Timeline
19:48
Walk up Mount Pleasant to the Royal Australian Artillery Memorial. The hill offers a broad view of the Defence Force Academy. This is your spot to watch the sun sink toward the WSW as the sky turns golden.
20:35
Head down to the Kingston Foreshore for a drink. Walt & Burley sits right on the water's edge. It is open late, so you can grab a seat and watch the city lights come on across the lake.
21:05
Move to Queenies for dinner and cocktails. This art deco-themed spot is a short walk away. It stays open late, offering an intimate, cozy atmosphere with elegant geometric details and an inviting outdoor terrace if the night is warm.
Local tip
Mount Pleasant is a steep climb. Allow extra time if you are not used to the incline. The view is worth the effort, especially when the golden light hits the memorial stone.
Check before you go
- Mount Pleasant is a public park with no specific opening hours, but it is best visited in daylight or with a torch after dark.
- Walt & Burley is open Mon–Fri 11AM–late and Sat–Sun 8AM–late.
- Queenies is open Mon–Thu 4PM–late, Fri–Sat noon–late, and Sun noon–10PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).