Trail of Lights — Attraction in Northern Victoria Region

Went on the weekend with my partner. We spent two hours in there sitting on different chairs for different perspectives. The best was right in the middle we felt swallowed by a magical field being able to watch the wind dance through the lights.

I grew up in this area and spent a lot of my childhood exploring around the river and around the lock. I’ve never seen it have life threaded through there as I did with the cafe and new install. Mildura truly continues to grow and surprise me even if growing up here was difficult I find new ways to love it.

I see a lot of people saying it was boring as it’s the same thing the whole way through, that crossed my mind, it may not be for everyone but it’s a truly beautiful roll out and effort. Subtle and whimsical.

We are oversaturated with intensity as a means for attention to be demanded but I enjoy the that the space gently invites us to slow down, be introspective and I don’t think we would of got as much out of it had we quickly walked a lap.

It would be nice to have a gentle ambient soundscape through there but that’s just me as a music lover.

While I acknowledge the conversations around ticket pricing it’s sad to see something that’s reinvigorating a forgotten space to hold life, play and togetherness.

I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen so many people down there, decades. Yet another pocket of Mildura opens up and activates. If you want something free or cheap for the kids go to Woodsies gem shop for $2 maze time. Lots of sparkly things to look at also. The lights here are beautifully unique and to see a landscape I grew up with and adore to be transformed into a jellyfish meadow is magical.

Go later in the night if you want a quieter experience.

Any new space will have its teething period. I trust that the right people are listening and look forward to ticket prices being revised for further...

When planning your Mildura itinerary a visit to the Trail of Lights is a must see. It is located at lock 11 island booking can be made online. Standard single entry full price is $45.00, family concession and children pricing is available. You can also opt for an annual subscription which allows multiple entries. Allow approximately 1-1 1/2 hour to follow the trail at lock island. Parking is available and is free. There is a local food vendor with various options including wine. Prices are reasonable. Signage is located near the food and public toilets, there is disability parking 2 vehicle access. The signage for entry is not clear, however meet at the gate to cross over the lock, the area is staffed approximately 5 minutes prior to the first entry which is 6pm over Autumn, winter hours may change. The pathway surface is mostly level and cater for prams, strollers and walk assistance devices. (Walking frames with wheels) From my first visit it’s best to do the external island track first, then cross back and complete the internal trails. Seats are available on all trail paths if you need a rest. Overall a world class experience and an opportunity not...

A light show reused from Darwin 2019 Light Trail closed down due to Covid 19. Millions squandered! Who actually pocketed all the funding? As it did not all go on this display! Installed by volunteers. Pretty at first you realise there is no focal point or sense of story to the artiste Bruce Munro's catastrophic money grab. He should have not been paid the exhorbitant fee for this below par event. So what do you actually see? Cross the bridge to the island some lovely fairy lights from Darwin 2019 light show follow the trail and turn a gentle corner it’s all one and the same, no narrative no swaying in time to music no change in coloured lights, turn another corner and you come across a few coloured lit up fishing poles, once again reused from Darwin’s 2019 trail of lights! Bar the extortionist entry fee the whole exhibit is a non event! Dont waste your money 💰 go to the pub instead… thankfully the organiser Peter Alexander has resigned! If not pushed, just because you have a business degree doesnt mean you are a saviour for tourism. Accountants cant run...