Paronella Park, Heritage-listed castle garden in Mena Creek, Australia.
The park extends over 5 hectares of tropical landscape with stone structures, waterfalls, bridges, and more than 7,500 plants near Mena Creek Falls.
Spanish immigrant José Paronella constructed this architectural site between 1929 and 1935, incorporating a cinema, ballroom, and tennis courts for public entertainment.
The park stands as a testament to Spanish-Australian architectural fusion, incorporating elements from Catalan castles within the Queensland tropical environment.
Visitors can participate in day tours and night tours from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with access to guided experiences and detailed explanations.
The park features Australia's first privately owned hydroelectric plant from 1933, which was restored in 2009 and continues to generate power.
Location: Queensland
Website: http://paronellapark.com.au
GPS coordinates: -17.65250,145.95600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
Queensland contains historical shipwrecks, volcanic landscapes, and cave systems. The region houses a historical temple, rainforests, and nature parks. Notable sites include the SS Maheno shipwreck, Undara volcanic area, and Capricorn caves.
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