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- Australia
- Cairns
- Paronella Park
Paronella Park
Magical Paronella Park was the imaginative brainchild of a young
entrepreneur, Jose Paronella, who built his dream castle on this
site near Mena Creek, about 75 miles (120km) south of Cairns, in
1929. Since then the castle has come to be regarded as an
architectural marvel, today a top tourist attraction, which has
been used as a set for several movies. The picturesque grounds,
overlooking Mena Creek Falls, feature interesting forest walks,
bamboo gardens, a secret garden and 'tunnel of love'. Cultural
performances and guided walks are offered to visitors as part of
the admission price. In 1997, Paronella Park was recognised as a
historical treasure and listed by the National Trust.
Information & Facts
Address
Japoonvale Road, Mena Creek
Admission
A$36 (adults), A$18 (children 5-15). Admission price
includes map, Botanical Walk guide book, guided walks and cultural
performances. Concessions are available
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 7.30pm (closed Christmas
Day)