Transport options
Coach tour or shuttle service
If you wish to relax and let someone else do the driving, there is a selection of coach tours and shuttle bus services operating from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Whilst we recommend these operators we take no responsibility for any alterations, amendments or price changes that may occur. Please note, the definition of a ‘child’ varies with different operators.
Shuttle Services
Door-to-door pickups from your accommodation, morning or afternoon.
Beaches Meet & Greet
Shuttle bus service from Cairns and Palm Cove, morning and afternoon.
Departing Cairns City
from 8:30am or 12:30pm (pickup times from accommodation commence earlier).
Adult
$110
Child
$55
Family
$275
Departing Palm Cove
from 9.00am or 1.00pm (pickup times from accommodation commence earlier).
Adult
$110
Child
$55
Family
$275
Add-ons
For more information please contact Beaches Meet & Greet.
Hartley's Koala Breakfast
Big Croc Feed
Zootastic 5
Return time from Hartley’s 1:30pm for morning pickups or 4:45pm for afternoon pickups
Exemplar
Shuttle bus service from Port Douglas, morning and afternoon.
Departing Port Douglas
from 8:15am or 12:15pm (pickup times from accommodation commence earlier).
Adult
$126
Child
$63
Family
$315
Add-ons
For more information please contact Beaches Meet & Greet.
Hartley's Koala Breakfast
Big Croc Feed
Zootastic 5
Return time from Hartley’s 1:00pm for morning pickups or 4:45pm for afternoon pickups
Coach Tours
Combine Hartley’s with Kuranda, Skyrail and the Scenic Rail on a guided coach tour for a full day adventure.
Down Under Tours
Hartley’s Half Day Tour from Cairns
Start your day with a free morning. Pick-ups from accommodation commence at 11:40am. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic coastal drive while listening to interesting commentary.
Explore Hartley’s extensive pathways through the woodlands and rainforest, learning about Australia’s fascinating wildlife. Make sure you catch the entertaining wildlife presentations including the Snake Show, Cassowary Feeding and Crocodile Attack Show. Take a cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon before returning to your accommodation.
Adult
$130
Child
$68
Family
$352
Return time from Hartley’s 1:00pm for morning pickups or 4:45pm for afternoon pickups
Down Under Tours
Kuranda Rail, Skyrail & Hartleys departing from Cairns
Journey to Kuranda on the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail winding up the spectacular Barron Gorge. While in Kuranda, explore Kuranda Koala Gardens before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding metres above the rainforest canopy.
Your Driver will collect you from Smithfield terminal, then drive you along the scenic Captain Cook Highway to Hartley’s for an afternoon of activities including a boat cruise, Crocodile Attack Show and Cassowary Feeding, before departing for your accommodation.
Adult
$285
Child
$147
Family
$759
Kuranda & Outback Tours
Kuranda Full Day from Port Douglas — Hartley's morning activities, Skyrail, Kuranda and Scenic Rail.
Port Douglas pick-ups from 8:00am, arriving at Hartley’s for the morning activities including crocodile cruise, cassowary feeding and crocodile show, plus complimentary morning tea. Coach departs Hartley’s at 11:35 am for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to experience a World Heritage-listed rainforest. After exploring Kuranda, take the historic scenic railway sown the mountain to Freshwater Station. Free time to explore Palm Cove before returning to Port Douglas (food and drink at own cost).
Adult
$290
Child
$165
Family
$795
Taxi or ride share
For visitors using Uber or other ride-sharing applications, please note that there is limited Telstra mobile phone coverage at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and no service for Optus and Vodafone. We strongly recommend you book your return trip before stepping out of the car! Otherwise, it could be a long wait.