Field of Light
Field of Light
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The Field of Light, an art installation of over 50,000 globes bringing the desert alive after dark. As the suns sets, Uluru turns into a darkened silhouette and the field of light comes to life. Bruce Munro the internationally acclaimed artist is behind this world-renowned light installation. Experiences on offer at sunrise, sunset or by a candle lit dinner.
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Darren L
Adelaide, Australia53 contributions
Oct 2022
A NIGHT AT FIELD OF LIGHT by Tourism Central Australia
We enjoyed the experience, however, we did not receive $280 worth of value. The weather was unusually wet and grey, however, it is the reason this experience was not value for money. Despite the cloudy skies and the inability to see stars, the sky talk was excellent and very engaging. The Digeridoo performance was short and underwhelming and the advertised hot chocolate, port and canapés did not exist. The three course buffet was also underwhelming and I’m not convinced it was three courses. Salads and meats followed by desserts, is that three courses? There was something for everyone with plenty to choose from but none of them were calling for seconds, average at best. For the price, I expected free flowing wine and beer, this was misplaced optimism. Refills were few and far between. We shared a table with eight other people which despite the soaking wet tablecloths and napkins resulted in interesting conversation; it was not the intimate experience as seen on tv.
The field of lights was truly beautiful and the self-guided walk was a nice way to end the evening. Overall, we are glad we did it but we did not get value for money.
We enjoyed the experience, however, we did not receive $280 worth of value. The weather was unusually wet and grey, however, it is the reason this experience was not value for money. Despite the cloudy skies and the inability to see stars, the sky talk was excellent and very engaging. The Digeridoo performance was short and underwhelming and the advertised hot chocolate, port and canapés did not exist. The three course buffet was also underwhelming and I’m not convinced it was three courses. Salads and meats followed by desserts, is that three courses? There was something for everyone with plenty to choose from but none of them were calling for seconds, average at best. For the price, I expected free flowing wine and beer, this was misplaced optimism. Refills were few and far between. We shared a table with eight other people which despite the soaking wet tablecloths and napkins resulted in interesting conversation; it was not the intimate experience as seen on tv.
The field of lights was truly beautiful and the self-guided walk was a nice way to end the evening. Overall, we are glad we did it but we did not get value for money.
Written October 8, 2022
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Journey50966490354
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Aug 2022 • Couples
The field of lights itself was fantastic and loved walking through them. But this $100 canapés and sunset was a bust for us. First off pick up time was vague and ended up ringing them to get details. Then due to the bus getting to the viewing platform late we missed the sunset which was incredibly disappointing. The canapés were average at best and the whole thing was rushed so you really had only time to enjoy one drink (or scull two) before you were asked to walk down into the field. We were told when trying to book the cheaper tour that tickets for simply experiencing the lights were sold out, this would probably be because they have only tiny buses for that one and two massive buses for the $100 one.
Written August 24, 2022
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Vicpic
Ocean Grove, Australia361 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
A must tour, We chose to go on the Star Pass which took in sunset as well as canapés and bubbles $99 each. We were pick up by coach and driven to the site which was about 10mins. The coach was met by our lovely host Maddie and we were directed up a red sand path to a viewing platform where we were served cold bubbles or beer and a little box of assorted bush flavoured canapés. We chatted with new friends we had met as we relaxed and enjoyed this amazing experience. It was lovely as the sun went down watching as the rock took on so many changes All the staff were very professional, friendly and were very generous with their serving of the drinks it was great value for the money. I would have been happy with just that part of the tour but Then as dark fell the lights appeared. At first just a sprinkling of colour here and there but all of a sudden thousand of gorgeous coloured lights lit up the red sand and they seemed to go on forever. Simply amazing truely magical. A must do in Uluru recommend booking way in advance as it is very popular and if you are only here for a few days you may not get in.
Written October 18, 2021
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Belinda E
Brisbane, Australia421 contributions
Oct 2021
One of the more disappointing experiences at Uluru mainly due to the price. It is overpriced for what is effectively an Uluru sunset (offered on so many tours), a few canapes and a bit of a light show. Yes it's pretty but the light installation for those that live in cities will most likely be quite underwhelming. The yearly Christmas lightshows in Brisbane are far more impressive than this and a portion of the entry fee.
