For many kids and teenagers, the carnival rides are the highlight of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
From gentle rides for toddlers to adrenaline-filled attractions for teens and thrill seekers, the carnival area offers something for every age group.
In this guide we explain how the ride system works, how much rides cost and which rides are best for families.
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How carnival rides work at the Easter Show
The Sydney Royal Easter Show uses a Carnival Fun Pass system rather than paper ride coupons. Visitors load credits onto a physical card or through the Easter Show app. You simply tap to ride at the attraction entrance.
How much do rides cost?
Credits are typically priced around $1.20 per credit. Here are the 2025 prices with 2026 TBA prices to be announced shortly.
Packages usually include:
| Credits | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 credits | $36 |
| 60 credits | $68 |
| 90 credits | $93 |
| 130 credits | $123 |
Most rides require 4 to 16 credits.
Large thrill rides can require up to 40 credits.
Best rides for younger kids
The Kids’ Carnival area features rides designed specifically for younger children. Popular rides include:
Carousel
A classic family favourite that younger children love. 6 credits.
Tea Cups
Kids spin around in colourful teacups. 5 credits.
Family Midi Dodgem Cars
The perfect dodgem experience for little racers! These smaller cars come with roomy seats so grown-ups can ride along, making it a truly family-friendly adventure. 5 credits.
Helter Skelter
Channel the nostalgia of a traditional English seaside carnival ride with this spiral-shaped slide built around the tower, promising great fun for all ages. 4 credits.
Jumbo Flying Elephants
Little and big kids will love this jumbo ride. Climb aboard a colourful elephant carriage and fly low or high in a rainbow whirl of lights. 7 credits.
Miniature railway
Welcome aboard this gentle, old-school charmer, where an authentic Australian-made miniature railway glides along a brand-new track past model farm animals and miniature scenes of life in country NSW. 6 credits.
Rainbow Super Slide
Float to the top of the rainbow jumbo slide on a state-of-the-art moving walkway, before embarking on a free-flowing glide past a spectacular disco light show. 4 credits.
Best rides for thrill seekers
Teenagers and thrill seekers will find plenty of heart-pumping rides in the main carnival area. Popular thrill rides often include:
Extreme Speed
Standing 40m high and spinning at speeds that exceed 100kph, it’s a white-knuckle ride on this high-speed attraction. 16 credits.
Lunarix
Get ready to chase the sky! This towering ride swings 25 metres high and spins in a wild triple twist through a full 360 degrees. 16 credits.
No Limit
Spinning on the end of a huge power-packed arm, this ride cranks up the thrills to the red line to deliver 5Gs of pulling power, which is a tight turn in an F-111. Created by European engineers, this ride is fast, wild and extremely scary. 16 credits.
Sky Flyer XXL
Soaring high above the Show, this unmissable attraction lifts riders 60 metres into the sky, serving up jaw-dropping views, non-stop screams and laughter with every spin. 20 credits.
Sling Shot
It’s short, sharp and super-sensational! Get yourself strapped in before you’re flung into the clear blue sky – 70 metres in one second, zero to 160kph! In the scariest 1.5 seconds of your life you’ll experience 5Gs of force and do a 360 rotation before hurtling back to Earth. 40 credits.
The Beast
The Beast is a real Show beauty, soaring to extraordinary heights. Swing 45 metres into the air on the giant pendulum alongside 19 other thrill-seekers. 16 credits.
The Joker
Swinging 24 metres high above the crowds, with full 360° revolutions, pulling 4.5Gs of negative force and free looping passenger seats, those looking for the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled experience will not be disappointed. 16 credits.
Warrior
Reaching a jaw-dropping 55 metres, it is an adrenaline junkie’s dream! Unbeatable panoramic views from the top, this ride is not for the faint of heart. With speeds up to 120km/h and pulling 3.6Gs, the Warrior wins the hearts of thrill-seekers who want to experience it over and over again. 24 credits.
X Drive
Strap in, get locked down and brace yourself as you’re hurled in every direction on this high-intensity thrill machine. You’ll rocket up to 22 metres into the air in a blur of rapid twists, turns and drops that keep your heart pounding from start to finish. 13 credits.
How to save money on carnival rides
Carnival rides can quickly become one of the biggest expenses at the Easter Show.
Here are some ways to reduce costs.
Unlimited Ride Wristband – 2 April 2026
Valid for use between 10am – 2pm, Thursday 2 April only. Start the Show off in style, purchase an Unlimited Ride Wristband for only $45.00. This offer is only available to the first 6,000 people. Wristbands can be purchased only on 2 April 2026 from booths at the Gong cha Carnival and Sushi Hub Kids Carnival and are not available to purchase online.
Offer only available for rides in the Gong cha Carnival and Sushi Hub Kids Carnival – excludes KIIS Haunted House and Sling Shot.
Attend Kids Day – Monday 13 April 2026
Kids Day includes 2-for-1 carnival rides until 4pm. Double your fun on the last day of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Monday 13 April 2026. Do it with a friend and your friend rides for free with 2 riders for the price of one for carnival rides in the Gong cha Carnival and Sushi Hub Kids Carnival until 4pm.
Just get on the same ride, at the same time, and only one of you needs carnival credits. Offer excludes KIIS Haunted House and Sling Shot.
Buy only the credits you need
You can purchase credits individually rather than committing to a large credit package.
Claim refunds for unused credits
If you do not use all your ride credits, you can apply for a refund after the show through the Fun Pass app.
When to go on the rides?
If your kids love rides, head to the carnival area earlier in the day before queues build up. You can then explore the animal exhibits and pavilions later in the afternoon.
Additional guides
If you’re planning a full day at the show, these guides can help you get organised:
Want ideas for what to see across the showgrounds? Read our Best Things to Do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show guide.
Looking for the best showbags for kids? See our Best Showbags at the Sydney Royal Easter Show guide.
Trying to keep costs down? Check out our Sydney Royal Easter Show Budget Guide for money-saving tips.