Timeline
05:52
Grab a black coffee or hot chocolate at The Wild Fig to keep warm before the sun comes up. It opens at 06:30, which is just in time for the 06:37 sunrise.
06:27
Walk to North Scarborough Beach. This is a quiet spot just north of the main beach area, perfect for finding a clear view of the horizon without the midday crowds.
06:37
Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun rises at 06:37 and sets toward the west later in the day, but the morning light hits the eastern horizon. The sky usually turns soft pink and orange over the water.
06:52
Head to C-Breez Kiosk for a proper breakfast. It opens at 07:30 on weekends and 06:30 on weekdays. Since the sunrise is at 06:37, you will arrive just as they are opening or shortly after, ready for eggs, toast, or a pie.
Local tip
Scarborough Beach is popular, but arriving before sunrise means you will have the beach almost to yourself. The walk from The Wild Fig to North Scarborough Beach is short and flat. Check the route if you are coming from Perth Station, as the bus ride can be chilly in the early morning.
Check before you go
- The Wild Fig opens at 06:30. If you are visiting on a weekday, you have plenty of time. On a weekend, it opens at 07:30, so you might want to bring a thermos or grab a snack earlier.
- C-Breez Kiosk opens at 06:30 on weekdays and 07:30 on weekends. Plan your breakfast stop accordingly.
- Bring a light jacket. Even in summer, the ocean breeze at sunrise can be cool.
Worth knowing
- C-Breez Kiosk is open at 06:52 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Perth (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).