Timeline
19:18
Start at the Tamworth Golf Club. The licensed clubhouse is open and a good place to grab a coffee or a pre-sunset drink while you wait for the light to change. The course is open to the public, so you can stroll the grounds if you like.
19:53
Walk 65 minutes from the anchor to Oxley Scenic Lookout. This spot is set high above the city with a westward outlook, offering the best vantage point for the sunset. Arrive with ten minutes to spare to find your spot and settle in.
20:03
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. On this date, the golden light begins around 19:29 and the sun dips below the horizon at 20:03. The view from the lookout captures the full spectacle.
20:33
Head back down to the Tamworth Golf Club. The evening air is cooler now, and the clubhouse restaurant is still open for a late dinner or a nightcap to finish the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the Golf Club to Oxley Scenic Lookout takes about 65 minutes. Check the route before you go, as it is a steady climb. Bring a light jacket as it gets chilly after sunset.
Check before you go
- The Tamworth Golf Club clubhouse is licensed and open daily, but check specific opening hours for dinner service if you plan to stay after the sunset.
- Oxley Scenic Lookout is outdoors and exposed; dress warmly for the evening wind.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tamworth (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).