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Paronella Park Experience

Cultural and Theme Tours

Nature and wildlife

Sightseeing Tours

Part of: Tropic Tours

4 min guests

11 max guests

Immerse yourself in local history and culture while exploring the enchanting Paronella Park and its diverse flora.
Savour fresh local baked cake paired with tea or coffee at Etty Bay, surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
Discover the Dreamtime story of the infamous Devil's Pools on a short, easy walk through lush landscapes.
Join your guide for a hearty meal at the Meena Creek Hotel, experiencing authentic local hospitality.

Contact and Booking Channels

Cairns City, Queensland

Start location: Cairns City, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Phone: 04 9950 6576
Email: info@tropictours.com.au
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Rates

$229.00 – $189.00

$229.00 Adult
$189.00 Child

Booking Channels

Immerse yourself in local history, culture and a diverse range of flora and fuana. A unique tour that takes you into the evening for a magical experience enhancing your senses. This full day tour departs Cairns late morning on a beautiful scenic drive through the Cassowary Coast exploring Babinda Boulders, Etty Bay and the unique Paronella Park.

Your guide will keep you entertained interacting with you sharing local knowledge and interesting stories along the way. Your first stop you will enjoy a short easy walk, learning about the flora and fauna and Dreamtime story of the infamous Devil’s pools.

Continuing South enjoy the commentary and scenic tour of the art deco township of Innisfail before arriving at Etty Bay. Enjoy some fresh local baked cake with a cup of tea or coffee, explore the beach and keep your eyes open for the frequently seen South Cassowary parading along the beach.

Arrive at Paronella Park for a fantastic 4 hours of exploring and learning about the incredible story of Jose Paronella. Enjoy the afternoon and evening tours with time to self explore. Join your guide for a local pub meal at the Meena Creek Hotel.

Itinerary highlights

Babinda Boulders

Our first stop is at Babinda Boulders for an interactive guided tour through this stunning scenic reserve. The Boulders are a natural formation along the Babinda Creek with Tropical Rainforest surrounds with a beautiful designated swimming area to enjoy the cool mountain waters . Here you may choose to enjoy a swim or join the interactive guided tour to the Devils Pools.

Learn the Legend of the Yidinji tribe that tells a remarkable story of the infamous Devils Pools. Your guide will share his knowledge on bush medicine and other flora and fauna found in this area.

Etty Bay a chance to see the Southern Cassowary

A good chance to see a Cassowary is in the Cassowary Coast region. We stop here at Etty Bay where the rainforest meets the reef to enjoy the afternoon sea breeze and walk on this stunning beach.

Relax and indulge in some home baked cake and coffee or tea and learn some interesting facts about the Southern Cassowary. A very likely place to observe these striking birds walking along the esplanade or sitting under a shady tree.

Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. Be inspired by one mans dream and a love story as you learn and immerse in the history of Jose’Paronella.

Arriving mid afternoon you are welcomed by Paronella Park staff and taken on a 30 minute guided tour. Following you have plenty of time to explore the 13 acres of the diverse range of tropical plants and trees through the landscape gardens and the beautiful Mena Creek Falls.

A fantastic 4 hours at Paronella Park you will encounter the full experience of the park in the afternoon and the evening. After dinner, the romance and magic is created with a incredible illuminative light and orchestral show.

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Evening
Full Day
Land – Motorised
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Basic

Single
Available from 30 December 2023

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.

Operation information

Tropic Tours

Tropic Tours is a Ecotourism certified business operating small groups of boutique tours of 4 to 11 travellers within Tropical Far North Queensland. The day tours include 4 diverse tours in the Daintree, Atherton Tablelands and the Cassowary Coast.

Renae and Simon Vicic are passionate operators experienced in delivering a high level of customer service to people from across the globe. Locals in Cairns and ambassadors of the Wet Tropics Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef, they are driven to share the beauty to visitors through their immersive day tour experiences. Exploring the Cassowary Coast, the Atherton Tablelands and Daintree regions of Tropical Far North Queensland.

Packed with extensive knowledge in flora and fauna, culture and history of these regions, Simons stories and local connections are the essence of creating extraordinary experiences. Tours are extremely well paced with itineraries that are not rushed for time, allowing visitors to fully enhance a holistic experience. Operating shared experiences with like minded travellers between 4 to 11 passengers in addition Tropic Tours offers private tours for a more personalised service and exclusive experience with Simon.

Accreditations

ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia

Memberships

Australian Tourism Export Council
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld

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