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
Very fun day out with lots to see and do! We ran out of time to see everything, you really need a whole day there to enjoy all the rides. I would have given 5 stars if there was more rides available for the 'red ticket' holders (generally 3-4 year olds) and if the park had some sort of lockers available to store your things in. Don't buy any food here if you can avoid it....it's pretty expensive and make sure you catch the ferry over. It's much quicker than trekking back up the hill to the train station.
Amber Witt - 4 weeks ago
O wow what a unbelievably amazing amusement Park, must go and I would suggest take a longer pass coz you would want to go again and again. Big Dipper is amazing thrilling ride, so is wild mouse. And as soon as you enter there is a rotor one. Do try that it's simply wow the feel in that ride, make sure not to eat too much and it's going to make you feel light headed. Enjoy and enjoyyyyyyyy
ADHISHWAR NARAYAN TIWARI - 4 weeks ago
Great place, wortg a visit with kids for fun and amazing views. Food is not bad and the waiting time is average for a teame park. Can get around with a pram and a fair amount of rides for little ones as well.
Keith Seward - 2 weeks ago
Walking through the giant smiling entrance at Luna Park feels like stepping into a bright slice of Sydney nostalgia with the harbour as your backdrop. The moment you clear the gate you are met by carnival music, strings of bulbs overhead and the smell of popcorn and hot chips drifting on the breeze. It is an easy place to wander for a while even before you touch a ride. The old-school fun house, the carousel and the Ferris Wheel set a playful tone, and every so often you catch a glimpse of the Opera House or the bridge between the rides that reminds you there is no theme park view quite like this one.
Ride mix suits most moods. Little kids light up in the gentle zones, older thrill seekers peel off to the faster stuff, and the Ferris Wheel earns a second mention because sunset laps are hard to beat for photos. Queues ebb and flow, yet staff keep things moving and height checks are handled kindly so there are no surprises at the platform. Food lands in familiar territory, which is part of the charm, with enough quick options to refuel without derailing the day. I liked grabbing a drink and finding a bench by the water for ten minutes of people watching before jumping back into the lights and noise.
A few tips make the visit smoother. Tap on at Milsons Point Station and walk down, or arrive by ferry for the full postcard entrance. Prebook a ride pass if you can, it saves time at the ticket window. Lockers are available for bags, comfortable shoes help on the boardwalks, and a light layer is handy because the breeze can pick up after dark. Stay for twilight if possible. The park glows, the skyline switches on and the harbour turns into a sheet of reflections that makes every ride feel a little more special.
Le Hoang Giap - 2 months ago
Beautifully located and offers a great variety of fun rides for all ages. Some of the popular rides do have long queues, so a bit of patience is needed. The place would also benefit from improved washroom facilities to better accommodate the number of visitors. Overall, it’s a vibrant and exciting spot for a fun day out with family or friends
Ray Kumar - 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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