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.
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
Huge Stranger things fan here, so I was so excited to go to the Stranger Things Experience. The whole family loved it, the actors and storyline were great and the visual effects and 3D were done really well. I loved that the main characters in the show were included too. We had some food at the end and it was really fresh and tasty and not too expensive either. I would have liked there to be a bit more merch, I was looking for some of the items from the Netflix shop to be there to save paying huge postage from the states but looks like I will have to order online. Overall super happy to have been able to go to the experience before it finishes up soon.
minna_mc - a week ago
We went here on a Tuesday and it was busy due to the school holidays. There were three rides that were not working. We ended up going on approximately 4 rides. We bought it online which is a little cheaper however when you get to Luna Park - you would still need to line up to get your wrist band which is still as long as people that come and pay on the spot. However. You do save like $10 if you buy online prior. It was very hot so it was uncomfortable without a hat, so remember to bring a bag, hat, sunscreen and a drink as water cost $7:50 (yup!! You read right!!) and frozen drinks are $8:50 so it all adds up. Food is also quite expensive but it is expected.
We took the ferry over and it stopped right in front of Luna Park which was so convenient.
Charli Lim - 2 weeks ago
Really enjoyable! Lines were not too long. A really hot day so not too crowded.
Nearly missed the whole kiddy section down the back though! That could have been better signposted.
A good mix of old and new rides.
A good day had by all!!
Jessica Jefferies - a week ago
1st ever visit to Luna Park with family, and it was a memorable one and worth every penny. Cooney Island is a good one for kids. The history their is amazing. The rides are thrilling too... the day we went, there was a lot of maintenance work going on because of which we had to wait extra 30-40 mins.
FARAZ KHAN - a month ago
I had an amazing time at Stranger Things:The Experience at Luna Park. The actors were so good, the story was super interactive, the sets and props looked awsome. The retail and food and beverage area at the end of experience was great too. Alot of photo opportunities. I am also glad I did the VIP experience as I got 10% off all merch and food and drink. I also got a free cocktail and gift bag. I will be going back to do more experiences like this at Luna Park when I can.
Vanessa Garvin - a month 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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