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Sunset at Cascades

A quiet evening walk to watch the sun dip below the horizon, framed by Hobart’s convict history.

Best time: 20:49About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 19:19

    Cascade Hotel

    Grab a drink at the Cascade Hotel. It is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the sun sets.

  2. 19:39

    Cascades Female Factory

    Walk 11 minutes to the Cascades Female Factory. Stroll through the historic grounds as the afternoon light fades. The site closes at 16:00, so you will be outside enjoying the atmosphere and the history of the penal site.

  3. 20:19

    Wellesley Park

    Walk 7 minutes to Wellesley Park. This small park is just south of the factory and offers a quiet place to wait for the final moments of daylight.

  4. 20:49

    Wellesley Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will turn gold around 20:07, leading to the sunset at 20:49.

  5. 21:19

    Cascade Hotel

    Head back to the Cascade Hotel for a post-sunset drink to warm up.

Local tip

The Cascade Hotel is open until 21:00 on weekdays, so you have time for a drink before and after the sunset.

Check before you go

  • The Cascades Female Factory grounds are accessible, but the visitor center closes at 16:00.
  • The Cascade Hotel is open until 21:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • Cascade Hotel is open at 21:19 only on Fr, Sa

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

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