Timeline
19:16
Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve
Find the kiosk at Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve. Pick up a cold drink or a light snack to enjoy while waiting for the light to change. The caretaker is on site if you need assistance.
19:46
Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve
Settle into the picnic area or find a spot among the granite boulders. The kiosk and shelter offer a base, but the open spaces give you the best view of the western sky.
20:01
Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starting at 19:27 will have already washed over the boulders, but the final drop of the sun at 20:01 is the key moment.
20:31
Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve
Stay for the twilight. If you have brought camping gear, the powered and unpowered sites are available nearby. Otherwise, pack up and head back to Warialda.
Local tip
The reserve is 12 km east of Warialda via Gwydir Highway (B76), turning left into Cranky Rock Road. Check the route if you need directions.
Check before you go
- The kiosk is on site, but opening hours can vary. Phone the caretaker for availability and rates if you plan to stay overnight.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Warialda (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).