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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Gallery

Start with a sweet treat, catch the light on the water, and end with a cocktail as the sky turns.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:28

    Koko Black

    Head to Koko Black for a hot chocolate. It is a popular spot, so go early to avoid the 20-30 minute wait that can happen on busy winter nights.

  2. 19:58

    Alexandra Gardens

    Walk to Alexandra Gardens on the south bank of the Yarra River. The historic rowing boathouses and ornamental gardens provide a quiet spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WNW.

  3. 20:58

    The Gin Palace

    Finish the evening at The Gin Palace. The laid-back crowd and funky bordello ambiance make it the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route to Alexandra Gardens as walking times can vary.

Check before you go

  • Koko Black has no reservations and can have a 20-30 minute wait.
  • The Gin Palace is open from 16:00 to 03:00 daily.

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

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