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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kangaroo Point

Grab a coffee, watch the sun dip below the river, and finish the evening with a view.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:17

    Brew

    Pick up a coffee and a light bite at Brew. It is a relaxed café just off the Albert Street Mall, perfect for grabbing something to go before you head out.

  2. 18:02

    Kangaroo Point

    Walk 14 minutes east to Kangaroo Point. The walls along the Brisbane River are well-lit after dark, but the real draw is the excellent view of the CBD skyline just across the water. Find a spot on the grassy bank facing west.

  3. 18:47

    Kangaroo Point

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 18:47. The golden light starts around 18:14, so you have about 30 minutes of warm light to enjoy the skyline before the sky darkens.

  4. 19:17

    Irish Murphy's

    End the night at Irish Murphy's. Head back toward the city center to George Street. This Irish pub serves good food and has a lively atmosphere, making it a great place to settle in after your walk.

Local tip

The walk from Brew to Kangaroo Point is straightforward, but keep an eye on the time as you explore the park. The lighting at Kangaroo Point changes quickly once the sun dips below the horizon.

Check before you go

  • Brew is open from 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on weekends.
  • Irish Murphy's hours are not specified in the context, so check the route and opening times locally.

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

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