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Sunset at Scrivener Dam

Grab a bite near the dam, catch the sun dipping below the western horizon, then wander into the evening stillness.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:40

    Rhino Bistro

    Stop at Rhino Bistro for a burger and a drink. The kitchen is open and ready for an early evening meal.

  2. 17:10

    Scrivener Dam

    Walk to the viewing platform off Lady Denman Drive. Find a spot facing west to watch the sky change colour over Lake Burley Griffin.

  3. 18:25

    National Rock Garden

    Stroll through the National Rock Garden as the light fades. The rock formations hold the last hints of golden hour and offer a quiet place to reflect on the view.

Local tip

Rhino Bistro closes at 16:30 on weekdays and 16:30 on weekends. Arrive early to secure a table before the sunset crowd arrives.

Check before you go

  • Rhino Bistro hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-16:30; Sa,Su 09:00-16:30; PH 09:00-16:30

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

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