St Kilda Beach & Luna Park
St Kilda
Melbourne's most famous seaside district, with its palm-lined boulevard, long pier and the 'Big Mouth' entrance to the century-old Luna Park. At dusk you can also watch the little penguins come home.
St Kilda is about 6 km from the city centre, roughly 25 minutes by tram routes 96 or 16. The beach and promenades are ideal for walking and cycling. On Sundays, the Esplanade hosts an arts and crafts market, and Acland Street is known for its cake shops. Luna Park, which opened in 1912, retains one of the oldest wooden roller coasters still in operation in the world. Entry to the park is free, but rides cost extra. At the end of the pier, on the breakwater, little penguins nest, and they can be watched after sunset. Flash photography is not allowed.
Opening hours
All day (Moon God Park: see official website)
Nearby sights
- Shrine of Remembrance
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- South Melbourne Market
- National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International)
- Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Tower)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
- Flinders Street Station & Federation Square