Luna Park Melbourne
Australia's oldest continually-operating amusement park — home to Mr Moon's famous mouth entrance and the world's oldest wooden roller coaster.
Luna Park Melbourne — The Complete 2026 Guide
Luna Park Melbourne opened its giant grinning Mr Moon mouth on 13 December 1912 and has been welcoming Melburnians ever since. Located on the St Kilda foreshore directly opposite the beach, it is the world's oldest continually-operating privately-owned amusement park and a Victorian Heritage-Register protected landmark. From the unique "walk through the mouth" entrance to the iconic Scenic Railway — the world's oldest continuously running wooden roller coaster — every corner of the park is part of Australian cultural history.
This guide covers everything you need to plan your visit: 2026 opening hours and school-holiday schedules, current ticket prices and family passes, the must-ride attractions for kids and adults, how to get there by tram from Melbourne CBD, parking options around St Kilda, and the best things to do nearby on the St Kilda Esplanade and Acland Street.
Luna Park Melbourne Opening Hours 2026
Luna Park Melbourne operates a weekend schedule year-round, then opens daily during Victorian school holidays and extends hours through the summer Christmas season.
- Saturday & Sunday: 11AM – 6PM
- Summer weekends (Dec–Feb): 11AM – 9PM
- Weekdays: closed (open during VIC school holidays)
- VIC school holidays: open daily, 11AM – 6PM
- Public holidays: open, with extended hours
Luna Park Melbourne Ticket Prices
General entry through Mr Moon's mouth is free — perfect for photos and a stroll, even if you don't ride. To go on the rides you can choose between a single-ride ticket at the gate or an Unlimited Rides Pass that gives you all-day access. Booking online in advance saves up to 15% on gate prices.
- Adult Unlimited Rides Pass: from $54 AUD
- Child Unlimited Rides Pass (4–12 yrs): from $44 AUD
- Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids): from $189 AUD
- Single ride tickets: from $12 AUD
- Spectator entry through Mr Moon: free
Famous Rides & Attractions
- Scenic Railway: the 1912 heritage wooden roller coaster — the oldest still running anywhere in the world.
- Carousel: a 1913 hand-carved wooden carousel with 68 original horses.
- Ferris Wheel: sweeping views across St Kilda Beach and Port Phillip Bay.
- Pharaoh's Curse: a 360° pendulum swing and the park's most intense thrill ride.
- G-Force: spin and flip in this modern carnival classic.
- Enterprise: spinning gondolas tilted into the vertical.
- Silly Serpent: the family roller coaster designed for younger riders.
- Junior Red Baron, Mini Mouse, Twin Flip: the dedicated kiddie rides for under 6s.
How to Get to Luna Park Melbourne
From Melbourne CBD, the easiest option is the iconic 96 tram from Bourke Street, which runs directly to the Luna Park / Acland Street terminus in about 25 minutes. By car, St Kilda is a 20 minute drive south of the CBD via Beaconsfield Parade — paid street parking is available along Lower Esplanade, Acland Street and Jacka Boulevard.
- By tram: Route 96 — Luna Park / Acland Street terminus, 25 min from CBD.
- By car: 20 min from CBD via St Kilda Road / Beaconsfield Parade. Paid street parking.
- By bike: St Kilda is on the Capital City Trail with secure bike parking at the park.
- From Melbourne Airport: SkyBus to Southern Cross then 96 tram (~60 min total).
Things to Do Around Luna Park Melbourne
Combine your Luna Park Melbourne visit with the best of St Kilda: the historic Palais Theatre next door, sunset on St Kilda Pier with the resident colony of little penguins, cake-shop hopping along famous Acland Street, and a stroll through the Esplanade weekend market. The St Kilda Sea Baths and St Kilda Beach are a one-minute walk across the road.
Visiting other parks too? See our Luna Park Sydney guide and our Luna Park Coney Island guide for the full multi-park trip plan.
