Tropical Horizons Tours is re-establishing operations
Friday, February 04, 2011

We are pleased to announce that Tropical Horizons Tours is re-establishing operations. We put in place steps to protect the vehicle stock and the office and both were protected. We seem to have been fortunate to come out of this event ok. Our concern goes to those that have endured major damage and hope that they are able to return to business operations as soon as possible.
 
We are sorry there were not able to offer touring operations today (Friday February 4th) as there were too many issues with roads and also with the operators that we visit on tour. From tomorrow Saturday February 5th we will be operating our Cape Tribulation tour (i.e. Tour 3). The road to Cape Tribulation is being cleared today for effective full access so we will operate this tour.

Kuranda tours will commence in part operations also tomorrow. Skyrail have confirmed they will be running as normal, KSR have announced that they will not be resuming the train until at least Monday February 7th.  Our tour 1 Kuranda and Atherton Tablelands will also be operational for coach and Skyrail

Tour 5 Waterfalls and Tour 9 Misty Mountains are still problematic. The Gillies Range is currently closed until further notice and power outage is affecting all the operators we visit on these tours. We will advise shortly the resumption date for these tours.

I summary we are hopeful your respective business resumes quickly to normal operations.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

150 must-do's in Queensland
Wednesday, March 04, 2009

No.1 Must Do - Paronella Park!

The results are in and after more than 155,000 votes, Paronella Park at Mena Creek has taken out the race for first position in the RACQ Top 150 must-dos list, organised to celebrate the Sunshine State’s 150th birthday.

Back in 1913 a man called Jose Paronella had a dream of building a fortress with his new bride, in virgin forest alongside Mena Creek. By 1935 his dream had been built – a magnificent castle with grand staircase, lakeside tunnels and bridges, picnic areas and magnificent gardens opened to the public. Over the years the property has seen tragedies, fire and cyclones. But current owners Mark and Judy Evans believe in dreams and once again Paronella Park is open to the public, lovingly restored to be enjoyed both day and night.

Jose Paronella's dream continues today, drawing people into its tranquil and intriguing environment.

"This place really is a dream come true. It is set in a lush tropical wilderness with a fairy tale castle and outbuildings. A real child's paradise, (many a grown-ups too.)" K. Stanley about Paronella Park

Please click here for full tour details to this inspiring attraction.