Luna Park
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most visitors lean toward recommending Luna Park, and a few highlight its rides, with one singling out the old roller coaster. A couple of visitors suggest it for young children, two note it runs year-round, and one mentions it as a photo spot. A few visitors find it underwhelming or hit-or-miss, one says the visit is over quickly, and one notes the coaster has mostly not been running during recent maintenance. Another visitor calls the coaster fun but a bit rickety.
Address
Luna Park Melbourne, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, Photography
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Old roller coaster ride, Varied rides for all ages
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Queasy-Ad-6741 in r/melbourne · Mar 2025
Suggests going to Luna Park on a St Kilda trip.
- Recommendsu/LandscapeOk2955 in r/melbourne · May 2025visit time
Says it looks good in the evening, among other St Kilda sights.
- Caveatu/shrub_contents29871 in r/melbourne · Sep 2025
Ranks it below the show and says it has changed little since the commenter's last visit.
- Recommendsu/CitizenDee in r/melbourne · Sep 2025uniqueness
Urges the reader to go and enjoy it, calling Luna Park a cherished Melbourne tradition.
- Mixedu/trickshot99 in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026
Calls Luna Park not amazing, though its beachside spot draws tourists; it's the city's main theme park.
- Recommendsu/anastasiastarz in r/melbourne · Sep 2025
Suggests pairing a Luna Park trip with a children's farm visit on a different day.
- Recommendsu/wattletreecosmos in r/melbourne · Sep 2025
Recommends going now for the rides.
- Recommendsu/Able-Tradition-2139 in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026
Suggests Luna Park for the young child and notes it sits in beachside St Kilda.
Show all 18 cited comments
- Caveatu/Top_Street_2145 in r/melbourne · Sep 2025visit time
Dismissively says the visit is over in a few minutes.
- Recommendsu/BritishPoppy2009 in r/melbourne · Sep 2025
Approves of making Luna Park a later birthday outing.
- Recommendsu/jaffar97 in r/melbourne · May 2024
Calls a ride on the old rollercoaster at Luna Park a top-tier outing.
- Mixedu/_AnAussieAbroad in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2025
Had one poor-weather visit with a weak view, though friends enjoyed it; calls Luna Park hit or miss.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Sheepherder3618 in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026
Lists Luna Park among smaller amusement parks visitors can try.
- Mixedu/tomestique in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026maintenance
Says the Luna Park roller coaster is fun but a bit rickety.
- Mixedu/cloudiedayz in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2025uniqueness
Calls Luna Park okay but more historical; suggests keeping expectations modest.
- Caveatu/VirginSturgin in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2025
Warns Luna Park may deliver disappointment.
- Recommendsu/Prudent-Day-9526 in r/melbourne · Sep 2025crowds
Prefers it: likely quieter, varied rides for all ages, easy to regroup, with some sea air.
- Recommendsu/charlie-claws in r/melbourne · Jan 2025
Listed as a St Kilda attraction worth a visit.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.