Discover Paronella Park in Mena Creek, Queensland. Enjoy guided heritage tours, scenic gardens, an evening park experience, and a self-guided botanical walk. Allow a minimum of three hours for your visit.
Key Highlights
Explore Paronella Park's lush gardens and historic structures in Mena Creek, Queensland
Join The Dream Continues Tour, a 35-minute guided walk highlighting José Paronella's vision and the park's history
Experience The Darkness Falls Tour, a 45-minute guided evening tour showcasing the park's nocturnal beauty
Enjoy dining at the open-air Café on the Deck or bring your own picnic
Discover 88 tree species along the self-guided botanical walk with informative booklet
What’s included
Admission to Paronella Park
The Dream Continues 35-minute guided tour (departs every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 4:30pm)
The Darkness Falls 45-minute evening tour
Botanical Walk booklet
Overview
Discover Paronella Park in Mena Creek, Queensland, where you can explore heritage-listed gardens, historic buildings, and immerse yourself in José Paronella's unique vision. This heritage attraction offers both guided and self-guided experiences for all ages.
Join The Dream Continues Tour, a 35-minute guided walk departing every 30 minutes between 9:30am and 4:30pm, and learn about the fascinating history and highlights of Paronella Park. In the evening, take part in The Darkness Falls Tour, a 45-minute guided adventure where you can experience the park illuminated after dusk.
Relax with a meal at the open-air Café on the Deck, bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grounds, or visit the Mena Creek Hotel located just 200 metres from the park. Wander at your own pace on the botanical walk, with a detailed booklet covering 88 identified tree species throughout the extensive grounds.
Please allow a minimum of three hours for your visit. On arrival, ensure you have your photo ID and the credit card used for booking. Paronella Park is closed on 24 and 25 December, and on 23 December closes at 6:00pm with no evening tour. A 15% cancellation fee applies to all booking cancellations.
Commonly asked questions.
Paronella Park is a historic attraction in Mena Creek, on the Cassowary Coast. It features the ruins of José Paronella’s Spanish-inspired castle, tropical gardens, waterfalls, bridges and rainforest beside Mena Creek.
Paronella Park is located at Mena Creek, approximately 120 kilometres south of Cairns and around 20 kilometres from Innisfail.
Visitors can explore the historic castle ruins, gardens, rainforest, Mena Creek, Teresa Falls, bridges, tunnels and the restored 1930s hydro-electric system.
Allow several hours to properly explore the gardens, historic buildings and walking paths. Your admission also includes the 30-minute guided "Dream Continues" storytelling tour
Yes. Families can explore the gardens and historic areas together, and there are plenty of interesting features for children to discover. Fish feeding is also available as part of the park experience.
Some areas are accessible, although the historic nature and hilly terrain mean that not every part of the park can be accessed independently. A courtesy vehicle is available to help visitors bypass the 47-step Grand Staircase
Yes. The 30-minute "Dream Continues" guided tour introduces visitors to the park's history and highlights. Tours depart regularly throughout the day.
Additional info by the operator.
Entry Requirements: Present your photo ID and the credit card used for booking at entry.
Closure Dates: Paronella Park is closed on 24 and 25 December. On 23 December, closing time is 6:00pm and there is no evening tour.
Cancellation Policy: A 15% cancellation fee applies to all cancellations.
