Mildura - Trail of Lights
Trail of Lights is a spectacular outdoor light installation on Lock Island beside the Murray River in Mildura. Created by internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro, who also designed Field of Light at Uluru, the installation opened in April 2025.
As darkness falls, thousands of tiny lights illuminate the landscape, transforming the island into a glowing wonderland of light, trees and reflections.
The installation features approximately 12,500 illuminated firefly lights and 22 of Munro's Gone Fishing sculptures, which are created using fishing rods and glowing lights.
The Experience:
Visitors follow illuminated pathways through the installation at their own pace, surrounded by thousands of gently glowing lights.
The experience is designed to encourage visitors to slow down and appreciate the combination of light, art and the natural environment.
Highlights include:
- Approximately 12,500 illuminated firefly lights
- 22 Gone Fishing light sculptures
- Walking trails through the illuminated landscape
- Views of the lights against the Murray River setting
- Optional semi-guided tours providing background about the artist and Lock Island
- Seating areas around the installation
- Wheelchair and pram accessible paths and entry
- Accessible toilets and parking
- Food, drinks and a gift shop at Rio Vista Park
The experience is suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Rio Vista Park:
Visitors check in at Rio Vista Park before crossing to Lock Island.
The Rio Vista Park area has a café and bar serving refreshments, including local wines and other beverages. A gift shop sells souvenirs associated with the installation.
Optional semi-guided tours depart from Rio Vista Park at selected times. These include information about Lock Island, Bruce Munro and the artworks.
Getting There:
Trail of Lights is located on Lock Island between Lock 11 and the Mildura Weir.
Visitors can park along Hugh King Drive or Cureton Avenue. Parking options include the Lock 11 car park, Rio Vista car park and Mildura Wharf car park.
The Rio Vista car park is approximately 260 metres from the trail entrance, with access via stairs or a ramp.
Lock Island is also accessible on foot from central Mildura along the riverfront walking tracks.
Important Information:
- Advance booking is recommended because visitor numbers are limited
- Wear comfortable, enclosed walking shoes
- Bring mosquito repellent and clothing appropriate for the weather
- The installation generally operates during light rain but may close in severe weather
- Trail of Lights is a cashless attraction
- Personal photography is permitted, but flash photography is not allowed
- Pets are not permitted within the installation, except registered assistance animals
A second Bruce Munro installation, Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO), is located near the Perry Sandhills in Wentworth, NSW. Combined tickets covering both installations are available.
Opening Hours:
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Cost:
Current ticket prices and bookings
Review:
Trail of Lights offers an unusual way to experience the Murray River landscape after dark. Rather than a conventional light show with scheduled performances, visitors can wander through the illuminated island at their own pace.
The thousands of glowing lights create a distinctive atmosphere among the trees, with the Gone Fishing sculptures adding another artistic element.
For families, the attraction combines an evening walk with an opportunity to experience a large-scale outdoor artwork. The accessible pathways, seating areas and nearby facilities at Rio Vista Park are useful features.
It is worth arriving around sunset to experience the changing light as darkness settles over Lock Island.
Location
Lock Island, Hugh King Drive, Mildura 3500 View Map
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Web Links
→ mildura.com/lights/trail-of-lights
