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Sunset

Golden Hour at Walyunga

Catch the late afternoon light as it spills over the Darling Scarp.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:37

    Walyunga National Park

    Arrive at Walyunga National Park and find a quiet spot along the valley edge. The park is open until 4:30 PM, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes. Bring a snack or drink from Perth, as there are no shops inside the park.

  2. 17:22

    Walyunga National Park

    Watch the golden light wash over the steep valley and the scarp. On this date, the sun sets toward the west, casting long shadows across the 1,800 hectares of bushland. It is a quiet moment to simply observe the landscape shift from bright afternoon to soft evening.

  3. 17:52

    Walyunga National Park

    Stay for a few minutes after the sun dips below the horizon. The light fades quickly, but the park remains open until 4:30 PM, allowing you to relax and reflect on the view before heading back.

Local tip

The park is closed on weekends and public holidays, so check the opening hours before you go. There are no food or drink facilities inside, so bring your own refreshments.

Check before you go

  • Walyunga National Park is open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM, closed weekends and public holidays.

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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