interaction with these deadly creatures.
Know Before You Go For Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Location: Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Wangetti, 4877, AustraliaTimings: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures remains open every day from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. It remains closed during Christmas and one day in June when the Captain Cook Highway remains closed for the Cairns Iron Man event.Daily Activities: 10:00 am: Snake Show11:00 am: Crocodile Show9:00 am: Crocodile Farm Tour3:00 pm: Crocodile Attack Show2:00 pm: Snake Show1:00 pm: Crocodile Farm TourSubject to change on the day
By Bus: You can take a tourist bus from Cairns stop in Palm Cove. It will drop you directly to Hartley's crocodile adventures.By Taxi/Cab You can hire a taxi/cab to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures from Palm Cove.
Best Time To VisitEarly morning (weekdays) is the best time to visit Hartley's crocodile adventures as the crowd is less and the weather is also cool and comfortable.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures FAQs
What is so special about Hartley's Crocodile Adventures?
Hartley's crocodile adventures is an award-winning adventure park that offers the best wildlife-watching experience and learning activities in a natural environment. You can watch amazing croc and snake shows, enjoy a boat cruise, feed the kangaroos, cuddle with the koala and play in the adventure playground. Pre-book a premium wildlife encounter to enjoy a guided tour with one of Hartley's experienced wildlife keepers.
What is the best time to experience Hartley's Crocodile Adventures?
Early morning (weekdays) is the best time to experience Hartley's crocodile adventures as the crowd is less, giving you a chance to explore the park without any hassle.
Who owns Hartley's Crocodile Farm?
Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farming Company has owned Hartley's Crocodile Farm since 1989.
What are the opening timings of Hartley's Crocodile Adventures?
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures remains open every day from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Daily Activities
10:00 am: Snake Show11:00 am: Crocodile Show9:00 am: Crocodile Farm Tour3:00 pm: Crocodile Attack Show2:00 pm: Snake Show1:00 pm: Crocodile Farm TourSubject to change on the day
Can we click pictures while watching the snake show?
No, you can't click pictures while watching the snake show. However, professional photographers are present on site to click your pictures at an additional cost to the ticket fees.