Iconic Luna Park ride, Wild Mouse, to reopen for first time in two years

After two years and millions of dollars in restoration costs, Luna Park’s iconic Wild Mouse rollercoaster is back. We took a look before it opens to the public. SEE THE VIDEO

After two years and millions of dollars in restoration costs, Luna Park’s iconic Wild Mouse rollercoaster is back.

Having closed to the public in 2023 after providing 60 years of thrills, the heritage-listed amusement ride is set to reopen to the public on Friday.

The Wild Mouse at Luna Park reopens on Thursday after it was taken out of service in late 2022 for a planned restoration. Picture: Jonathan Ng

A rare “gravity-fed” rollercoaster, the 400m steel track, built on a group of timber towers, is one of only three rides of its kind worldwide.

Luna Park Sydney chief executive John Hughes said the ride’s restoration was central to preserving the theme park’s heritage.

Neill and Amelia Eshman riding the Wild Mouse at Luna Park on Wednesday. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“Restoring a 60-year-old rollercoaster in a modern setting required us to work with specialist engineers, fitters, welders and heritage experts to ensure every component was true to the original design, along with ensuring the ride met all current standards for engineering, electrical and safety,” he said.

Historic photos of the Sydney Luna Park Wild Mouse roller coaster.

The restored Wild Mouse at Luna Park on Wednesday. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“We want Luna Park Sydney to be the best experience destination in Australia, anchored in the best of the old and the best of the new.”

Two lucky employees were able to test out the revamped ride yesterday ahead of it reopening to the public.

Originally published as Iconic Luna Park ride, Wild Mouse, to reopen for first time in two years