Timeline
20:41
Grab a craft beer at Albar. It is a beer bar on Lower Stuart street with a great ambiance and selection of craft beers, perfect for settling in before the walk.
20:51
Walk 22 minutes WSW to the Dunedin Railway Station. This building is described as 'the outstanding monument of Edwardian architecture in New Zealand'. Find a spot on the steps or lawn facing WSW to wait for the light.
21:26
Watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting golden light on the station’s intricate details. The light starts at 20:42 and the sun dips below the horizon by 21:26.
21:56
Head back 6 minutes to Carousel. This upmarket bar is upstairs on Lower Stuart St near the Octagon, with a great deck. It is open Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00+, making it a convenient spot to unwind after the view.
Local tip
The walk from Albar to the Railway Station is 22 minutes WSW. Ensure you arrive early enough to secure a good viewing angle on the station grounds.
Check before you go
- Albar is open 11:00-21:00+.
- Carousel is open Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00+.
Worth knowing
- Carousel is open at 21:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dunedin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).