"Lovely sunrise over the field of light. So lucky to see it."
Sunrise · Light Art
Uluru Field of Light Tours
Walk 50,000 lights, then watch Uluru at dawn.
From
$80
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.6 / 5 678+ Reviews
- About 2 hours Duration
- Hot drinks Tea, coffee, cocoa
- 50,000+ Lights by Munro
- Free Cancellation
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The AAT Kings sunrise tour walks you through the Field of Light in the dark, then walks up a dune to watch the sun come up behind Uluru with a hot drink.
The Experience
What the Field of Light Sunrise Tour Covers
The lit-up field before dawn, then sunrise over Uluru from the dune top.
Highlights
- Walk the paths through more than 50,000 lit spheres before dawn
- Sunrise behind Uluru from the Dune Top viewing area
- Kata Tjuta on the horizon behind you as the light comes up
- Watch the Field of Light fade as daylight takes over
- Photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a raised dune
What's Included
- Entry to the Field of Light art installation
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area
- Experienced driver/guide
- Introduction to the installation from your guide on the dune
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Pickup and drop-off at four Ayers Rock Resort points
How the Field of Light Sunrise Tour Works
From the pre-dawn pickup to the moment the lights fade for the day.
Book your morning
Pick a date in the booking box. The tour has free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, and pickups run from four points at Ayers Rock Resort.
Pickup in the dark
An air-conditioned coach collects you from Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, the Outback Pioneer or Ayers Rock Campground for the short drive out.
Walk the lights
Your driver guide introduces the artwork, then you wander the paths through more than 50,000 glowing spheres while it is still dark.
Sunrise on the dune
Walk up to the dune-top viewing area for tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the sun rises behind Uluru and Kata Tjuta catches the light behind you.
Photo Gallery
Uluru at First Light
The landscape around the Field of Light: Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the red dunes.
Field of Light Sunrise or a Sunrise at the Rock?
The Field of Light sunrise tour against two Uluru sunrise tours without the artwork. Platform prices in USD, October 2026.
| Feature | WITH THE LIGHTS Field of Light Sunrise Tour | Uluru Small-Group Sunrise + Picnic Breakfast | Uluru Sunrise + Kata Tjuta Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $80 per person | From $132 per person | From $130 per person |
| Rating | 4.6 (678 reviews) | 4.7 (279 reviews) | 4.6 (605 reviews) |
| Duration | About 2 hours | About 3 hours | About 5 hours |
| Group and vehicle | Air-conditioned coach | Small group, max 15 | Air-conditioned coach |
| Pickup | ✓ Four resort pickup points | ✓ All Ayers Rock Resort hotels | ✓ Ayers Rock Resort |
| What is included | Field of Light entry, sunrise, tea, coffee or hot chocolate | Sunrise, picnic breakfast, Mutitjulu Waterhole | Sunrise, tea and coffee, Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge |
| Walking level | Sandy paths and a dune | Kuniya walk, 1 km return | Walpa Gorge, 2.6 km return |
| Park pass | Not listed | ✗ Not included (A$38 adults) | ✗ Not included (A$38 adults) |
| Free cancellation | ✓ Up to 24 hours before | ✓ Up to 24 hours before | ✓ Up to 24 hours before |
| Best for | The artwork and sunrise in one early start | Breakfast and time at the rock | Sunrise plus Kata Tjuta in a morning |
| Check Availability | See on GetYourGuide | See on GetYourGuide |
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Field of Light Guide
Field of Light Uluru: Sunrise Tour or Evening Ticket?
The artwork, the sunrise tour, the resort's evening tickets and what to bring.
The simplest way to see the Field of Light is the AAT Kings Field of Light sunrise tour, from $80 per person and rated 4.6 from 678 reviews, the most-reviewed Field of Light listing on this site. You walk among the lights while it is still dark, then watch the sun rise behind Uluru from a dune top with a hot drink in hand. If you would rather see the field after dark or with dinner, Ayers Rock Resort sells its own evening tickets, compared below.
What the Field of Light is
Field of Light is a work by the artist Bruce Munro: more than 50,000 frosted glass spheres on slender stems, spread across the desert within sight of Uluru and lit by solar power. It opened in 2016, planned as a one-year installation, and has been extended again and again; 2026 marks its tenth year, and it is reported to stay until at least the end of 2029. Munro has said the artwork will only remain as long as it is welcome. The spheres slowly shift through soft colors, so the field looks different from one minute to the next.
