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Luna Park St Kilda

Through the smiling mouth into 110 years of thrills

Age: 4–14 yrs
Duration: Half day
Price: Free entry, rides from $8
Distance: 6.8 km from centre
Season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Setting: Outdoors
Opening: Fri–Sun + school holidays, 11:00–18:00
Where: St Kilda — 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182

Why kids love it

Melbourne's century-old seaside fun park: the Scenic Railway (the world's oldest continually operating coaster), the Ghost Train for brave over-8s and a carousel that's pure magic for littlies. Free entry — pay per ride.

Heritage-listed Scenic Railway coaster
Ghost Train for brave kids
Classic carousel for littlies
St Kilda foreshore next door

Take a peek2 photos

The smiling Luna Park mouth entrance at dusk · Placeholder photo via picsum.photos

Hours & Operating Times

Fri–Sun + school holidays, 11:00–18:00

Victorian Spring School Holidays · 11:00–19:00

Open 7 days a week from 11:00 AM with carnival entertainment

Season window: 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-04

Summer Twilight Carnival · 18:00–22:30

Sunset thrill rides and illuminated carnival atmosphere over Port Phillip Bay

Season window: 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28

Accessibility & Inclusion

Step-free ramped access through the heritage mouth entrance. Concourse and carousel are wheelchair accessible. Companion Card honored with complimentary carer ride pass.

Step-free access Companion Card: Carers Free

Family Essentials Checklist

Fully fenced

Unshaded

Baby change

BYO picnic OK

Pram parking

Water refill tap

Cafe on site

No dogs (toddler safe)

Good to know

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Needs a 3×3 m clear area — ask the venue.

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Needs water access — ask the venue.

Questions parents ask

Do we pay entry or per ride?

Entry is free — buy ride tickets individually or an unlimited day pass online for the best value.

What ages suit Luna Park best?

Under-5s love the carousel and kids' rides; the Scenic Railway and Ghost Train land best from about age 8.

How much does Luna Park St Kilda cost?

Free entry, rides from $8.

What ages is Luna Park St Kilda good for?

Children aged 4 to 14 years get the most out of it.

How much time should we plan for Luna Park St Kilda?

Plan around half day — roughly 180 minutes door to door.

Is Luna Park St Kilda a good rainy-day option?

Not really. It's best in spring, summer, autumn, so save it for a dry day.

Can we bring a stroller to Luna Park St Kilda?

Yes, Luna Park St Kilda is stroller friendly.

Does Luna Park St Kilda host birthday parties?

Yes! Party packages from $349 flat, last full day and fit 10–30 kids. Use the availability form on this page to check your date.

What parents say

4.6

1,789 ratings

5.0Holiday · 9 mo. ago

Australia Day tradition now

Took our 6 and 9-year-old on a whim. The carousel operator let our littlie ride twice — above and beyond.

Ages 6 & 9 · Visited 9 mo. ago · With photos

— Jess W.

4.0Weekend · 11 mo. ago

Great, go on a Sunday

Brilliant old-school fun. Weekends are busy after lunch, so arrive at opening and do the coaster first.

Visited 11 mo. ago

— Mark D.

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Luna Park St Kilda

Why kids love it

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Hours & Operating Times