What a great spot in Sydney. You can take a nice, short ferry ride from Circular Quay to get there. There's something for everyone, including the kids. Unlike the US, the food prices here, while a bit higher than areas outside, are not the high gouging prices you see in the US. You can buy an unlimited ride pass (which is a bit pricey), or you can buy single rides for certain rides. Most rides require a pass which is a downside if you want to try certain rides. We rode the ferris wheel which was a lot of fun and gave us some great sites of Sydney Harbour. We loved that the lines aren't long at all, certainly not by US theme park standards. If you have time, swing by to try a ride or two or three and some theme park food. read more

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From 1924 onwards, the future site of Luna Park Sydney was used extensively by the Dorman Long firm to fabricate and assemble steel components for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which officially opened in 1932. Once the bridge was completed, North Sydney Council opened up applications for tenders to develop the site. Consequently, the owners of Luna Park Glenelg won the tender for the North Sydney site and began a 20-year lease on September 11, 1935, forming Luna Park (NSW) Ltd. The rides from Glenelg were dismantled and transported to Sydney over a three-month period. Construction of the park employed almost 1,000 engineers, structural workers, fitters, and artists. Less than one month later, it opened. The park's signature entrance face, designed by Rupert Browne, was placed between two Art Deco-style towers with spires imitating New York's Chrysler Building. The Big Dipper roller coaster was an instantly popular attraction. After a successful opening season, the park closed down for the winter months so that rides and attractions could be overhauled and repainted, and new ones could be added. In 1936, the North Sydney Olympic Pool was also opened on an adjacent site. During WWII, as non-essential uses of electricity were curtailed in wartime, the park's neon lights were disconnected and many ride facades were dimmed. The park's external lights were also 'browned out' in case of a Japanese sneak attack on Sydney. In the 1950s and 1960s, the park changed hands and also management style, not allowing for the routine maintenance the park needed in the off season. As a result, it almost became a site for several high rises but was rejected by the then Governor. Instead, in the 1970s, the park went through transformations and renovations, trying to find its "identity" among the ever-changing taste of its customers. Unfortunately, this led to drastic measures in the 1980s of tearing down the old park and rebuilding it, after which there were several disputes over its name and elements of the park that were saved and put into storage. It wasn't until the 1990s that a historic trust was established to finally bring the park back to life, though still riddled with lawsuits, it had a hard time staying open. As of today, it is open with new rides to enjoy! Our Experience: The park is still struggling, though continues to operate year-round with it being reduced to a limited experience in the winter, which means just three rides are open and a couple of food stands and games. At night, it takes on a more eerie feeling - the lights are on but everything is closed, yet you can still walk through it. read more

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This park is next to the bay and offers beautiful views of Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The iconic clown face welcomes you inside. The Darling Harbor ferry station is right here as well. Just a little walk toward the street corner is Olympic Pool. There are rides and concessions here. It's free to walk inside, but you need tickets to pay for the rides. The ferris wheel is worth a ride. Bathroom and water refill stations inside. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Again, missing so many pictures... Came here by accident for their Halloween event. Normally it is free to go in, but today, because of the event, it cost $100AUD per person. Everyone was also dressed up in their costumes, sorry again for missing all of my great pictures. We did not go in as it was a sold out event. But it was cool to hang out and watch and talk to all the party people here. Approximately 27 rides. 4 rollercoasters. 8 thrill rides. 10 family rides. 8 Coney Island attractions. 2 sideshow games. Etc. Atmosphere - Extra fun today as everyone was dressed up for Halloween for the Halloween party event. Events often. Luna Park Dream Circus $45 per person, $35 for kids (13 and under). School, birthday, group bookings available. See website. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm, 8pm, or 10pm. See their website for specifics. Service - N/A. Price - Park entry is free. All prices in AUD. $44 to $75 for a adult day pass. $34 - $65 for a 13 and under day pass. $175 for a season pass. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1935; this park is based on our Luna Park on Coney Island 1903. read more

