Luna Park Sydney
Kids of all ages will love spending a day at Luna Park
Luna Park is an amusement Park, situated at Milsons Point, on the North Shore of the beautiful Sydney Harbour. It is readily accessible by a quick and scenic 5-minute ride on Sydney Ferries, or if preferred, by city bus or train.
This park is one of Australia's most familiar amusement parks. Since February 19th, 2010 it is listed on the State Heritage register. This assures the park is protected and can be appreciated for many years to come.
This fun and exciting amusement park first opened October 4th, 1935 and has been closed and restored a few times over the years. After all the years and changes the well-known entrance still shows off its popular smiling face and towers even though there have been several changes to them over the years — eight different faces in all, with the last one made in 1994 which was based on the 1950s version of Old King Cole and made out of polyurethane.
There is no cost to enter the park, which is great for parents that prefer to pay for their kids to go on the rides while they watch and enjoy the ambience of the park. Usually, the park is not too busy and queues for the rides are reasonable, allowing you to get plenty of rides in during your visit.
If you really want to save money while enjoying the excitement of the lively amusement park, you can pack your own picnic. There are plenty of picnic areas in and around Luna Park such as Lavender Green located at the back of the park, Watt Park with its exotic trees, picnic tables and heritage theme playground or underneath Harbour Bridge you will find Bradfield Park, but there are even more to choose from. It might be best to ask the staff which would be the best spot to picnic in on the day you arrive as sometimes the beautiful areas are reserved for special events.
If picnicking is not your thing, no worries. There are many outlets and restaurants for every mood and taste. Whether you are looking for a romantic meal or a group lunch, the Deck is perfect. It has a wide variety of both food and cocktails on the menu. Sit back, relax and soak up the spectacular panoramic views that spread out over Sydney harbour extending to the Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay.
Fish 'n' Sips is a great place to enjoy fresh beer batter dipped fish and chips, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more while relaxing and sipping on a glass of wine or a cold beer with your sit down meal.
If you don't want to stop to eat and are still hungry, you are in luck as there are more than enough venues for you to sit down at or to grab a quick bite and go. Satisfy your hunger pains with old time carnival treats, such as sweet rolls, fairy floss (cotton candy), ice cream and more. Stop by the Coney Island Cafe for a quick snack like a Turkish roll, croissant, danish or a variety of muffins or at the Lighthouse Cafe, where you can pick up hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs, and meat pies.
Luna amusement park and Coney Island Funhouse have a wide selection of amusement rides: wild and crazy rides such as the The Wild Mouse Roller Coaster or the Hair Raiser for those seeking thrills, rides that toss, turn and bump you all about and mild or romantic rides with gorgeous views like the Ferris wheel or the Carousel with 1,640 twinkling lights. There is also a Mirror Maze, fast, slippery slides and many rides for the children to enjoy and get excited about. Keep in mind that there is a height restriction.
What is an amusement park without sideshow games? Luna park delivers in this area as well. There are lively and entertaining games where you can show off you skills and impress that special someone or keep the prizes you win all to yourself.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee:There is no fee to enter the park. You can purchase Day Passes for the rides. Prices are based on the height of the rider. You can also buy 2 for 1 ride passes that are valid on Saturday nights after 6pm. These must be purchased online from the Luna Park website linked below.
Luna Park Sydney Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia
Phone: (02) 9922 6644
Official Website: Luna Park Sydney
Luna Park Sydney Reviews
Rated out of 5
Highly recommended. Easy to get to via a short ferry ride from the city. Stunning views from the higher rides. Great mix of thrill rides and plenty of tamer ones for the young ones. Has automated locker storage too which is super handy. Saw the Dream Circus while it was on which was quite a cool experience for just another $10.
Nico Doodeman - 3 months ago
An iconic adventure in Sydney. Took the kids here on a Sunday morning, it wasn't busy at all, very happy with the ticket line, staff are so helpful and friendly. The rides were alot of fun. Only issue was the Ferris wheel wasn't in operation the day we went so I was a bit dissapointing. The park is clean, nice food and drink options. Best view of the harbour Bridge to!
Tara - 3 months ago
What a peculiar place to visit while at Sydney. It was 10 min walks from Milsons Points Station. I walks right on it just when they opened the parks. It looked so much fun with a lot of attraction for kids and adults. I felt the theme park kinda frozen in time as they intentionally preserve 1930s vibes and art deco style.
Bonus points that you also could get a view with unique angle of of Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Aditya Pratama - 2 months ago
I LOVED my experience here! I only had the chance to attend for an hour and 15 due to other commitments but it was well worth it.
The rides were engaging for both adults and children. I went on the Volaré, Wild Mouse, and the Devil's Drop slide. It has a good range of thrill rides, family rides and funhouse style games. There's also themed sections. In my visit there were the Stranger Things and Squid Game interactive exhibits. An extra fee applied to these, so with limited time I stuck to the main park.
This isn't just a novelty in a pretty location. For thrill seekers and families alike, this is a fun half-day to full-day activity.
As long as your expectations are in check (this isn't Universal Studios or Movie World) this is well worth your time.
I took the train to Milsons Point, though it has a ferry dock directly out front. This could be a fun and visually impressive way to arrive in style.
Chris Topher - 6 months ago
I didn’t buy a ticket or go on any rides at Luna Park, but I still had a great time walking around. The atmosphere is fun, the harbour views are amazing and just watching people scream on the roller coaster was entertaining enough. It’s a lively spot to wander through, especially on a nice day.
Sneaky foodie - 3 months ago
Directions
| Train or Ferry Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| F3 | Milsons Point | 1 minute |
| T1 | Milsons Point | 6 minutes |
How to get to Luna Park Sydney by Train or Ferry
It's easy to get to Luna Park. The easiest way from Central Sydney is to take the F3 Parramatta Ferry From Circular Quay Wharf 5 which stops adjacent to the entrance to Luna Park on Milsons Point.
You can download a Luna Park Ferries Timetable here or use our 'instant directions' feature above to find the next sailing.
From some locations it may be quicker or more convenient to take Sydney Trains line T1 to Milsons Point Station and walk down to the park entrance which takes about 6 minutes.
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