Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the tickets?

Double Feature Sessions:

Adults: $12
Concession: $10
Children: $9
Kids under 10: Free!
Legal Carload: $35

Single Feature Sessions

as above

Family Sessions

Legal Carload: $25

Movie Marathons

Per person: $18

Late Shows

Per person $7.50

About Classifications?

When are you open?

We are open every night of the year

Where is the Lunar drive-in located?

We are at 115 South Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong. Click on the map on this page for an enlargement. We are now closer to you than ever before, from Eastlink take the Dandenong Bypass Road and it will take you almost to our driveway entry. We are also less than 20 minutes from Chadstone on the Monash freeway. Melway reference 95 H2.

At what time do the gates and Lunar Cafe open?

Generally they open at least 30 minutes before the first session of the night. On Fridays, Saturdays and holidays the gates and Lunar Cafe open about 60 minutes before the first session. The opening time is listed with the session times on our home page.

What happens if it rains?

We operate in all weather conditions except heavy fog. Many enjoy spending a cool rainy evening snuggled in their car under the doona, we are often told it adds a great atmosphere when misty rain sweeps in!

Can I bring in outside food?

Whilst we do permit outside food in the drive-in theatre, we offer a full range of chef prepared hot snacks at affordable prices in the Lunar Cafe. Hamburgers, hot dogs, donuts, chips, popcorn, soft drinks and choc-top icecreams are just some of the items on offer, click on the Lunar Cafe section for more details.

Do you have EFTPOS facilities?

We do not offer EFTPOS or credit card facilities.

Where can I find the session times?

The home page of this website has our current session times. You can also find them in the Herald-Sun on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Our 24hr session info. line is 9706 9988. Your Movies, Melbourne Citysearch and Yahoo movies also display our session times along with many other websites. Our giant highway sign at the entrance also displays current films and times.

Can I bring along a BBQ?

No, BBQ's are not allowed at the drive-in.

Is my dog allowed at the drive-in?

Yes, you may bring your dog as long as it is on a lead at all times and does not enter the cafe. Doggy doos must be collected; families play on our grassed areas!

Can I bring my outdoor chairs?

Yes, you may bring outdoor chairs. We require they be placed in front of your vehicle. If they are alongside your vehicle they cannot be seen in the dark and another may try to park in that position.

Why can't I enter the drive-in immediately?

We often have Family sessions in progress and we need to exit these patrons before letting in our double feature or late show sessions.

Can I remain in the drive-in after my movie finishes?

At the conclusion of the session we require you to exit the drive-in within five minutes.

How do I listen to the sound?

The speakers have been retired and we broadcast the sound in FM stereo. If your car does not have an FM radio, you can hire one free from us; a deposit of $40 or a drivers licence is required.

What happens if I try to sneak someone in inside my boot?

Everyone in the vehicle will be ejected from the drive-in without refund and you risk being charged with theft.

Can I bring in a video camera or camcorder?

We take seriously the issue of copyright infringement. Our theatres are patrolled nightly by our security staff and those caught using a camcorder, mobile phone, PDA or ANY recording device whilst films are running will be reported to police and AFACT (the government movie anti-theft organisation), they will also be ejected without refund. You may take still pictures of your family and friends, but only up until the session start time.

Why do certain movies play together in double features?

Every endeavour is made to team up popular movies that appeal to the same audience. Both films must come from the same film distributor eg Twentieth Century Fox, and be of a similar classification rating. Some distributors have restrictive policies, limiting the quality of support films.

Why aren't your sessions advertised further in advance?

We generally advertise session times about 1 - 2 weeks in advance. We constantly strive to bring the most popular films to you and we need to continually assess both our own and the national boxoffice figures to ensure we do this. Locking in sessions too far in advance takes away our flexibility. For an indication of upcoming films, see the Movie Info. page.

How can I advertise on the Lunar Drive-in screens?

We can now offer very affordable full motion on screen advertising to local advertisers. The rates have been slashed as we have cut out the large corporate advertising company. Contact us direct from our contact page and we'll send you out a complete information pack.

Conditions Of Entry

Your tickets must be retained at all times.

The speed limit is 10 kph

Drifting, wheel spinning, burnouts, doughnuts and reckless driving will result in the vehicle and its occupants being ejected without refund. You will also be reported to the Hoon Hotline.

Each vehicle is entitled to one space.

Legal limits apply to all vehicles i.e. every passenger must have an individual seat belt.

You must wear footwear at all times outside your vehicle.

Be considerate of others around you; do not shout or raise your radio volume excessively.

Obscene language will not be tolerated.

Laser pointers are forbidden, the entire car will be ejected without refund.

Management reserves the right to search all vehicles.

Management reserves the right to eject patrons without refund.

Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any patron.

No photography, filming or video taping is permitted without permission.

Please watch for children at all times.

You are responsible for securing your own vehicle at the drive-in.

We are not liable for personal injury or death occuring at this drive-in, theft or loss of, or damage to property or vehicles caused in this drive-in or elsewhere.