A dazzling new light trail is coming to Mildura. Travel out to this regional town, and wander among 12,500 twinkling ‘firefly lights’ on Lock Island. The spectacular Trail of Lights art installation in Mildura will be designed by renowned artist, Bruce Munro. The attraction is set to be unveiled in April 2025.
Trail of Lights in Mildura
When night falls, head over to the Murray River and admire the stunning lights in this dreamy installation. Alongside the ‘fireflies’, you can also expect 502 ‘pods’ and projectors, and 126 solar units. Stroll along the reflective walking track, and feel art and nature come alive.
“Lock Island is very much a sanctuary as the limited access onto the island via two lock gates provides added protection for flora and fauna,” said Munro. “There is no doubt that life is getting busier and the primary purpose of this installation is to create a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere within a natural setting.”
After embarking on the Trail of Lights, hop just across the border into NSW and see another installation by Munro. See 80 Hills Hoist clotheslines resembling an orchestra pit, and synchronised to an original orchestra score. Each Hills Hoist will be set up with fibre optic lights to represent different musical instruments. The Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) installation will be set up four kilometres away from Wentworth, with the Perry Sandhills and Thegoa Lagoon as a stunning backdrop.
“This is the biggest project of my career, and these locations are only going to take the installations to new heights, while allowing visitors to fill both towns, spend big and then go and have a really good time,” said Munro.
Bruce Munro is a notable British artist, who has created captivating installations around the world. You might recognise him as the artist behind the Field of Light in Uluru. He also took over Heide Museum of Modern Art with an outdoor installation just a few years ago.
The Trail of Lights in Mildura is expected to open in April next year, just in time for the Easter school holidays. Keep an eye out for updates here.