Luna Park. Sydney. NSW. Australia. - Amusement Parks on Waymarking.com

Luna Park, on the waterfront of beautiful Sydney Harbour has a long and colourful history. When the park was first built on Milsons Point and the doors opened at 8.00pm on 4 October, 1935 it cost 6d to enter (3d for children) and 6d for most rides. The Big Dipper and Coney Island cost 9d. The Park was an instant success. After the first year, the admission charge was removed and Luna Park proudly advertised "Admission Free". You can read the full history on this website: History of Luna Park.

After some upheavals the government took over the park. Final approvals for the redevelopment work were announced on 25 January 2003 and building work commenced soon after.

The redevelopment is based on keeping the site’s unique identity and heritage features while providing a range of new entertainment, tourism and social facilities. A new 2,000 seat Big Top, onsite car park, restaurant/brasserie, refurbished Crystal Palace function centre now stand alongside the restored old favourites Coney Island, Wild Mouse, Rotor and other classic rides. At a cost in excess of $80 million and at no cost to the taxpayer, the Park re-opened on 4 April 2004.

Now that entry to Luna Park is free, come on down and have a wander around one of Sydney's favourite icons. Soak up the atmosphere and the magnificent views while the kids enjoy the rides and games, or have a go yourself and relive your childhood. Step back in time at Coney Island, test your driving skills on the Dodgems, see what's happening in The Big Top or just sit back on the Ferris Wheel and make the most of the bird's eye view, all with Sydney Harbour and The Opera House as the perfect backdrop.

Further Visitor information and Whats On is available on the Luna Park Website.