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Sunset

Sunset at Neeworra

Watch the sun dip below the horizon at an abandoned railway settlement.

Best time: sunsetAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 18:21

    Check the route to Neeworra Historical Site from Mungindi. It is 11 km east on the Carnarvon Highway, signposted on the left hand side.

  2. 18:36

    Neeworra Historical Site

    Arrive at Neeworra Historical Site. Walk among the ruins of the 1890 settlement, the wine shanty, and the old railway station. Read the information signs to understand the history before the light fades.

  3. 19:06

    Neeworra Historical Site

    Find a clear view facing west-south-west. The sun sets at 19:06, casting long shadows over the abandoned structures.

  4. 19:36

    The light is gone. Check the route back to Mungindi.

Local tip

The site is remote. Bring your own water and snacks, as there are no food or drink shops at Neeworra.

Check before you go

  • Neeworra Historical Site has no opening hours as it is an open historical reserve.
  • There are no facilities on site. Plan to eat or drink before you leave Mungindi.

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

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