Dinner under the stars in the Australian outback – Field of Light

Enjoy an atmospheric evening beneath the Australian night sky, watching the sunset over Uluru, dining in the desert, and taking a magical walk through the spectacular Field of Light art installation.

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Yulara and driven into the desert to a viewing area at the top of a sand dune. Here, you can enjoy impressive views of the vast desert landscape, with Uluru on the horizon as the sun slowly sets. With a glass of Australian sparkling wine in hand and a selection of small canapés, you can savour the last light of the day.

As darkness falls, you’ll take your place at one of the large communal tables beneath the open sky. A three-course buffet inspired by Australian cuisine and the area’s bush tucker awaits, with local ingredients and flavours taking centre stage. Australian wine, beer, and soft drinks are served with dinner, while the sound of the didgeridoo completes the unique atmosphere.

Once darkness has truly settled over the desert and the stars begin to appear in the sky, a guide will introduce you to the southern night sky and point out some of the stars and constellations shining above the Red Centre.

Next, you’ll visit the Field of Light. This spectacular art installation was created by artist Bruce Munro and consists of more than 50,000 glowing glass spheres on slender stems, spread across the desert landscape. As darkness falls, they light up in changing hues, creating an almost magical sea of light in the desert.

You’ll have time to explore Field of Light independently, following the paths and experiencing the thousands of lights up close before being driven back to your hotel in Yulara.

Meeting point: You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Yulara approximately one hour before sunset. The exact time will be confirmed at your hotel reception.

Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours, including transport.

Difficulty: Easy – the tour includes an approximately 300-metre walk to the viewing and dining area along uneven paths and soft sand, as well as a walk through Field of Light. The dining area itself is also situated on sand.

The price includes: Transport to and from your hotel, canapés and sparkling wine, a three-course buffet including drinks, an introduction to the southern night sky, and admission and a walk through Field of Light.

Remember to bring: Good, closed-toe shoes, and practical clothing suitable for the weather. Please note that temperatures in the desert can drop significantly after sunset, so we recommend bringing warm clothing.

Please note: The minimum age is 10 years old. Dinner is served at large communal tables, with up to 10 guests at each table. The tour itinerary may be changed due to the weather or other circumstances beyond the organiser’s control.

The tour departs daily from April to October. From November to March, it departs every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Please remember to inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences when you book the excursion.