Discover the Lights

Trail of Lights is currently open to the public, while Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) opens to the public on 24^th April 2026.

The best time to visit both installations is around sunset. Arrive on sunset, settle in with a drink at the bar, and head into the installation when the light feels just right for you.

Last entry is 30 minutes before gate closure.

Operating days and session times may change seasonally or for operational reasons. For the current operating days, hours and latest session information, please visit mildura.com/lights

The Dual Experience – Trail of Lights + FOSO (Best Value, save 20%) Adult: $55 | Child (3–16 yrs): $25 | Concession: $35 | Family (2 adults + 2 children): $120 | Infant: Free

Single Experience – Trail of Lights or FOSO only Adult: $35 | Child (3–16 yrs): $15 | Concession: $22 | Family (2 adults + 2 children): $85 | Infant: Free | Companion Card holders: Free

Concession applies to holders of a valid Student Card, Seniors Card, Carers Card or Health Care Card, which must be presented at entry.

Please note, ticket types, prices and inclusions may change. For current pricing, concessions, family tickets, memberships and gift vouchers, please visit mildura.com/lights.

Both installations are ticketed with limited capacity per session. Booking is therefore strongly recommended, particularly for weekends and peak periods including Easter. Tickets are available online through the booking links on each installation’s page.

Walk-up tickets may be available on arrival, subject to availability. Tickets can also be purchased by phone on 03 5018 8380, or in person at the Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura Visitor Information Centre, and Wentworth Visitor Information Centre.

Yes, and we strongly encourage it. Trail of Lights (Mildura) and FOSO (Wentworth) were designed by the same artist as a complementary, two-night experience — one begins in stillness, the other builds to symphony. Two nights, two landscapes, one luminous journey of art and nature.

The Dual Access Ticket covers both Trail of Lights and FOSO and provides the best value at 20% off standard pricing

Adult: $55 | Child (3–16 yrs): $25 | Concession: $35 | Family (2 adults + 2 children): $120 | Infant: Free

Book the Dual Experience

Yes. Trail of Lights is open at Lock Island, Mildura. FOSO opens in late April 2026 in Wentworth. Check the individual booking pages for current operating days and times.

Lock Island (Trail of Lights) in Mildura and Wentworth (FOSO) are approximately 30 minutes apart by car, making it easy to plan both experiences across two evenings.

Absolutely. Trail of Lights and FOSO are sensory experiences suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times. Children aged 0–3 are free. Children aged 3–16 are $15 (single experience) or $25 (dual experience). Pricing is subject to change at any time.

Yes. Groups of 10–19 receive a 15% discount, automatically applied at checkout. For groups of 20 or more, we offer customised packages including a 20% discount on operational nights which will be automatically applied at checkout when booking online. There is also an option for an exclusive opening on other days (subject to availability). Fill in our group booking enquiry form to get the ball rolling.

Private and corporate hire may be available at both installations. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Yes. Both Trail of Lights and FOSO are affiliates of the Companion Card program. Companion Card holders receive a complimentary ticket for their companion at both installations. Please select the Companion Card ticket type when booking online. A valid Companion Card must be presented by the cardholder with a valid ticket at entry. For more information, visit companioncard.org.au.

Both Trail of Lights and FOSO were designed with accessibility in mind. Features include wheelchair and pram accessible entry, exit and paths, well-lit pathways, accessible parking, and accessible unisex restrooms. There are also multiple ways to experience the installations from a viewing platform at FOSO, walking through the installations, or enjoying them from seating positioned around the sites.

Yes. The Munro Membership grants unlimited access to both Trail of Lights and FOSO along with a range of other perks including discounted tickets for friends and family, and 10% off food, drinks and gifts at each site. For the latest membership inclusions, validity periods and pricing, please visit mildura.com/lights.

Yes. Gift vouchers are available to purchase and can be redeemed across the installations. Vouchers are valid for 36 months from purchase or until the conclusion of Trail of Lights and FOSO, whichever comes first.

Pets are not permitted within the grounds of the Trail of Lights and FOSO installations. However, registered assistance animals are welcome – a valid medical certificate must be provided upon request though. Pets on a leash are permitted on the deck within the activation space at FOSO though, as well as within the Rio Vista Park activation space at Trail of Lights.

