Melbourne Theme Park Tickets & Passes

Melbourne theme parks cover a seaside amusement park and a wildlife park with rides. Luna Park Melbourne sits on the St Kilda foreshore, while Gumbuya World Wildlife Park is out at Tynong North, with a wildlife trail, family rides and live shows. Both work for a family day out, and Luna Park is also a popular choice for a date or a group of friends.

Luna Park Melbourne, St Kilda

Luna Park opened in 1912 on the Port Phillip Bay foreshore, and you still walk in through the Mr Moon face at the entrance. The Mr Moon face and towers, the Scenic Railway and the carousel are all on the Victorian Heritage Register. Carnival lights, salty bay air and a mix of old and new rides are what the park is known for.

The Unlimited Ride Ticket gives you full-day entry and unlimited rides on all attractions. The park has rides for little kids and rides for thrill-seekers, plus carnival games and food stalls, so you can mix them up across the day. Every ride has its own health, safety and height restrictions, so check the ones you have in mind if you're coming with younger kids.

Gumbuya World Wildlife Park, Tynong North

Gumbuya World Wildlife Park Wildlife Trail and Rides is at 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North, and the ticket is for the park's Wild Days format of wildlife, rides and live shows. The wildlife trail has free-roaming animals and more than 50 species, with baby koalas to meet and kangaroos and wallabies you can hand-feed. Daily ranger talks and feedings explain what the animals eat and how they live.

Alongside the animals, there's a free-flight bird show and a set of family and junior rides: dodgem cars, swings and a pirate ship. Entry runs on selected dates from 11am to 4pm, and the operating hours vary through the year, so check the date you're booking before you go.

Choosing between a seaside park and a wildlife day

Luna Park suits a day built around rides, with the beach and the St Kilda foreshore on your doorstep. Gumbuya suits younger kids and animal fans, with the rides as a bonus rather than the whole plan. Luna Park is on the bay in St Kilda, and Gumbuya is a drive out from the city, so factor the trip into your plans.

If the weather turns, there are other options on the Melbourne rainy days page. For more family ideas, try the things to do with kids in Melbourne page, the Melbourne zoos and aquariums page or the Melbourne attractions page.

What to wear and bring

At Luna Park, wear casual, comfortable clothes and flat shoes, and bring sunscreen and a hat, because most of the park is outdoors. Luna Park is at 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda. At Gumbuya, casual clothing and flat-soled shoes are the recommendation, which suits a day walking the wildlife trail.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Luna Park Melbourne?

Luna Park Melbourne is at 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, on the Port Phillip Bay foreshore.

What does the Luna Park Melbourne Unlimited Ride Ticket include?

The Luna Park Melbourne Unlimited Ride Ticket includes full-day entry to Luna Park and unlimited rides on all attractions.

Are there height restrictions at Luna Park Melbourne?

Yes. Every ride at Luna Park Melbourne has its own health, safety and height restrictions, so check the restrictions for each ride before you queue. Luna Park lists child tickets for ages 4 to 12 and adult tickets for ages 13 and over.

Where is Gumbuya World Wildlife Park?

Gumbuya World is at 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North, Victoria 3813.

What is included in the Gumbuya World Wildlife Park ticket?

The ticket includes entry on the Wild Days format, the wildlife trail with feedings and keeper talks, family and junior rides (dodgem cars, swings and a pirate ship) and the free-flight bird show.

What hours is Gumbuya World Wildlife Park open?

The listing shows entry on selected dates from 11am to 4pm, and notes that operating hours vary throughout the year, so check the hours before your visit. Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the experience.

Pick a ride day at St Kilda or a wildlife day at Tynong North, book it online and head out.