You'll by no means have a bad time and it's certainly a pleasant way to spend an evening but it was definitely a tour that we felt was poor value compared to others on offer. When discussing our holiday this was the one we all felt we could have easily skipped without missing out.
Where Fields of Light may have an audience is those with smaller children. It's probably also well suited for older people with limited mobility however be aware that it is very dark with uneven ground heading down into the Star Pass area. If you are unsure on your feet you'll possibly need someone to walk with you and guide you down. For families with older kids I'd recommend skipping this and heading for camel riding. If your budget stretches this could also be replaced by the (excellent) Sounds of Silence dinner experience. Both of these experiences offer a lovely view of the Uluru sunset as part of their packages and offer far better value.
You'll by no means have a bad time and it's certainly a pleasant way to spend an evening but it was definitely a tour that we felt was poor value compared to others on offer. When discussing our holiday this was the one we all felt we could have easily skipped without missing out.
Where Fields of Light may have an audience is those with smaller children. It's probably also well suited for older people with limited mobility however be aware that it is very dark with uneven ground heading down into the Star Pass area. If you are unsure on your feet you'll possibly need someone to walk with you and guide you down. For families with older kids I'd recommend skipping this and heading for camel riding. If your budget stretches this could also be replaced by the (excellent) Sounds of Silence dinner experience. Both of these experiences offer a lovely view of the Uluru sunset as part of their packages and offer far better value.
Written November 24, 2021
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Dorah The Explorer
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Aug 2022
We did the Field Of Lights Star Pass on our first evening in Uluru. We got picked up from the hotel reception about an hour before sun set. We were driven to a sand dune facing Uluru and upon arrival were given champagne, wine soft drinks and juices. The canapés were served soon after as the sun set over Uluru and the lights below came to life. We were then given a short talk about the light installation and the sheer size of it.
After sun set we were asked to walk down the dune and given some time to walk among the lights and take photos before getting back on the bus on way to hotel
The installation itself is beautiful. The canapés and drinks are a lovely add on but I would not recommend the star pass. Maybe the fact that it was an overcast day took away from the experience of the sunset but regardless, pick up time is awkward, not quite dinner time, and the canapés are far from satisfying. By the time you get dropped off back at the resort you will need to queue up at one of the eating places. We found ourselves sitting down at about 9.30 for dinner, way too late. If you opt for the Field of Lights without the star pass, you will be driven out to the field after having time for an early dinner. you can take a few steps side ways and climb the dune to have a bit of a view from above.
After sun set we were asked to walk down the dune and given some time to walk among the lights and take photos before getting back on the bus on way to hotel
The installation itself is beautiful. The canapés and drinks are a lovely add on but I would not recommend the star pass. Maybe the fact that it was an overcast day took away from the experience of the sunset but regardless, pick up time is awkward, not quite dinner time, and the canapés are far from satisfying. By the time you get dropped off back at the resort you will need to queue up at one of the eating places. We found ourselves sitting down at about 9.30 for dinner, way too late. If you opt for the Field of Lights without the star pass, you will be driven out to the field after having time for an early dinner. you can take a few steps side ways and climb the dune to have a bit of a view from above.
Written August 16, 2022
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Carmel C
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Sep 2022
Wish I had read these reviews before booking. Unfortunately, I have to agree. It was an entirely oversold and underwhelming experience. For the cost ($280 per person) it felt terribly disappointing. From the start the canapes were very ordinary, served with bubbly or half-strength beer. It didn't get much better, the tomato soup tasted like undercooked passata sauce, and the buffet was of poor quality, some dishes looking decidedly unappetising. The star talk, amusing but the night sky was washed out by lights from amenities and field of light installation. The walk through the field of lights was shambolic with people not knowing where to go to reconnect with the pick-up bus. In all, a disappointing waste of money. And this was to be the highlight of our trip! To add insult to injury, I cannot find a point of contact that I can complain to.
