The Paronella Park Experience
Adult $229|Child 4-12 yrs $189.
Not recommended for children under 4 years old.
Departs Mon, Thurs & Sat
11.00am - 9.00pm
The Paronella Experience is one of North Queensland Must-See attractions. Swim and explore the rainforest at Babinda Boulders, enjoy homemade afternoon tea at Etty Bay Beach to spot Cassowaries.
Upon arriving at Paronella Park, you'll explore the enchanting ruins of a Spanish-inspired castle, surrounded by vibrant gardens and cascading waterfalls. Discover the fascinating history of its visionary creator, José Paronella, and the park's intriguing past. Immerse yourself in the magical ambiance as you wander through the grounds, making this day and night tour an unforgettable experience for nature and history enthusiasts alike.
Departing Cairns at approx 11.15am , we journey south to the Cassowary Coast our first stop at the township of Babinda and to explore the beautiful Babinda Boulders with time for a swim or nature walk.
We then travel further south through the Art Deco township of Innisfail and onto the Cassowary Coast featuring an interpretive overview of the rich history of agriculture in the Banana and Sugar Cane Industries. Taking the scenic coastal road over the Moresby Range, we stop at Etty Bay. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and photograph a Southern Cassowary on a rainforest beach. At Etty Bay, we enjoy afternoon tea, with time to walk along the beach to experience this unique environment where the rainforest meets the reef.
Upon arrival to Paronella Park, begin your experience with a fully guided tour including Queensland’s first privately owned hydroelectricity plant. Or, if you prefer, explore the grounds at your leisure & discover why the park was voted the number 1 must-do attraction in Queensland. Meet your guide at the museum and take a look at the many interesting pieces of history, before taking a leisurely stroll across the suspension bridge and over the beautiful Mena Creek Falls to capture an amazing photo opportunity.
After the epic photos, we’ll make our way to Mena Creek Hotel, voted the best country pub in Queensland, where an authentic "Pub Style" dinner will be served.
Taste some of the local beers or challenge your skills on the game tables. After dinner, we return to Paronella Park for the ‘Darkness Falls Tour’ allowing for more spectacular photo opportunities of the waterfalls and structures of the castles by night.
Sitting under the stars surrounded by the dense rainforest, the grand finale and highlight of the tour set the scene of a captivating, extraordinary, magical moment, witnessing the Spanish Castle come to life through the orchestral light show, elevating your senses for an experience you will never forget.
Depart Paronella Park for one last stop – to gaze at the beautiful stars in the clear, picturesque North Queensland sky before being dropped off at your chosen accommodation at around 9pm.
- Hotel transfers from Palm Cove & Cairns
- Babinda township
- Babinda Boulders - swim and rainforest walk.
- Cassowary and wildlife spotting
- Afternoon tea on the beach
- Explore the Pristine Etty Bay
- Day and night tour of Paronella Park
- Pub style dinner
View Mena Creek Hotel Tour Menu - Impressive Orchestral evening light show
- Tour of Hydro Power Station
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch & drinks
We recommend you have a late breakfast or take snacks with you as afternoon tea is at approx 2.00pm and lunch is not provided.
- Tours
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
- Hotel transfers from Palm Cove & Cairns
- Babinda township
- Babinda Boulders - swim and rainforest walk.
- Cassowary and wildlife spotting
- Afternoon tea on the beach
- Explore the Pristine Etty Bay
- Day and night tour of Paronella Park
- Pub style dinner
View Mena Creek Hotel Tour Menu - Impressive Orchestral evening light show
- Tour of Hydro Power Station
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch & drinks
We recommend you have a late breakfast or take snacks with you as afternoon tea is at approx 2.00pm and lunch is not provided.
- Tours
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
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