Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park Entry
About This Activity
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers a full-day wildlife park experience focused on education, conservation, and close-up encounters with Australian wildlife. This self-drive entry option allows guests to explore the park at their own pace, making it ideal for families, couples, and independent travellers.
Highlights
- Visit one of Far North Queensland’s most well-known wildlife parks.
- Enjoy close-up views of crocodiles in natural lagoon settings.
- Take a scenic boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon.
- Attend scheduled wildlife presentations throughout the day.
- Explore self-guided walking trails and wildlife enclosures.
- Suitable for all ages.
Full Description
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is located between Cairns and Port Douglas and is home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife. With self-drive entry, guests can arrive anytime between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm and explore the park at a relaxed pace.
Your admission includes access to wildlife displays, natural habitat areas, and scheduled wildlife presentations. A boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon is also included and is allocated on arrival. Throughout the park, guests can enjoy informative displays and educational talks focused on crocodile behaviour, conservation, and Australia’s unique ecosystems.
Itinerary
| Starting location options: | Self-drive to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Wangetti |
| Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park: | Arrive anytime during opening hours and explore the park at your own pace |
| Hartley’s Lagoon: | Boat cruise on the lagoon (allocated on arrival) |
| Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park: | Wildlife presentations, self-guided walks, and natural habitat displays |
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Includes
- Full-day entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
- Access to wildlife displays and natural areas.
- Scheduled wildlife presentations.
- One boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon.
- Self-guided walking tracks.
- Wildlife information sheets.
Not Included
- Transfers to and from the park.
- Food and beverages.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
Not Suitable For
This experience is suitable for all ages. Children aged 4 to 15 years must be accompanied and actively supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Meeting Point
Self-drive to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Wangetti QLD 4877. Parking is available onsite.
Important Information
Opening Hours
- Open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Closed on Christmas Day and one day in June due to the Cairns Ironman road closure.
- ANZAC Day trading is subject to government approval.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Sun hat and sunscreen.
- Water bottle.
- Camera.
Not Allowed
- Unaccompanied children.
Know Before You Go
Boat cruise times are allocated on arrival and may be adjusted due to weather or operational requirements. In adverse conditions, access to certain areas may be restricted to ensure visitor safety. Vouchers, coupons, and annual passes are subject to specific conditions.