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Went to the NYE event, felt like a huge cash grab. Poorly organized, oversold tickets at different levels. Pier was full by 10PM for fireworks viewing while VIP areas to watch were empty but you weren't allowed in there unless you'd bought a $500 ticket. Ferris wheel was closed. Limited food vendors open. Don't waste your time or money read more

My review is only based on a walk-through and my experience at other amusement parks in general. We did not ride the rides nor buy any food/drink. A great way to spend an hour or two watching folks play difficult carney games, and scream their lungs out on various terrifying rides. Having seen amusement parks & fair attractions, Luna Park seems clean & well kept up. Rides are smooth, not rickety & carneys aren't overly aggressive. And the view of the waterfront can't be beat. Plus walking through is free to all. read more

I absolutely could not resist vising this iconic place! And honestly the front entrance totally reminds me of Attach on Titan and I just had to get a picture of it :D We came here on Valentines day and honestly I was surprised that it wasn't crazy crowded (I guess everyone was in school or at work). I really liked how they have photographs of the park all the way back from 1935, which I though was really cool to see how much its changed and developed. BONUS: It's FREE to come down and walk in just to check it out. However, we did end up giving in and buying the unlimited ride pass ($54 AUD/each). The rides are on the smaller side, no huge roller coasters or anything. They have carnival style games, a couple food vendors and a gift shop that was fun to look through. For transportation you have a few options on how to get here: ferry, train, bus or car. We decided to catch the train, it was super fast and easy. Overall, we had a lot of fun here. We enjoyed all the rides and the atmosphere. It was really a great thing to do in Sydney. read more

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If you grew up watching the Mary-Kate and Ashley movie Our Lips are Sealed, you'll immediately know of this theme park in Sydney, Australia. We went one night to check it out and had a fun time riding the rides. They aren't the best, but the shining moment was when we rode the ferris wheel and it froze at the top while fireworks started going off in the Sydney Harbor. That timing was super wild and magical. Other than that, this place is mostly for kids and the rides seemed a little rickety. read more

'Ello chaps! Luna Park is a small amusement park located on the northern shore of Sydney Harbor. It's easily accessibly by boat or train, located the opposite side of the harbor as the was Sydney Opera House and "the rocks". Luna Park has been open since October 1935 and has several dozen amusement rides including small roller coasters. The park is FREE to enter and walk around, although you have to pay based upon the number of rides. Price also depends on height restrictions since the taller you are the more rides you can actually go on. This makes pricing much more affordable for families. This is a fantastic park to take a stroll through and enjoy a few hours of fun family time. There are a few gift shops and small little full service and quick service dining options. That with its location make sit a wonderful spot to check out for visitors and locals alike. It's not Disney World, but that's also part of its charm. Overall I give Luna Park in Sydney five stars out of five. read more

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We could see the face of Luna Park from our hotel room in the Rocks in Sydney and decided to see if it was possible to walk there. It was actually a nice walk, crossing the Harbour Bridge (at road level) and then under the bridge to the entrance. Admission to the amusement park is free so we wandered around watching kids enjoy the rides. We picked up a sandwich for lunch at one of the food counters in the park and were surprised that the price was very reasonable. As our visit was just before Christmas there was a Picture with Santa set up. Poor Santa, it was warm and he had to fan himself to keep cool. read more

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Can't sleep clowns will eat me. Can't close my eyes, the clowns will eat me. This is the stuff of children's nightmares, I can't believe this is a kids amusement park. If you're looking for Pennywise from Stephen King's IT, you will find him here. When we came this place was virtually empty with a ton of empty midway games, no children adults around, and creepy clowns dancing in a circle. Thank goodness we took martial arts when we were young because we felt that these clowns would turn on us at any time, and we would turn up missing. This would be a great set for a horror movie! The rollercoaters here aren't worth the money to ride them, neither are all the other small rides. The food here is expensive, and of course it's carnival food, except for that one restaurant in the middle. Unless you want to be creeped out, skip this park. read more

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Great for little kids as long as you don't attend on a Luna lite day which is when most things are closed and tickets are cheap. Also don't waste your money on the dream circus it's worse than a bad movie and is long and a waste of your time and more money read more

