Vivid 2025 Self-Guided Tour

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While there are no artworks located directly at Central, it’s the closest and easiest station to reach the beginning of the light walk.\n\nThe artworks start at this first stop.\n\nClick the button below to find the best route from where you are now.\n\n","type":"text"},{"content":"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//4692%2BPP3,+Haymarket+NSW+2000/@-33.8807375,151.1992166,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b12ae2f9e28b605:0x22b7d998be4e7d16!2m2!1d151.2017969!2d-33.8807375!3e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxNS4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D","type":"link","title":"Directions To First Artwork"},{"content":"### **Eye of the Beholder**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FEye%20of%20the%20beholder%201900%20x%20900%20lighter.jfif?alt=media&token=13b0ba6c-577f-45b4-820e-85d1ef56cfff","type":"img"},{"content":"By Sinclair Park\n\nLook up. The windows of this building aren't just glass tonight, they’re watching you. Sinclair Park’s surreal and clever installation transforms the iconic Frank Gehry building into a wall of blinking, darting, human eyes.\n\nThis work takes its cue from the original meaning of the word \"window,\" which comes from the Old Norse vindauga, or \"wind-eye\". And now, those eyes are looking right back at you.\n\nAs you stand here on The Goods Line, you’re not just a viewer. You’re being seen. Inspired by Salvador Dalí’s dream sequence in Hitchcock’s Spellbound, this building becomes part of a shared dream. It’s playful, a little unsettling, and impossible to ignore.\n\nWho’s watching whom? Are you looking into the art, or is it looking into you?\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_0.mp3?alt=media&token=a8d256ae-b142-41f1-9fcb-e45202f38663"},{"address":"Ultimo Fun Run","location":{"longitude":151.20134092446747,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.88029215565113,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJIyo6t8avEmsRG6Oo_xeZ920","media":[{"content":"### **QUASAR**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FQASAR_Website%20Header_1900x900_FA%20Risize%20(1).jpg?alt=media&token=ec99f41d-2b08-4816-a451-aa557ca3fd5c","type":"img"},{"content":"By UxU Studio\n\nThis glowing sculpture looks simple at first. A perfect ring of light spinning in two directions at once. But step closer and you’ll find something deeper.\n\nAt the centre is a dark mirror, like a black hole. The lights seem to disappear into it, but your own reflection stares back. Suddenly it’s not just a sculpture, it’s you, floating in the middle of the universe.\n\nQUASAR takes its name from one of the brightest things known to science, but its message is more personal. Light and dark, presence and mystery, all wrapped into one quiet, hypnotic swirl.\n\nStand in front of it for a moment. You’ll feel it pull you in.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_1.mp3?alt=media&token=da7e736d-23d0-4c33-9dad-253d67b233a0"},{"address":"We Wash 'em","location":{"longitude":151.2015969462162,"latitude":-33.878984183304354,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJgcaf7f6vEmsRPMsDYiTeGWk","media":[{"content":"### **Starscape Tunnel**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FStarscape%20Tunnel_%201900x900_0%20(1).jpg?alt=media&token=d651a90d-a633-4c6d-a6a4-39a24e1b1ba2","type":"img"},{"content":"By Mandylights & Alex Swinden\n\nStep into a glowing tunnel of more than 700 stars, each one twinkling in its own way. Inspired by both the night sky and those glow-in-the-dark stickers that lit up so many bedroom ceilings, Starscape Tunnel brings a burst of colour and wonder to the city streets.\n\nStretching 40 metres across Hay Street, this tunnel invites you to wander through a dreamlike corridor where memory and imagination meet. Lights flash and shift as you move, turning every step into something magical.\n\nIt’s a moment to look up, slow down, and let yourself get lost in the stars.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_2.mp3?alt=media&token=2c6a6919-0333-4a73-b2d9-ead9f1dd30b0"},{"address":"Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium Darling Harbour","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.876499242250645,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20165255836488},"placeId":"ChIJf7eIvYWvEmsRs6qqQxcxr9g","media":[{"content":"### **Telephone**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FPrimary_Render_link__c_0.jpg?alt=media&token=3d086a11-7e3a-47c4-83b3-98ee42a92eb8","type":"img"},{"content":"By Yannesi Siu\n\nStep inside a classic red telephone booth and make a call to something a little more personal. Telephone invites you to put down your mobile and pick up a slower, more thoughtful way to connect.