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Sunset

Tharwa Sunset Stroll

Watch the sun dip below the horizon over the old bridge in one of Canberra’s oldest villages.

Best time: 19:44About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:36

    Tharwa Village

    Pick up a snack or drink. Tharwa Village is small, so check for any open cafes or shops near the old bridge area before you head out.

  2. 20:06

    Tharwa Village

    Walk to the old bridge over the Murumbidgee River. Find a spot where you can see the western sky clearly.

  3. 20:21

    Tharwa Village

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light across the river and the historic village buildings.

  4. 20:51

    Tharwa Village

    Stroll through the village after the light fades. Visit Lanyon Homestead or Cuppacumbalong Pottery if they are still accessible, or simply enjoy the quiet atmosphere of this original settlement.

Local tip

Tharwa is a small village. If you want to eat or drink, check opening hours before you go, as options may be limited in the evening.

Check before you go

  • Check opening hours for any cafes or shops in Tharwa Village if you plan to buy food or drink.
  • Check access times for Lanyon Homestead and Cuppacumbalong Pottery if you wish to visit them after sunset.

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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