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Sunset

Sunset at The Goods Line

Grab a quick bite, find your spot on the old railway line, and watch the sun dip below the city skyline.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:32

    Satang Thai Takeaway

    Pick up Pad Thai from Satang Thai Takeaway. It is cheap, tasty, and large portions. No need to be picky, just grab it to eat on the go.

  2. 16:47

    Central Station

    Head to Central Station. It is the busiest station in Australia. Use the main concourse as your starting point to orient yourself.

  3. 16:59

    The Goods Line and The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building

    Walk 12 minutes WNW to The Goods Line and The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. This modern horizontal urban parkland occupies an unused section of a historic freight line. Find a spot on the path facing WSW.

  4. 17:32

    The Goods Line and The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets at 17:32 toward the W. The golden light starts about 16:59, so the sky will be warm and bright by the time you arrive.

  5. 18:02

    At Home Thai Cuisine

    End with a drink or dinner at At Home Thai Cuisine nearby. It is an informal cafe with excellent service and great food at modest prices. It is open until 21:30.

Local tip

The Goods Line is popular, so arrive a bit early to secure a good viewing spot along the path. Satang Thai is a quick takeaway, so have your order ready before you start walking to save time.

Check before you go

  • Satang Thai Takeaway is open 11:00-22:30.
  • At Home Thai Cuisine is open 11:00-21:30.
  • Sunset is at 17:32 on 15 April.

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

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