\n\nInside each booth, you’ll find a working handset. Pick it up, dial the dream line and follow the prompt. You’ll have 30 seconds to leave a message—maybe it’s a dream, a wish, or a thought for someone you care about.\n\nThese old-school booths are more than just a bit of nostalgia. They’re a reminder to pause and be present. Each week, some of these recorded dreams will be shared across Vivid Sydney on public screens.\n\nSo go ahead, step in and leave a message that might light up someone else's night.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_3.mp3?alt=media&token=ba9ae414-5d9c-4a50-ac13-1af4dd857d24"},{"address":"Tumbalong Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20208227150619,"latitude":-33.87554805679669},"placeId":"ChIJaZrLHzuuEmsRYPzx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":"### **Kickit Team Tennis**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FKickit_landscape%20Website_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=f7d523f8-2a77-48c4-88b1-18e19ad624b7","type":"img"},{"content":"By Limelight Studio\n\nThis isn’t your regular tennis match. The court is covered in glowing orbs and instead of a ball, you’re serving beams of light. Welcome to Kickit Team Tennis, a high-energy, light-based game designed for teamwork and pure fun.\n\nStep onto the court at Darling Quarter and use footpads to send pulses of light across to the other side. As the action builds, the court lights up with every move, turning a simple rally into a glowing celebration of collaboration.\n\nIt’s easy to join in, and the more you play, the more the whole thing comes alive. No experience needed. Just step up, join a team and let the lights fly.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_4.mp3?alt=media&token=0923e1a9-4334-49fe-abd7-3d1178a4366b"},{"address":"Tumbalong Park","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20191061012923,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.87539662714482},"placeId":"ChIJaZrLHzuuEmsRYPzx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":"### **The Cloud Swing**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FPrimary_Render_link__c.jpg?alt=media&token=ef8baf7d-e063-48a1-b5bd-2043f5a6d86e","type":"img"},{"content":"By Cultured Creative\n\nFloating gently over Darling Quarter Village Green, these glowing cloud-like forms seem to drift in mid-air. But step closer and you’ll discover swings hidden beneath them, inviting you to take a seat and sway under the light.\n\nThe Cloud Swing first appeared at Burning Man in 2019, and since then it’s travelled the world bringing a little magic to city streets. When still, the clouds glow softly. But once you start swinging, bursts of colour ripple through them, lighting up the night.\n\nIt’s playful, peaceful and strangely calming. Just for a moment, you’re in your own little sky.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_5.mp3?alt=media&token=fcc59c7a-8893-46f3-aed1-3676ab683b25"},{"address":"Tumbalong Park","location":{"latitude":-33.87557477964853,"longitude":151.20142183663958,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJaZrLHzuuEmsRYPzx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":"### **Elysian Collection**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Felysian-collection-website_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=799827d0-5388-48a6-94d6-392780056010","type":"img"},{"content":"By Atelier Sisu\n\nStep into something out of a dream. These glowing inflatable tunnels twist and curve like a rainbow mirage, turning Tumbalong Park into a playground of light and colour.\n\nInspired by the Elysian Fields of Ancient Greek mythology, this installation brings a sense of wonder and escape to the city. The shifting lights bounce off the iridescent walls as you wander through, making each turn feel like you’re discovering something new.\n\nElysian Collection isn’t just something to look at. It’s something to explore, to play in and to get lost inside. Take a few moments, breathe it in, and enjoy the calm in the chaos.