Paronella Park Front view of castle
Side view
Cafe and change rooms from tennis courts
Teresa Falls
Local wildlife
Mena Creek waterfall
Mena Creek water fall
Cafe front
Cafe from rear at night
Kauri pine pathway
Reaching for the sky
Day Twenty Nine
The above link (Paronella Park just below photos) provides you with the story and history of Jose Paronella but it is the narrow walkways through the rain forest that lead to a secluded waterfall that capture the romance of his dream. As the guide tells us Jose is rumoured to have told soldiers on leave if you have not concluded( “a kiss in those days”) by Teresa’s waterfall give up because it is not going to happen.
Although the castle is in disrepair enough remains to see the grandeur of his dream and the enormity of his achievement. Walk through the giant Kauri pines, sit by the waterfalls, feed the fish and turtles, and imagine Paronella Pleasure Park as it was in the 30s and 40s
Restoration of the park is continuing and barring cyclones the ballroom should be completed in 3 years.
rickandlyn 
Leave a reply to Melissa Cancel reply