Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is one of the best half-day wildlife experiences near Cairns — wildlife presentations, a lagoon boat cruise with crocodile feeding, and one of the most respected crocodile conservation parks in Queensland. It's about 45 minutes north of Cairns at Wangetti, on the way toward Port Douglas.
Private Transfer to Hartley's
Rather than juggling a coach transfer timetable, our private shuttle takes you straight from your Cairns hotel or accommodation to Hartley's front gate and back — one flat rate for the vehicle, up to 8 passengers, no per-person pricing.
| Price | $180.00 AUD one way |
| Capacity | Up to 8 passengers, one flat rate |
| Pickup | Your hotel or accommodation, anywhere in Cairns |
| Travel time | Approx. 45 minutes each way, Captain Cook Highway |
Book the Hartley's shuttle here →
What's Included at Hartley's
General admission includes access to the wildlife displays and natural areas, wildlife presentations throughout the day, and a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon (including crocodile feeding — boat cruises are allocated on arrival and can't be pre-booked). Allow 3–4 hours to see it properly.
| General admission | From $50.00 adult, $25.00 child, $125.00 family (2A+2C) |
| Great Australian Wildlife Experience | Hartley's + Kuranda Koala Gardens + Birdworld, valid 5 days, self-drive only — from $88.20 adult |
We're an official Wildlife Tropical North Queensland affiliate for Hartley's, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld tickets. Email info@theguestman.com.au and we'll arrange your admission tickets ahead of your visit — useful add-on experiences like the Big Croc Feed, Zootastic 5 and Mammal Magic interactive tours are also available on request (minimum 24 hours' notice, subject to availability).
Combine It With Kuranda
The Great Australian Wildlife Experience combo ticket above is designed exactly for this — entry to Hartley's plus Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld, valid across 5 days so you don't have to do both parks in one exhausting day. Note it's self-drive only for the combo ticket itself, but our private shuttle can still get you to each location separately. See our Cairns to Kuranda transfer guide for the Kuranda side of the trip, including the Scenic Railway and Skyrail options.
Heading further up the coast afterwards? Hartley's sits right on the road to Port Douglas and the Daintree — see our Port Douglas day trip guide or browse our Daintree & rainforest tours if you want to keep heading north.
Book Your Hartley's Transfer
Fixed price, private vehicle, no per-person markup — book your Cairns to Hartley's shuttle here for $180 one way, up to 8 passengers.