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_6.mp3?alt=media&token=05a22066-c192-4a3d-8aac-fab1f3ae2685"},{"address":"Tumbalong Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.87547679581751,"longitude":151.201496938492,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJaZrLHzuuEmsRYPzx-Wh9AQ8","media":[{"content":"### **Dream Scene**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FSCHF%20x%20Vivid_DESKTOP%20RENDER_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=bbfe4a3d-b12b-4b00-a6ac-c70e819fc23d","type":"img"},{"content":"By Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation\n\nDream Scene invites you into a colourful world powered entirely by imagination. This glowing digital mural is made from the dreams and drawings of children from Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.\n\nWatch as their artwork shifts and changes in real-time, creating a playful dreamscape full of joy and colour. You can even be part of it. Scan the QR code at the site or grab a marker and draw your own dream to add to the wall.\n\nIt’s more than an artwork. It’s a celebration of resilience, creativity and hope. Every flicker and swirl reminds us what’s possible when we dream together.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_7.mp3?alt=media&token=bc2d2ab1-6993-495c-8b2d-dc5d766e147a"},{"address":"Bike Rack","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.874456866532924,"longitude":151.20075634488038,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJvV09QgCvEmsRIk7eLG5OYzU","media":[{"content":"### **Entwine**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FtoyStudio-Entwine-02-1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=82e5d4d9-23fa-4447-926e-47b0d5627935","type":"img"},{"content":"By Toy Studio\n\nLook up and you’ll see three glowing rings floating in the night sky, gently shifting and pulsing with light. This is Entwine, a stunning symbol of how our thoughts, memories and dreams are all connected.\n\nEach ring is made from more than 160 LED tubes, arranged with careful precision, but dancing with wild, unpredictable energy. Sometimes they shimmer softly, sometimes they flash with intensity – just like the emotions and memories that drift through our minds when we dream.\n\nPaired with a soft, immersive soundscape, this piece wraps you in light and sound. It’s calm and reflective, yet full of motion – a moment to breathe and take it all in.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_8.mp3?alt=media&token=0d8ce9f5-cea2-434f-863a-42d49d5bcd6f"},{"address":"29 Wheat Rd","location":{"latitude":-33.873926854799485,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.20054176815918,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJVyYpszuuEmsRwhQG118awTk","media":[{"content":"### **Symphony of Light**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FSymphony%20of%20Light_Webpage%20Header_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=3645ad82-007f-4ca8-8e5e-b7d92f0405a2","type":"img"},{"content":"By ONGA Artful Light Company & Ming Zhang\n\nStep into a tunnel of motion and colour where a giant slinky has come to life. Symphony of Light brings a childhood classic to vivid reality with spiralling neon blues and greens that twist and ripple through the air.\n\nEvery movement you make is picked up by sensors, triggering waves of light and bursts of sound. It’s playful, surprising and fully interactive. The lights respond to your gestures as if the sculpture itself is alive and listening.\n\nAs you walk through, notice how shadows bend and shift on the ground, creating a dreamlike layer of movement that feels both futuristic and familiar. It’s pure joy, shaped by light.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_9.mp3?alt=media&token=a8d912de-d261-452e-9750-8a28e3a278a2"},{"address":"31 Wheat Rd","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20126060017517,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.873214228793714},"placeId":"ChIJcfCsupCvEmsRCQjmj1_XTq4","media":[{"content":"### **Samsung Space to Dream**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FSpace%20to%20Dream_%20Samsung_render_Website%20Header_1900x900_FA%20Render_0.jpg?alt=media&token=e100bf9e-8466-4a9c-ac73-c04641d186c9","type":"img"},{"content":"By Samsung\n\nThree glowing waterfalls float above the waters of Cockle Bay, shimmering with light, motion and sound. This is Space to Dream, a breathtaking display from Samsung that turns the bay into a canvas for imagination.