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Paronella Park
Address:
Japoonvale Road
Old Bruce Highway Mena Creek Queensland 4871
Phone:
07 4065 0000 Fax:
07 4065 3022
Email:
info@paronellapark.com.au
Website:
www.paronellapark.com.au
At Paronella Park, Mena Creek, Tropical North Queensland, the dream continues.
The Park was developed in the 1920s and 1930s by Spanish immigrant Jose Paronella, an early eco-tourism operator. Visitors are amazed to find amongst the many buildings, North Queensland's first privately owned hydro electric system and fountains fed by the 60 feet Mena Creek Falls. Jose also planted 7000 trees enabling the inclusion of a self guided botanical tour into the visitor experience. After successfully operating until his death in 1948, the Park was lost for 45 years. It was rediscovered in 1993.
In 2009, restoration was completed on the original hydro electric system. Today, Paronella Park is once again powered entirely by the flow of Mena Creek Falls.
The experience includes the story of Jose Paronella's dream (day tour - 45 minutes) and the evening experience (the night light-up and tour - one hour). Entry is valid for 12 months and also includes one night in the camping and caravan park.
Paronella Park is impossible to describe; you arrive not knowing what to expect and depart having experienced a unique piece of Australia.
| Dining Capacity: |
50 |
| From: 01/Apr/2010 |
To: 31/Mar/2011 |
| Entry: |
Adult $34.00 |
| Admission price includes a 45 minute guided tour (day) and the Darkness Falls Tour (night). Written translations available in German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Swedish, Danish, Italian and Chinese. Entry is valid for 12 months. |
| Entry: |
Concession $32.00 |
| Admission price includes a 45 minute guided tour (day) and the Darkness Falls Tour (night). Written translations available in German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Swedish, Danish, Italian and Chinese. Entry is valid for 12 months. |
| Entry: |
Child $17.00 |
| Children zero to four years of age are free of charge. |
| Children Ages: |
From:5 To:15 |
| Entry: |
Family $92.00 |
| Two adults and two children. |
| Children Ages: |
From:5 To:15 |
| Entry: |
Family $102.00 |
| Two adults and three children. |
| Children Ages: |
From:5 To:15 |
| Entry: |
Student $32.00 |
| Admission price includes a 45 minute guided tour (day) and the Darkness Falls Tour (night). Written translations available in German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Swedish, Danish, Italian and Chinese. Entry is valid for 12 months. |
| Open Times: |
Paronella Park is open on weekdays, weekends and public holidays from 0900 to 1930. The park is closed Christmas day only.
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| Children Catered For: |
Yes. Children are welcome however they must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Disabled Access: |
Yes. Limited access is available for guests with a disability including vehicle transfers so as to avoid stairs. Folding wheelchairs are catered for and there are disabled toilet facilities. Wheelchair access to the cafe is available. Please contact to discuss your specific requirements.
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| Pets Allowed: |
Yes. Pets are not permitted within Paronella Park, however a dog sitting area is available. Well behaved pets are allowed in the caravan and camping grounds.
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