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Spend a day at the award-winning crocodile park and farm and watch crocodiles in their natural habitat on a boat cruise. See freshwater crocodiles, lizards, cassowaries, and koalas and learn about Australia's unique fauna.
4.8/5(52)
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Kevin C
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Feb 2026
Really friendly staff, the lady from Liverpool ( Liz I think) was amazing, welcoming, good fun and a real asset to the business. The whole experience was a joy and so well worth doing. These two Irish lads had a great time. Thank you to the team, wonderful experience.
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Joseph V
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Feb 2026
My partner and I enjoyed our time visiting Heartley's Crocodile Adventures
Staffs are polite and friendly.
We had an amazing experience with a lot of information and education about the wildlife in Australia.
Definitely gonna go back with our family.
Discover Australia’s freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more at the award-winning Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure!
Hop on a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley's Lagoon to see wetland creatures in their natural habitat.
Watch park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries, and enjoy snake shows and crocodile attack shows.
Explore the 2,500 meters of timber boardwalks through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.
Fun Fact: Hartley’s Crocodile Park began in 1934 as a tea house for weary travelers between Cairns and Mossman.
Entry into Hartley's Crocodile Park and Farm
20-minute boat cruise in Hartley's Lagoon
Access to snake shows and crocodile attack shows
Access to Cassowary Walk, Gallery of Living Art, and Gondwana Gateway
Premium wildlife encounters
Personal expenses
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4.8
52 reviews
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What our guests say
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Puji S
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Mar 2026
It was wild experience
We loves the whole things
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Hsu L
SoloVerified booking
5/5
Mar 2026
See special animal in Australia- cosla, canguru, and live crocodile
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Kevin C
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Feb 2026
Really friendly staff, the lady from Liverpool ( Liz I think) was amazing, welcoming, good fun and a real asset to the business. The whole experience was a joy and so well worth doing. These two Irish lads had a great time. Thank you to the team, wonderful experience.
J
Joseph V
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Feb 2026
My partner and I enjoyed our time visiting Heartley's Crocodile Adventures
Staffs are polite and friendly.
We had an amazing experience with a lot of information and education about the wildlife in Australia.
Definitely gonna go back with our family.
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Kozue S
FamilyVerified booking
5/5
Dec 2025
We really enjoyed our day in the Hartley's. The boat tour was espetially awesome and we saw many crocodiles in the river! There were cute koalas in the park as well.
Watch Local Wildlife In Action
At the park, witness saltwater and freshwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. Park rangers will give you insights into their unique behaviors and the park's conservation efforts! Watch professional handlers feed the crocodiles. Observe the endangered rainforest birds, the cassowaries, being fed, and encounter komodo dragons, alligators, wombats, emus, wallabies, and kangaroos at various exhibits, including the Reptile Display and the walk-through aviary.
Crocodile and Snake Shows
At the snake shows, get to learn the first-aid protocols for the world’s most venomous snake bites. Another renowned show is the Crocodile Attack Show, where experts will demonstrate defensive techniques, including the "head shake" and the "death roll."
Boat Cruise Through The Wetlands
Enjoy a boat cruise through Hartley's Lagoon and spot the local species in their natural elements. Follow the timber boardwalks and pathways through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and the Riverine rainforest to reach different zones of the park.
Commercial Crocodile Farm
Get to know all there is to about crocodile farming and how the lives of estuarine and freshwater crocodiles are conserved. Finally, understand the evolutionary pathways that led to Australia's unique fauna in the Gondwana Gateway.
Important Information
Entry is free for children aged 0-3. A paying adult must accompany children up to 15 years of age.
Wheelchairs are free of charge but must be requested during booking.
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