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Sunrise at Kings Plains

Beat the heat and the boggy roads by arriving before dawn. This plan centers on the first light of day, followed by a well-earned breakfast once the local shops open.

Best time: sunriseAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 04:38

    Kings Plains National Park

    Drive in from Emmaville via Moore Street and Inverell Road. Arrive at Kings Plains National Park before sunrise. The roads can be boggy when wet, so check conditions. Settle into your tent or campsite in the quiet darkness. Wait for the first light.

  2. 06:08

    Kings Plains National Park

    Watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 19:24. Enjoy the silence of the park before the day begins.

  3. 07:08

    Kings Plains National Park

    Pack up your campsite. The park has picnic tables and barbecue facilities if you wish to cook, but remember to bring your own drinking water, cooking water, and firewood.

  4. 07:38

    Kings Plains National Park

    Leave the park. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate context for Emmaville/Kings Plains area to visit after sunrise. Check the route back to Emmaville for breakfast options.

Local tip

Bring your own drinking water, cooking water, and firewood. There is no mobile phone signal in the park.

Check before you go

  • Roads are boggy when wet.
  • Bookings are essential for camping.
  • Free entry.

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

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