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Sunset

Sunset at King Edward Park

Grab a drink with harbour views, then walk down to the ocean pool for the golden hour light.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:49

    Queens Wharf Brewery

    Pick up a drink at Queens Wharf Brewery. The atmosphere is relaxed during the day, and you will have harbour views while you wait for the light to change.

  2. 19:19

    King Edward Park

    Walk to King Edward Park. It is a great spot for a picnic or just to sit and watch the ocean. The park offers nice views of the water as the sun begins to dip.

  3. 20:04

    The Bogey Hole

    Head down to The Bogey Hole. Carved out of the rock by convicts, this ocean pool is a great place for a relaxing dip or to simply watch the sunset over the water. The 4-minute walk from the park is easy.

  4. 20:34

    King Edward Park

    Return to King Edward Park. The light will have faded, but the park remains a pleasant place to linger after the main event.

Local tip

Queens Wharf Brewery can get very busy on Wednesday evenings and weekends. If you prefer a quieter drink, aim for the earlier slot.

Check before you go

  • Queens Wharf Brewery Bar hours are Su-Th 10:30-22:00 and Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00.
  • Check the route from Queens Wharf Brewery to King Edward Park.

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

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