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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- CVD485Carignan, Canada3,728 contributionsToo expensiveThis was an optional activity recommended to us by the local guide. It cost AUS$42 per person. Personally, you did not find this activity very interesting. There is a lot of light, but nothing extraordinary. The quality/price ratio is too high and we would not return.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 29, 2024
- birdwinsNew York City, New York142 contributionsVery cool installation - fun evening overallWe did the tour with dinner. Cocktails to watch the sunset followed by buffet dinner, followed by a talk about the stars, followed by a walk through the installation. Field of light itself is very cool. Lights on stalks that seem like underwater plants that move slightly in the breeze and change color in undulating waves. The long path is worth it to get the full experience. Overall a lovely evening.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 27, 2024
- John G9 contributionsThe Field of Light at UluruHighly recommend this adventure. The evening started with appetizers & sparkling wine. Dinner included a variety of Australian favorites - "Roo" stew & barramundi for those of us eager to try new dining options. Music was provided during dinner - the native didgeridoo performed by a talented musician. After dinner was a star gazing experience with a knowledgeable astronomer. The night sky is different down under. You can learn from the presentation or simply enjoy the star show. There's a chance to walk thru the Field of Lights after dark. It's spectacular. This excursion is really worth the money and your evening. Five stars.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 28, 2024
- Jane BTauranga, New Zealand65 contributionsPeaceful eveningYou get picked up from resort and taken a short distance by bus. We had the ticket that gave you bubbles and canapés which was worth it as a lovely experience. We waited till dark and then led down to the lights area. It all looked very much the same but once I took photos you could see how many colours there were.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 12, 2024
- JoAdelaide, Australia93 contributionsAn experience not to be missed!What a fantastic experience. The canapés watching sunset then meal was excellent followed by didgeridoo player very talented. Then we walked field of light that was absolutely so stunning. Overall a highlight of our trip around Australia so far.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 17, 2024
- Leah d1 contributionIncredible experience!!! 10/10Wow, I really think that Tim guy needs to cheer up Charlie! Maybe he should’ve considered how incredible the art installation was through the eyes of his daughter/son. The artist worked very closely with the local community to make sure it was sensitive and enhance the landscape. We all know stars are free Tim relax!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten April 17, 2024
- 553KFPOrange, Australia138 contributionsDelightfulA very generous amount of alcohol certainly enhanced our experience of the dinner, star gazing, field of lights tour but I think it was genuinely well done. Beautiful location, good buffet meal and then a lovely meander through the lights made a highly enjoyable evening. There was even a didgeridoo player at the start of the meal and a highly entertaining exploration of the night sky afterwards.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 24, 2024
- Tracey GKilsyth, Australia69 contributionsField of Lights dinnerGreat night that started with drinks & delicious canapés then a 3course meal under the stars. Staff very attentive and plenty of food and drink. There was a guy playing didgeridoo and Harry did a fantastic (& funny) talk on the stars before a great walk at your leisure through the lightsVisited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 7, 2024
- MacdariensSydney, Australia256 contributionsDo the lights and skip the poor dinner. Worst meal I’ve had in years.The experience is interesting, sunset with drinks is nice and you get to see the color changes on the rock. Dinner is a good setting but food is very poor, after the pumpkin soup it goes downhill with buffet were hot dishes are cold - Barra was cold by the time we got there, lamb chops cold in fat and roo stew cold. Wines are free flow and good. Give the dinner a miss. Lights are ok, but you need a viewing platform to fully appreciate.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 6, 2024
- Kirstie ISouthern Highlands, Australia30 contributionsField of lights sunset dinnerThe sunset and free flowing drinks were the best part of this. Dinner was the worst part sadly. Starting with a pumpkin soup which was very nice it just went downhill fast when it moved to the buffet. All the salads had no dressings and nothing available to add which really made the crocodile coleslaw so dry and inedible. Pasta salad also very dry and bland and a tossed garden salad was ok but again no salad dressing. Onto the meat - chicken was ok and kangaroo stew, lamb chops were so tough we couldn't even cut them. The dessert selection was ok. The stargazing talk was good then time to set free on the field of lights. No guide, just told off you go and follow the green light to find the end. Everyone wandered aimlessly and the person with the green light kept moving. The bus ended up leaving 15 minutes early because everyone was done and complaining how bad the field was not knowing where to go.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 9, 2024
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Huntington Beach, CA2,095 contributions
Mar 2020
If you are at Ayers Rock I would certainly recommend you go visit this extraordinary solar light instillation. The artist, Bruce Munro, has done a number of these exhibits around the world. In many ways this exhibit was different from the first installation we had visited.
