Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park
Description
Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening your mind to another world and time. You will encounter the whole experience of Paronella Park, creating unforgettable memories and interactions, this tour, including dinner, begins in the afternoon and takes you into the evening. Our time offers a personalised interpretative tour departing Cairns at 11.15 am. The first destination is visiting the stunning Babinda Boulders for an interactive guided rainforest walk or swim. Followed by the extraordinary opportunity to see a Cassowary face-to-face in the wild, we journey through the art deco township of Innisfail and arrive at Etty Bay. Home to the Southern Cassowary, you will likely see a Cassowary enjoying the afternoon on the beach. This is truly an experience that you will talk about for years to come.
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Itinerary
Stop for lunch. Enjoy a rainforest walk learning about the different flora and fauna, wildlife species, and the significant cultural importance of the land. Opportunity to swim in the pristine mountain waters that flow at the foothills of Queensland's highest mountain.
After a scenic drive through the art deco township of Innisfail and the agricultural landscapes of banana and sugar cane, the opportunity arises to observe in the wild the striking Cassowary at beautiful Etty Bay. This is where the rainforest meets the reef the ideal home for a Cassowary. Time is spent here photography, exploring the beach, and enjoying the sea air. Learn about the Cassowary and the area over a cup of tea and a light snack.
Arriving welcomed by Paronella Park staff commence a 30min guided interpretive tour about the story behind this amazing Parkland. After the guided tour you have plenty of time to explore the landscaped gardens and the museum and make the most of the afternoon light to capture some great photos. Including is dinner across the road at the local hotel where you can experience an authentic pub-style meal. After dinner returning to the park we reconvene with our guide for the evening light tour and spectacular grand final show.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note we pick up directly from all hotels, please ensure you manually add the name of the hotel you are staying at in Cairns. Please be waiting at 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time in the reception lobby.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobility assistance is available at Paronella Park-to be pre-arranged prior to our arrival.
- Total Duration is 10 hours including the travel time
Reviews(89)
It was something different , great informed guide we were well fed and was defenitely interesting , saw casawarys X 4 .Pleasent change from the usual northern trips to head south into cmpletely different landscapes ,afternoon and into the evening was a great change to getting up at the crack of dawn
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed heading south and experiencing something a little different. How special to see four cassowaries! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the landscapes, food, guiding and the later start to the day. 🌿
This one is worth doing. The history and tour and both first class Owner operators of TROPIC tours Simon and Renae know their business which makes for easy touring with them. The tour itself is really interesting and informative of lifestyle in the area back of cane cutting days in the early 1900s
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the history, stories and easy pace of the tour. It means a lot to share this special part of our region with you, and we really appreciate your kind words.
We had the unique experience to book and go on all 3 tours with Tropic Tours. We went to Daintree, Paronella Park, and The Tablelands We started with our guide Simon with The Daintree Tours. Our guide Simon was a wealth of information which he gladly shared with our group. We learned so much about plants, animals, the indeginouis people of this area. He taught us to greet the people with Yellada (which means hello). After the Daintree trip we knew we had to go on more excursions. A few days later we booked Paronella Park. Simon didn't disappoint. He kept building the story with interesting facts. We also swam at Babinda Boulders. My husband climbed a boulder and jumped off it into the water below. What a fun day. We wanted to see a Cassowary bird and Simon was on a mission for us to see one and we did! Then we booked The Tablelands. Oh my we tasted cheese, coffee, papaya, chocolates all from this area. The waterfalls were magnificent. For me the best surprise was The Fig Curtain tree. It took my breath away. On all our excursions Simon homemade bakery goodies for us to enjoy with our tea or coffee. Which tour was my favorite? All 3 of them! If you are spending some time in Cairns book all 3 tours. If you can't book all 3 pick one and go. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you, Mary, for your awesome review 🙏🙏 It was an absolute pleasure and honour to share our incredible region with you both. We cannot thank you enough for entrusting us with 3 of the 4 tours we offer. It's the people we meet, like yourselves, that make our job so great!! We start off as strangers and end as friends ! Look forward to meeting up again one day 🙏🥰🌴
