Luna Park Sydney: Secrets, history, and most popular rides

Join award-winning author and journalist Helen Pitt as she walks us through the legendary gates of Luna Park, Sydney. From the Art Deco magic of Coney Island to the engineering feats of its construction in the dark days of the Depression to the tragic deaths of six boys and a father in the 1979 Ghost Train fire - one of Sydney's most heartbreaking unsolved mysteries - and despite financial disasters, legal battles and closures, Luna Park survives, glittering by the water. This tour was filmed in conjunction with the launch of Helen Pitt’s new book: Luna Park: The Intriguing Story of Sydney's Famous Fun Park In this video, we explore: The Entrance: The beginning of Luna Park and the big face. The Rides: Fascinating facts about The Rotor, the Carousel, the Wild Mouse and The Big Dipper. The Harbour's Edge: How the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge shaped the park. The Shadows: A visit to the site of the 1979 Ghost Train fire. The Legacy: Tales of artists such as Arthur Burton, and the original creators of Luna Park and how the park remains today. #video #australia #world #youtube #subscribe #sydneyhistory #lunaparksydney #coneyisland #sydneyhistorytour #Sydneyicon #rollercoaster #amusementpark Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smh Subscribe to our journalism: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Listen to our podcasts: https://podcasts.smh.com.au/ https://podcasts.theage.com.au/