Australia’s iconic Field of Light at Uluru will shine on until 2029, as the landmark destination marks the installation’s 10th anniversary.
Created by internationally acclaimed light artist Bruce Munro, the immersive artwork debuted in 2016 as a temporary exhibition inspired by desert wildflowers blooming after rain. A decade on, it has become one of Australia’s most recognisable experiences. It was refreshed in 2024 with upgraded lighting and infrastructure as it entered its second decade.
The Uluṟu installation remains the original and longest running, drawing over 750,000 visitors coming for the 50,000 solar‑powered stems that illuminate an area the size of seven football fields.
“Tourism and events drive more than 80% of Central Australia’s economy, with Field of Light now one of the region’s most powerful drawcards,” said Matt Cameron Smith, CEO of Voyages Tourism Australia of the region’s significant tourism driver.
“Originally planned to run for just one year, Field of Light has now welcomed more than 750,000 visitors and become one of Australia’s most iconic experiences. Extending it to 2029 ensures visitors can experience this remarkable artwork for years to come.
The extension was announced by Ayers Rock Resort, the only accommodation provider at Uluru, alongside new anniversary programming designed to deepen the cultural experience.
Highlights include a new dinner menu showcasing native ingredients sourced from First Nations producers, with dishes such as smoked kangaroo blini, barramundi with Geraldton wax coconut crust, and desert lime macadamia cheesecake.
Other anniversary highlights are a cultural drone and light show telling the ancient Mala indigenous story, and a dawn laser and light experience co-created by three Aṉangu women artists.