\n\nEach waterfall becomes a living screen, where colour and movement shift in waves, powered by cutting-edge pixel mesh technology. As the lights dance across the surface, you’re left asking, is this real, or are you dreaming?\n\nBut this isn’t just something to look at. Head to the Dream Generator, where you can interact with the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Explore the magic of Galaxy AI and even take the surreal walk across the water, getting closer to the towers as your dream unfolds around you.\n\nAfter the huge success of Chorus of Light in 2024, this year’s installation is even bigger and more immersive. It’s a highlight you won’t want to miss.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_10.mp3?alt=media&token=329daea4-3632-429f-add4-1287f9c4658e"},{"address":"Cockle Bay Wharf","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.87261794795433,"longitude":151.20187609841008,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJuxwMzjuuEmsR28_bMb4l_BE","media":[{"content":"### **The Dream Herd**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Fthe-dream-herd-desktop_1900x900.png?alt=media&token=2c45b27d-71eb-429a-8a23-e4a121690900","type":"img"},{"content":"By Amigo & Amigo & Twentieth Letter\nComposers: Mie Nakazawa & Frank Dasent\n\nStep beneath a glowing cluster of sheep suspended in the night sky. Dreamlike and a little surreal, The Dream Herd reimagines one of the oldest sleep rituals—counting sheep.\n\nEach sheep lights up with soft, shifting colour. Touch the poles and you’ll trigger changes in the flock, with bursts of light and gentle tones dancing across the cloud. Some dream in monochrome, others in vibrant colour. This installation captures both, blending science, nostalgia and imagination in a playful light display.\n\nWhether you interact or simply watch, The Dream Herd is a reminder of the calm before sleep and the strange beauty of dreams.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_11.mp3?alt=media&token=8a0bf58e-3198-4c92-bc0f-1627c7474b7b"},{"address":"Gadigal","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20873070000005,"latitude":-33.873045510660305},"placeId":"ChIJ-e_f3j2uEmsRqloIvNAvo_Q","media":[{"content":"### **Make Your Way to Barangaroo**","type":"text"},{"content":"### **Walk or Metro – You Choose**","type":"text"},{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJ-e_f3j2uEmsRqloIvNAvo_Q"},"type":"place"},{"content":"You’ve reached a crossroads in your Vivid adventure. From here, you have two options to get to the next section of the Light Walk at Barangaroo.\n\nYou can walk the whole way, but be warned: there are no artworks between here and Barangaroo Reserve, and it’s a bit of a stretch on foot.\n\nOr, you can do what we recommend: head to Gadigal Station, just up the street, and take the metro one stop to Barangaroo. It’s quick, easy and saves your legs for what’s ahead.\n\nThere’s plenty more light waiting for you at the other end, so whichever route you choose, you’re on track for more Vivid magic\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_12.mp3?alt=media&token=e673646f-19a9-404b-8525-58d450f906b3"},{"address":"Nawi Cove","location":{"latitude":-33.858987694997055,"longitude":151.20211198019254,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJIQoaqkWuEmsRbJuLSM1J9xo","media":[{"content":"### **Arriving at Barangaroo Metro Station**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Feur-erco-sydney-metro-barangaroo-station-intro-9-10.jpg?alt=media&token=547ffdd8-7ca3-4bea-9196-6106faf2d34f","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Feur-erco-sydney-metro-barangaroo-station-intro-7-10.jpg?alt=media&token=86057a4a-3d30-4f49-9ef9-65de7a31a30b","type":"img"},{"content":"Welcome to the Harbour’s Edge\n\nYou’ve just stepped out at Barangaroo Station, one of Sydney’s newest metro stops. Opened in 2024, this sleek underground station connects the heart of the CBD to the waterfront with speed and style.\n\nTake the escalator or lift up to street level and you’ll arrive right at Barangaroo Reserve, where your Vivid journey continues. From here, the light trail picks up again with some of the festival’s most striking waterfront installations.\n\nReady for more? Head to the next stop and let the lights guide the way.\n\n","type":"text"},{"content":"### **Lumina Dream**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FLumina%20Dream_Secondary%20render_Website%20Header_1900x%20900.png?alt=media&token=d36ca068-f621-4899-9d4f-8ae87b5a797f","type":"img"},{"content":"By ONGA Artful Light Company and Ming Zhang\n\nAs you arrive in Barangaroo, you're greeted by a glowing grove of raindrop-like sculptures. This is Lumina Dream, and it’s alive with light, sound and movement.