descript=Paronella Park - an impressive place with an equally impressive history. Jose Paronella arrived in nearby Innisfail in 1913 from Catalonia in northern Spain. Paronella Park has gone through a number of tragic events with cyclones, fire and accidents, and was not maintained for a period of 15 years until 1993 when the current owners bought it. They envisaged reviving Jose's dream with his appreciation for beauty and warm hospitality. They have created a museum in the original home built by Jose for his family, and 2009 saw the refurbishment of the original hydro turbine which once again provides power for the entire park. ordering=custom