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Sunset

Adelaide Sunset at Thompson's Beach

Catch the golden hour light as it fades over the water.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:47

    Grab a coffee or snack from a local shop. Check the route to find a nearby place open before sunset.

  2. 20:17

    Thompson's Beach

    Walk to Thompson's Beach. Find a spot facing west to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

  3. 21:02

    Stay for the afterglow or head to a nearby café to digest and chat about the view.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW in January. Arrive early enough to secure a good spot with a clear western view.

Check before you go

  • Check opening hours for any food or drink stops you choose, as they may close before sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Adelaide (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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