\n\nEach of the six towering teardrops is more than just beautiful to look at. They're powered by real weather data. The colours and patterns you're seeing right now are directly influenced by current conditions like wind, temperature and humidity.\n\nWatch as light ripples across the surface, shifting like rainfall, breeze or heatwaves. Paired with a soft ambient soundtrack that changes with the display, the whole installation feels calm, natural and immersive.\n\nTake your time walking around each sculpture. From every angle, you’ll notice something different. A moment of stillness, reflection and connection, right in the middle of the city.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_13.mp3?alt=media&token=1800abdc-a536-4189-9d20-0ebe068d3045"},{"address":"Nawi Cove","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.175179739897019,"latitude":-33.858651872412715,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20191410642528},"placeId":"ChIJIQoaqkWuEmsRbJuLSM1J9xo","media":[{"content":"### **Cygnus**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FCygnus_Website%20Header_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=cdc82bbd-46af-4328-9a8e-ec9f191f7f9d","type":"img"},{"content":"By Loomaland\n\nTwelve glowing swans glide silently across Nawi Cove, their sleek forms pulsing with colour as they twist and turn in perfect unison. This is Cygnus—an elegant ballet of light, water and sound.\n\nEach swan is animatronic, moving in slow, mesmerising patterns that feel both graceful and uncanny. Their colours shift in time with a haunting soundtrack by composer Anil Sebastian, turning the harbour into a living, breathing stage.\n\nInspired by the myths and legends that surround swans across cultures, Cygnus captures that moment where dream and reality blur. With Australia being home to the only native black swan, this installation feels especially at home here, bridging ancient symbolism with cutting-edge technology.\n\nFind a quiet spot along the water’s edge and take it in. The longer you stay, the more it draws you in.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_14.mp3?alt=media&token=318e9345-3458-4aed-96ed-d264081fecba"},{"address":"Bike Rack","location":{"longitude":151.2004817392683,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.85842355924089},"placeId":"ChIJrzGYdACvEmsR6th5WpESiUQ","media":[{"content":"### **Alchemy of Atmospheres**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FPrimary_Render_link__c%20(1).jpg?alt=media&token=79068c2e-8227-4adf-9187-5e3b480a0186","type":"img"},{"content":"by Janez Groselj\n\nStep carefully into Nawi Garden, where swirling mist and electric crackles set the stage for one of Vivid’s most atmospheric stops. This installation transforms the peaceful green space into a dreamlike storm of lightning, fog and sound.\n\nWhite-hot bolts twist down from above, cutting through a thick fog that clings to the air. Each flash is timed with a burst of thunderous sound, creating a full-body experience that feels both natural and completely otherworldly.\n\nInspired by the connection between Earth and Venus, Alchemy of Atmospheres asks us to reflect on how fragile our planet really is. Venus once had conditions like Earth’s, but today it’s a stormy furnace. This piece draws from that planetary history to send a quiet message about the importance of care and balance.\n\nTake your time moving through it, let the lightning guide your eyes and listen closely. It’s a powerful reminder of just how strange and beautiful the universe can be.\n\nPlease note: this installation contains intense lighting, sound and fog effects, and may not be suitable for people with light or sound sensitivity.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_15.mp3?alt=media&token=9e85ba88-f93f-4491-91e9-2fae0b5e3a01"},{"address":"Walumil Lawns","location":{"latitude":-33.85622165103415,"longitude":151.20033466881847,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJ_dMV11quEmsRq_wb3ziAzUo","media":[{"content":"### **Trispheric Garden**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FPrimary_Render_link__c%20(2).jpg?alt=media&token=24017b62-c93b-4906-bb1d-6997e8a1db06","type":"img"},{"content":"by REELIZE STUDIO\n\nA cluster of six towering light sculptures rises from the park beside the Sea Wall in Barangaroo, glowing in vibrant shades of orange, red and yellow. This is Trispheric Garden, a dreamlike forest of geometry, reflection and rhythm.