History

Paronella Park

Mena Creek, Queensland

A Spanish-style castle ruin in the rainforest, built by one man for his love of gardens.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
2 hours

José Paronella built this fantasy of staircases, towers and terraces beside a waterfall in the 1930s. Ruins are now draped in moss and ferns. The evening tour has lights on the falls.

Good to know

  • Your ticket works for two days
  • The night tour has the best atmosphere
Getting there
Sealed road, car park on site
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Kitchen
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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