Mildura’s Lock Island is set to host a spectacular art installation that will attract thousands of visitors from across Australia.
The Trail of Lights installation is due to be unveiled in April 2025. The epic light display that will feature will see 12,500 ‘firefly lights’ light up Lock Island on the Murray River, with a trail that visitors can wander through at their own pace.
Designed by renowned artist Bruce Munro, Trail of Lights will be complemented by another nearby installation by the artist on the New South Wales side of the Murray River, which will be called Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) – a world-first display featuring a full symphonic orchestra music. It will also provide an outback experience for visitors.
Mr Munro, who is famed for his innovative and iconic installations that incorporate natural landscapes, also designed the world-famous Field of Light installation at Uluru in the Northern Territory.
“These installations are for the community, and over my 41-year career I’ve aways believed that art and tourism can generate something truly spectacular for the whole community to go and see, experience and benefit from,” Mr Munro said.
“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.”
He also described Lock Island as the perfect setting, surrounded by Australia’s iconic Murray River, while praising the Log Bridge Road site for its rugged beauty and backdrop.
“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,” he said.