Illumina Kingfisher Bay Resort is a light and sound spectacle launched at the Resort on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) in October 2024.
Using the surrounding native environment as an artistic platform, Illumina uses a modern, theatrical show to immerse guests into the brilliance of K’gari by sharing visuals of the island’s incredible ecosystem that’s been recognised on the World Heritage list for more than thirty years.
Illumina is the first permanent light, laser, and projection installation of its kind in Queensland and is now showing nightly at Kingfisher Bay Resort.
The show uses cutting-edge lighting to take the audience on an incredible journey, celebrating the World Heritage-listed values that make the destination a global tourism icon.
It begins with the ‘Return to Sky’ show, an extraordinary journey into the heart of K’gari, exploring the island’s unique landscapes, regeneration, and growth.
The show captivates audiences with ethereal beauty, casting vibrant hues and intricate patterns across the sky, celebrating the movement, texture, and colour of K’gari as the narrative of the world’s largest sand island unfolds.
According to light artist Bruce Ramus, Return to Sky fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for K’gari, and leaves guests in awe of the fragile ecosystem.
“This exquisite light portal lets you ‘see the wind’… the light is offered, the island tells the story,” Bruce explained.
Joining a long list of nature-based tours and activities offered by Kingfisher Bay Resort, Illumina provides guests with a unique perspective of the island.
After the launch in 2024, Cassie Duncan, Senior Ranger at Kingfisher Bay Resort said the first impressions of the show were amazing.
“Guests of all ages were blown away by seeing the island’s natural processes in a whole new light. It’s been magical to watch them connect with K’gari in such an innovative way.”
Kingfisher Bay Resort manager David Hay explained that for more than thirty years “our resort has been the gateway to K’gari”.
“Illumina is a big, bold move by our pioneering eco-resort, one that we believe will deepen our guests’ appreciation for the island’s natural wonders,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to letting Illumina take us into the future.”
As the first nighttime experience of its kind for guests immersed in an island escape at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Illumina will show nightly and can be booked on the Illumina K’gari or Kingfisher Bay Resort websites www.kingfisherbay.com
