Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
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- Entry covers the daily wildlife presentations, a lagoon boat cruise of about 20 minutes and self-guided walks through bushland
- Groups can follow the regular show program or arrange exclusive and semi-exclusive wildlife activities built around their day
- Lilies Restaurant on the lagoon deck and the Gondwana Grill among the kangaroos can host set menus and tailored meals
About Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is a wildlife park at Wangetti, on the coastal highway north of Cairns, where crocodiles, cassowaries, koalas, snakes and kangaroos live in a natural bushland and wetland setting. A standard ticket covers every scheduled presentation, a cruise on the lagoon and the self-guided walks. Most visitors stay around four hours, and parking is free for cars, campervans and coaches. The keepers run a full program through the day: a crocodile farm tour, a snake show, several crocodile feeds and the crocodile attack show. Pre-booked extras add more contact with the animals, including pole feeding a freshwater croc, a guided tour with a croc handler, interactive encounters with mammals or reptiles, and a cooked breakfast on the deck with a koala. Groups are a big part of what the park does. Corporate and incentive groups, student and special-interest groups and vacation care groups can join the daily program or have an itinerary built with exclusive or semi-exclusive activities. Meals can be served on the lagoon deck at Lilies Restaurant or at the Gondwana Grill. Breakfasts, late-afternoon cocktail events and private evening functions are hosted too, and each group is quoted to suit its budget, timing and requests.
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How much is entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures?
Adult tickets are $50 and children aged 4 to 15 are $25, with a family ticket for two adults and two children at $125. Entry includes the wildlife presentations and at least one lagoon cruise.
Can a corporate or incentive group arrange a private program?
Yes. The park works with event managers on tailored itineraries that can include exclusive or semi-exclusive wildlife activities, set meals at Lilies Restaurant and evening or cocktail functions, quoted to suit each group.
How long should we allow for a visit?
Most visitors spend around four hours. The park is open 8.30am to 5pm daily, closing only on Christmas Day and on the day of the Cairns Ironman, when the highway is shut.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes, you can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks, though restaurant tables are kept for paying diners. Alcohol can only be bought and enjoyed through Lilies Restaurant under its liquor licence.
Do premium wildlife encounters need to be booked ahead?
Yes. Encounters such as the freshie feed and guided keeper tours, the koala breakfast and packages with coach transfers must be booked in advance, while entry-only tickets can be bought on the day.
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Ron Pawlowski
3 weeks ago
We booked this tour to see some crocodiles and other animals, birds, reptiles etc. I am only able to walk approximately 5k steps a day so this venue had the flexibility to walk more or less as well as partake in a guided…
William James
a month ago
Had an absolutely lovely day exploring Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Coming from Florida and being used to American alligators, it was fascinating to learn firsthand about the differences and see just how powerful and…
Dylan Smith
2 months ago
Absolutely incredible day! Visited with two boys - 7 & 5 and we were blown away. The boardwalks, enclosures and gardens were kept in great condition. Lots of space to take it slow (or fast if you needed to). Between expl…
Greg Travassos
3 months ago
If you have a child who loves fierce animals, expect to spend all day here (as we did!). There is so much to do. They do a good job of putting lots of shows on that you can easily spend all day here. If you aren't a h…
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