Is this smile real or just painted on? Luna Park’s iconic Mr. Moon face has been grinning mischievously at visitors since 1912. This amusement park, nestled on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, has been a beloved Melbourne landmark for over a century. Luna Park was the brainchild of American showman J.D. Williams and the entrepreneurial Phillips brothers. They envisioned a slice of Coney Island magic right here in Melbourne, and Luna Park became their reality. The park quickly became a roaring success, drawing huge crowds from the day it opened. Over the years, Luna Park has seen it all, from wartime closures to devastating fires. But through it all, it has retained its charm and ability to delight visitors young and old. The Scenic Railway, a wooden roller coaster that opened with Luna Park in 1912, still thrills riders today as the oldest continually operating roller coaster in the world. The park also boasts a beautifully restored 1913 carousel, one of the largest and most elaborate in the Southern Hemisphere. While new rides have been added through the years, Luna Park has carefully preserved its heritage. The iconic Mr. Moon face, the Scenic Railway, and the carousel are all listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. So next time you’re in Melbourne, step into Luna Park and experience the magic for yourself.
Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos Statue
Can you imagine a sculpture carved out of a tree trunk? This is no ordinary sculpture, it’s the story of