\n\nAs you move between the tall obelisks, you’ll notice light bending and bouncing in unexpected ways. Spherical forms embedded in the towers reflect their surroundings while pulsing with shifting patterns. Sound and motion play together here, forming a layered sensory experience that changes as you do.\n\nLook closely and you’ll see the towers never appear quite the same from any two angles. It’s a space built for exploration, encouraging you to drift through and let your perception adjust as colour, structure and sound merge in real time.\n\nTrispheric Garden captures the idea that nothing is fixed. Like a dream, it’s always shifting, never quite finished and full of possibilities.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_16.mp3?alt=media&token=7a4ed209-ddf0-4198-818a-f38b4c7be356"},{"address":"Wilson Parking - Barangaroo Reserve","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85606795968636,"longitude":151.20158726042843,"longitudeDelta":0.175179739897019},"placeId":"ChIJ6aE8tUSuEmsRVKlxyNJckuE","media":[{"content":"### **Fly to the Moon**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FFLYTOTHEMOON_900pxW%20x%20900pxH.jpg?alt=media&token=04fdf3d0-bfb8-4b1c-8595-f75d50af3abc","type":"img"},{"content":"by Yannesi Siu\n\nThis glowing full moon is more than just a beautiful sight. It’s a swing, a stage, and a dream brought to life. Fly to the Moon invites you to step up, take a seat, and float in front of a giant, softly lit moon as if you’ve been plucked from Earth and placed among the stars.\n\nAs you swing, you become the “man in the moon” silhouetted against the glowing sphere. It’s peaceful, it’s playful, and it’s pure magic.\n\nThis installation captures the childlike wonder of dreaming big and the simple joy of imagining what’s possible. So take a swing and let yourself drift into the night sky.","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_17.mp3?alt=media&token=2472ac90-8cfa-46af-91bd-94106c5ece41"},{"address":"The Cutaway","location":{"latitude":-33.85644661902998,"longitude":151.20107512606785,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJNUsJJ0WuEmsR9KNVNGJHPsQ","media":[{"content":"### **Bon{d}fire**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FBondfire_%20Website%20header_1900x900.png?alt=media&token=351269fa-c50e-4a30-bfb8-6642d25b6ff9","type":"img"},{"content":"by 27 JUNE Studio\n\nA spark starts a fire, but stories keep it burning. Bon{d}fire is a glowing 8-metre-high sculpture that flickers to life with the voices of those who gather around it. Shaped like rising flames, the central structure is surrounded by storytelling stations where you’re invited to speak into a microphone and share a dream, thought or reflection.\n\nEach voice is translated into light and rhythm, weaving your story into a living bonfire of shared experiences. The more stories are told, the more vibrant the flame becomes.\n\nBlending ancient traditions with modern tech, Bon{d}fire brings people together through words and light. It’s a celebration of connection, creativity and the power of community.\n\nMake sure to stop by on Wednesdays at 6.30pm for Firetalk, a free storytelling session curated by Wiradjuri poet and artist Jazz Money, presented with Sydney Writers’ Festival.","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_18.mp3?alt=media&token=aa124917-f4eb-4678-80d1-28f13b33c054"},{"address":"27 Hickson Rd","location":{"longitude":151.20118241442842,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.85779641456072},"placeId":"ChIJBSuQIUWuEmsRhpQaCV04n7A","media":[{"content":"### **SomniUs**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FSomniUs_render_1900x900.jfif?alt=media&token=af566150-716a-46a1-931d-b654eb1f1f52","type":"img"},{"content":"by Illumaphonium\n\nStep beneath a shimmering canopy of nearly 1,000 suspended rods, each one glowing with light and alive with sound. As you move, so does the art. SomniUs reacts to your presence, rippling in waves that mirror your steps and gestures.\n\nThis large-scale interactive installation is made up of over 6 kilometres of LED, woven into handmade bars that shift and pulse with movement. It feels like walking under a sea of dreams, fluid, alive and always changing.\n\nThe more people engage, the more the sound and light find rhythm. It’s a reminder that out of many movements, harmony can emerge. Here, you're not just looking at the art, you're part of it.