If you have never been to any Bruce Munro exhibit, you will enjoy this one immensely. What was different between this exhibit in Ayers Rock and the first one we saw in Paso Robles, California was 1) the terrain 2) the ambiance and 3) the perspective. Ayers Rock is flat where Paso Roble's display was in some rolling hills. Ayers Rock was, for us, matched with a sunset dinner where in Paso Robles you had small trailers providing a variety of take-away food, drinks including alcohol and as bathrooms. In Paso Robles we signed up for sunset so we were able to sit on a bench in the middle of the exhibit as the sun set over the hills which triggered the solar lights to slowly become illuminated. Just a whole different feeling from walking into Field of Lights with the lights already one.
So if you have a chance, please go to Bruce Munro's exhibit in Ayers Rock. But if you are traveling the world know that not all installations are exactly alike so enjoy as many of them as you can.
If you have never been to any Bruce Munro exhibit, you will enjoy this one immensely. What was different between this exhibit in Ayers Rock and the first one we saw in Paso Robles, California was 1) the terrain 2) the ambiance and 3) the perspective. Ayers Rock is flat where Paso Roble's display was in some rolling hills. Ayers Rock was, for us, matched with a sunset dinner where in Paso Robles you had small trailers providing a variety of take-away food, drinks including alcohol and as bathrooms. In Paso Robles we signed up for sunset so we were able to sit on a bench in the middle of the exhibit as the sun set over the hills which triggered the solar lights to slowly become illuminated. Just a whole different feeling from walking into Field of Lights with the lights already one.
So if you have a chance, please go to Bruce Munro's exhibit in Ayers Rock. But if you are traveling the world know that not all installations are exactly alike so enjoy as many of them as you can.
Written April 9, 2020
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Vicpic
Ocean Grove, Australia656 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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erincrepp
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
Jan 2020
As young professionals living in Sydney, we were worried that this experience may be too touristy and expensive for us, but we were completely wrong!
We arrived at the hidden dune location with gorgeous views of Uluru and the Field of Light waiting below. It was a beautiful photo opportunity and a relaxing way to enjoy the sunset.
We then moved to the dining area just below the dune where a musician was playing the didgeridoo and the chef was preparing dinner. We had a great time chatting with the rest of the table as wine and beer were offered and we began to eat. The food was great! A wonderful selection of salads and mains, our group especially loved the lamb, crocodile salad, and kangaroo. The food also catered to a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian, pescetarian, and gluten-free.
My favorite part of the dinner was probably the star talk by our aboriginal star guide! We were lucky to have a clear night and our guide, Natalie, was fantastic at explaining the constellations and their stories.
We then made our way down to the Field of Light. There was a Field of Light ambassador at the dinner who had walked around to each table to speak about the artwork and answer questions. This gave us a great basis of knowledge as we walked through the installation.
I cannot recommend this experience more, and I am looking forward to returning soon!
We arrived at the hidden dune location with gorgeous views of Uluru and the Field of Light waiting below. It was a beautiful photo opportunity and a relaxing way to enjoy the sunset.
We then moved to the dining area just below the dune where a musician was playing the didgeridoo and the chef was preparing dinner. We had a great time chatting with the rest of the table as wine and beer were offered and we began to eat. The food was great! A wonderful selection of salads and mains, our group especially loved the lamb, crocodile salad, and kangaroo. The food also catered to a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian, pescetarian, and gluten-free.
My favorite part of the dinner was probably the star talk by our aboriginal star guide! We were lucky to have a clear night and our guide, Natalie, was fantastic at explaining the constellations and their stories.
We then made our way down to the Field of Light. There was a Field of Light ambassador at the dinner who had walked around to each table to speak about the artwork and answer questions. This gave us a great basis of knowledge as we walked through the installation.
I cannot recommend this experience more, and I am looking forward to returning soon!
Written January 21, 2020
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suzanne t
newcastle, AU13 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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Kristen K
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Feb 2020 • Solo
I originally planned to do the Night at Field of Light experience which included the Sounds of Silence Dinner and the Field of Light. It started out lovely with us being brought to a dune top before sunset to look down on the Field of Light with Uluru in the background while having drinks and canapés. However, we were then escorted to the dining area before we could see the sun set and the lights come on. After dinner, we were taken back down to the field, but it was already well past dark. The views were still amazing, but we missed a really beautiful part of the night, and the pictures were terrible. You would at least need a professional camera to be able to capture something half as good as it is in person.
