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Golden Hour at The Old Mill

Catch the sunset glow over the Swan River from Perth’s oldest industrial building.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:41

    Botanical Café

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at the Botanical Café. It opens early, so you can settle in while the light is still soft.

  2. 17:11

    The Old Mill

    Walk to The Old Mill. This restored colonial building sits right next to the Narrows Bridge. Wander through the millhouse to see the artifacts and head outside for the first views of the river.

  3. 17:56

    The Old Mill

    Stay at The Old Mill for the sunset. The mill faces the river, offering a clear view as the sun dips below the horizon.

  4. 18:26

    Windsor Hotel

    End the evening at the Windsor Hotel. This heritage-listed pub is a short walk away, perfect for a drink as the city lights begin to twinkle.

Local tip

The Old Mill is closed on Mondays. On April 15, the sun sets at 17:56, so aim to be there by 17:30 to get a good spot.

Check before you go

  • The Old Mill is open Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00 and Sa,Su 13:00-16:00. You can visit before sunset but cannot stay inside after closing.
  • Botanical Café is open Su-Th 07:00-18:00 and Fr-Sa 07:00-20:30.
  • Windsor Hotel has no listed opening hours, so check locally.

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

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