One of my favourite places to visit on a nice day in Sydney. Even though I recently went with a group of friends on a stormy wet day but it was still an amazing experience. I highly recommend it. My favourite ride was the volare flying swings they were so good. read more

Well i have not been there in a long time because i moved away from Australia but the rides are fun but i wish they could just tear it down and build a Disney Australia in Victoria i would be much happier but there are no concession carts or they dont really have anyn good food options. read more

Luna park is feel-good fun. It feels old-school, but in a good way. You're not going to find massive roller coasters, but you'll find nostalgia and smiles in the spinny rides, free-fall rides, and herky-jerk rides. This place is good for people of all ages. Kids would love the various rides and carnival games. Adults can enjoy it as well - it would be a great date spot. The location could not be better. It is right on the harbour, almost under the harbour bridge. This makes for perfect photo opportunities, especially on the ferris wheel. In today's social media world, you'll find a new profile picture in no time. My one complaint is the price. It will cost you almost $100 for two people to get unlimited rides. While this is not ridiculous for an amusement park, it's a bit high for a place that has more old-school rides than actual roller coasters. read more

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Came here for a Movember Gala. This place is pretty cool. Its not a huge theme park but its got some cool rides - Ferris Wheel, a driving circular ride that goes forwards and backwards, another spinning ride to make you sick and a fun house with cool slides, fun mirrors and other obstacle type courses. read more

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Luna Park is a great place to go, even just for the novelty of having a photo in front of the huge clown face at the entrance, as it is so well known. From a photographer's perspective, it's even better, as entry is FREE (you have to pay for individual rides once you get in if you want to go on any, or you can purchase an unlimited rides pass for $35.) This is good value, as individually the rides are a rip-off, with some of them being $10 per ride. But, the lines are long, and unfortunately the wait isn't really worth it in the end. I guess I expected a lot more. Growing up and visiting the old Wonderland theme park that used to be open out in Western Sydney, but now, considering Luna Park is pretty much all we have left in the way of theme parks, it is a bit of a let down, so unless you're just going there to add a bit of adventure to an otherwise dull day, or if you're a photographer it's an awesome place to go to get photos of the vintage style rides and signs and games, but otherwise, unless you have kids who will be much more appreciative of the novelty, it's a slight waste of time and a fair waste of money. One thing I do like about Luna Park is the commitment to customer satisfaction that the management team has. So if you have any questions or concerns, they will actually make themselves available to talk to you in person or on the phone to rectify the matter. In this regard, as for Brad Loxley - the Senior Park Manager. As he seems to want to ensure that people of all ages have a fantastic experience at Luna Park. read more

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Its historic, its been there forever, and its iconic. However I cannot understand why anyone other than little kids would actually want to go here (or parents taking kids). The rides are quite pricey for what they are. But somehow you are just drawn to this place. The location is amazing. It is right on the Harbour and you have amazing views of the CBD from here. I don't think I will ever really enjoy this place as I was not a kid growing up in Sydney, but i can understand the nostalgia for some. read more

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If you're going for a stroll down memory lane, why not flashback to the days when you used to eat fairy floss for dinner, laugh maniacally at Coney Island and close your eyes and pray that some guy wouldn't be sick upside-down in the Ranger. Luna Park is not the kind of place that you spend each weekend or even every other weekend, but there comes a time every three or four years when you actually look forward to that shiver up your spine walking though that freaky clown's mouth. When it comes to thrill rides, old Sydney has been left wanting. When Wonderland closed down in 2004, all we had was Luna Park, Jamberoo (if that even counts), oh and that new Ferris wheel up near Darling Harbour. There aren't that many of them at Luna Park - the flying saucer, dodgems, tango train, ranger, and that crazy wild mouse ride - are favourites that come to mind. You can buy a Lunacy ticket for around $40 online which covers unlimited rides after 6pm Fridays and Saturdays. However, the really good thing is it's a two-for-one offer (that's only $20 pp folks). So head over to Luna Park for that familiar adrenaline rush, and be quick about it, who knows when they'll try to close it down...again. read more

