People across the globe have braved the cold to see the colourful phenomenon of the Northern Lights, which is being brought to the Highlands for a limited time.
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Fire pits, heaters, chairs, and food and beverage stalls are set up in the Centennial Vineyards, for those coming to see Borealis in the Vines.
The projections of light beams across the vines kicked off on May 25.
Borealis was created by Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher, and his projections are being accompanied by a soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois.
The installations have been witnessed and admired by more than a million people worldwide, and was a success on the lake in Daylesford, Victoria.
It is the first time the event is being held in NSW.
The light beams are combined with bright hues and the changes in the weather to create illuminating auroras.
"It's something so different worth seeing," said Highlands resident Donna Portland on the opening night.
For the opening, people were rugged up in coats, scarves and beanies with their cameras ready, and brought picnic blankets and chairs to sit back and enjoy the show.
"It's quite a mystical experience," said co-producer Andrew Andrew Kay AM, who wanted to bring the beauty of the auroras to people, after he failed to chase it twice with his daughter.
Indigenous man Jesse Saunders presented a welcome and acknowledgement of country on the night.
Wingecarribee Shire Council's director of corporate strategy and resourcing Carmel Foster said Borealis in the Vines was a great opportunity to bring more people to the area and promote businesses across the region.
Dates and tickets
Borealis in the Vines is on every Thursday to Sunday until June 30.
Tickets start at $25 for adults, $20 for concession holders and $10 for children aged between two and 15.
Children below two can enter for free.
VIP packages, which include entry, a souvenir lanyard, access to a premier viewing area and a redeemable drink voucher, start at $55 each.
They can all be bought through Ticketek.
A shuttle service will also be available throughout the event, with information found via borealisau.com.
Briannah Devlin
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
