Zoos

Full Day Tour of Hartley's and Cairns Aquarium

Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures at Cairns for a unique and thrilling wildlife experience. Acquaint yourself with the unique creatures of Australia like crocodiles, koalas, cassowaries, quolls, and snakes up close using the aquarium's self-drive feature.

Explore 2 of Cairns's top attractions on this full-day tour: Cairns Aquarium and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

Visit the Cairns Aquarium and interact with more than 16,000 aquatic animals while learning about their environments.

Get an opportunity to view the shark and ray feeding show, and engage in a hands-on experience inside the Marine Touch Tank.

Explore Australia's first 10-meter Deep Reef Tank, a 20-meter deep underwater tunnel, an Oceanarium, a mangrove promenade, and Australia's most extensive freshwater exhibition.

Discover the incredible habits and adaptations of our spectacular aquatic and rainforest species, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest mountain peaks to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond the Coral Sea.

Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and watch the intriguing Croc attack and snake shows and top it off with a crocodile cruise.

General admission to Cairns Aquarium

Daily presentations

Admission to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Snake show, Croc Attack show, Croc cruise

Meal Inclusions

Tips

Personal expenses

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

The Hartley's and Cairns Aquarium full-day tour is ideal for guests who love tropical adventures and being close to the creatures of north Queensland. You will get to explore the untamed world of exotic and native Australian animals on a voyage of discovery. You will come across crocodiles in a natural melaleuca wetland cove and cassowaries in a peculiar riverine rainforest tucked in the scenic Wangetti Valley. Discover emus and kangaroos in the vast woodlands as well as predatory birds and remarkable marsupials like wombats and koalas. You will also see colorful exotic reptiles and a sustainable crocodile farm.

One of the best things about tropical north Queensland is the abundance of fantastic natural locations and activities that are ideal for kids, couples, and families. Anyone passionate about the environment and wildlife will find something to enjoy at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. The park's dedicated staff takes great pleasure in sharing their knowledge, views, anecdotes about the crocodile world, and ways to ensure one's safety in the croc country. If you love seeing crocodiles and other animals that live in the melaleuca wetland, take a cruise trip on Hartley's Lagoon.

Itinerary

Self Drive to Cairns Aquarium | Life of Sharks & Rays Presentation in Oceanarium | Self Drive to Hartley’s | Snake Show | Croc Attack Show |

Important Information

There is free on-street parking near the attraction for 3 hours and metered spaces with a drop-off zone.

There are no meal inclusions in the tour. However, food and drinks are available at the venue for purchase.

It is not mandatory to bring government-approved ID documents to the venue.

There are wheelchairs available. Please inquire upon arrival if assistance is required.

Timings

Cairns Aquarium

Daily: 10am - 3pm (last admission at 2pm)

On school holidays: 9:30am - 3:30pm (last admission at 2:30pm)

Hartley's Adventure

Daily: 8:30am - 5pm

Closed on Christmas Day

Duration

8 hours

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Cairns Aquarium.

Address: 5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the attraction.

Board buses #110, #111, #113 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Cairns. It is a quick 16-minute walk to the attraction.

Board trains Kuranda Scenic Railway to get you there.