The site sits a short drive from the resort, on a desert rise with views to both Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Sunrise tour or evening ticket?
There are two ways in: the sunrise tour sold on GetYourGuide and Viator, or the resort’s own evening tickets.
| Option | When | What you get | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAT Kings sunrise tour | Before dawn | Walk the lights, sunrise from the dune top, tea, coffee or hot chocolate | About 2 hours | From $80 per person (USD) |
| General Admission | After dark | Walk the lights | 1 to 2 hours | A$50 adult, A$39 child (AUD) |
| Star Pass | Sunset into dark | Canapés and drinks at sunset, then the lights | 2 to 3 hours | A$137 adult, A$87 child (AUD) |
| Uluru Dinner | Sunset into dark | Three-course bush tucker buffet, then the lights | 3 hours or more | A$360 adult, A$180 child (AUD) |
The sunrise tour price is in US dollars, as the booking platforms show it; the three resort tickets are Ayers Rock Resort’s gate prices in Australian dollars. The same sunrise tour is also sold on Viator from $96.
Choose sunrise if you want two things in one early start: the lights glowing in the dark and the color coming up on Uluru. The lights dim as daylight takes over, so you see the change from artwork to landscape. Choose an evening ticket if you are not an early riser, or if you want to make a night of it with food and drinks; the Star Pass and the Uluru Dinner both start at sunset. For other ways to eat out in the desert at night, including Sounds of Silence, see our Uluru dinner under the stars guide.
How the sunrise morning runs
The coach leaves well before dawn from four pickup points at the resort: Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, the Outback Pioneer and Ayers Rock Campground. On arrival your driver guide gives the background to the installation, then you follow the paths through the field in darkness. As the sky lightens you walk up to the dune-top viewing area, where tea, coffee and hot chocolate are served. The sun rises behind Uluru, and if you turn around, Kata Tjuta catches the first light. The tour lasts about two hours, so you are back in time for breakfast, which is not included.
If you want breakfast and more time at the rock itself, an Uluru sunrise tour such as the small-group sunrise with picnic breakfast is the better fit. Field of Light gives you the sunrise from a distance, framed by the artwork.
What to know before you book
| Detail | Field of Light sunrise tour |
|---|---|
| Pickup | Four points at Ayers Rock Resort |
| Duration | About 2 hours |
| Walking | Sandy, uneven paths and a walk up to the dune top |
| Accessibility | Electric 4WD wheelchairs can be used; non-electric wheelchair users can see the field from the bottom of the dune but cannot reach the dune top; no prams or strollers at the site |
| Park pass | Not listed in the inclusions or exclusions |
| Food and drink | Tea, coffee or hot chocolate; breakfast not included |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Best for | One early start that combines the artwork and sunrise |
Dress for the cold. Nights in the desert drop sharply in winter: the average July minimum at Yulara is 4.4°C, and near-freezing pre-dawn mornings are common in June and July. Wear warm layers, a hat and closed shoes for the sand. Bring a camera for the field and the dune top.
Infants sit on an adult’s lap on the coach. The park pass (A$38 for adults, free for under-18s) is needed for any tour that enters Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, so buy it if you are also doing a sunrise, sunset or base walk tour; our park pass guide explains how.
Fitting it into your stay
The sunrise tour is short and done by mid-morning, which leaves the rest of the day free. On a first visit, one good plan is to save Field of Light for a second morning, after a first sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, the main sunrise viewing area. Our Uluru itinerary shows how the mornings and evenings fit together, and things to do in Uluru lists the other activities.
Read our review of the Field of Light sunrise tour for more detail. When you have your date, check availability for the Field of Light sunrise tour.
Guest Reviews
What Field of Light Sunrise Guests Say
4.6/5
from 678 verified travelers
Ratings and review counts are each platform's live figures (GetYourGuide or Viator) as of October 2026 and may shift slightly day to day.
"A fantastic morning adventure, the lights and the view to Uluru was incredible. However, did not present value for money"
"Absolutely incredible experience! The Field of Light and Sunrise Tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Uluru. Michael and Sadie were absolutely amazing — so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, and they made the whole experience feel so special. The tour was so well organised and run, everything flowed perfectly from start to finish. Watching the sunrise over Uluru while surrounded by the Field of Light was simply breathtaking! And the hot refreshments on such a cold morning were the perfect touch! We really appreciated all the little details that made the morning so enjoyable. A huge thank you to Michael and Sadie for making it such a memorable experience. We would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Uluru! 🌅"
"Great early morning activity. Well worth the time and effort to go see."