Because I enjoyed the field of light so much and I wanted to see the field while the sky was partially lit, I decided to try to get into the Field of Light Sunrise or Field of Light Star Pass. The Sunrise one was full, but I was able to get into the Star Pass one. Once again, we were brought to the dune top to enjoy drinks and canapés, but we got to watch the sky darken and the lights come to life. Once the field was fully lit, but the sky still had some semblance of light left, we were welcomed to walk through the field. The lights were beautiful, and with the fading light of the sun and the light of a full moon, I was able to get some better pictures.
I imagine the Sunrise tour would be even better because you would have the sun rising behind Uluru.
The Field of Light Departures One, Two and Three all leave after dark so again, you are missing out on the partially lit sky.
I would probably suggest doing the Sunrise tour if you can or alternatively the Star Pass. The Sounds of Silence Dinner was amazing, but I would recommend doing it as a separate tour.
Because I enjoyed the field of light so much and I wanted to see the field while the sky was partially lit, I decided to try to get into the Field of Light Sunrise or Field of Light Star Pass. The Sunrise one was full, but I was able to get into the Star Pass one. Once again, we were brought to the dune top to enjoy drinks and canapés, but we got to watch the sky darken and the lights come to life. Once the field was fully lit, but the sky still had some semblance of light left, we were welcomed to walk through the field. The lights were beautiful, and with the fading light of the sun and the light of a full moon, I was able to get some better pictures.
I imagine the Sunrise tour would be even better because you would have the sun rising behind Uluru.
The Field of Light Departures One, Two and Three all leave after dark so again, you are missing out on the partially lit sky.
I would probably suggest doing the Sunrise tour if you can or alternatively the Star Pass. The Sounds of Silence Dinner was amazing, but I would recommend doing it as a separate tour.
Written February 8, 2020
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Belinda E
Brisbane, Australia575 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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Globetrotters
9 contributions
Nov 2019
We chose the Field of Light Star Pass and enjoyed drinks and canapés as the sun went down. Beautiful view of Uluru in the changing light. The Field of Light came to life as it went dark - it was a magical display of light, highly recommend.
Written January 5, 2020
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ogerkan
New York City, NY4,718 contributions
Mar 2020
Booked the Field of Lights dinner package that entails canapés (the flies were difficult) and drinks overlooking Uluru at sunset, a sit-down dinner (after the flies settled down) w/ drinks, a star gazing session and then a walk thru the field of lights. The filed is an extensive installation of over 50,000 solar powered lights. Very enjoyable.
Written March 27, 2020
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Robert K
Adelaide, Australia223 contributions
Oct 2020
We booked the Star Pass rather than the plain Field of Light excursion because with the Star pass you get the sunset view of the Field of Light with Uluru in the background. Either way, it can be quite cold after dark at Yulara so wrap up well. The day we did this there was a gale blowing and the temperature was about 11˚C. Frankly, mulled wine would have been better than the cold beer and sparkling wine we were offered. The canapés were OK but not exciting and came pre-selected in a cardboard box because of Covid.
The Field of Light itself was a magnificent sight and well worth the trip
The Field of Light itself was a magnificent sight and well worth the trip
Written October 18, 2020
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Janine P
Red Deer, Canada3,335 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We were sad to find out our evening was cancelled due to weather and all other times were full, so could not switch to a different evening. I was however disappointed that there was no notification via email about the cancellation and no automatic refund issued (I had to get an email address from the info centre in Yulara to contact for the refund). If we had not stopped in to get that info, I’m not sure we would have gotten a refund).
I have since emailed and refund is coming. I wonder if they are hoping tourists forget or have limited access to wifi and don’t take the steps for a refund.
I have since emailed and refund is coming. I wonder if they are hoping tourists forget or have limited access to wifi and don’t take the steps for a refund.
Written January 9, 2020
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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...
Written March 14, 2023
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!
Written March 30, 2022
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
Written April 1, 2022
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.
Written May 9, 2021
Can't self drive. Must book with a group. Maybe look to do camel ride in if you can :-)
Written May 11, 2021
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 ?
Written March 9, 2021
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.
Written May 10, 2021
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
Written October 4, 2019
Yes there are. The bus drops you off at the viewing platform(Short walk up) overlooking the exhibition and Uluru you then walk down to the Field of lights exhibition and once finished walk along the path to where the buses pick you up from and the toilets are right there.
Written October 10, 2019
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
Written July 10, 2019
From you Hotel I think they would
Written August 4, 2019
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.
Written July 1, 2019
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
Written July 1, 2019
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