Cairns Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Crocodile and Wildlife Park

About this tour

Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, a wildlife park near Cairns featuring saltwater crocodiles and native Australian fauna. This 5-hour shore excursion includes return transport from Pacific Hotel Cairns, entry to the park, and a wetland boat cruise for close encounters with prehistoric reptiles. Wander through rainforest sections at your own pace, spotting everything from emus to pythons, then board a specialised vessel to glide through melaleuca wetlands where crocs basking on banks become unmissable photo subjects.

Highlights

• Saltwater crocodile viewing from purpose-built wetland vessel
• Self-guided exploration of rainforest and woodland sections
• Native wildlife encounters across multiple park zones
• Pacific Hotel Cairns return transport included
• Wheelchair accessible throughout entire site
• Optional paid photos with animal handlers
• Suitable for infants through all fitness levels

What to expect

After hotel pickup, you'll arrive at the park with several hours to explore independently before or after the boat cruise. The wetland cruise takes you close to saltwater crocodiles lounging in their habitat—expect a guide narration and decent photo opportunities, though the boat distance varies. Between cruises, wander woodland trails and rainforest paths at a leisurely pace; you'll encounter other Australian species depending on time spent in each section. The boat ride lasts roughly 45 minutes; allow at least an hour for ground exploration. Paths are well-maintained and mostly flat.

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