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The Paronella Park Experience

5/10/2017

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Paronella Park is a 45 minute drive north from Dunk Island View Caravan Park and is well worth the visit. Set in the rainforest next to Mena Falls, it is a testament to one man's dream which can still be enjoyed today.

It's on 13 acres and boasts a castle, picnic areas lakeside, tunnels, bridges, a majestic staircase and remnants of a once used tennis court. Over 7000 trees were planted including a magnificent avenue of Kauri trees which reach high into the sky.

This amazing park was started by Jose Paronella in 1929 and the first thing he built was the 47 step stone  staircase to move materials between the lower and upper levels. The inspiration for the castle came from childhood memories of Catalonian castles, and he and his work crew, designed an entertainment area. It was a movie theatre which was transformed into a ballroom at the weekend. It was known to feature live bands and a massive mirror ball hung from the ceiling.

Unfortunately in 1979 a fire swept through the castle and left only the walls and turrets. The magnificent ballroom was gone and only the shell remains today.

The story of Jose Paronella, his wife Margarita, daughter Teresa and son Joe is a fascinating and somewhat tragic tale, and taking a tour with a guide, gives you some idea of what they went through to build and maintain their dream.

I'll definitely go back to learn more about this wonderful family and explore areas that were missed today.
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1/12/2017 08:22:40 am

The place looks so nostalgic that just by looking at it makes my heart hurt. The pictures look so mysterious and magical. It’s sad that the fire swept almost all the structures but the place is still amazingly beautiful. I’m sure that it holds many fond memories of the Paronella family. I hope to experience the feeling of walking along the pathway leading to that place someday. I’m sure it will be a once in a lifetime experience that I will treasure and keep with me until I die.

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