Like stepping into an adventure book, illustrated with great imagination of its founder, Jose’ Paronella inspired with the passion and determination only equal to the love he had for his wife Margherita. Just so romantic ! Explore these ‘Spanish castles’ with hidden staircases, the avenue of tall kauri trees with thousands of different species of flora and fauna that sets the scene in this magical enchanted picture-book. Bring your own picnic lunch to have out on the lawns opposite Mena Creek Falls or purchase from the parks own cafe. So much to see and learn in this fairy-tale at Paronella Park. Time for a relaxing drive to the sandy shores of Etty Bay, where the rainforest meets the sea. If we are in luck we may see the famous Cassowarie . These big old dinosaur birds are really something ! We then spend the afternoon cooling off at Josephine Falls. The highest priestess of the rainforest ! Walk the 750 m of rainforest floor to be greeted with the sound of water rushing through 3 levels of viewing magic. Take a dip in the pools or slide down the smooth granite rock-face if you’re brave. What a day!