# Paronella Park

> Spanish-style castle ruins begun by José Paronella in the late 1920s beside a waterfall at Mena Creek.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-paronella-park/

Spanish-style castle ruins begun by José Paronella in the late 1920s beside a waterfall at Mena Creek. Floods and fire damaged the folly, but the heritage-listed site is a romantic wander among rainforest and tall palms.

- **Nearest town:** Innisfail, Queensland
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -17.6525, 145.9564
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–April and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-cassowary-coast-cairns-townsville/)
- [Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-pacific-bruce-highway-sydney-cairns/)

## Nearby

- [Innisfail Art Deco](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-innisfail-art-deco/) – 16 km
- [Etty Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-etty-bay/) – 17 km
- [Josephine Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-josephine-falls/) – 27 km
- [Clump Point Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-clump-point-mission-beach/) – 28 km

## FAQs

### Where is Paronella Park?

Paronella Park is in Innisfail, Queensland, at GPS -17.6525, 145.9564.

### Which road trips pass Paronella Park?

Paronella Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville and Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways.

### What is there to see near Paronella Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Innisfail Art Deco (16 km), Etty Bay (17 km), Josephine Falls (27 km) and Clump Point Lookout (28 km).

### When is the best time to visit Paronella Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)