The opening of Luna Park Melbourne on 13 December 1912. Luna Park was built by American showmen J D Williams, together with the Phillips brothers Harold, Leon and Herman. It was named Luna Park, perhaps after the first park of that name, the 1903 Luna Park on Coney Island, or Luna Park, Seattle, opened in 1906. Melbourne's Luna Park opened on 13 December 1912, to huge crowds and was an immediate success. In the years before World War I, the park was a great success, with attractions such as the

National Trust Classified | Luna Park 🎢 Luna Park opened in December 1912 and is home to the world’s oldest continuously operating wooden roller coaster, the historic Scenic Railway. Its iconic Indian‑Moghul style face and towers light up the foreshore skyline, making it a beloved international landmark and enduring symbol of Melbourne fun. The NTAV Register is Victoria’s most comprehensive heritage list, covering both cultural and natural landmarks. In this series, we explore historic sites fe