Timeline
15:55
Grab a coffee at Caffe L’affare. It is close to Waitangi Park and open until 16:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the evening rush.
16:25
Walk to Kau Point Battery. This 19th-century fort sits just nine minutes from the anchor and offers clear views westward. Arrive early to settle in and find a good spot along the ramparts.
17:10
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WNW, aligning perfectly with the open western aspect of the battery. The golden light begins around 16:27, warming the stone walls before the final descent.
17:40
Walk down to Scorching Bay Beach. It is only eight minutes from Mount Crawford and provides a peaceful end to the evening as the light fades over the water.
Local tip
The battery is a historic military site. Keep an eye on your footing near the edges of the ramparts.
Check before you go
- Caffe L’affare closes at 16:00 on weekdays (Mo-Fr). On weekends it opens later at 08:00 but still closes at 16:00.
- Sunset on 15 July is at 17:10. Golden light starts at 16:27.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).