The Paronella Experience

Experience Paronella Park like never before with this exclusive, all-inclusive, day & night time tour. Discover the inspirational storey of Jose Paronella and his dream park. Enjoy afternoon tea at Etty Bay while Cassowary spotting.

Begin your journey by following the stunning tropical mountain range of Wooroonooran National park as we head south of Cairns, Your professional, local, highly trained guide will make you feel right at home, as they point out many places of interest, Share local history and local knowledge & gets to know you. We then make our way through endless banana and Sugar Cane farms before passing through the town of Innisfail and entering into cassowary territory. Keep your eyes peeled as we now start our Cassowary spotting and learning why the Rainforest is so dependant on of this this very rare,historic, flightless birds existence .Enjoy afternoon tea on the pristine beach while you take in the beauty of Etty Bay . Enjoy free time to explore the beach at your leisure.

Upon arrival to Paronella Park, begin your experience with a fully guided day tour, followed by an optional tour of Queensland’s first privately owned Hydro Electricity plant. Or, if you prefer, explore the grounds at your leisure & discover why the park was voted the number 1 must do in Queensland. Meet your guide at the museum and take a look at the many interesting piece’s of history, before taking a leisurely stroll across the suspension bridge over the beautiful Mena Creek falls. to capture an amazing photo opportunity before departing Paronella Park. Head to Menu Creek Hotel (voted best country pub in Queensland where dinner will be served (Optional). Taste test some of the local beers or challenge your skills on the games tables!

After dinner, return to Paronella Park and experience the ‘Darkness Falls Tour’ allowing for some spectacular photoopportunities of the waterfalls and structures of the castle by night. Sit back and enjoy the amazing light show.

Depart Paronella Park for one last stop – to gaze at the beautiful stars in the clear, picturesque Queensland sky before returning back to cairns