Uluṟu’s Field of Light installation has undergone a major refurbishment and has been extended until at least April 2027.
The internationally acclaimed art installation by British-Australian artist, Bruce Munro, has been visited by over 730,000 people since its 2016 launch and is Munro’s longest standing work.
Ayers Rock Resort reports that all the luminous and fibre optics that make up the installation have been replaced, and the signature “A Night at Field of Light” dining experience has also been upgraded.
The 4.5-hour event now includes telescopes for stargazing, a refreshed canapé and buffet menu, as well as new table lighting, centrepieces and crockery.
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia CEO, Matt Cameron-Smith, is confident the enhanced offering will continue to be a major drawcard for tourists.
“Field of Light has been an Uluṟu must-do for almost a decade now, and we’re delighted to see it revitalised and extended, so guests can continue to be wowed by its special, ethereal magic,” he said.
Named Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakunytjaku or ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ in the local Pitjantjatjara language, the installation was designed to symbolise the desert blooming after rain.
It features 50,000 solar-powered spindles of light covering more than seven football fields, which sway as they change colour.
“Creating the Field of Light at Uluru was a dream come true and it’s a personal joy to see that it still shines bright in the landscape that inspired it,” Munro said.