Plan your visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Most visitors spend 3 to 6 hours. Catching all five major shows, plus the lagoon cruise and trails comfortably takes 4 to 5 hours. The Half-Day Tour is built around this window. A relaxed full day with lunch at Lilies Bistro and repeated sessions extends to 6 hours for self-driving visitors.

Yes, for the Koala Breakfast specifically. Slots are strictly limited and must be booked by 4pm the day before. During school holidays and the June to August peak season, book at least a week ahead. The Half-Day Tour should be booked 2 to 3 days ahead on peak weekends. Last-minute bookings are often possible outside school holiday periods.

Pre-booked tickets skip the ticket purchase desk, which saves 10 to 30 minutes on busy days. You still pass through entry scanning and queue for the lagoon cruise boarding. Arriving early matters more than any premium entry add-on at this park.

For the Half-Day Tour, be at your hotel lobby 10 to 15 minutes before the stated pickup time. For Koala Breakfast, arrive at the park by 8:30am. For individual shows within the park, arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the listed start time, especially for the Crocodile Attack Show on weekends.

Yes. No specific bag size restriction is published. Large items are better left in your vehicle, given the amount of walking involved.

Personal photography is welcome. Flash is restricted near koalas and other sensitive animals. Tripods and professional equipment require advance permission. Koala photo interactions follow Queensland regulations and are managed by park staff.

Yes. For groups without transport, the Half-Day Tour handles logistics efficiently. For larger groups wanting to book in bulk or arrange a private experience, contact Hartley's directly, as custom arrangements may be available.

Yes. Children of most ages enjoy the shows, and the cassowary and kangaroo encounters hold attention well. Plan for a 3 to 4 hour visit with young children and bring the usual tropical essentials. The Crocodile Attack Show is loud; warn sensitive children. Kids under 3 enter free.

The main entrance and most concrete paths are largely accessible. Some timber boardwalk sections are narrower or uneven. Lagoon cruise boarding may involve steps. Contact the park directly before booking if you use a wheelchair or mobility aid, as the cruise is a key part of both ticket types.

Lilies Bistro is the only on-site option and closes at 2:30pm daily. Outside the park, Ellis Beach Bar and Grill is approximately 10 to 15 km north, and Palm Cove's esplanade restaurants are 20 to 25 km south. If you have dietary requirements that may not be met on-site, bring your own food; picnic tables are available on the trail network.

Shows and the lagoon cruise continue in light to moderate rain. The Croc Centre and Gondwana Gateway building provide covered, air-conditioned alternatives. Bring a lightweight poncho rather than an umbrella for the boardwalk and boat sections. Only severe weather events, such as cyclones or flooding, prompt closures, communicated directly by Hartley's.

Technically possible but consistently reported as exhausting. Reef trips depart early from Cairns and run until mid-afternoon. Hartley's runs best as a standalone half-day. Most visitors who try to combine both in one day find that one of them gets rushed or cut short.

Yes. The Koala Breakfast includes full park entry, the koala encounter, a hot Australian breakfast on the lagoon-view deck, and the lagoon boat cruise. It does not include transfers; arrange your own transport to the park.