Timeline
05:45
Drive 5 km south of Uralla via Duke Street southbound. Pass Marsh Lane on the right and continue ahead as Thunderbolts Way. The lagoon will be on your left.
06:05
Dangars Lagoon and Racecourse Lagoon
Walk 11 minutes SSW from the anchor to reach Dangars Lagoon and Racecourse Lagoon. Settle in to watch the sunrise. From mid spring to mid autumn, this is home to a large number of water birds, so bring your binoculars to spot them in the early light.
06:50
Check the route back to Uralla for breakfast or coffee once the town shops open.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 January, but for this sunrise plan, the morning light will illuminate the lagoon beautifully. Arriving early ensures you catch the quietest moment before the day's visitors arrive.
Check before you go
- Dangars Lagoon is accessible via Thunderbolts Way.
- Bird activity is highest from mid spring to mid autumn.
- No food or drink options are listed in the immediate vicinity of the lagoon; plan to return to Uralla for breakfast.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uralla (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).