Timeline
16:14
Check in or grab a cold drink at the bar. The Premer Hotel is a typical bush hotel with pub accommodation and camping sites. It is the only place to stop in this stretch, so use the time to settle in before the light fades.
16:59
Find a seat with a view. The hotel sits on the Coonabarabran Road, halfway between Quirindi and Coonabarabran. With the sun setting toward the WNW, you will have a clear view of the sky darkening over the plains.
17:14
Watch the sunset. At 17:14 on 15 July, the sun dips below the horizon. The golden light from 16:38 has already painted the landscape, so you are catching the final moments of daylight.
17:44
End the night. Stay for a quiet meal or just enjoy the bush silence. The hotel offers cabin accommodation and camping sites if you wish to extend the stay.
Local tip
The Premer Hotel is the only stop for 86 km west of Quirindi. Plan your snacks and drinks here.
Check before you go
- The Premer Hotel has pub accommodation and camping sites. Phone for rates and availability.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Quirindi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).