The best haunts for Halloween
By WILL MCLENNAN
Here’s a handful of some of the spookiest Halloween parties happening around town this season.
Sydney’s Biggest Halloween Boat Party
All aboard for Sydney’s Biggest Halloween Boat Party. The frights, ghouls and drinks will be flowing. All things Halloween will be on offer. Make Up Artists will make you hauntingly beautiful and Photobooth and photographers will be there to capture each and every moment. Halloween themed decorations, Dj’s pumping thrilling sounds throughout the night with two dance arenas on offer; an after-party that is sure to have the gloom drift into the early AM hours.
After party (12am onwards still late)
Oct 27, 8:30pm for 9pm departure (cruise) King Street Wharf
Tickets are available at
The Carter Sydney Presents Halloween 2023 Thriller Night
The Jack O Lanterns are lighting up the halls of the Carter Sydney as Halloween fever sweeps through the streets. Ghouls and lost souls will be part of this “thrilling in person Halloween extravaganza” set to take place on the unholiest of unholy nights. Across the three levels, the venue will be filled with “eerie decorations and bone-chilling surprises”. The best costume contest will bring out your most evil competitive streak – there will be bad losers and bad winners!
Oct 28, 8pm-2am, 16 O’Connell Street, Sydney 2000.
Tickets are available at
Hallowscream at Luna Park
When the giant clown face invites you in, beware! It’s a horror harbourside Halloween at Luna Park. Squeals and shrieks will carry across the water as horror-themed rides and attractions light up frightened faces. Food and beverages will keep you alive if the thrill doesn’t kill you first. The event celebrates its 11th year of Xtreme Fear with the longest Halloween-themed maze and unlimited rides.
Oct 27-31, 6pm-10am, Luna Park, 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
Tickets are available from $95.95 and are available at
https://www.lunaparksydney.com/calendar_events/event/view/id/162
Little Park of Horrors at Centennial Park
This spook filled festival of horror is the newest Halloween event in Sydney. Aimed at children aged from 4 to 10, The Little Park of Horrors at Centennial Park will provide the spooks and haunts and dressing up is encouraged. Hosted at Wild play Discovery Centre, sessions include obstacle courses and scavenger hunts. Let the little devils expend their energy here.
Oct 29, 8:30am-3:45pm WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
$20 per child, tickets are available
