Paronella Park & Mamu Skywalk Combined Tour lets you experience in one amazing go, the thrill of soaring through the canopy at Mamu Tropical Skywalk, and the enchanting, old-world atmosphere of Paronella Park, a truly unforgettable time.
Price options
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Adults from 82,00A$
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Child (5-15 years) from 47,00 A$
Departure Time
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Departs: All day, 1671 Innisfail Japoon Rd, Mena Creek QLD 4871
- Mena Creek, QLD
Introduction
The Combined Paronella Park / Mamu Tropical Skywalk Admissions trip takes you deep into the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park, a World Heritage-listed piece of paradise, then on into the one-of-a-kind fairytale world of Paronella Park.
First off, climb up high into the rainforest canopy at Mamu Tropical Skywalk, where the elevated walkways + a cantilever, & a 37m high observation deck give you breathtaking views right out over the North Johnstone River gorge. There’s a wealth of information on the original owners of the land, the indigenous people, and early European settlers, all laid out on interpretive signs, and you can even get audio guides in many languages.
Next, all you have to do is get in your car and drive the 30 mins to Paronella Park, where you can uncover the magic, a real-life castle built by some bloke named José Paronella back in the 1930s. Join a guided tour, have a wander around the gardens, cross a suspension bridge over a stunning waterfall and just generally soak up the vibe in one of the coolest heritage spots you’ll ever see in Australia.
Details
Places to Visit:
- Mamu Tropical Skywalk, 15 minutes outside of Innisfail
- Paronella Park, Mena Creek (about 30 minutes from Mamu)
Hours of Operation (Mamu):
Open 9:30 am, 4:30 pm (last entry is 3:30 pm), closed on Christmas Day
Paronella Park Closure Dates:
- Christmas Eve & Day (24th & 25th Dec)
- Christmas Eve closes early at 6pm (no evening experience)
Ticket Details:
Mamu Tropical Skywalk tickets are good for 2 years and will let you come back as many times as you want.
Important – Don’t Forget:
You’ll need to bring your photo ID and the credit card you used to book to pick up your tickets.
Highlights
The Mamu Tropical Skywalk
- It’s got a 350m elevated walkway right through a gorgeous canopy
- A 10m cantilever over a gorge with amazing views
- A 37m high observation tower with panoramic views of the rainforest
- 1100m of forest walking tracks to get lost in
- Audio guides in heaps of different languages
- The paths are all wheelchair & stroller-friendly
- There are botanical guides and an interactive app you can use
- Oh, and loads of picnic spots to refuel
Paronella Park
- Get on a 35-minute guided tour and hear the stories behind José Paronella’s castle ruins
- Explore what remains of the old castle and gardens
- There’s a suspension bridge over the falls
- Heaps of botanical gardens and rainforest walks to enjoy
- A museum with loads of photos and stories
- Even get to feed some fish
- And of course, there’s a cafe where you can get some food
What you can actually see!
Booking
A Day Out Itinerary
The Mamu Tropical Skywalk
Plan for at least an hour or an hour and a half to do the whole 2.5km walk.
- Start off at the bottom and do the forest walk
- Get your first taste of the views from the elevated cantilever
- Continue on & you’ll be walking the 350m elevated walkway through the canopy
- Make sure to get to the top of the observation tower (there are stairs to get you there)
- Take a break in the rest shelters and check out the wildlife
- There are even picnic facilities at the entrance if you want to bring some lunch
Get to Paronella Park
It’s a 30-minute drive from Mamu to get to Paronella Park.
The Guided Tour & Free Time
- Grab a 35-minute guided tour to hear the story behind Paronella Park
- Explore the 13-acre gardens
- Get on the suspension bridge
- Feed the fish
- Check out the museum
- Grab some food at the cafe or head to the Mena Creek Hotel for a bite
- Admission to Mamu Tropical Skywalk
- Admission to Paronella Park
- That guided tour at Paronella Park
- A botanical guide
- A courtesy shuttle if you need it (for mobility assistance)
- Fish food
- Entry to the museum
- Picnic spots (if you want to bring your own)
- On-site parking, even for those big caravans
- Eating at the cafe
- Anything you buy at the gift shop
- Staying overnight on site (phone & book ahead)
- Using a drone (only if you get approval first)
If you want to stay nearby, there are heaps of accommodation options in Innisfail, Mission Beach & Kurrimine Beach
Note: If you want to stay overnight on site, then don’t book online, just give them a ring on 07 4065 0000
- Comfy shoes for walking
- Sun hat & some sunblock
- A refillable water bottle
- Insect spray
- Camera & binoculars
- Headphones (if you want to use the audio guide)
- A light rain jacket
- And just in case, a phone charger
- Last entry to Mamu is 3:30 pm
- Christmas Day is closed at Mamu
- Paronella Park is closed on Christmas Eve & Day
- Mobile reception is pretty patchy
- In bad weather, we might have to close temporarily
- Make sure your kids are supervised at all times (no exceptions!)
- No pets allowed (but there is a pet sitting service if you need it)
That’s about it. I hope you have a great day out!
Mamu Tropical Skywalk
- We’ve made sure to provide wheelchair and stroller-friendly routes through our attractions
- Braille signage is available to help our vision-impaired visitors navigate
- For folks with slightly reduced vision, we’ve also installed shoreline guidance rails to make things a bit clearer
- There’s seating throughout the attraction in case people need a rest
- And of course, we have drinking water refill stations all over the place
Paronella Park
- The place is a bit of a maze with a 13-acre site that’s split over two levels
- You’ll need to tackle a 47-step staircase to get between the two levels, but we do offer a courtesy 4WD to help with the transfer
- Large wheeled strollers are definitely the way to go at Paronella; smaller ones might struggle a bit
- And be warned that there’s some gravel and small steps scattered around the place
If you’re looking for a bite to eat at Mamu, we’ve got some light refreshments available
Down at the Café on the Deck, they’ve got a standard café menu that should cover most bases
Or if you prefer, you’re welcome to bring your own picnic
Just give the venue a call to work out the details for any specific dietary requirements you have
Our tickets are valid for a pretty long time, 2 years in fact, so don’t worry if you don’t get around to using them straight away
Our refund policies are pretty standard. You can read the fine print when you book
And if the weather gets bad and we need to close up shop, we might be able to reschedule for you
Just be prepared to bring your photo ID and the credit card you booked with to redeem your ticket
FAQ
How long should I allow for both attractions?
Honestly, you’ll want to block out a full day to take in the best of both locations.
Is the Skywalk suitable for kids?
Yes, the Skywalk is a great place to bring the family, but of course, they need to be supervised at all times.
Can I bring a wheelchair to both sites?
Mamu is great, completely wheelchair-accessible. Paronella’s a bit of a mixed bag; we’ve got some accessibility in place, but the courtesy 4WD helps out a lot, too.
Can I bring my pet?
Sorry, no pets allowed in the park, but if you’re looking for an alternative, we do have a pre-arranged pet-sitting service available at Mamu
Can I stay overnight?
What happens in the rain?
Well, the rainforest is actually pretty cool in the rain, just grab an umbrella, and you’ll be right. But in really extreme weather, we might need to close things up for safety reasons.