Thrillseekers will find eight new permanent rides when Australia's iconic Luna Park reopens its pearly whites just in time for the school holidays.
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The Sydney amusement park will be open to the public on June 26 after its $30 million face lift.
The eight new rides include a full 360deg rotating, swinging and spinning Sledgehammer ride that takes those on board 30 metres into the air, a soaring submarine called the Silly Sub and two family-friendly roller coasters, the Boomerang and the Little Nipper. There are two new mini rides for mini people - a smaller Ferris wheel, The Bug and a spinning green machine called Freaky Frogs.
The Big Dipper is also returning but not until December and not as it was before it was demolished in 1981. The new big-kid-only ride will be the world's first single-line rail coaster and Australia's tallest and fastest multi-launch coaster.
Luna Park Sydney Managing Director, Peter Hearne, said it was an exciting new chapter in the park's 86-year-history.
"Our new rides combined with our existing classics has transformed our beloved fun park into a globally-recognised and highly sought-after destination for thrill seekers of all ages," Mr Hearne said.
The new rides have been built alongside existing favourites like the 38-metre sky-high Hair Raiser, the nauseating Rotor, and the fleeting wooden Wild Mouse.
Theme park goers will need to book online to secure their tickets for a date and time. The park's opening hours will now be split into two daily sessions. There will be a new Luna Parks Loyalty program and a new online experience Luna Play where guests can plan their day and buy photos launching in July.
Australian Associated Press