Projecting every night from sunset
Free Spectacular night attraction, Railway Precinct, Quorn South Australia.
Watch the Quorn Silo begin to glow at sunset and spring to life under the stars.
Enjoy this free starlit audiovisual celebration of the Flinders Ranges, the Pichi Richi Railway, local stories and heritage. Gold Winner in the Australian Street Art Awards.
Currently featured story: Quandong Dreaming: Bush Tucker Stories in Light has been launched recently and will feature at the start of the show until end of 2025. This 20 minute Animated Exhibition of First Nation artworks has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program. It’s followed by our other brilliant short locally produced stories about our region (approx 1 hr). You’re welcome to come and go as you please, stay longer to enjoy the late night exhibition of local art and photos (approx 2 hr).
SHOW TIMES FOR EVERY YEAR
Below shows the time that the Main Show is scheduled to start each night. Note that April and October have daylight saving variations. Arrive early to get a good place to watch. This schedule applies every year into the future. Scroll down to find out what stories we are featuring in the Main Show. The Main Show is a sequence of stories that play once only, so arrive early to see them all… you can leave at any time.
Standard Time
April* – 6:30pm
May – 6:00pm
June – 5:45pm
July – 6:15pm
August – 6:30pm
Sept – 6:45pm
Oct* – 6:45pm
Daylight Saving
Oct – 8:15pm
Nov – 8:45pm
Dec – 9:00pm
Jan – 8:45pm
Feb – 8:30pm
March – 8:15pm
April – 7:45pm
Arrive 20 mins before show time, to get your seat or parking spot, enjoy sunset and the Curly Cue countdown leading into the show.
We commence each night with the “Main Show” of animated stories about our region co-created with regional artists and animators, supported through grants and your donations. We are currently featuring these stories in the Main Show:
“Nukunu Welcome” spoken by Nukunu Elder Doug Turner
“Quandong Dreaming: Bush Tucker Stories in Light” approx 20 mins (featured story)
“The Secret Life of Water” narrated by Jacinta Hannigan
“A Step back in Time” narrated by Wendy Brown
“The Rush of Steam” narrated by Jeremy Browne
“Quorn CWA and the Troop Trains of WW2” narrated by Lisa Southon
“Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker” narrated by Michelle Nightingale
“Our Self-Fly Adventure” character voices by Michael Mills and Cindi Drennan
(duration of the above animated stories is approx 80 minutes)
The Main Show stories are followed by an exhibition of stunning photographs and artwork contributed by community members of the Flinders Ranges. This exhibition, approximately 120 minutes in duration, loops until late each night.
Check our facebook page for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/QuornSiloLightShow/
HOUSEKEEPING AND TIPS
to help you make the most of your visit:
The public toilets at the Quorn Town Park (300m west) are open each night. These are on the other side of the Visitor Info Centre (not the closer ones, which are closed each day at 5PM)
Takeaway meals may be booked at the Transcontinental Hotel, Austral Hotel or Quorn Takeaway and Pet Supplies, see “Book a Meal” below. Find out more about where to stay and what is on in Quorn at the Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre.
Tips to enjoyment: BYO Chair, Torch, Insect repellent, Snacks, Warm clothing. If you plan to use the existing seats come early as there are a limited number, and cushions make a difference!
Sit in the viewing area near the Silo to hear the Story Sound.
There is a Seating area with railway sleeper seats in front of the Silo, or
you can watch from your parked car and tune in on radio 87.6. More FM info here.
Map showing access, parking and seating areas: (click for enlarged view)
Parking: for pedestrian safety, the railyard carparks are always closed at night. Please park on Railway Terrace. Arrive early if you wish to watch from your car, so you will be sure to have a good viewing place with the least obstructions. (It is a much better view in the silo viewing area, but the drive in style experience is fun, very suitable and a great option in inclement weather)
Bringing your own chairs or cushions is recommended. The sleeper seats can fill up on busy nights. Bringing your own chair gives you lots of options on where to sit. Carry your chairs through the pedestrian access gate. There’s an access gate through the fence on Railway Terrace in line with the Silo, and another one located close to the station building.
Best quality sound for seated viewers, is beside the projection shed. You are also welcome to BYO FM tuner or listen through your car radio, on 87.6 FM.
Don’t go wandering along the train tracks or in areas beyond the path.
Turn your flash off when taking photos.
Dispose of rubbish thoughtfully and respect our community.
Book a meal through our local pick up and take-away options.
Transcontinental Hotel – 7 days 11am-10pm Phone 08 8648 6076
Austral Hotel – Open 7 days from 11am, for lunches and dinner. Phone 08 8648 6017
Quorn Takeaway and Pet Supplies – Tuesday-Sunday 11am-8pm Public Holidays 11am-2pm
Phone 0403 699 502
Questions, Comments, Feedback and Reviews:
Quorn Silo Light Show is an automated, unmanned installation. If you have a question, concern or issue please contact us so we can resolve it quickly for the benefit of all guests. You can also visit us to give feedback, at the at the Visitor Information Centre.
Sharing your photos and providing positive reviews is really appreciated, and you’ll find us on google places, facebook and tripadvisor.
We now also offer the option to make a Digital Donation to help us grow!
Every Night
Where to watch: Viewing area is located 70m in front of the landmark silos. Park on Railway Terrace (near Eighth Street) and follow the path.
When to see it: Just after sunset any night of the year.
More information:
Every Night: arrive at sunset, make yourself comfortable and the show will begin as the sky deepens
Need more info? The complete source of information about Quorn Silo Light Show and other Quorn attractions, is the Flinders Ranges Visitor Centre Quorn. Phone: 1800 220 980 (overseas +61 8 8620 0510) in office hours
After hours contact info, address and open times can be found here on our Contact Us page.