Skip to content
Sunset

Gurney Bay Sunset Walk

Grab a drink at the waterfront, watch the sun dip below the horizon, and end with a late-night meal.

Best time: 19:23About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:23

    Kafka Coffee

    Pick up a coffee at Kafka Coffee. It is just five minutes from the park and open until late, so you can grab your drink and head out without rushing.

  2. 18:43

    Northam Beach Cafe

    Walk nine minutes to Northam Beach Cafe. It opens at 15:00, so it is ready for you. Order a snack or light meal here to eat while you wait for the light to change.

  3. 19:23

    Gurney Bay Phase 1

    Stand at Gurney Bay Phase 1. The sun sets toward the WSW at 19:23. Find a spot facing the water to catch the golden light and the final descent of the sun.

  4. 19:53

    Bali Hai Seafood Market

    Walk seven minutes to Bali Hai Seafood Market for dinner. It is open from 16:00 to midnight, making it the perfect place to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

Gurney Bay is a large park. Arrive early enough to find a clear view of the water, as the sun sets in the west-southwest.

Check before you go

  • Kafka Coffee is open 08:00-22:00.
  • Northam Beach Cafe is open 15:00-01:00.
  • Bali Hai Seafood Market is open 16:00-00:00 on Sundays.

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

Back to George Town