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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

GOLD COAST’S #1 AFTER-DARK EXPERIENCE

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A magical light show in the heart of Currumbin

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Open:

Every Fri & Sat
6.30pm – 9pm*

*Last entry is 8pm

🐨 KOALAS BY TWILIGHT 🌟

Back by popular demand, Koalas by Twilight makes your night that extra special!

Think close-up Koala moments to start your night, endless Koala selfies, complimentary drinks & food, and of course, finish off with our illuminated night walk, Astra Lumina. All from just $55*.

It’s the perfect way to meet Koalas when they’re most active, see Gold Coast’s most magical light show and create unforgettable memories all in one night!

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*A 1.75% transaction fee applies to online bookings.

🎃 HALLOWEEN TREAT WEEK 🍬

For two nights only, Astra Lumina at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary adds a little bit of spooky to its world-class light and sound night walk. Kids collect treats along the trail, and finish the night with a Vampire Hot Chocolate.

It’s a safe, relaxed way to trick-or-treat together and the stars put on the show.

INFO & TICKETS

*A 1.75% transaction fee applies to online bookings.

ASTRA LUMINA KEY DETAILS

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Tickets from $30*

Book online and save time at the doors!

Made for all ages

Walk-ins welcome, if not already sold out

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Open every Fri & Sat

With extra days during school holidays

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1 – 1.5 hour duration

Self-paced experience, take as long or little as you like

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At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Free parking available

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*A 1.75% transaction fee applies to online bookings.

koalas by twilight: Upgrade Your Night

KOALAS UP CLOSE, Drinks, food, and an ILLUMINATED NIGHT WALK
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Turn your Astra Lumina night into something extra special. Koalas by Twilight adds a personal, up-close Koala Pat & Chat experience before your illuminated night walk, including a complimentary arrival drink and canapés. All from just $55* per person.

Limited spaces. Available every Friday & Saturday night.

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MEET UNDER THE STARS

While everything else goes to sleep after dark on the Gold Coast… Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary lights up! Bring your kids, a special someone or your friends to go on an epic starlit journey through beautiful nature, where you get to explore captivating light displays and soundscapes.

COME AND PLAY

Made for all ages and produced by global entertainment creators, Moment Factory, this world-class light show is unlike anything else you’ve seen before. Explore the 1.5km trail at your own pace, watch nature come to life and enjoy a seriously unforgettable night where nature meets with the stars.

CURRUMBIN’S MUST-SEE LIGHT SHOW

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Couple walking through illuminated blue arches in a forest at night.

    ASTRA ARCHWAY

    Step inside starlight to enter the unknown.

  • People observing a star-themed installation at night.

    STARLIGHT LANTERNS

    Behold a tale untold.

  • Silhouettes watching colorful light installation in woods.

    FALLING STARS

    Welcome the arrival of the stars.

  • Silhouettes of people watching vibrant laser lights in a forest.

    NEBULAR WAVES

    Observe what happens when stars dream.

  • A couple gazes at a field of blue glowing lights in a forest.

    CELESTIAL TRAIL

    Follow the flowing force of astral energy.

  • Group watching a glowing cinematic circle display in nature.

    STELLAR VISIONS

    Journey with the stars to uncover their mysterious origins.

  • Couple walking through a foggy forest with neon lights.

    RISE OF THE STARS

    Look up to the sky as the stars return to their rightful home.

  • Person with child on shoulders in a forest lit by colorful lights.

    COSMIC CHOIR

    Experience a symphony of fallen stars.

  • People watching purple and blue laser light show.

    STARDUST RAYS

    Be one with nature and the stars.

  • Group posing for a photo at an Astra Lumina event, purple lighting.

    PHOTO BOOTH

    Capture stellar memories with friends and family.

A circular event map with labeled zones including Welcome Area, Photobooth, Astra Archives, Starlight Lanterns, Falling Stars, Nebular Waves, Celestial Trail, and more.

WELCOME AREA

Join fellow stargazers and prepare for adventure.

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GROUP BOOKINGS

Celebrate your next team building or private event in a truly magical setting, only 10 minutes from Gold Coast airport and 5 minutes from Currumbin beach.

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TEAMS & LARGE GROUPS (20+ PEOPLE)

Share this magical experience with others – the more the merrier! Groups of 20 or more, book with ease and enjoy a unique group experience at a discounted price.

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PRIVATE SOCIAL & CORPORATE EVENTS

Host your next birthday party, social gathering or corporate function under the stars and wow your guests! Have Astra Lumina and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary exclusively to yourself. Perfect for an extraordinary night!

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Check out our frequently asked questions. You might find the answer right here!

about the experience

The Astra Lumina trail opens from 6.30pm. Doors and our beautiful Welcome Zone open one hour earlier at 5.30pm, where you can relax by the fire and purchase delicious treats and drinks before starting your cosmic adventure.

This is a self-paced experience, so you can begin anytime after the Astra Lumina trail opens but note that final entry to the trail is strictly 8pm. Please arrive by no later than 7.40pm to allow time to check in and walk from the car park to the Welcome Zone. 

Guests usually take around 60 – 90 minutes, but this is a self-paced experience. There is no time limit, take as long or little as you like! We recommend making use of the benches along the trail to pause and fully take it all in. Every cosmic zone tells a magical story.

