Luna Park Melbourne 

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Luna Park Melbourne - Just For Fun

Luna Park in Melbourne's bayside suburb of St Kilda, is listed in the Victorian Heritage Register.

With many of it's old buildings, rides and amusement areas also listed by the National Trust of Australia.

Entry is FREE

There is no way you can miss the Mr Moon face of Luna Park nor the twin towers, at the entrance to the park.

The amusement park overlooks Port Phillip Bay.

It is easily accessible by public transport. Just walk in through Mr Moon's mouth.

Once inside you will find an assortment of attractions to amuse and trill you. All rides are well maintained and safe to enjoy.

The historic park opened in 1912 and apart from the period during World War 1, the park has remained open up till this present day.

Only 2 out of the original 5 Australian Luna Parks have survived over the years, one in Sydney and the other here in Melbourne.

These days thrilling rides delight all age groups and Luna Park provides a great day out for all the family.

Luna Park entrance with the iconic Moon face and twin towers compliments of http://www.flickr.com/photos/88483590@N00/36542198/Luna Park entrance with the iconic Moon face and twin towers

Where Is Melbourne's Luna Park?

Address

18 Lower Esplanade,

St Kilda

VIC 3182

When Is Luna Park Melbourne Open?

The park opens its gates at 11am on...

  • Weekends
  • School Holidays
  • Public Holidays

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Luna Park Melbourne also is open at certain other times throughout the Melbourne Summer months. Check here for the amusement park's  extended open days and times.

You can easily reach Luna Park by public transport.

Trams No.96/16/3/67 and 79 will take you direct to the entry gates. Check out Melbourne's Public Transport Timetables for more details.

Parking can be found close to the park in the council metered parking areas in Beaconsfied Parade, Shakespeare Grove and Cavell Street.

Tip: Have some coin on hand as the meters, although they do accept card, sometimes they are a little temperamental.

Usually parking will cost you $4:50 per hour or better still if you are spending longer $10:80 for the whole day is very reasonable.

There is so much to see and do near by Luna Park, such as... 

  • The St Kilda beach foreshore
  • The St Kilda Pier
  • St Kilda Botanical Gardens in Blessington Street
  • The cafes and shops in Acland Street
  • The St Kilda Community Garden n Chaucer Street
  • the Eco Centre - corner of Blessington and Herbert streets

Why not celebrate that special occasion down at Luna Park Melbourne, just for fun!

Luna Park Opens In 1912


Top 11 Amusement Park Rides And Attractions at Luna Park Melbourne

  1. Sky Rider Ferris Wheel
  2. Twin Dragon - Pirate Ship ride
  3. The Ghost Train
  4. Street Legal Dodgems
  5. The Enterprize - crazy, fast and furious, defies gravity!
  6. The Coney Island Top Drop
  7. Spider - fast and furious 8 armed, whizzing ride
  8. Pharaoh's Curse - trilling double arm scissor ride
  9. Silly serpent - slip and slide ride for the whole family
  10. The Heritage Carousel
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Melbourne's Luna Park heritage carousel compliments of http://www.flickr.com/photos/84987970@N00/5597621741/in/photolist-9wDgVF#Melbourne's Luna Park heritage carousel

To get a great view of Luna Park have you ever considered flying over it? Truly a unique experience, taking in the amusement park and all that surrounds it, along with other areas of Melbourne you perhaps have never seen.

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From the moment you step inside Mr Moon’s giant mouth, you are exposed to a world full of carnival flair, from the rides and attractions that send you sky-high, to historical carousel rides, Melbourne’s Luna Park has been the face of fun in St Kilda for generations.

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No.11 - The Historic Luna Park Melbourne Scenic Railway

The Scenic Railway roller coaster is a large wooden coaster that travels around the perimeter o Luna park thrilling its passengers as it hurtles up and down and round and round the park.

Riding Melbourne's Luna Park Scenic Railway compliments of http://www.flickr.com/photos/91256982@N00/421873170/Riding Melbourne's Luna Park Scenic Railway

Professing to be the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world, this ride has to be on top of one of the best things to do in Melbourne.

Note that the Luna Park Melbourne roller coaster's main claim to fame is the fact that it has a standing brakeman, who rides the train in control of the carriages.

The standing brakeman on the scenic railway at Luna Park in Melbourne compliments of http://www.flickr.com/photos/87603889@N00/87912341The standing brakeman on the scenic railway at Luna Park in Melbourne

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Save stress on both your legs and your wallet; grab a hop on hop off pass online today and ensure you get the most out of your visit to one of the world's most livable cities with more freedom than your standard guided bus tour.

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  • Federation Square (Main Stop)
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • South Melbourne
  • The Esplanade St Kilda
  • Luna Park/Palais Theatre
  • St Kilda Marina
  • South Melbourne beach
  • Station Pier/Port Melbourne
  • Bay Street
  • Crown Casino & Entertainment Complex
  • Arts Centre Melbourne/NGV

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