Discover the fascinating history of Paronella Park, a Spanish-style castle in Australia. Explore the lush rainforest, picnic areas, tennis courts, and more on this half-day tour.
Discover the fascinating history of Paronella Park, a Spanish-style castle in Australia. Explore the lush rainforest, picnic areas, tennis courts, and more on this half-day tour.
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Gordonvale - Gordonvale: Current Population: Approx 7,000
Established 1887
The river flats were used for growingmaize, bananas and sugar.
John Gordon, moved there in the early 1880s. Gordonvale was named after him, officially in 1913, superseding
the name Nelson which had been given to the town surveyed in 1896 for the Mulgrave Central Mill.
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Gordonvale - Gordonvale: Current Population: Approx 7,000
Established 1887
The river flats were used for growingmaize, bananas and sugar.
John Gordon, moved there in the early 1880s. Gordonvale was named after him, officially in 1913, superseding
the name Nelson which had been given to the town surveyed in 1896 for the Mulgrave Central Mill.
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Lunch
- Lunch
Paronella Park’s story began with José Paronella, a man from Catalonia, Spain, who migrated to Australia in 1913. Over the following eleven years, José worked laboriously, initially engaging in sugar cane harvesting before buying, improving, and selling off sugar cane farms. In 1924, José returned to Spain to marry Margarita in 1925, their return…
Paronella Park’s story began with José Paronella, a man from Catalonia, Spain, who migrated to Australia in 1913. Over the following eleven years, José worked laboriously, initially engaging in sugar cane harvesting before buying, improving, and selling off sugar cane farms. In 1924, José returned to Spain to marry Margarita in 1925, their return journey to Australia served as their honeymoon. José’s dream was to erect an extraordinary castle, a concept in its own uniqueness given this Spanish inspired castle is a first in Australia.
José went on to select an exquisite part of Australia and thus, Paronella Park was established. This astounding park was built on a 5ha land, located adjacent to Mena Creek Falls. Here, he constructed his castle, picnic facility near the waterfalls, tennis courts, bridges, a tunnel, and enriched it with a stunning variety of 7,500 tropical plants and trees which today has flourished into a lush rainforest.
- Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions .
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