This experience is for anyone looking for something unique and different to do on the Gold Coast after dark, with or without kids. It’s perfect for wonder seekers, special date nights, a fun friends’ night out or an exciting activity for the whole family.

Astra Lumina Gold Coast is located within Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary at 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin. Free car parking is available and also easily accessible by public transport. Please see directions here.

The trail is sloping in places and is comprised of sealed and unsealed surfaces. Due to inclines across the trail, Astra Lumina is not recommended for people using a manual wheelchair. Electric wheelchairs may be used, but please ensure the battery is fully charged and can last for the entire duration of the experience. 

If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, please contact our amazing Guest Experience team before purchasing tickets via hello@cws.org.au. You can also read our full accessibility statement here.

Come excited, leave relaxed and inspired! Astra Lumina Gold Coast is a unique after-dark experience, different to anything you can find to do on the Gold Coast. It’s an approximately 1.5km long trail going through Australian native bushland, that guides you on a starlit journey filled with the magic of light, sound and projection. There are nine zones to discover along your walk, all telling a mesmerising story about the wonders of the stars.

No, Astra Lumina Gold Coast is a separate ticketed experience. However, Sanctuary guests can enjoy discounted same-day upgrades to do the experience either the same evening or on another day. Look out for the QR codes located throughout the Sanctuary or speak with our Guest Experience team to arrange your upgrade.

Yes, there is! Our local Currumbin Beach Vikings Club is only a 5 min walk around the corner from us with amazing views of the ocean and Surfers Paradise. On Fridays, you can also enjoy the famous Sanctuary Markets with various food trucks and live music, right at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Yes, our food truck opens one hour before the trail opens, where you can purchase delicious foods and drinks. Arrive early to enjoy them and fuel up for your starlit journey. You can check out our menu here.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food. Please note Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is licensed and no BYO alcohol is allowed. This is a walking experience, so please do not bring eskies or picnics.

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, please do not bring pets, bikes, scooters, drones, glass or alcohol to Astra Lumina Gold Coast.

This is an outdoor experience through native bushland. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Umbrellas are allowed on the trail, but please be courteous of other guests when using them.

The well-being of the animals in the Sanctuary is our highest priority, and we have taken extensive steps to ensure their safety and comfort. This enchanting bushland trail offers an immersive, nighttime journey through a previously unutilised section of our 27-hectare property, separate from our wildlife habitats. Astra Lumina Gold Coast has undergone extensive planning and consultation with wildlife and environmental experts.

Astra Lumina will remain open in most rainy conditions. However, if Astra Lumina can’t be held due to inclement or unsafe weather, we will contact any ticket holders via email or SMS and a refund will automatically be processed back to the original payment method.

Yes, there are restrooms at the start and the end of the Astra Lumina trail. 

Absolutely! We would love to see you enjoying your experience and invite you to share your content with us @astralumina_gc #AstraLuminaGoldCoast – for safety, please don’t bring tripods or monopods, and flash photography is not permitted.

Yes, walk-ins are welcome! However, tickets might be sold out by the time you arrive, so we recommend booking in advance. Purchase online tickets here.

We don’t offer refunds if you booked the wrong date or your plans have changed, except in situations when Astra Lumina is cancelled by us due to weather or any other unprecedented reason.

Yes. If you would like to change your tickets to a different date, please email our Guest Experience superstars at hello@cws.org.au and we will be happy to help. Please include your ticket booking ID, which you can find in the Booking Ticket attachment of your confirmation email.

Absolutely – the more the merrier! For groups of 20 or more, we offer a discounted rate. You can submit an enquiry here.

Sure can! You can have Astra Lumina and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary exclusively to yourself and your guests for a magical birthday party, social gathering or corporate function. You can submit an enquiry here. 

Astra Lumina Gold Coast includes flashing lights, lasers and theatrical fog.

Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs are welcome, however, due to Queensland Biosecurity restrictions and the safety of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary animals, only certified service dogs under the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dog Act 2009 are permitted on the premises.   

Please contact our Guest Experience team at hello@cws.org.au to provide proof of certification and current vaccination details of the assistance dog prior to arrival.  We request at least 48 hours’ notice to ensure consultation with our Wildlife Hospital staff to review the documents.  

Accompanied handlers or trainers must provide proof of certification and current vaccination for their service dog. We ask that dogs wear their working vest or cloth identifying their role at all times.  

Assistance dogs that are trained with a bark response can cause a fright/flight reaction amongst our animals and may not be granted access to certain areas of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Astra Lumina is created by Moment Factory, a world-renowned multidisciplinary entertainment studio. Its team combines specialisations in video, lighting, architecture, sound, interactivity and special effects in a natural setting to create unforgettable experiences.

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  • “Astra Lumina deserves to take its place with the likes of Field of Lights in the tourism annals – as locals we’re just lucky to have it in our backyard”

    Chantay Logan, Gold Coast Bulletin

  • “A Starlit Wonder…”

    The Herald Sun

  • “An immersive world-class experience”

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  • “An enchanting and immersive after-dark journey where the cosmos comes alive in a spectacular blend of light, sound and technology”

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  • “A first for the Southern Hemisphere, a world-class celestial light and sound installation”

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  • “A mesmerising night walk blending immersive art, dazzling lights, nature, and wildlife conservation”

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