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The ride was repainted blue a few years after opening.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Hair Raiser Luna Park

At the time of opening the ride attracted numerous complaints from local residents. One such complaint was that "the people attracted by the 'hoony ride' are detrimental to the neighbourhood", whilst another said it was “an ugly monstrosity”.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Hair Raiser Luna Park

These two are perhaps the most 'thrilling' of the kids rides.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Luna Park Boomerang Loopy Lighthouse

Big Dipper, one of the worlds most unique roller coasters.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Big Dipper launches again!

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Very few coasters have the rider sitting over the exact centreline of the track. But here on Big Dipper you are, so it means the tight twists can be negotiated without excessive lateral g forces.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Overall, its a fun experience, not a wild level of intensity, making it suitable for Luna Parks core audience, but still exciting enough for thrill riders.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Perhaps the main bugbear of the ride is the rattle in the trains. Their lightweight nature means they can shake and rattle a bit. Reportedly the park and manufacturer are still fine tuning things, given the prototype nature of the ride. For the smoothest experience, sit in the front row.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

It's extraordinary the effort the park went to squeeze in this ride.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Our new favourite support.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

The blue train.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Have a look at the employees hat left hanging on the end bumper. Gives you an idea of just how narrow the track gauge is.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

It's unusual to be able to get this close of a look at a static train.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

The storage track is located right next to the exit walkway.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Returning to the station.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

The brakes actually hang off the side of the building

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

A second shorter brake run is used as block brake for when the ride is running two trains.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

Drive tyres are used to bring the train to a stop.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

The last turn passes REALLY close under the first turn. A thrilling finale.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

The helix transitions into inversion #2, a corkscrew, with a nice bit of hangtime at the top.

by Gazza, 3 years ago

Big Dipper Luna Park

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