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_19.mp3?alt=media&token=e24c3047-13ef-4a09-9ea4-d8c80e71ce25"},{"address":"98 Cumberland St","location":{"latitude":-33.85883048761184,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20697058047233,"longitudeDelta":0.175179739897019},"placeId":"Ei85OCBDdW1iZXJsYW5kIFN0LCBUaGUgUm9ja3MgTlNXIDIwMDAsIEF1c3RyYWxpYSIaEhgKFAoSCTUZKyFDrhJrEZFSJGKINbjFEGI","media":[{"content":"### **Bloom**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FBloom__InSitu_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=b457ae0f-4229-458e-b25c-ef8c5f3120bd","type":"img"},{"content":"by Eggpicnic & Ann Jones / Corey Hague\n\nEnter the Argyle Cut and find yourself in a luminous dream of nature reimagined. Bloom transforms the tunnel into a living mural of vibrant flora, fungi and starry skies, creating a space that feels both ancient and otherworldly.\n\nAbove and around you, birds, plants and glowing spores shimmer in rhythm with an immersive soundscape built from real field recordings. Every droplet and rustle becomes part of the story.\n\nScan the AR code with your phone to take part in shaping the artwork, a small act reflecting our power to influence the future of our planet.\n\nFrom root to canopy, Bloom celebrates the beauty, fragility and wonder of the natural world in full colour.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_20.mp3?alt=media&token=cf12a2c1-9af2-4707-ab4b-16b46b8d6189"},{"address":"Dawes Point Reserve","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85462275980614,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.20996893957349},"placeId":"ChIJAcPO8l2uEmsRbbZo3HDc69U","media":[{"content":"### **Sweet Dreams**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FSweet%20Dreams_Website%20Header_1900x900_FA%20Resize.jpg?alt=media&token=7ae34970-e51b-488b-a7bc-2421c28c9eca","type":"img"},{"content":"by Spinifex Group\n\nThe Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons transform into a dreamscape of candy-coated imagination. Step into Sweet Dreams, a visual sugar rush where giant gumballs roll, pastel macarons stack and popcorn bursts in a mesmerising Rube Goldberg-style sequence.\n\nThis larger-than-life fantasy turns the structure into a glowing machine of treats, with projected animations that morph from biscuit towers to cascades of cupcakes, all set in motion by whimsical mechanics and saturated colour.\n\nIt’s a playful reminder to embrace the joy of nostalgia and indulge in the sweet wonder of childhood dreams.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_21.mp3?alt=media&token=61e8a90b-1869-47f7-802f-8518a6b56780"},{"address":"7 Hickson Rd","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.855412043489586,"longitude":151.2100440414259},"placeId":"ChIJ45lCnV2uEmsR5Ge2LuVR-cU","media":[{"content":"### **Error**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FError_Render)website%20Header_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=fcf6f160-7ecb-405f-b5bf-bd8f03bb6a22","type":"img"},{"content":"by Vendel & de Wolf and Light Art Collection\n\nCan technology fix our mistakes, or are flaws simply part of being, whether human or machine? Error explores this paradox with a hypnotic, swirling disc that pulses with bursts of unpredictable light.\n\nHovering in mid-air like a glitch in the system, the work mimics the randomness of the universe and artificial intelligence alike. It reminds us that imperfection, though often seen as a fault, can be the source of creativity and discovery.\n\nIn a world racing towards precision, Error asks you to pause and consider the beauty in unpredictability.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_22.mp3?alt=media&token=bf95db5e-a9ff-4785-86da-07e33ab10313"},{"address":"Tallawoladah Lawn","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.860122495004816,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.20945503487525},"placeId":"ChIJseQQBC2vEmsRcz5j3klisC4","media":[{"content":"### **King Dingo**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FVS25_MCA_KingDingo_Website%20Header_1900x900_resize.jpg?alt=media&token=438d85d3-7f9e-4ac3-9327-be6b8da98379","type":"img"},{"content":"by Vincent Namatjira & The Electric Canvas\n\nA dingo dressed in royal red rides across the façade of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Regal and proud, it cuts through scenes of empire and Country, offering a striking, dreamlike vision of strength, identity and reversal.