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Family outing for halloscream. it was a horrible waste of money! Ok so they charge premium $ for a night out. They promise new rides but when you get there, theres only one new ride operational - the tiny small roller coaster. Also, no one knows when new rides will open or why they are closed. When we got on the tango ride it broke down whilst we were on it. We waited to get off because the lap bar wouldn't open. Later in the night they tried to operate it again, and again we gave it a go to have it break down on us AGAIN!!! The entertainment is awful - the singer is not the best as she doesn't quite hit the notes, the back up singers are barely passable - as though they haven't practiced well together - it's totally average entertainment. Why can't it be better?? Seriously, do we lack talent in this country? Luna Park - get your act together since you are charging premium $! read more

The iconic Luna Park must be the most magical amusement park in the world for good reason. Firstly is the welcome. The huge smiling face that presides over the entrance to the park has been welcoming people into Luna Park for almost 70 years. It signals exactly what a trip to Luna Park will leave you with - pure joy. Secondly there is the setting. Residing on Sydney Harbour foreshore, Luna Park boats prime Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. $10 will buy you a single ride on the famous Ferris Wheel which winds you 40m up, giving you the most spectacular view of the entire city. And last but certainly not least is Coney Island. There are so many rides to enjoy at Luna Park but this funhouse has to be my favourite. The history itself is enamoring - this is only operating original 1930s funhouse in the world and it appears almost exactly as it did when Luna Park opened in 1935. Ride wise, the giant slides are the best. The rush as you slide down almost vertically on a potato sack is exactly what Luna Park is about - good old fashion fun. read more

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Luna Park opened in 1935 and is still going strong. Entry is free but rides cost you. Get the ferry to Milsons Point and walk through the big welcoming face hanging between two 35-metre models of the Chrysler Building in New York. This is a great place for children, of course. Among the rides are: Wild Mouse (zoom along 400 metres of track in 61 seconds while 15 metres off the ground); the Ferris Wheel (takes you 40 metres up and gives you some of the best sights of Sydney you could possibly wish for); Coney Island is a section where you could enjoy all sorts of old-fashioned fun rides: four huge slides where you ride while sitting on sacking - and two evil-looking vertical drop affairs. Also available at Coney Island are the Wonkey Walk, the Barrel o' Fun, the Turkey Trot and the Joy Wheel. Other Luna Park rides include the Flying Saucer, the Rotor and the Tango Train. Right outside the entrance to Luna Park is a Public Swimming Pool if you need to cool off after some hair-rasing experiences. read more

Sitting right on Sydney Harbour with views to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House is an icon of Sydney. In 2004, Luna Park reopened under new management and it looks like it's here to stay for good. The trademark smiling face looms over the main entrance, and once you're inside, it's a whole other world. With 14 rides in total, including 1 rollercoaster, there's something for everyone regardless of whether you're 3 or 30. There is no entry fee and if you have kids, it's worth getting an unlimited-rides pass but you have been warned: you will not be leaving anytime soon. I must say I always love the Tango Train (do not eat before boarding!). I was coerced into going on the roller coaster and was too terrified to even scream. I felt like I was going to fly off into the harbour as the carriage rolled through what seemed like impossibly tight corners. But that's just me. A gondola ride on the Ferris wheel, which takes you 40 metres up, provides a romantic, intimate setting for a date and gives you spectacular views of Sydney. You'll also find some hilarious mirrors which dwarf or elongate you, and always make me chuckle when I look back at photos. Luna Park is more than just a fun park. It's a multi-purpose entertainment and concert venue where you can see shows and concerts in the Big Top or get married in one of the impressive Crystal Palace Venues. I had my work Christmas party at the Blue Room a couple of years ago and it's a great place to host a function. There is plenty of public transport to get you to Luna Park-ferries, trains and buses. Open seven days per week during school holidays (4 days per week at all other times). Pick a day you want to visit and check company website for specific operating hours as they vary. read more

