Name Change No Joke

Eco-Tourism stalwarts Mark & Judy Evans of Paronella Park (Green Travel Leader, Climate Action Certified, Advanced Eco Tourism Certified) have, as of 1st April 2014, taken on the lease of the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway. One of the first orders of business – a name change.

“We knew we wanted to make a fresh start for the Walkway, and introduce a name that was more in fitting with our tropical climate,” says Mark Evans, “We were delighted when the Mamu people granted us permission to use our new name choice, Mamu Tropical Skywalk.”

Mark & Judy Evans have waited a couple of days to announce the name change – “When your first official day is April Fool's Day, you have to be careful about making any announcements, as people might not believe you!” laughs Mr Evans.

Along with the name change, Mark & Judy Evans are introducing more changes to the Skywalk that will improve the visitor experience, including added interpretation by the way of guided tours and audio guides, the serving of hot and cold beverages, and bringing on-board Operations Manager, Alana Sciacca.

“During my years of working at Paronella Park, I have learned that it's the little touches that make for an excellent customer experience,” says Ms Sciacca, “so I will be taking those little touches – things like providing umbrellas to guests when it rains, and having every guest welcomed personally as they arrive – to Mamu Tropical Skywalk.”

The Mamu Tropical Skywalk is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 5.30pm. It is located on the Palmerston Highway and is 90 minutes drive from Cairns.

Mamu Tropical Skywalk History

Built in 2008 at a cost of $10 million dollars, The Mamu Tropical Skywalk features:

• an elevated walkway, 350 m long, rising from ground level to 15 m above the ground, meandering through the canopy of lush tropical rainforest
• a 10 m long cantilever and a 37 m high observation tower with two viewing decks, providing spectacular views over the North Johnstone River gorge and surrounding rainforest-clad peaks of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
• more than 1100 m of forest walking tracks, connecting the elevated walkway, cantilever and tower
• rest shelters presenting information about the history and heritage of Mamu rainforest.

The Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway is managed and operated by Mark & Judy Evans. An Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Ma:Mu Aboriginal people, Traditional Owners of the area, underpins the project.

Website:  www.paronellapark.com.au