\n\nIn his boldest multimedia work yet, celebrated Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira reimagines power through the symbol of the dingo—his totem and a recurring figure in his series King Dingo. The projection is set to a dynamic original score by Indulkana-based composer Jeremy Whiskey.\n\nThis powerful piece flips the script on colonialism, turning the MCA into a rock-and-roll parade of authority and resistance. From royal halls to outback stages, King Dingo leads a charge of cultural pride and reclamation.\n\nA defiant reminder that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_23.mp3?alt=media&token=e98bdb15-71a5-45e0-8dfb-ee51ea67dc90"},{"address":"Unlocked Tours","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.20906343235907,"latitude":-33.86082632114573,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJiyzIz2WvEmsRtCFXJjgfWq8","media":[{"content":"### **Emergence**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2F2023ThisIsLoop-01%20Credit%20Anne%20Koerber-1900pxW%20x%20900pxH.jpg?alt=media&token=5d3cb689-1206-4661-bcd2-9febd18d794c","type":"img"},{"content":"by This is Loop & NYX Electronic Drone Choir\n\nA glowing structure appears ahead like a mirage, rippling with reflection and light. Emergence is a monumental audio-visual sculpture made from mirrored tunnel-shaped bricks, stacked in hypnotic symmetry.\n\nStep inside and become part of the dream. Over 10,000 LEDs pulse around you, in sync with a haunting original score by NYX Choir, blending raw vocals and synthetic sound.\n\nThis is more than a light show. It is a space to breathe, feel and reflect. Emergence invites you to disconnect from the noise and immerse yourself in a meditative world of rhythm, light and stillness.","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_24.mp3?alt=media&token=9531578f-86cd-49a3-84f5-f511f865cf4e"},{"address":"Herald Square","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.861490050609284,"longitude":151.20859672799048,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJRUGMkTivEmsRi9eXjqhyZ0s","media":[{"content":"### **Soleil Nuit**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Fsoleil%20nuit_sebastien%20lefevre_place%20celestins%20_1920-900%20RVB%20landscappe%C2%AEChassignole.jpg?alt=media&token=26a8f416-7ebc-4790-be11-3f6561bbccc1","type":"img"},{"content":"by Le Pilote Productions\n\nTwo giant mirrored discs stand back-to-back. One catches the sun. The other shimmers like a starry night. Together, they create Soleil Nuit—a hypnotic reflection on duality and change.\n\nEach surface is layered with over 5,000 tiny coloured mirrors that dance in the breeze, refracting light into a living impressionist painting. In daylight, the installation glows like a golden sun. By night, it transforms into a luminous cosmos, sparkling under shifting LED light.\n\nIt’s a meditative moment. A reminder that day and night, light and dark, are part of the same rhythm. Look up and let your thoughts drift with the changing sky.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_25.mp3?alt=media&token=dee41d4f-94cf-4b48-8ebc-3ab12a52faff"},{"address":"Circular Quay","location":{"longitude":151.21093024983344,"latitude":-33.861614461143624,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJOWBULGiuEmsRoSJ5WA2U2hY","media":[{"content":"### **House of Romance: Dreams Collide**","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2FHouseofRomanceDreamsCollide__InSitu_1900x900.jpg?alt=media&token=6400f792-d8b1-4fde-b328-6a296084aec4","type":"img"},{"content":"by Romance Was Born and Supergiant\n\nCustoms House becomes a dazzling dreamscape. Crochet quilts, iced vovo pinks, and underwater fantasy textures wrap the historic façade in a kaleidoscope of colour and couture.\n\nMarking their 20th anniversary, legendary fashion duo Romance Was Born steps beyond the runway for the first time. In collaboration with immersive studio Supergiant, their most iconic collections are reimagined in projection, fusing playful design with bold, digital artistry.\n\nThis psychedelic celebration of Australian creativity features collaborations with Ken Done, Jenny Kee, Pip & Pop, and more. Every detail is set to an original soundtrack by Heckler Sound, adding rhythm to the visual feast.\n\nStep into a fantastical fashion dream. Lose yourself where art, fashion, and fantasy collide.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FXs9ROZG7w6GSmaQJxz0u%2Ftts_26.mp3?alt=media&token=22cdbbf3-0020-4788-99ca-43d052d807df"}]