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Enter the giant, freakish clown mouth that is the entrance to Luna Park and feast your eyes on this retrotastic harbour icon. Awash with bright colours and a million and one lightbulbs, this old school amusement park has long been a Sydney rite of passage for youngins and tourists alike. Though horror stories of dodgy rides abounded over this place during my youth - one primary schoolmate proudly producing a metallic object during Show & Tell to claim it fell off the Wild Mouse roller coaster while she was riding was particularly memorable - return trips during adulthood have managed to be accident free. Thrillseekers can get tipped upside down on the Rotor, while families should head for the tamer Coney Island building (who remembers the spinning cone-shaped platform? So damn hard to stay on that thing), or the classic dodgem car hall. If you're feeling romantic, there is of course the requisite ferris wheel that provides extra special views over the harbour. The best thing about this place is the free-to-enter policy - walk around at your leisure to check it out, and pay per ride if something takes your fancy. read more

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This place is okay! It was expensive for the rides and games and there isn't that much to do there. It was just good to see once to say you've been there. We went into the Coney Island area where they have slides and mazes for the kids. It was a little fun, but my son got bored after about 15 mins there. I don't think we need to go there again. read more

It's free to enter into the park. Two hours of free wifi while you are there. A short walk over the bridge from the city to get there (ok, not completely short but its not a difficult walk) or a quick ferry ride. Yup. Definitely a win-win situation. They have different packages and even an annual pass if you want to get on rides. The rides in the front area of the park are for the larger children, and the rides way in the back are for the little kiddies. All of the typical amusement park type of rides seem to be represented. There is a nice variety of rides and the lines seemed relatively short. There seems to be a great amout of nostalgia visible in the brightly colored decorations and murals around the park. There are all the yummy amusement park food and treat options available. I enjoyed overhearing one boy pretending to be an American as he drowned his burger and fries in ketchup. In the gift shop there are wonderful items that highlight the history of this park. I found it fascinating to see how the large face at the entrance has changed over the years. Each upgrade seemed more haunting and frightening than the previous version. I loved this place and was happy to visit while in Sydney. We took the ferry over from Circular Quay to get there and walked over the bridge back to the city after. read more

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Old and antiquated, but perfect for young children. With small crowds during the week, this is an excellent place to take the grandchildren. Our granddaughter did three consecutive rides on the merry-go-round, with lines so short she could just get right back on. Then some lunch and back for three more rides. Food selection is limited, as are the number of attractions. And maybe the only corn dogs on a stick in Australia. The Ferris wheel is fun with great views over the harbor, the park, and the surrounding area. Very limited seating anywhere in the park. read more

It's free. That plus the great photo ops from here automatically make this place awesome. You can work out which wristband ticket deal to get once you do a lap in the park to figure out how many rides you might actually ride. Otherwise, it could get pretty pricey. If nothing else, ride the Ferris wheel. The view is cool and its a nice memorable thing to do. We walked to here from the train station because although the ferry is nice, it would have been an extra expense. (Plus, if you're gonna blow money riding a ferry, there's cooler ones to ride.) It was Sunday, our train tickets were only $2.50 for the day so we were riding them everywhere. Anyway, Luna Park was great. Not too big but not too small. The kid loved it so naturally we loved it. Surprisingly, neither of us had been there before so it was a great first visit to enjoy as a family. read more

Despite being less exciting than it looks from the outside, this old-style amusement park is worth a look. Entry is free. I wasn't tempted to go on any of the rides but it was an interesting enough place for a short visit. The view from here isn't half bad either. read more

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Let's just get straight to the point. Luna Park is pretty boring. Even for tweens, this place isn't anything special. There aren't that many rides and I was pretty disappointed when I took my niece and nephew who were in town from overseas. When we left to go to dinner after a couple hours we asked if they wanted to go back afterwards and neither of them did. When a 9 and 12 year old don't even want to go back you know it must not be that good. Sure, the view is amazing and MAYBE a season pass would be worth it if you are a teenager or a mum who needs somewhere to let your kids blow off some steam... but the daily prices (even on special) are a bit of a joke for what you get from this place. read more

From the second I spotted this gem from the bridge, I knew I had to come here. Glad we did! We took the ferry over to Luna and since it's free to enter & walk around, we decided to check out this nostalgic amusement park with lots of personality and rides. Gift shop has the cutest items to purchase. read more

