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by The Rusty Can

Welcome to my rusty little can of a blog where I share photos from weekends, thoughts on books and shows I like, forwarded emails, and anything and everything I want – which means more photos. If you see a woman around Sydney taking multiple photos of trees or of her food, that’s probably me. I hope you enjoy your visit!

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Just for Fun: Luna Park

September 8th 2012 04:49

Luna Park Sydney entrance smiling face towers

It is the tourist spots at home that take the longest time to get around to visiting, if ever. I’ve passed the giant smiling face of Luna Park many times and recently, I finally went in for the first time.

It was late in the day when we got there and despite the laughing and screaming from the rides, there wasn’t much of a crowd and the mood was subdued. Being the off-peak season, it was understandable. That was until eight vibrant performers materialised dancing – two of them on stilts – to blaring music and brought with them the carnival atmosphere. It was really cute when delighted kids joined in with the dancing.

Luna Park Sydney performers dancing Coney Island

Luna Park Sydney games long creepy faces

Freaky!

The place was awash with bright colours and lights. There were plenty of places to eat, lots of rides, and game booths to blow your money trying to get prizes like massive fluffy dice. I liked how there was a picnic area at the far end of the amusement park away from the noisy rides with a lot of tables and seats under umbrellas. Pat on the back for the people who thought of that.

Fairy floss, soft toys and contraptions that move in vomit-making orientations – I would’ve loved this place when I was younger. Finally making it there, I was more interested in taking photos of the iconic amusement park itself, which was fun – just for what Luna Park is intended.

Luna Park Sydney J4Fun buggy rides shooting gallery

From top left, clockwise: the Moon Ranger in motion; punters at the Shooting Gallery; screamers on the Music Trip; parked just 4 fun in front of Coney Island

Luna Park is located on the waterfront in Milsons Point at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It is accessible via public transport and parking is available if you prefer to drive. The entrance to the car park is on Paul Street. Rates start at $7/hour. We found parking on the same street for $2.50/hour on a Saturday.

Entry into Luna Park is free. Tickets for rides are available for purchase online and at the venue.

For information on visiting and more, please see www.lunaparksydney.com.

Luna Park Sydney Ferris wheel harbour bridge

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Comment by katyzzz

September 9th 2012 01:21

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Nice post, my first visit to Luna Park was when I was about 8 with my father and three brothers. Being the youngest (and only girl, I guess) my father restricted what I could do, but I wanted to go on everything. Not large in the fear category, I was braver than my nearest older brother ( 4 years older). Fairy floss was great but I really wanted a dolly on a stick, it must have cost our dad a lot of money in those days (pro rata - not such much money around in that era) I have been a few times since, taking my own children, who were all more brave than reason allowed, but actually came to no harm, still nothing beats my first visit when I was 8, but the fear factor has now risen with the years.

I understand what a nice time you had, off season, and probably the best time to go.

I hope many will be inspired by you to make the effort to go, if kids are involved they'll be with you all the way.

Comment by The Rusty Can

September 9th 2012 02:00

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It probably would've taken longer for me to visit had it not been for my nephew's enthusiastic endorsement of the place. His face lights up when he talks about Luna Park. So cute.