Amazing trip! Simon was a great guide. We saw beaches, waterfalls and paronella park. Learnt the history about the loction. Worth a trip.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Simon. We are so pleased you enjoyed visiting Paronella Park and exploring the region's beauty. Thank you for booking with us. All the best
Simon and Renae operate an A++ tour. Of the number of tours we took during our 2 week Australian adventure, the hospitality, information, and service of this tour took the cake (or the banana bread). This is a small group tour and we ended up getting a private tour as a family of 5. Simon, the owner/tour guide, was so passionate about this region, his business, and sharing all the best of it with his guests. Our group ranged from 10-73 years old and Simon went out of his way to ensure we each had the best day, including finding us a bird! The staff at Paronella Park were also some of the most hospitable we met on our journey. People like Meg up in the gift shop, who simply strike up genuine conversation, made us feel so welcomed. We left with so much knowledge and respect for the northern Queensland region and lots of family memories of our trip.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your day on the Paornella Park Experience, and to have just the family on board is even more special, creating incredible memories together. Hope to see you again, all the best. Simon & Renae x
Our tour with Simon to Paronella Park was incredible! Full of wildlife, history, and beautiful scenery. Simon mentioned he couldn’t guarantee cassowary sightings, but somehow we ended up seeing six! It was an unforgettable highlight. Even with a cyclone forming nearby, Simon navigated the day seamlessly and made the experience feel relaxed and safe. He also picked a fantastic local pub for lunch with great food, which clearly reflects his culinary and hospitality background. What truly sets Simon apart is his genuine love for the land and his passion for sharing it with others. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the entire tour special. We’re so grateful we got to experience this hidden gem with him and hope to visit again soon!
Thank you again for joining us, it was such a pleasure to have you back for a second tour! Six cassowaries is incredibly special, and we’re so glad you got to experience that unforgettable moment. Despite the weather, it’s great to hear you felt relaxed and well looked after throughout the day. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Simon—he truly loves sharing this part of the world. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again one day. All the best Renae
Hey Simon, Benjamin here. The wife and I loved the tour. We felt the love you have for the history and your personal connection to Paronella Park. This made the tour much more relatable, interesting and exciting. Thx, see you on the other side, Godspeed. P.S. My balls are OK.
🤣🤣 Thanks, Benjamin!! We really appreciate you sharing your experience on the Paronella Park Tour. It's nice to hear you enjoyed Simon's passion for history and his personal stories. Despite your challenges on the day, I am pleased to hear you still found the tour relatable, interesting and exciting. All the best to you and your wife🙏🌴😊
This is an incredible trip, with the best tour guide you could ask for. Simon's passion for the area and his work is evident throughout the tour, he is such a storyteller,bringing each place we visited to life. Paronella Park and the story behind it is simply beautiful. We are so glad we did this trip, Tropic Tours is most definitely 5 star.
🙏🙏🙏 Thanks you kindly for the 5-star review! It's a pleasure to hear you had an incredible trip with Simon; he really is a professional in his field, ensuring he gives it all. 🙏🌴😊
Simon provides a wonderful tour while providing plentiful of knowledge and is a great story teller! I highly recommend this tour for anyone that is looking for something a more than just sites to see.
Thank you, Neisha, for sharing your experience on tour with Simon. Lovely to hear you enjoyed his storytelling and extensive knowledge. Thanks for the recommendation, all the best. 🙏🌴😊
Simon, our guide, had a deep knowledge of the places we visited and the flora and fauna of Australia, and was very passionate about explaining them to us, and it was a fun tour that we never got bored of during the long tour. Also, I was very grateful that a very kind and fun couple from Canada1 took care of me, even though I was not good at English. On the way back to Cairns, he parked my car in a place where I could see the stars beautifully and it was one of my best memories to see the stars as far as the eye could see. I'm glad I joined this tour! Thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Simon and that his passion and deep knowledge of Australia’s wildlife and destinations made your long day both engaging and memorable. It’s also lovely to know that you met such kind fellow travellers and felt supported throughout the tour — that sense of connection is exactly what we hope our small group experiences create. Stopping to admire the stars on the drive back to Cairns sounds magical, and we’re so happy it became one of your special memories from the day. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Tropical North Queensland again one day.
