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Evening

Golden Hour at Westgrove Park

Get to the park just before the sun dips below the horizon to catch the last warm light, then head to a nearby spot for a drink as night falls.

Best time: 20:28About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:58

    Merrin Street Brewery Bar

    Pick up a drink at Merrin Street Brewery Bar. It is open late, so you can start your evening here before heading to the park.

  2. 20:18

    Westgrove Park

    Walk to Westgrove Park. This is the viewing spot for the golden light. The park is located east of the anchor, but the walk from the brewery is short enough to make it before the light peaks.

  3. 20:28

    Westgrove Park

    Enjoy the golden light. The sun is setting toward the WSW, providing a clear view of the evening sky.

  4. 20:48

    Merrin Street Brewery Bar

    Return to Merrin Street Brewery Bar for a post-sunset drink. It is open until late, making it the perfect place to wind down after the walk.

Local tip

The walk from Merrin Street Brewery Bar to Westgrove Park is about 7 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to stroll slowly.

Check before you go

  • Merrin Street Brewery Bar is open daily from 09:30 to 23:00+.
  • Westgrove Park is a public park with no specific opening hours, but access may be limited by darkness.

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

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