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Evening

Menzies Sunset & Spirits

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the town's highest point, then warm up with a drink in the only pub left standing.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:30

    Tank Hill

    Walk up Tank Hill for the overview. The hill offers a good vantage point to watch the town as the light fades. It is a short 18-minute walk from the Former Railway Hotel, heading east.

  2. 19:00

    Tank Hill

    Stay at Tank Hill for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, giving you a clear view of the day ending over the landscape. Stay for the golden light to fade into twilight.

  3. 19:30

    Menzies Hotel

    Head to the Menzies Hotel for a drink. The last original pub left standing, it is known for having the cheapest beer in town. The bar lounge is musty and shows its age, but that is part of the charm. It is just a 1-minute walk from the Former Railway Hotel area.

  4. 20:00

    Menzies Hotel

    Order a meal. The hotel serves meals for $17.50. It is the only pub left in town, so it is the best place to end the evening.

Local tip

The Menzies Hotel is the only pub left in town. It has a limited range of beer, but the low prices and historic atmosphere make it the perfect spot for an evening drink.

Check before you go

  • Menzies Hotel hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa,Su 08:00-21:00.
  • Tank Hill is a public access point with no facilities.
  • Check the route for walking directions between the Former Railway Hotel and Tank Hill.

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

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