Luna Park Sydney

Website: http://www.lunaparksydney.com/

Opening times:

Monday & Thursday: 11am-6pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Rides not operating
Friday: 11am-11pm
Saturday: 10am-11pm
Sunday – 10am-6pm

When in Sydney do not miss out the historical fun and amusement Luna Park. Luna Park is the superbly restored 1930’s amusement park and is a hot favorite with tourist and locals even now. It is in a way an icon of Sydney.

It is impossible to miss because of the huge smiling face entrance, the Luna Park is open throughout the year, and during school holidays it operates 7 days a week.

You can see the spectacular Sydney Harbor and the opera house from there and enjoy the breathtaking, thrilling rides. The entry is free to the park. Apart from the usual tickets for rides, one can buy the annual or the unlimited pass for the whole day.

The park has a 1930 feel to it. Children and adults both love the rides some of which are truly vintage like the Rotor, the Dodgem cars and some of the old fashioned games like Laughin Clown and Goin fishing. The giant slides at Coney Island are fun and the view of the Sydney Harbour from the Ferris wheel is spectacular.

Luna Park is a complete carnival for children as well as adults. One can have parties and weddings in the stunning venues the park offers including stylish The Crystal Palace. Adjacent to Luna Park is the harbor-side bar, The Deck, and the live music venue Sonar Sydney apart from other attractions. The whole place offers majestic views of the Harbor Bridge and surrounding area.

In Coney Island, the only surviving example of the olden fun-houses, and one can have fun on some fabulous rides at a reasonable price. The fun rides include the Turkey Trot, Wonkey Walk, the Joy Wheel and the Barrel o’ Fun.

Feeling hungry after all the excitement? The park offers numerous cafes, ice cream parlors and restaurants. Lavazza Piazza or some of the Park’s licensed bars can quench your thirst with absolute delights, so if thirsty, go head and enjoy your drinks there. You can also get some typically carnival food like candy floss, popcorn and peanuts.

The Luna Park Merchandise Shop offers goodies that you can take home. They make popular gifts and also mementos to keep as a remembrance.

The amusement park is easily accessible by train, bus and you can also catch the Milsons Point Ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbor.

131 500 is the number to call to check the time tables for the buses or simply go to http://www.131500.info/realtime/default.asp. A car parking for almost 400 cars is available at the park.

So for all the fun, excitement, entertainment and food visit the famous historical Luna Park and have a wild time with your family and friends. Indulge your inner child, play games, listen to live music or just relax and enjoy the view.