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Sunset

Golden Hour in Swan Valley

Grab a late snack and watch the sun dip below the horizon in historic Guildford.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:25

    Alfred's Kitchen

    Stop at Alfred's Kitchen for a burger. It is open late, so you can eat comfortably before heading out. The counter service is quick, letting you get back on the road without delay.

  2. 18:40

    Swan Valley Visitor Centre

    Walk to the Swan Valley Visitor Centre. It is located in historic Guildford among former prison buildings. Use the time to pick up a map or just admire the architecture while the light is still soft.

  3. 19:25

    Swan Valley Visitor Centre

    Stay at the Visitor Centre grounds to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the day ending. This is the main event of the evening.

  4. 19:55

    Swan Valley Visitor Centre

    End your evening by lingering at the Visitor Centre. The historic atmosphere of the former prison buildings provides a quiet backdrop as the night falls.

Local tip

Alfred's Kitchen is a Perth institution serving burgers since 1946. It is perfect for a late meal when most other places are closed.

Check before you go

  • Alfred's Kitchen hours: Mo-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-24:00.

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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