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It’s not unusal to hear about Croc attacks, there aren’t many but it does happen. We heard just this month of a local chap, whilst on holiday up in the north of Queensland, being snatched by a Croc whilst checking his Crab pots.

Crocodiles live in the North of Queensland (a little north of Rockhampton and upwards) and Northern Territory.

The rule of thumb, when travelling, is to check with the local tourist office or if going ‘bush’ and ‘off the beaten track’ to talk to the National Park rangers. Research and be sure and if in doubt don’t swim or go near the river banks. Danger areas are usually well sign posted.

The famous Australia Zoo (the late Steve Urwin & family, Zoo) is just north of Brisbane and a safe place to see and be informed about the giant creatures.

If you do want to get up close and personal then in Darwin (NT), the newest attraction is: Crocosaurus Cove.

“Come Swim with Northern Territory Saltwater Crocodiles” ~ Perfect for the serious adrenalin junkies. The ‘Cage of Death’ at Crocosaurus Cove is a purpose built acrylic cage which is lowered from an overhead monorail into any of the four separate croc enclosures where you can have a dive encounter with Croc Cove’s massive salt water crocodiles.