Timeline
17:30
Check the route to Menzies Cemetery. As there are no food or drink options listed in the town, bring your own water and snacks to enjoy while you walk.
18:00
Walk northwest off Menzies–Sandstone Rd to the cemetery. The headstones from 1900 to 1910 stand as a stark record of early frontier life. Take a moment to read the ornately cut tin headstones that have endured where others have weathered away.
18:45
Walk southeast up Tank Hill, the site of the town's water supply. This short 35-minute walk from the cemetery offers a high vantage point. Wait here as the light begins to fade.
19:00
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light from 18:26 will cast long shadows over the town below, providing a final overview of Menzies before darkness falls.
Local tip
The cemetery is located northwest of town off Menzies–Sandstone Rd. Tank Hill is a 35-minute walk southeast from there. No shops or cafes are available in Menzies, so please bring all necessary food and water with you.
Check before you go
- Bring your own food and water as there are no food or drink shops in Menzies.
- Allow time for a 35-minute walk between the cemetery and Tank Hill.
- Sunset times vary by season; check local forecasts for the exact time on your visit date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Menzies (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).