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Sunset

Sunset at Lady Julia Percy Island

Watch the sun dip behind Australia’s only offshore volcano.

Best time: 20:18About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 20:12

    Lady Julia Percy Island

    Book your boat with Southern Coast Charters. The island is 22 km away, so you need to secure your spot in advance.

  2. 20:42

    Lady Julia Percy Island

    Arrive at the departure point. Check the route for exact meeting instructions. Have your drink in hand as you board.

  3. 20:57

    Lady Julia Percy Island

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 20:18, casting a warm glow on the seven-million-year-old basalt cliffs.

Local tip

The island has cultural significance to the Gunditjmara people. Respect the silence and the landscape.

Check before you go

  • Sunset is at 20:57 on 15 January. Golden light starts at 20:18.
  • Book Southern Coast Charters in advance as the island is 22 km away.
  • Check the route for exact departure details.

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

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