Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures via the Great Barrier Reef Drive and explore native wildlife, enjoy a wetlands cruise, watch live reptile shows, and discover local conservation efforts.
Luxury coach journey along the Great Barrier Reef Drive
Insights from an experienced local driver-guide
Self-guided exploration of Hartley's Crocodile Adventures wildlife park
25-minute Wetlands cruise through Melaleuca wetlands
Snake Show featuring the world's most venomous snakes
Crocodile Attack Show with live demonstrations
Onsite Lilypad Cafe available for meals and snacks (own expense)
Eco-certified attraction supporting the North Queensland Wildlife Trust
What’s included
Luxury coach transportation
Admission to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Wetlands cruise
Time to explore the wildlife park at your own pace
Overview
Experience a memorable half-day wildlife adventure at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures located along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive. Your tour begins with a relaxing journey on a luxury coach, offering commentary from a knowledgeable local driver-guide as you take in the unique landscapes of the region.
On arrival at Hartley's, enjoy the freedom to explore the vast wildlife park at your own pace. Encounter native Australian animals, including koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, birds, and a range of fascinating reptiles.
Highlights include a 25-minute Wetlands cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands, home to the iconic saltwater crocodile. Don't miss the Snake Show, featuring some of the world's most venomous snakes, and the dramatic Crocodile Attack Show demonstrating natural crocodile behaviours.
The Lilypad Cafe is available onsite should you wish to enjoy lunch or a snack (own expense). Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an eco-certified Green Travel Leader and actively supports the North Queensland Wildlife Trust.
Commonly asked questions.
The tour includes return coach transfers from Port Douglas, entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, a 25-minute Wetlands Boat Cruise and time to explore the wildlife park. The tour also includes the wildlife presentations and cassowary feeding.
You will have several hours at Hartley’s to explore the wildlife park, see the animal presentations and enjoy the Wetlands Boat Cruise. This gives you plenty of time to experience the major attractions without having to rush.
Hartley’s is home to a wide variety of Australian wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, cassowaries, birds and reptiles.
Yes. A 25-minute Wetlands Boat Cruise is included in the tour. The cruise travels through the Melaleuca wetlands, an important habitat for saltwater crocodiles. The exact cruise time is advised when you arrive at Hartley’s.
The Wetlands Cruise provides an excellent opportunity to see saltwater crocodiles in their wetland environment.
Yes. The Hartley’s experience includes the Crocodile Attack Show, where you can see a large saltwater crocodile demonstrating powerful behaviours including the famous head shake and death roll.
Yes. The Venomous Snake Show is included, providing an opportunity to learn about some of Australia's most venomous snakes and the important role reptiles play in the environment.
No. Lunch and snacks are not included in the tour price. The Lilypad Café at Hartley’s offers food and drinks that can be purchased during your visit.
Additional info by the operator.
7:45am - Depart Port Douglas aboard a luxury coach
8:30am approx. - Arrive at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
8:30am-1:00pm - Explore Hartley's Crocodile Adventures at your own pace
During your visit - Enjoy the 25-minute Wetlands Boat Cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands
During your visit - See the Venomous Snake Show
During your visit - See the cassowary feeding and explore the wildlife park
1:00pm - Depart Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
1.45pm approx. - Arrive back in Port Douglas
Lunch or snacks at the Lilypad Cafe are available at your own expense.