Both installations are outdoors and take place after dark. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes and mosquito repellant are strongly recommended. Please dress for the weather and check conditions on the day before arriving. Evenings in the region can be significantly cooler than the daytime temperatures, particularly at FOSO where the desert landscape loses heat quickly after sunset.

Prohibited items include chairs or stools, alcohol, glass, cans, firearms, weapons, fireworks, flag or banner poles exceeding 1.6m, and any other items listed in the conditions of entry. Please review these prior to your visit.

Trail of Lights is located on Lock Island, Mildura, between Lock 11 on Hugh King Drive and the Mildura Weir. Check-in takes place at nearby Rio Vista Park before heading over to the island. Both are accessible on foot from the Mildura CBD via existing walking tracks, approximately 1.7km away. There is ample parking available here on Hugh King Drive and Cureton Avenue.

FOSO is located approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Trail of Lights on Log Bridge Road, Wentworth NSW 2648. From the Murray Darling Junction, continue along Log Bridge Road towards Lock 10/Weir for approximately 3.2km, then turn right into the signed FOSO entrance. A dedicated car park for vehicles and buses is available on site.

Please check in with our team on arrival before heading into either Trail of Lights or FOSO. You’re then welcome to explore the installations self-guided and at your own pace anytime throughout the evening. If you’re visiting Trail of Lights you can also join a semi-guided tour – please check with our team for scheduled tour times.

We recommend allowing at least 45 minutes for both Trail of Lights and FOSO, though we encourage you to slow it down, immerse yourself in each experience and make a night or better yet, a weekend of it! Many visitors enjoy spending time in both the Trail of Lights and FOSO activation spaces before or after their walk, each offering a relaxed spot to settle in with a bite to eat and/or drink.

There is one ticket type per night, giving you the flexibility to arrive when it suits you and experience each of the installations in the light conditions you prefer — whether that’s sunset, twilight or full darkness.

Yes and No. If you’re visiting Trail of Lights then yes, optional semi-guided tours depart from Rio Vista Park at select times throughout the evening. These tours include a brief history of Lock Island, background on artist Bruce Munro, and guidance on the best routes to explore. Please check with staff on arrival for departure times. If you prefer, you’re also welcome to experience the installation self-guided at your own pace.

Guided tours are not offered at FOSO as the installation is best experienced self-guided and at your own pace.

Yes. At Trail of Lights, the Jessica Rabbit Cafe and TOL Bar are open at the Rio Vista Park activation space, offering hot and cold drinks, food, local wines from Zilzie and Chalmers plus a range of other beverages. Mildura’s Feast Street is also within walking distance.

At FOSO, a dedicated activation space offers a bar featuring local wines from Monak Wine Co. and Trentham Estate, along with light refreshments and light snack options. Wentworth’s local eateries are also a great option for dining before the event.

Both facilities are cashless. Being fully licensed also means BYO is not permitted.

Both installations are outdoor experiences. Trail of Lights and FOSO operate in most weather conditions, including light rain. If a session is cancelled due to severe weather or unsafe conditions, an alternative date will be offered in the first instance. If that date is not suitable, a refund may be provided to the original ticket purchaser in line with the ticket terms and conditions.

Yes – photography and video for private, non-commercial use are welcome and encouraged at both installations. Please be mindful of other visitors when using your device and ensure you do not use a flash or record/photograph any person without their authorisation.

Commercial photography or recording requires prior written permission.

If sharing on social media, tag @milduracom and/or @ExperienceWentworth and use the hashtags #FOSO, #Milduracom and/or #ExperienceWentworth

Yes. Both Trail of Lights and FOSO are cashless venues, including the bar.

Tickets must be purchased through Mildura.com or authorised sales channels and must not be resold at a premium. Refunds are generally available only if the event is cancelled due to severe weather or other operational reasons, with a transfer or alternative date offered first where possible. Please refer to the full ticket terms at mildura.com/lights.

Contact us here:

• Phone Number: Mildura VIC: (03) 5018 8380

• Email: lights@mildura.vic.gov.au

• Website URL: https://mildura.com/lights/

• Booking URL: choose an experience – Mildura Rural City Council