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Sunset

Golden Hour at Inglewood

Start with a warm drink before the light turns gold, catch the sunset over the river, and finish the evening in the quiet of the sanctuary.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:44

    Rosso Coffee Roasters

    Grab a pour-over coffee at Rosso Coffee Roasters. The café is open until 17:00 on Sundays and 20:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the day winds down.

  2. 20:34

    Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre

    Walk to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. The trails are open until sunset. Use this time to walk the riverine forest trails and watch the birds before the crowds arrive for the evening light.

  3. 21:44

    Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre

    Find a quiet spot on the trails or near the riverbank within the sanctuary. At 21:44, the sun sets toward the NW, casting long shadows through the trees and lighting up the water.

  4. 22:29

    Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre

    Stay until the light fades completely. The sanctuary offers a peaceful end to the day, away from the city noise.

Local tip

The Nature Centre building is closed, so bring your own water. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset, so plan to leave before it gets dark.

Check before you go

  • Rosso Coffee Roasters is closed on Mondays.
  • Inglewood Bird Sanctuary trails close at sunset.

Worth knowing

  • Rosso Coffee Roasters is open at 19:44 only on Th, Fr, Sa

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