Getting there
Hartley’s is on the Captain Cook Highway at Wangetti, about 40 minutes’ drive north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas. Parking is free. Mobile coverage at the park is very limited, so book your return transport before you arrive.
Pace your visit
The park is open from 08:30 to 17:00, and most visitors spend about four hours. Presentations run through the day, from the 09:00 crocodile farm tour and cassowary feeding to the 16:30 koala talk.
A quieter way to look
Shade structures and seats are spread around the park. Between presentations, pause on a boardwalk over the wetland and take your time; the lagoon rewards a slow look.



