And suddenly, the ground lit up with millions of tiny lights and I found myself wondering, “What even is this life?” 🫢✨
I’d heard of the Field of Light Uluru before. I knew it would be beautiful. But experiencing it in person? Something else entirely. Whimsical. Peaceful. Surreal. Like stepping into a living dream with a gazillion colourful lights…
What is the Field of Light in Uluru?
Field of Light is an art installation by artist Bruce Munro, set right in the heart of the Red Centre. It’s made up of 50,000+ solar-powered lights, stretching out across the desert like glowing flowers, gently changing colours in the night.
It’s hard to explain just how magical it feels… like the earth has come alive beneath your feet, right in front of you.
The experience
Each tour starts the same way: a bus collects you from your accommodation and takes you to a secret spot in the desert. One of my favourite things about tours in Uluru is that they all feel like little surprises — the landscape is mostly flat, so you’d never know these locations existed unless someone guided you there.
For this experience, we drove along a bumpy red dirt road, then followed a short walking path to our viewing area — and were greeted with champagne and the most delicious canapés. Chicken sliders, salmon profiteroles, beef tarts… and the bubbles didn’t stop flowing (these experiences are always generous).
We stood and watched the sun dip behind Uluru, the sky changing through every dusty pink and burnt orange imaginable. Then, slowly, as twilight settled in, the lights began to appear.
At first it was subtle. Just a glow here and there. But as the night fell properly, the entire field lit up. It was breathtaking.
And then, we were invited to walk down into the field of lights.
What it’s like walking through the lights
Imagine winding pathways, no noise except the night sounds and the occasional quiet “wow,” and thousands of glowing orbs around you. It’s like being in a dream. It didn’t feel like a tourist attraction. It felt like art, nature, and joy had collided.
It was peaceful. Magical. Completely my jam. I felt so alive in that moment — which probably explains why I took a million photos (and this post only shows a teeny tiny portion of them, promise!).
Things to know if you’re planning to visit
There are a couple of different ways to experience the Field of Light, depending on your budget and how immersive you want the night to be.
🌟 Field of Light Star Pass
- 💰 Cost: $135 adults / $85 kids
- 🕒 Duration: 2–3 hours
- 🍴 Includes: Drinks + canapés as the sun sets
- 🚌 Transport: Pick-up and return from your accommodation
- ✨ Bonus: You get to explore the lights after dark — a truly special touch
💡 General Admission
- 💰 Cost: $49.50 adults / $38 kids
- 🕒 Duration: 1.5 hours
- 🚍 Transport included
♿ Accessibility notes:
- There’s a bit of uneven terrain on this tour — wheelchair access is possible, but it’s best to check ahead with the tour team
- Prams/strollers aren’t allowed on the paths
- Toilets are available on-site
You can book your experience here.
Field of Light was one of the most special things we did at Uluru. It’s hard to put into words, but it felt like walking through a magical story, one made of light, stillness, and wonder.
If you’re someone who loves art, nature, or just being completely swept up in beauty… this is for you. Go. Walk the paths. Let yourself feel little and alive, all at once.
And don’t forget your camera. You’ll want to remember this.
We traveled as guests of Explore Uluru.
