Timeline
18:51
Grab a drink and settle in at The Valley Pub. It is a short walk from Viking Park and has a relaxed community vibe. Check that it is open for your chosen date, as hours vary by day.
19:51
Walk to Viking Park to find your spot. The stadium offers a wide, open rectangular surface that serves as a perfect vantage point. You are looking west towards the sun.
20:21
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light will fade over the Woden and Tuggeranong valleys as the sky changes color.
20:51
Head up Mount Wanniassa. Take the established walking trail on the east or west slope. The climb is short but offers a different perspective of the darkening landscape.
Local tip
The walk from Viking Park to the mountain trail is steep. Allow extra time if you are not used to the terrain. The Valley Pub closes at 22:00 on Sundays and 24:00 on Thursdays to Saturdays.
Check before you go
- Check opening hours at The Valley Pub (Mo-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 11:30-22:00) before you go.
- Sunset times change daily. Verify the exact time for your visit date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).