The Luna Park in Melbourne is a renowned amusement park which has been in operation virtually continuously since its inception in 1912. Having provided more than a century of thrills and delight to its patrons, the park remains as popular as ever, offering a combination of the latest thrill rides and historically significant attractions. Visitors touring Melbourne should make it a point to experience this one of a kind attraction which offers something for the whole family.
There is no doubt that the most famed of the arena’s attractions is the Scenic Railway Rollercoaster, a huge wooden rollercoaster which propels its riders at exhilarating speeds around the perimeter of the whole park. This coaster has the distinction of being the world’s oldest wooden coaster to have been in continuous operation. It is also the only ride of its kind to employ an onboard brakeman assisting in controlling the movement. This renowned coaster not only provides breathtaking turns and dips, but also sensational panoramic views over Port Philip Bay.
Alternatively young children or those with a penchant for less extreme thrills can try out Silly Serpent, a less extreme rollercoaster with more gentle action.
A key attraction of the park is the variety and innovation to be seen in its spectacular rides. The Enterprise is a sensational ride which like a rocket ship seems to send passengers into spinning orbit. Another mesmeric feature is G-Force, a ride which will spin you around providing tremendous G-forces as you might experience in a fighter jet. Pharaoh’s Curse is a spine-tingling thrill machine which will take you on amazing upside-down loops and turns.
Meanwhile the Spider carries its passengers on its 6 elongated legs, providing a splendid dose of fun and excitement as it spins and hoists its riders around. Not to be missed is Twin Dragon, a mammoth pirate ship which swings high into the air providing electrifying thrills.
With all this and more on offer, there is no doubt that an excursion to Luna Park will prove delightful for everyone in the family.
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Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+