Timeline
16:52
Start at The Cumberland Arms, a cozy pub in the strip of bars along Light Square. Order a drink and settle in while the afternoon light is still strong.
17:22
Walk 5 minutes from Light Square to the Adelaide Festival Centre. The plaza opens up around you, offering wide views of the building’s modernist architecture.
17:52
Find a spot on the Festival Plaza steps facing west. At 17:52 the sun sets toward the WNW, casting long shadows and turning the glass facades gold. Stay for the afterglow as the sky shifts from orange to deep blue.
18:22
Head back to The Cumberland Arms for a nightcap. The pub is open until 3:00 AM on weekdays, making it a perfect, relaxed end to the evening.
Local tip
The walk between Light Square and the Festival Centre is short and flat. If you prefer to shop before the sunset, Rundle Mall is open until 17:30 on weekdays, giving you just enough time to browse before heading to the pub.
Check before you go
- The Cumberland Arms is open until 03:00 on weekdays.
- Rundle Mall closes at 17:30 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- The Cumberland Arms is open at 16:52 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Adelaide (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).