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Sunset

Willowbank Sunset Walk

Start with a warm drink while the afternoon light holds, then walk to the reserve for the final glow.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:57

    Delishimoes Bakery

    Grab a hot drink and a pastry at Delishimoes Bakery.

  2. 16:57

    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

    Walk to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. The gates are open and the kiwi viewing area is active.

  3. 17:57

    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

    Find a quiet spot near the edge of the reserve. The sun sets toward the WNW, casting golden light across the grounds as the day ends.

  4. 18:42

    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

    End your evening by watching the lights come on at the reserve or heading back to your transport.

Local tip

Delishimoes Bakery closes at 15:00 on Sundays, so check the day you visit. On weekdays it opens at 06:30, giving you plenty of time before sunset.

Check before you go

  • Delishimoes Bakery is closed on Sundays.
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is open daily from 10AM to 10PM.

Worth knowing

  • Delishimoes Bakery is open at 15:57 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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