Paronella Park

José Paronella’s dream was to build a castle; he created Paronella Park. Situated on 5 Hectares beside Mena Creek Falls, he built his castle, picnic area by the falls, tennis courts, bridges, a tunnel, and gardens with in an amazing range of 7,500 tropical plants and trees. It opened to the public in 1935. Every 30 minutes a tour of 45 minutes is provided by a guide providing fascinating information about this extrodinary and beautiful place. Other special tours are available.

Paronalla park is about a 45 minute drive north of Sealords. Open every day (except Christmas day) from 9am till 7.30pm. Price per person is ~$45. Check www.paronellapark.com.au

You can combine a trip to Paranella park by a before or after tour of Mamu Skywalk (see walking and swimming). A ticket purchased for both attractions provides a discount.

Other Attractions

There are a variety of other different things to see and do, such as the Charlies Chocolate Tour on a Cocoa plantation, 10 minutes from Sealords, Mission Arts for tropical inspired art at Mission Beach,  and "The Drift" Day Spa at Castaways Resort Mission Beach, offering 3 separate treatment rooms, a reception lounge with a health and healing library and a large veranda overlooking the beach.