A creation of British artist, Bruce Munro, Field of Light was originally installed near the iconic Central Australian rock formation in April 2016, as a temporary art piece. It has had its term at the resort extended several times now and has just celebrated its 10th anniversary as part of the experience at Uluṟu.
“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,” said Matt Cameron Smith, CEO of Voyages Tourism Australia, which operates Ayers Rock Resort.
“Tourism and events drive more than 80 per cent of Central Australia’s economy, with Field of Light now one of the region’s most powerful drawcards.
“Extending it to 2029 ensures visitors can experience this remarkable artwork for years to come, in the landscape that first inspired it.”
The solar-powered Field of Light is made up of 50,000 illuminated stems and bulbs, spread over the equivalent of seven football fields. Experiences of Field of Light take place at dawn and dusk, with participants able to wonder through the installation. With micenet having experienced it, there is an almost ethereal peace to the immersion.
“The Field of Light was inspired by a fleeting moment of connection with nature, in a desert landscape of the Northern Territories in 1992,” said Munro.
“I am overwhelmed and honoured that the installation now celebrates its 10th anniversary.”
Business events groups can experience Field of Light in several ways, including as part of a breakfast or dinner.
A new menu for one of these options, the Field of Light Dinner, featuring native ingredients, has been introduced to mark Field of Light’s first decade at Uluṟu.
Since the debut of Field of Light in Central Australia, Munro has go on to create other similar installations around the world, including in New York, California and the UK.
