Under a clear, starry sky on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary transforms each night into a captivating spectacle known as Astra Lumina.
This spellbinding nighttime attraction is the newest activity on the Gold Coast and offers visitors a unique experience where nature, storytelling, and technology combine seamlessly, providing an immersive journey unlike any other in the Southern Hemisphere.
Having spent a lot of time on the Gold Coast over the years, including a fantastic week-long itinerary a few years ago, we always look forward to an escape to Australia’s most popular holiday destination.
With the news that this brand new permanent art exhibit had just opened up, we were beyond excited to check out Astra Lumina on our most recent trip.
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Astra Lumina – Gold Coast’s Immersive Light and Art Exhibit
Our visit to Astra Lumina Gold Coast began as the sun dipped below the horizon, just after 6:00 PM on a Thursday evening.
We walked into the sanctuary as twilight settled over the trees, and despite the weather presenting us with light rain, we decided to carry on – and we’re glad we did.
The forest took on a different energy in the wet. Reflections from the installations bounced off the wet leaves and pathways, and the mist gave the whole trail a cinematic atmosphere.
We rented one of the illuminated umbrellas available at the entrance, which was both practical and surprisingly useful for photography.
The glow helped light up the path and added visibility without interfering with the installations.
The walk itself is around 1.5 kilometres long, and while most people complete it in about an hour, we spent the full 3 hours in the park enjoying the experience and capturing images.
It’s a well-designed trail, suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some sections have slight slopes and gravel, but nothing too challenging.
We saw families with prams and older visitors comfortably making their way through.
Staggered entry times kept the crowd spread out. We rarely encountered more than one or two other groups at any point, which meant we could move freely and spend more time in the zones we found most interesting.
By the time we exited the sanctuary, right as it was closing at 9pm, we were already dreaming of when we could come back again.
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