Timeline
07:07
Find a quiet bench or open space in Gorsebrook Park. Arrive before the sun clears the horizon to let your eyes adjust to the dawn light. The park opens at 06:00, so you are well within hours.
07:47
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun sets toward the WSW, but the morning light fills the park with a soft, early glow. Take a few minutes to breathe in the fresh air before the city wakes up.
08:17
Walk six minutes to Uncommon Grounds for coffee and breakfast. The café opens at 07:00, so it will be ready and warm by the time you arrive. It is a short, easy walk from the park.
08:47
Return to Gorsebrook Park to enjoy the lingering morning light. The park is open until 22:00, so you can stay as long as you like to read or people-watch as the day fully begins.
Local tip
The park is open from 06:00 to 22:00. Uncommon Grounds is open from 07:00 to 19:00 daily, making it a reliable spot for your post-sunrise coffee.
Check before you go
- Gorsebrook Park opens at 06:00.
- Uncommon Grounds opens at 07:00.
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