Written October 3, 2022
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millsie58
New South Wales, Australia3,005 contributions
Sep 2022
This was so disappointing. Was so looking forward to seeing the fields of light and the whole experience was so underwhelming.
Wanted to do either the sunrise or sunset tour with the rock in the background but tried to book online, but nothing was available for the duration of our visit. Went into the tourist information the first day and a lovely young gentleman explained it was booked out but to keep checking as often cancellations occur. He was very obliging and super helpful. First-class customer service.
The following day I went back and came across the rudest staff member who was giving everyone in the Q a lecture about a particular indigenous program which was neither the time nor the place. Whilst education is so important her manner and demeanor were totally unprofessional and most walked away shaking their head.
Both the sunrise and sunset tours ended up not being available, but I managed to get on the standard trip of a walk through the lights. Very disappointing, herded onto buses and deposited at the entrance to lights, then had to traverse our way through the dark on the pathways through the lights. Yes, a captive audience but was so poorly handled and executed.
What could have been magical experience at either sunrise/sunset turned into a dangerous meander through a sea of lights. Many families with their children elected not to even do the walk due to the safety concerns.
Wanted to do either the sunrise or sunset tour with the rock in the background but tried to book online, but nothing was available for the duration of our visit. Went into the tourist information the first day and a lovely young gentleman explained it was booked out but to keep checking as often cancellations occur. He was very obliging and super helpful. First-class customer service.
The following day I went back and came across the rudest staff member who was giving everyone in the Q a lecture about a particular indigenous program which was neither the time nor the place. Whilst education is so important her manner and demeanor were totally unprofessional and most walked away shaking their head.
Both the sunrise and sunset tours ended up not being available, but I managed to get on the standard trip of a walk through the lights. Very disappointing, herded onto buses and deposited at the entrance to lights, then had to traverse our way through the dark on the pathways through the lights. Yes, a captive audience but was so poorly handled and executed.
What could have been magical experience at either sunrise/sunset turned into a dangerous meander through a sea of lights. Many families with their children elected not to even do the walk due to the safety concerns.
Written November 5, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mannamds
Parkdale, Australia2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We were looking forward to this experience and one of the reasons why we went to Uluru. We were ready and just about to walk to the pick up location when they decided to cancel the tour not even 30 mins before pick up. I understand no one can control what weather does and cancelling can happen due to various reasons. But to cancel that late when that decision could have been made hours earlier if the weather was not ideal is just common sense and a much better experience for the customers who are willing to pay a lot of money. It was my wife’s 40th birthday and we had an amazing day in Uluru up to that point. Ultimately we were robbed of the opportunity to see the field of lights even as it was way too late to organise it for another day. We felt like the operators were just concentrated on money that they completely ignored that there were people who would be missing out on it. What made things worst was there was no rain on that night and it was cancelled for no reason. We ended up having a simple dinner because of this horrible experience and I felt like I disappointed my wife on an important milestone. If I were you, I would not be booking this Experience for that amount of money to be left feeling like they don’t even care about the customers.
Written December 16, 2022
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suzanne t
newcastle, AU14 contributions
Oct 2020
Recently went to the Field of Light and splashed out on the StarPass for partner and kids at a cost of about $300, on the basis of past (pre Covid) reviews.
Field of Light is beautiful but I would recommend you purchase the standard entry and skip the canapés and drinks package, at least until Covid is a thing of the past.
The canapés are a cold boxed selection of four items: a smoked salmon and green pea mini tartlet which was very nice. The other items were a blue cream puff, a smoked kangaroo mini brioche and a few cubes of roasted sweet potato and ricotta on sour dough. Definitely not worth the money ($50 extra/adult and $40 extra /u16) for a couple of glasses of wine/beer/ soft drink whilst watching the sun go down.
Take the cheapest option....they all have 45 minute maximum within the installation.
Field of Light is beautiful but I would recommend you purchase the standard entry and skip the canapés and drinks package, at least until Covid is a thing of the past.
The canapés are a cold boxed selection of four items: a smoked salmon and green pea mini tartlet which was very nice. The other items were a blue cream puff, a smoked kangaroo mini brioche and a few cubes of roasted sweet potato and ricotta on sour dough. Definitely not worth the money ($50 extra/adult and $40 extra /u16) for a couple of glasses of wine/beer/ soft drink whilst watching the sun go down.