"We enjoyed the entire experience both Rynn and Andrew were excellent hosts The Field of Lights is amazing and seeing the sunrise over Uluru is a heart stopper Loved the atmosphere Thanks"
"the lights were amazing. unfortunately the clouds prevented the sunrise display"
"Excellent service and experience, would highly recommend to anyone"
"Absolutely beautiful, the light show was amazing and the changing colours over the rock and Kata Tjuta was breathtaking."
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Field of Light Uluru: Questions
The artwork, the tickets, sunrise or sunset, and what to bring.
Field of Light is a large outdoor artwork by Bruce Munro: more than 50,000 frosted glass spheres on slender stems, lit by solar power and spread across the desert within sight of Uluru. After dark the spheres glow and slowly shift color. It opened in 2016 as a one-year installation and has been extended ever since, so 2026 marks its tenth year.
The AAT Kings sunrise tour is from $80 per person on GetYourGuide and from $96 on Viator, in US dollars. Ayers Rock Resort sells its own evening tickets in Australian dollars: General Admission A$50 adult and A$39 child, the Star Pass A$137 and A$87, and the Uluru Dinner A$360 and A$180. See the sunrise tour comparison.
The Star Pass is one of Ayers Rock Resort's own Field of Light tickets. It starts at sunset with canapés and drinks, then you walk among the lights after dark. It runs about two to three hours and costs A$137 for adults and A$87 for children at the resort's gate prices in Australian dollars. The basic General Admission ticket skips the sunset drinks.
Yes. Field of Light opened in 2016 as a one-year installation and has been extended repeatedly; 2026 is its tenth year. Ayers Rock Resort has reportedly extended it to at least the end of 2029, though the resort's own page gives no end date. Munro has said it will remain only as long as it is welcome.
Sunrise gives you the lights in the dark and then the sun coming up behind Uluru from a dune top, with Kata Tjuta behind you, all in about two hours with hot drinks. After dark suits late risers and anyone who wants food and drinks: the Star Pass and the Uluru Dinner both begin at sunset. Our Uluru sunrise tours page covers other dawn options.
The installation is a short coach ride from Ayers Rock Resort, on a desert site within sight of Uluru. The sunrise tour's dune-top viewing area looks toward Uluru in front of you and Kata Tjuta behind. Pickups for the AAT Kings sunrise tour run from Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, the Outback Pioneer and Ayers Rock Campground.
Warm layers in the cooler months: the average July minimum at Yulara is 4.4°C and pre-dawn starts can be near freezing in June and July. The paths are sandy and uneven and the sunrise tour walks up a dune, so wear closed, comfortable shoes. Summer mornings are milder, with a January average minimum of 22.8°C. Bring a camera.
The AAT Kings sunrise tour lasts about two hours including the coach ride from the resort, so you are back for breakfast. The resort's General Admission ticket runs about one to two hours, the Star Pass two to three hours, and the Uluru Dinner three hours or more. All the evening options are timed around sunset and dark.
Yes. Ayers Rock Resort sells the Uluru Dinner ticket, which pairs a sunset three-course bush tucker buffet with a walk through the lights; it lasts three hours or more and costs A$360 for adults and A$180 for children in Australian dollars. For other desert dinners, including Sounds of Silence and the BBQ with a star talk, see Uluru dinner under the stars.
Children are welcome, and the resort's evening tickets have child prices. Prams and strollers are not permitted at the site, and infants sit on an adult's lap on the coach. The paths are sandy, so electric 4WD wheelchairs can be used, while non-electric wheelchair users can see the field from the bottom of the dune but cannot reach the dune-top viewing area.
The AAT Kings sunrise tour does not list the park pass among its inclusions or exclusions. You need the pass for tours that enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: A$38 for adults for three days, free for under-18s, so buy it if you are also booking sunrise, sunset or walking tours. Our park pass guide explains how to buy it.
Not as a day trip. Field of Light is near Ayers Rock Resort, 465 km from Alice Springs by road, about 5.5 hours' drive, and the sunrise tour picks up only from resort accommodation. Plan at least one night at Yulara. Our where to stay at Uluru guide compares the hotels and the campground.
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