Attention all kids and kids-at-heart: scream at the top of your lungs as you go on thrilling rides at Luna Park Melbourne, Australia’s oldest and most iconic theme park! Standing mighty and proud, Luna Park Melbourne rides 100 years of historic ups and downs and has cemented its place as an Australian icon that both locals and tourists have come to love.
Here’s everything you need to know about Luna Park Melbourne!
Step to Luna Park Melbourne’s iconic mouth to start the adventure of a lifetime! Image credits: @caitlinrobertson
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Is Luna Park Melbourne open?
Yes, you can now enjoy Luna Park Melbourne’s rides! Just take note of the following restrictions and guidelines before heading to the theme park:
- Pre-purchase your tickets to guarantee entry.
- Pass outs are currently not allowed due to COVID capacity restrictions.
- Follow Luna Park Melbourne’s mask policy. Always carry your mask as you might be requested to wear them while you ride the attractions.
COVID-19 medical restrictions are also in place. If you feel symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, or runny nose, we suggest you reschedule your trip.
Luna Park Melbourne is open every weekend, Victorian school holidays, and public holidays excluding Christmas Day. The park is closed on weekdays during the school term, but it can be booked for private events.
Kids (and kids-at-heart!) will absolutely enjoy a day at Luna Park Melbourne. Image credits: @milliemummymelbourne
Where can I buy Luna Park Melbourne tickets?
Pre-booking of Luna Park Melbourne tickets is required. To skip the lines and experience hassle-free entry to this iconic amusement park, we suggest you book with Klook!
With Klook, you can easily book your Luna Park Melbourne tickets at the best prices. Get your general admission ticket to Luna Park Melbourne that comes with an unlimited rides pass and receive booking confirmation instantly!
Enjoy thrilling rides at Luna Park Melbourne! Image credits: @uponourdays_photography
How to get to Luna Park Melbourne?
Luna Park Melbourne is located in the quaint beach suburb of St Kilda, which is just 9 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Whether by public or private transport, here’s how you can get to the iconic amusement park:
By car
Luna Park Melbourne is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne CBD. There are plenty of parking options to choose from on the streets surrounding the park and at Palais Theatre and St Kilda Sea Baths at Jacka Boulevard. Accessible parking spaces are also available at the side of Luna Park Melbourne.
By public transport
Several bus routes pass by Luna Park Melbourne:
- Route 246 – La Trobe Uni – St Kilda – Elsternwick
- Route 600/922/923 – St Kilda Light-Rail Station to Southland Shopping Centre
- Route 606 – Port Melbourne to St Kilda
- Route 623 – Glen Waverley to St Kilda
By tram, St Kilda is Stop No. 138. You can take Tram 16 from Melbourne University (Tram 3a if it’s the weekend) or Tram 96 if you’re from East Brunswick.
If you want to go by train, take the Sandringham line and get off at Balaclava Station. From there, take Tram 16 to Acland Street.
Luna Park Melbourne is equally beautiful at night. Image credits: @lunaparkmelb
What do I need to wear at Luna Park Melbourne?
To fully enjoy the Luna Park Melbourne rides, we highly recommend you wear your most comfortable clothes - breathable and with nothing dangling. We don’t want anything to ruin the fun!
During the summer, make sure to put on sunscreen and bring a hat since there is not much shade inside the park. Wear cosy and warm layers during the winter.
There are tonnes of rides and attractions to choose from at Luna Park Melbourne! Image credits: @lunaparkmelb
What are the rides at Luna Park Melbourne?
Brace yourself for a fun-filled day as Luna Park Melbourne houses over 20 rides and carnival games to choose from! Each of its rides has a minimum height restriction so read on to know which rides you can go on.
Ride the Arabian Merry with the kids! Image credits: Luna Park Melbourne website
For families with toddlers, your kids can ride the flying roundabout, Red Baron, at Luna Park Melbourne. Your whole family can also board the Arabian Merry, an elephant carriage ride that can seat a family of 4!
Ride Luna Park Melbourne’s Jewel in the Crown. Image credits: @isabelmaryam_
Another must-ride attraction at Luna Park Melbourne is the “Jewel in the Crown,” the magical Carousel! With over 68 horses and 2 chariots, kids of all ages will absolutely enjoy a ride aboard this historic Heritage-listed carousel.
Have the time of your life aboard The Power Surge! Image credits: @lunaparkmelb
They say an amusement park lives off the thrilling screams of its guests, and the exciting Luna Park Melbourne rides will definitely make you scream at the top of your lungs! Ride The Power Surge and enjoy a smooth glide filled with twists and turns as you get lifted high up in the sky!
We suggest you try out the thrilling Supernova! Image credits: Luna Park Melbourne website
Another Luna Park Melbourne ride that will tell you the sky's the limit is the amazing Supernova. With 360-degree turns above a 32-metre tower, this stomach-churning ride will give you the most picturesque views of the Bay! The view is more astonishing at night when over 3,000 lights illuminate the city below you.
Buckle up when you ride the Dodgers! Image credits: @lunaparkmelb
Guests of all ages shouldn’t miss out on Dodgers, a staple Luna Park Melbourne ride. Buckle up and have a bump-tastic ride as you dodge other crazy cars!
The Enterprise awaits you! Image credits: @lunaparkmelb
Thrillseekers will definitely enjoy these Luna Park Melbourne rides! Pharaoh’s Curse is an Egyptian-themed ride that flings you 19 metres into the air on a gripping vertical loop. The Enterprise is an out-of-this-world amusement ride that rotates and tilts in its frame 87 degrees from the ground.
Scream at the top of your lungs aboard The Great Scenic Railway! Image credits: Luna Park Melbourne website
When in Luna Park Melbourne, there is one ride that you shouldn’t forget: The Great Scenic Railway. In its 109th year, this Heritage-listed Luna Park Melbourne ride is almost the same as when it first opened.
Feel the wind in your hair as you reach speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour along 967 metres of track on this Luna Park Melbourne ride!
The Great Scenic Railway is closed for maintenance during the winter season and will resume its operations in time for the July school holidays.