Take the cheapest option....they all have 45 minute maximum within the installation.
Written October 14, 2020
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Looksat
Sydney, Australia128 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We were picked up by our personable bus driver, Peter, who took us on the short trip to the venue overlooking the lights. Plentiful wines and beers were provided with boxes of canapés, comprising about three items. You may want to eat first considering the finish time of around 8.30.
It was very enjoyable indeed to stand on the ridge as the sun sank lower and the lights were activated.
The installation of lights was impressively vast but perhaps a little understated as you wander through on the same level. Some of the furthest corners were poorly lit resulting in some stumbling as people inadvertently walked into bushes.
After those drinks you may need facilities and these are provided.
In all it was a very pleasant evening and we were glad we went.
It was very enjoyable indeed to stand on the ridge as the sun sank lower and the lights were activated.
The installation of lights was impressively vast but perhaps a little understated as you wander through on the same level. Some of the furthest corners were poorly lit resulting in some stumbling as people inadvertently walked into bushes.
After those drinks you may need facilities and these are provided.
In all it was a very pleasant evening and we were glad we went.
Written May 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Arianna_8
Origgio, Italy809 contributions
Ciao Davide, hai acquistato il pacchetto "STROLL AMONG THE STARS" con aperitivo tramite l'hotel? ma si parte prima del tramonto? perchè nella descrizione sul sito sembra che parti dall'hotel appena dopo il tramonto...
emdeme
Newcastle, Australia1,143 contributions
Do I need a park pass to attend the Field of Lights, Sounds of Silence dinner, or the Tali Wiru dinner? I am trying to work out how many days I need a pass for, we are staying for 7 days but I think we only need a 3 day pass for the days we have tours to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
Mon55
Brisbane, Australia1,240 contributions
We did not need the pass for the Field of Lights. The bus picked us up from our accommodation and took us out and dropped us back to point of collection. e just needed the three day pass for days we drove into Uluṟu and Kata Tjuta. We didn’t do the dinners so not sure of those Sorry
amydJ275CD
Perth, Australia3 contributions
Do you have to book a tour or can you drive yourself to the installation? We have a car so don’t need the bus etc.
amr100
Wellington, New Zealand1,011 contributions
Can't self drive. Must book with a group. Maybe look to do camel ride in if you can :-)
john3136
Melbourne, Australia135 contributions
Is it possible to do the sounds of silence dinner then the field of lights on one night (one trip?)
Are they close to each other ?
Are there frequent coaches back to the resorts or is it 1 coach per "group" or similar ?
Jalaky
Sunshine Coast, Australia459 contributions
These are two different experiences in two different areas so you need to book separately. They were doing a dinner at the field of lights prior to Covid but I believe that tour was cancelled. We thoroughly enjoyed both our Sound of silence tour and our Field of lights Star pass tour and would highly recommend both.
coleraine3315
4 contributions
Are there toilets at the attraction. And if a person doesn't wish to walk to the sunrise platform area can they stay at the lights and wait
Stefan D
Tweed Heads, Australia206 contributions
There are toilets there and if you ask the guide before you get there you maybe able to remain at the bottom where the toilets are located
Natasha H
2 contributions
Hi All, if I were not staying at the Uluṟu-Kata resort and wanted to do the field of lights tour.
Where does the bus pick up from??
Would I just drive to the resort and park in car park and wait for the bus there??
Thanks
Mattaroli
Melbourne, Australia213 contributions
From you Hotel I think they would
Maryann C
2 contributions
I paid for filed of light sunrise tour 6th of July through my visa. I have received no email to verify this. please can you help me to find out why I have not received an email, and if I am booked on this tour. thank you.
Maryann C
2 contributions
I wish to contact trip advisor. I paid for 2 tickets for field of light sunrise tour on sat July 6th through trip advisor. the money was charged to my visa on the 18th of June. I have not received any verification for this booking. no email and nothing to say I have a booking, except I paid $150. I do not know who to contact, please advise. thank you
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