Paronella park is the dream of Spanish immigrant, Jose Paronella. In 1929 Jose purchased five hectares along Mena creek and started to build his pleasure gardens and reception centre. Over the years, he built a Spanish inspired castle with a great ballroom, grand staircase, tea rooms, swimming pool and a museum. It was a labour of love and also hard work as every brick is hand made. Jose also designed the surrounding rain forest gardens and planted the majestic kauri avenue.
The buildings have been ravaged by fire, flood and cyclones over the years but the ruins remain a beautiful relic of Jose's dream. Today, Paronella Park is a place of peace and beauty. The present owners are lovingly restoring the park and open it to the public as well provide day & evening tours.
Paronella Park is 120 kms south of Cairns. Follow the "old" Bruce Highway after Innisfail toward Mena Creek. The park is open every day from 7am until 7.30 pm. There are camping grounds plus cabins to rent if you wish to make a weekend of it. Admission price includes a 2 year pass, all tours plus one free night camping. Adults $43 or a family pass for $120.
The buildings have been ravaged by fire, flood and cyclones over the years but the ruins remain a beautiful relic of Jose's dream. Today, Paronella Park is a place of peace and beauty. The present owners are lovingly restoring the park and open it to the public as well provide day & evening tours.
Paronella Park is 120 kms south of Cairns. Follow the "old" Bruce Highway after Innisfail toward Mena Creek. The park is open every day from 7am until 7.30 pm. There are camping grounds plus cabins to rent if you wish to make a weekend of it. Admission price includes a 2 year pass, all tours plus one free night camping. Adults $43 or a family pass for $120.
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