Paronella Park

Everyone has a dream. José Paronella's dream became a reality back in the 1930s when he built his castle, a picnic area by Mena Creek Fall, tennis courts, bridges and a tunnel, and wrapped it up in an amazing range of 7,500 tropical plants and trees on five hectares of verdant rainforest. He even harnessed the waterfall for his electricity. Today, visitors to the park marvel at the achievements of one man. Admission to Paronella Park is valid for 24 months and covers two tours. There is a 45 minute guided walk that explains the extraordinary story of José and takes you through the highlights of the park, and there's the Darkness Falls Tour where the castles and waterfall are flood-lit at night, which excites even the most amateur of photographers. Admission also includes the souvenir guidebook, fish food, umbrellas, access to the online photo gallery, as well as a site for one night in the adjacent van park. Paronella Park has received multiple Queensland tourism awards, is State and National Heritage listed and is a National Trust listed property. It is privately owned and operated and Eco accredited.