You have to bring half the fun when you come here. As an adult, make it fun with jokes and acting more rambunctious than usual. Free to enter the park, so have a look around and enjoy the lights at minimum. Deck Bar is a cool spot and there is a balcony upstairs to drink and enjoy the ferris wheel. There is another bar inside with an outdoor area too - seems like a nice place for parents to hang out while their kids go wild on the rides. Rides are pretty short in height and very mild on the scare factor compared to your average American carnival or theme park, but it makes for a cute random outing with friends or a date night. The bumper cars had me laughing so much my face hurt afterward. The wooden slides inside Coney Island are awesome - one of the most impressive features. The Tango goes surprisingly fast. You can get through the whole theme park within 1.5 - 2 hours. I think it is more fun at night. read more

I went because of the history behind the park. It was a WW2 icon for Americans and other allied visitors to Australia. One can't walk around here without thinking about all the sweet Down Under tail those Yanks must have pulled. I bet that Ferris Wheel has seen more Australian hand parties than you could shake a drunken kangaroo at. The park today is hardly Disney, but it's inexpensive and clean and other than the kid selling ice cream who told me America is full of "Trump idiots" without me asking for his thoughts on politics, it was an enjoyable couple of hours. I played some old school games, rode on one of those spider things, and saw a bunch of mirrors that made me look like I was hung like a sober kangaroo. read more

Definitely cost more than it's worth, nice to say you've been there, and the views are great, but the rides are not that fun for a child or an adult, beer and co2 cans from the teens all over the place. Look like more of a place for high schoolers to get messed up and ride some rides and act dumb read more

When I first moved to Sydney, Luna Park was closed. I lived over the bay from it in McMahon's Point and had this glorious view from our loungeroom and yard that consisted of the city, the bridge, the opera house and North Sydney... it was spectacular. The only thing that messed it up was the fact Luna Park was never open. Then low and behold, it started acting as an event space, opening for charity functions and whatnot. And my view was complete. Sometimes. Finally, when Luna Park did open to the public I got to visit. As a kid, I grew up with movies like Big that featured Coney Island and although I've been there now, Luna Park in Sydney will always hold an incredibly magical appeal to me. In the warmer months, when it's still balmy after the sun has gone down, it's just such a special place to wander around (there's no entry fee, yay!) and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

As the only amusement park in Sydney, Luna Park does fairly well. The rides vary from dull to exciting, to suit everyone's tastes and needs. There is even a small bar with pool tables if you ever want to take a break from hurling your organs around inside you while 20 feet in the air. However, it is a one or two-time deal. If you've planned your day well, you'll have sampled all the rides, and all the food within the first trip there. After that, what more is there to do but go home and enjoy the fond memories? You may think that a second trip can only be just as fun as the first one... but going on the same rides again gets really old, really fast. By all means, take a date there, or head on down with a group of friends, but don't waste your time and money by going there multiple times. The boredom will only tarnish the thrilling memories of the first time around! Plus, is it really worth forking out another $35+ to go on rides you've already been on? read more

Unless you've been hiding under Hanging Rock, you woul have no doubt seen or heard of Luna Park, the great iconic face or the controversy over the ghost train or massive roller coaster. Now that the past is behind them, Luna Bob and Luna Belle still continue the great tradition of entertaining young and old- much like the Coney Island of Australia. Whether your a kid- their is plenty to do, or a big kid - head to The bar! Their is always something to put a smile on your face :-) or vomit on the ground... read more

The setting is incredible and being from Melbourne, it was as expected. Lots of rides and lots of fun. It's really expensive, I was with a 120cm child (green level) and it was $84 to get in! Food is awful but again expected. If you get motion sickness (I do!) don't let the 120cm child talk you into the Rotor ride on the way out. It's been 90 mins and I still feel unwell. Of course 120cm child is fine and was keen to go on it again. Expected. read more

Not a bad day out, but if you're going to go consider an annual pass for value for money. 2 trips and you've got your money's worth.

I'm glad you don't have to pay an entrance fee. You do however need to buy a ferry ticket to get here. Costs about $8 I believe. Small children will love it, and maybe the young at heart? Great photo ops of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House in one shot. Priceless. read more