To fully experience everything Paronella Park has on offer, and to allow yourself full flexibility with your day, you may choose the self drive option.
We recommend that all self driving visitors to Paronella Park allow themselves at least 2 - 3 hours to experience the park. Ideally, arriving early afternoon and allowing 5 - 6 hours or even staying the night in the caravan park or one of the many BnB's that are located along the Canecutter way include Mena Falls Guesthouse and My Sanctuary Studio and Spa.
Some great options include:
Morning Visit:
Keeping in mind travel times (1.5 hr from Cairns, 40 min Mission Beach)
Aim to arrive for the 9:30am or 10:00am History Tour (45min)
Followed by the first Indigenous Experience departing 10:45am (1hr)
Break for lunch, either in the Cafe or bring your own
Finish the day with a self guided Botanical Walk and stroll the gardens at your own leisure.
Keep in mind, your ticket to the park is valid for 12 months.
Afternoon Visit:
Keeping in mind travel times (1.5 hr from Cairns, 40 min Mission Beach)
Aim to arrive for the last Indigenous Experience, departing at 2:15pm (1hr)
Followed by either the 3:30pm or 4:00pm History Tour (45 min)
Break for a coffee and afternoon tea, either in the Cafe or bring your own
Finish the day with the 6:15pm Darkness Falls Tour (45 min)
Keep in mind, your ticket to the park is valid for 12 months.
These are just suggestions, if you don't have time for everything, return with your 12 month ticket as many times as you like, giving you the chance to bring your visitors and further explore the wonders of Paronella Park.
Often visitors choose to see Paronella Park as part of the “waterfall circuit” through the Atherton Tablelands. Remember to set aside at least 2 hours, as people often make the mistake of not allowing enough time to visit the Park. It is a full day (even two day) experience with several tours and performances as well as the opportunity to explore the 5 hectare property on the self guided Botanical Walk.
To fully experience everything Paronella Park has on offer, and to allow yourself full flexibility with your day, you may choose the self drive option. 
These are just suggestions, if you don't have time for everything, return with your 12 month ticket as many times as you like, giving you the chance to bring your visitors and further explore the wonders of Paronella Park. 