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Paronella Park

  • Historical & Cultural Landmarks
  • Outdoor Adventure

$32Child

Step Into a Real-Life Fairy Tale at Paronella Park

At Paronella Park, dreams come to life! Imagine wandering through an enchanted castle, crossing whimsical bridges, and exploring hidden tunnels, all while surrounded by 7,500 vibrant tropical plants. This magical place, built by José Paronella in 1935, is the stuff of legends—a world where waterfalls create their own electricity and every corner tells a story.

Kids will be wide-eyed with wonder as they roam this fairy-tale landscape, discovering gardens that stretch endlessly and castles that seem plucked from an adventure book. The highlight? The dazzling Darkness Falls Tour at night, where the park is transformed by lights, casting a magical glow over the castles and waterfalls—perfect for an evening of awe and wonder.

With a souvenir guidebook, fish food for the park’s friendly inhabitants, and even a night’s stay at the adjacent van park, your family can fully immerse themselves in this extraordinary world. Paronella Park is the ultimate adventure, where imaginations run wild, and families make memories that feel straight out of a storybook.

Ideal For

  • 3hrs
  • All Ages
  • Historical & Cultural Landmarks
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Explorer

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Child Friendly Dining

Cafe on the Deck: Open daily for morning-tea, lunch or an afternoon snack.

BYO picnic.

Mena Creek Hotel: Alternatively, stroll 200 metres down the road to the Mena Creek Hotel open from 12 midday.

Location

Paronella Park, Innisfail Japoon Road, Mena Creek QLD, Australia

FAQs

  1. Opening Hours: Open Daily 9am to 7.30pm excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
  2. Accessibility: Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

$32Child

  • Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / Campsites
  • Carpark
  • Cafe
  • Barbeque
  • FREE for Under 5yrs
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