Rides & Events.
From gentle carousels to full-throttle thrill rides, we've got something for every age and every crowd.
RYE SUMMER CARNIVAL
~ Wittingslow Carnivals Rye Summer Carnival ~
OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE FERRIS WHEEL, GIGGLES FROM THE TEA-CUPS AND WISHES AT THE CLOWNS
Located on the Rye Foreshores on Pt Nepean Rd, our annual carnivals are a nostalgic holiday adventure for so many families. Since first running the Rye Carnival in 1955 to raise money for the rebuilding of the Rye RSL, we’ve been proud of our place in peninsula history.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE FUN
Our Rye carnival provides plenty of family activities, and is the perfect place for families with older teenagers to satisfy their thrill-seeking urges.
You’ll find carnival arcade games and food vans at Rye Carnivals
SUMMER CARNIVAL DATES AND TIMES FOR 2025/2026
Our annual Summer Carnival is back at Rye foreshore 26th Dec – 25th Jan 2026 open 6pm until late
$2 gate fee
TICKET PRICES
Single coupon $2.50
Buy in bulk and save 20 coupons $45 / 30 coupons $68 / 40 coupons $90
All rides need more than 1 coupon
Example only – some rides may take more or less tickets.
Kids rides 3 coupons
Family Rides 4 coupons
Thrill rides 5 coupons
~ Important Ticket Information ~
Tickets purchased are valid for use anytime during the Wittingslow Rye Summer Carnival, running from 26 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 (closed New Year’s Eve), regardless of the date selected at checkout.
Please bring your ticket confirmation to Ticket Box 1, located near the entry gate, to exchange for your ride tickets. Please note that all rides require more than one ticket.
The purchase of ride tickets does not include gate entry. Gate entry is $2 per person, payable on arrival.
All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
Our Rides
Our fleet spans everything from classic family favourites to the latest adrenalin rides. Whatever the event, we'll build a line-up that fits your space and gets your crowd grinning.
Every ride comes with trained operators, full set-up and pack-down, and lighting for events that run into the evening. You choose the rides, we bring the carnival to you.
Thrill rides
For the ones chasing a scream
The rides that get the queue buzzing and the crowd watching. Our thrill rides bring speed, spin and height for older kids, teenagers and brave grown-ups, and they make a real centrepiece for a bigger event.
Family & kids' rides
Gentle fun for the little ones
Our biggest group, and the heart of any family event. From beautifully restored carousels to the circus train, the cup and saucer and the swans, these are the rides that give little ones their very first taste of the fun of the fair.
Dodgems
A classic that never gets old
Bumper cars are as popular now as they have ever been. We bring full-size dodgems for the big events and mini dodgems sized just right for younger drivers.
Inflatables & activities
Bounce, climb, slide, repeat.
A huge range of jumping castles, giant slides and active challenges that keep kids busy for hours. Perfect for school fetes and family days, and a great way to fill a big open space with colour and energy.
The Full Line-up
That is more than fifty rides and attractions to choose from. You do not have to work out the mix yourself. Tell us your space, your budget and the ages of your crowd, and we will put together the perfect line-up for your event.
Want the details on a particular ride? Contact us and we'll send you everything you need to know.