Day Trips & Excursions in Palm Cove

Combine an unforgettable animal encounter with a tropical beach adventure on this fun-filled combo tour from Cairns. First, get up close to Aussie wildlife at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures where you can cuddle a koala (extra cost), hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and spot crocodiles on a thrilling cruise along the Hartley's Lagoon. Then, head to Palm Cove where you'll have the afternoon free to swim and snorkel, stroll along the white sand beaches or explore the nearby islands by kayak or jet ski (extra cost).

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Queensland. This self-guided tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Palm Cove, plus full-day all-access tickets to the wildlife park. During your visit, set sail on a cruise around Hartley's Lagoon, take a tour of the crocodile farm, and watch the crocodile, wallaby, and koala feedings.

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon where you can witness crocodiles feeding. Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day. Optional professional koala holding photos are also available (extra cost applies).

Catch sights of crocodiles and adorable kangaroos with a special 1-hour Zootastic Experience at Hartley's Crocodile Adventure. Enjoy getting to know the zoo's animal residents as you go behind the scenes, and learn about their daily life and natural habitats. The fun doesn't end there: spend as long as you like exploring the zoo independently after the tour ends, spot crocodiles on a cruise of Hartley's Lagoon and see other Aussie creatures like cassowaries, quolls and snakes. This small-group tour is limited to six people for a personalized experience.

Brave a face-to-face encounter with one of Australia's most deadly creatures with this Big Crocodile Feeding Experience at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Join zookeepers for an unforgettable experience as you help feed the crocs and even pose for a photo holding a baby crocodile. The fun doesn't end there: spend as long as you like exploring the zoo independently after the tour ends, including watching the koala feeding, cruising Hartley's Lagoon and hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies.