Hartley's Crocodile Adventures | Wildlife Park & Transfers From Port Douglas
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Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an exciting and informative wildlife experience for visitors of all ages!
- Half-day trip from Port Douglas with return transfers included
- Entry to the wildlife park with access to all amenities and presentations
- Explore different habitats and observe some of Australia's most iconic creatures
- Boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon where you can spot saltwater crocodiles
Overview
As one of Australia’s premier wildlife experiences, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is the perfect excursion during your stay in Port Douglas. Your ticket includes park entry, a crocodile-spotting cruise, and access to all the informative wildlife talks and presentations. You also have the freedom to explore the park on your own via forest walking trails, where you can check out various animal habitats and immerse yourself in the lush, tropical rainforest scenery.
Highlights
- Entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Choose a morning or afternoon departure
- Return transfers from Port Douglas accommodations
- Amazing wildlife park full of attractions
- Attend live performances and shows
- Self-guided walking trails
- Expert talks on native Australian wildlife
- See different animal habitats
- Crocodile cruise down Hartley's lagoon
- Spot saltwater crocodiles
- Access to shops and eateries
- Add-ons such as photos with the wildlife
- Suitable for all ages
This tour is also available with transfers from Cairns or Palm Cove!
Sample Itinerary
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Daily Wildlife Activities
Every day at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, you can attend various intriguing shows and activities at your leisure. Watch as the wildlife experts interact with the animals, teaching the audience about each species and their behaviours throughout the show. Here is the set itinerary so you can plan your day around which performances you want to attend!
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Important Information
- A minimum of 2 paying persons is required for all bookings with transfers (infant does not count as a paying person). If you are a solo traveler, please book the Down Under Tours Hartley's Tour with Transfers instead!
- The tickets are strictly non-transferable and proof of ID on re-entry is essential. Boat cruise passes for return visits are at the discretion of management, based on seat availability.
- Return coach transfers are available from major hotels in the Cairns city area, most hotels and caravan parks in Palm Cove, Trinity Beach pickups are from the Bus Stop Corner or Moore and Trinity Beach road. Pickup times will be advised upon booking.
- Children (4 to 15 years) must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is required to actively supervise the children in their care.
- The owners reserve the right to vary the opening hours, amend or cancel wildlife presentations, animal encounters and boat cruises, alter visitor capacity and restrict the availability of retail products, including food and beverage without prior notice in response to government directives in relation to COVID-19, severe water conditions, safety reasons or other operational issues.
Park Terms & Conditions:
The owners of this private facility reserve the right to refuse entry to any persons at their absolute discretion, without reason. The Conditions of Entry can change without notice.
YOU ACCEPT FULL RISK in entering these premises you do so voluntarily and entirely at your own risk including any risk to minors or anybody under your control. You acknowledge that some animals in the premises are by their nature dangerous and capable of causing harm and even death to humans. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures accepts no responsibility whatsoever for death, personal injury or loss of any kind howsoever caused to entrants to these premises. Notwithstanding the generality of this exclusion, you must observe the following rules:
- Children must be controlled and actively supervised at all times by a responsible adult, unaccompanied children will not be allowed in and must be with a paying adult.
- Do not climb fences or feed animals except under the supervision of staff.
- Do not throw objects at, poke or harass the animals.
- Smoking is prohibited on boardwalks, outdoor eating or drinking areas and inside buildings. Please refer to the park map for Designated Outdoor Smoking Areas.
Keep to designated pathways. - Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended.
- We reserve the right to remove any person from these premises (premises includes the boats) who, in our opinion, is in breach of the above rules or is otherwise unacceptable to the proper operation of the premises.
- Commercial photography and filming are not permitted on these premises without our prior written consent.
What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Protective clothing
- Refillable water bottle
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Money for souvenirs and food
What's Included
- Half day trip to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Access to the wildlife displays and natural areas
- Wildlife presentations and talks
- At least one boat ride on Hartley’s Lagoon
- Self-guided walks
- Free wildlife information sheets
- Return transfers from Port Douglas (minimum of 2 people required for bus transfers. If you are a solo traveler, please book the Down Under Tours Hartley's Trip with Transfers instead!)
What's Extra
- Big Croc Feed
- Animal holding photos (baby croc, snake, lizard)
- Food, drinks and souvenirs
Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are hotel pick-ups offered?
Yes, this tour includes return transfers from most major hotels in the Port Douglas area. Pickup times will be advised upon booking.
Please note that this tour requires at least 2 people booked for transfers to run from Cairns. If you are a solo traveler, book the Down Under Tours Hartley's Trip with Transfers instead!
Does this tour also depart from Cairns or Palm Cove?
Yes! You can book your Hartley's visit with return transfers from Cairns or Palm Cove as well.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, all ages are welcome at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
What time is the boat cruise and how long is it?
Boat cruises on Hartley's Lagoon are around 20 minutes. Your boat time will be allocated upon your arrival at the park.
Are there hands-on animal activities?
Yes, animal-holding activities and photos are available! These cost extra and can be purchased when you arrive at the park.
What time are the wildlife presentations?
The wildlife schedule is as follows:
9.00am: Crocodile Farm Tour
9.00am: Cassowary Feeding
10.00am: Snake Show
11.00am: Crocodile Feeding
1.00pm: Crocodile Farm Tour
2.00pm: Snake Show
3.00pm: Crocodile Attack Show
4.00pm: Cassowary Feeding
4.30pm: Koala Talk
You can attend any of these at your leisure while you're at the park!
What is there to do at the park?
Aside from attending the scheduled boat cruise and wildlife presentations, you are free to roam the park and check out the different exhibits and habitats. A map will be provided so you can seamlessly navigate the diverse and exciting location.
