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Sunset Alignment at Montague Street Bridge

Catch the sun setting directly behind Melbourne’s lowest bridge, a rare urban alignment that only happens on specific days.

Best time: 15 Oct to 16 Oct; 25 Feb to 03 Mar; 11 Oct to 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:07

    BangPop

    Grab a Thai takeaway or sit down for dinner at BangPop. It is open late, so you can enjoy a meal without rushing before the evening chill sets in.

  2. 18:52

    Montague Street Bridge

    Walk along the 109 tram route to Montague Street Bridge. This is one of Melbourne’s lowest bridges at only 3.0 metres, a site of local legend due to constant crashes. Arrive early to find a good spot on the banks of the river.

  3. 19:37

    Melbourne Park

    Stand at Melbourne Park and look west. On the specified dates, the sun sets directly behind Montague Street Bridge from this vantage point. The Rod Laver Arena grounds provide a clear line of sight for the golden light and final sunset moment.

  4. 20:07

    The London

    End the night at The London, a large tavern just a short walk away. It has plenty of room to sit down, enjoy a drink, and watch sports on various channels as the city lights come on.

Local tip

Check the route for the 109 tram if you need to get to the bridge from further afield.

Check before you go

  • BangPop is open daily from 12:00 to 24:00.
  • The London is open from 11am to late.
  • The sunset alignment is computed and the line of sight is not verified; bring a jacket as it can get cold by the river.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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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