The guides were all quite "Aussie", but seemed to really know their stuff. The kids had a great time. My daughter learnt that "if the crocodile is on top of the water it's going for the dead chicken the man is holding, if the crocodile goes under the water then it's going for the man". Would go again.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Palm Cove
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Capt Cook Hwy, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879, Australia
61 7 40553576
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Palm Cove
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Farms
Activities: Viewing wildlife
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Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see...
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Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland. Learn about sustainable use and conservation on our Crocodile Farm tour. The newly opened Gondwana Gateway is an innovative addition to Hartley’s where you can learn about the evolution of Australian wildlife in a beautiful forest setting surrounded by living descendants of Australia’s ancient past. Enjoy a delicious snack in Lilies Restaurant overlooking Hartley’s Lagoon and find that perfect gift, including crocodile leather products, in the Paperbark Gift Shop. Open daily from 8:30am to 5:00pm, this multi-award winning eco-adventure attraction is located just 100 metres off the Captain Cook Highway on the spectacular scenic drive between Cairns and Port Douglas.
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Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Activities for young children, Wheelchair access
Sydney, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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This place is fantiastic! You can get up close to a croc and even get a photo taken holding one. Do the boat tour and hope to get Duncan as your driver - he is a very funny man!
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Newcastle, Australia
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Well laid out a plenty to see. I was a little disappointed at the feeding because the audience was behind the feeder and protection fences and visibility was very limited. Other venues I have seen put the audience on the other side of the pool for an uninterrupted view. The boat trip was great and views were great and the...
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Scarborough, England, United Kingdom
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what a great day out this is. the guide was very knowlegable and very funny. the crocodiles are amazing and the trip on the lagoon is really good. I would recommend this wholeheartedly.
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Nantes, France
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Hartley s crocodiles park is definitely a place to go with friends children or both! I haven't been disappointed we arrived at 1.00pm and twenty minutes after we did the cruise to see some crocs jump and this is definitely not something you will see in wilderness. Then every 5 or 15 minutes you have new attraction starting ( croc...
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Napier, New Zealand
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Hartleys crocodile adventures is a great place to spend the day learning about crocodiles and all the other different wildlife in Australia, one of the highlights was the boat trip around there man made lagoon full of crocodiles. Such a large area but so many opportunities to see how crocs act in the wild. With a quick feed on the...
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El Arish, Queensland, Australia
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We had a great day there the kids enjoyed the whole day no saying they were bored at all. The staff are friendly and know there job well.
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Melbourne, Australia
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I was adamant I wanted to see the salties and dragged my reluctant partner. He loved it more than me! The entry price covers all shows inside and a croc cruise.
Great to get up so close to crocodiles and see them in a 'natural' (style) habitat.
The croc farm was semi-interesting, marketed as a tour, but really you just...
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Sydney, Australia
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We were tossing up between doing a river cruise to go croc spotting or going here, think we made the right choice. Hartley's was recommended by everyone we spoke to at Port Douglas. The staff are all friendly and helpful, they went out of their way to point out a good order to view the shows, so that you could...
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Georgia
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Enjoyed my visit here. Rented a car in Cairns and took the easy (and enjoyable) drive to Hartley's. Very interesting and would recommend a visit.
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