At a glance
- Address
- 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
- Tram
- Routes 16 and 96 to Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade
- Train
- Sandringham line to Balaclava Station, then tram 16 to Stop 138
- Parking
- Paid parking in car parks and on streets nearby at City of Port Phillip rates, not run by Luna Park
- Accessible parking
- Limited spaces in Cavell Street and at both ends of the Luna Park car park in Shakespeare Grove
- Taxi rank
- Acland Street, near the Carlisle Street intersection, outside The Vineyard
- Phone
- (03) 9525 5033, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Luna Park says a tram can drop you at its doorstep: routes 16 and 96 both stop at Stop 138, Luna Park / The Esplanade. Luna Park Melbourne is at 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, less than 9 kilometres from the CBD, and it lists paid parking around the park at council rates rather than its own.
This guide collects what Luna Park’s getting here page says about trams, trains, buses, parking and taxis, as checked on 21 October 2026.
Which tram goes to Luna Park?
Luna Park lists Stop No. 138, Luna Park / The Esplanade (St Kilda), served by:
- Tram 16: Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach.
- Tram 96: East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach.
Can I go by train or bus?
For the train, Luna Park says to take the Sandringham line and get off at Balaclava Station, at the corner of Carlisle Street and William Place, Balaclava. From there it says to take tram 16 to Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade.
Luna Park lists these bus routes:
| Route | Runs between |
|---|---|
| 246 | Clifton Hill, St Kilda and Elsternwick Station |
| 600, 922, 923 | St Kilda Light Rail Station and Southland Shopping Centre |
| 606 | Fishermans Bend and Elsternwick Station |
| 623 | Glen Waverley and St Kilda |
The park says to use the list as a guide only and to check current train, tram and bus information with Public Transport Victoria. Our myki fares guide covers what trips cost, and public transport is half price until 1 January 2027 according to Transport Victoria.
Where can I park?
Luna Park says there is paid parking surrounding the park in car parks and on the street at council rates. Parking is run by the City of Port Phillip, not by Luna Park, and the park refers visitors to the council’s website for rates and details. It adds that prices may change at the council’s discretion. Check the ticket machine and signs for the current rate.
- The Palais Theatre on Jacka Boulevard also has parking at council rates.
- The St Kilda Sea Baths on Jacka Boulevard has undercover parking; check the closing times.
- Council rates are available by the day or by the hour.
- You are responsible for checking the ticket machine when you buy your ticket, so carry enough change or a credit card.
What about accessible parking and taxis?
Luna Park lists a limited number of accessible parking places to the side of the park in Cavell Street, and at both ends of the Luna Park car park in Shakespeare Grove. Cars displaying a Category 1 disabled parking permit (blue permit) are exempt from paying parking fees in any of the council parking areas around Luna Park. A designated taxi rank is on Acland Street near the Carlisle Street intersection, outside The Vineyard.
When is Luna Park open?
Opening days vary; see the park’s opening hours page before you go.
Who do I contact?
Luna Park lists its office hours as 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with the phone number (03) 9525 5033, and an online general enquiry form. It also has pages for lost property and for ride safety and accessibility if you need to plan around those.
Quick plan
- By tram: route 16 or 96 to Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade.
- By train: Sandringham line to Balaclava, then tram 16.
- By car: council parking nearby; check the machine for the rate and have a card or change.
- Needing accessible parking: Cavell Street or Shakespeare Grove.
- Taxi: Acland Street rank, outside The Vineyard.
Sources
- Luna Park Melbourne — Getting Here (checked 21 October 2026)
- Transport Victoria — Public transport now half price for everyone (22 May 2026)
Featured image: The Luna Park entrance at St Kilda, photographed in 2013 (photo: istolethetv / CC BY 2.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Luna Park Melbourne, the City of Port Phillip or Transport Victoria. Opening hours, fares and parking rates can change; check the official pages above and the signs on site.