About Luna Park
Luna Park is a historic amusement park located at St Kilda in the City of Port Phillip, Victoria, on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay. Opened in 1912, it is one of Australia's oldest amusement parks and is famous for its heritage-listed Mr Moon face entrance and Scenic Railway roller coaster. The park offers traditional carnival rides, family attractions and heritage structures in a seaside setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact seaside amusement park entered through the iconic large Mr Moon face. Inside are heritage and modern rides including the Scenic Railway roller coaster, carousel, Ferris wheel, dodgems and family rides, set against St Kilda foreshore. The site includes food outlets, games arcades and photo spots. The atmosphere is lively and family-oriented, with heritage buildings and coastal views of Port Phillip Bay.
Key highlights
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Iconic Mr Moon mouth entrance facing the foreshore
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Great Scenic Railway - heritage-listed wooden roller coaster operating since 1912
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Historic carousel with heritage horses
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Seaside location on Lower Esplanade opposite St Kilda Beach
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Family rides, thrill rides and carnival games
History of Luna Park
Opened on 13 December 1912, Luna Park St Kilda is one of Australia's oldest surviving amusement parks. Built by American showman J.D. Williams with designs by the Luna Park company, it retains heritage-listed features including the Mr Moon face entrance (rebuilt versions) and the Great Scenic Railway, which is the oldest continuously operating roller coaster in the world. Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Culture & Context
An iconic Melbourne landmark and long-standing seaside entertainment venue for generations of Victorians. Recognized as a heritage and cultural attraction symbolizing early 20th-century amusement park architecture and St Kilda's history as a bayside resort suburb.
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