Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as tickets purchased online help streamline admission and reduce wait times during busy nights. Pre-purchasing is especially helpful on Thursdays through Sundays and from the second week in December through Christmas.
Admission costs $35 per carload. Checking the festival website before visiting can provide updated information about operating hours, safety guidelines and special events.
Whether you’re watching the aurora australis above Antarctica or driving through a holiday village filled with over a million sparkling lights, the southern lights can refer to two very different experiences. One is powered by the sun and Earth’s magnetic field, while the other celebrates the joy and warmth of the holiday season.
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