Entry to Paronella Park, the castle and gardens Catalan migrant José Paronella built beside Mena Creek Falls in the 1930s. Your ticket covers the guided day tour, the floodlit evening tour and a free night in the park's camping ground, and lets you come back for two years.
Days
- At least 3 hours
Age
- All ages; child rate 5 to 15
Group size
- Self-guided visit with guided tours
Start / finish
- Paronella Park, Mena Creek / Mena Creek
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Self-drive, about 120 km south of Cairns
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- The Dream Continues — guided walk through José Paronella's castle and gardens
- Mena Creek Falls — the falls beside the castle ruins
- Hydro-electric plant — North Queensland's first, restored and running
- Botanical walk — self-guided with a booklet and map
- Darkness Falls — the park floodlit at night with a sound and light finale
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Reviews
4.9
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Travellers consistently praise the blend of history, architecture and natural beauty at the park, along with the knowledgeable and engaging guides who share the story of its creator Jose Paronella with enthusiasm and humour. The most frequently highlighted features are the day and night tours, with visitors particularly impressed by the evening light and sound show, and the option to stay overnight in comfortable campground facilities with amenities included in admission. The primary and most common criticism concerns the entry price, with some travellers finding it expensive for casual visitors, though many acknowledge it represents better value when combined with overnight accommodation and the full experience of exploring the park across day and night.
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A fabulous place full of history and the passion of its creator Jose back in the 1920s.
An awesome place to visit and stay. The guided tour was very informative and the history awe inspiring; it's on the dear side, but we stayed and the facilities were top notch, and I'm happy to contribute to the restoration.
Mataraj guided our day tour and Malaki the night sound and light show, Meghan gave great table service and everyone was welcoming. Your ticket lets you come and go for the next two years.
A gem in the North Queensland jungle, and the night show is brilliant. We stayed the night at the campsite, which was perfect, and thanks to Meghan for her passion.
An excellent day and evening of nature, history and entertainment. I'd wanted to come for years and finally did, staying the night in one of the cabins.
