5 Places to Catch a Breathtaking Sunset in Australia

The sunsets in Australia almost seem magical. When you see photos of brilliant sunsets Down Under that paint the sky in a rainbow of fire, there is no trickery there. I personally don't think sunsets are something I could grow tired of, ever, and if you're like me, then Australia is one of the best places to travel. So, when you are in Oz, here is a list of some of the hottest locations to catch a breathtaking sunset:


Cottesloe Beach, Cottesloe, Western Australia
The sunsets in Western Australia happen on the Indian Ocean and are talked about around the world. One place in particular near Perth, Cottesloe Beach, is just asking for spectators to gather. Perhaps it's the stadium style seating that helps create the ultimate picture, or maybe it's just one of those magic pockets in the atmosphere. Whatever it is, you simply will not want to miss the sun dropping from this location.

Sunset at Cottesloe | Courtesy of vagawi

Uluru, Northern TerritoryEven Oprah commented on the way the sunset changed both the colors and feel of the ever so popular Uluru site in the outback of the Northern Territory. The reds become redder as night lands, and because of this, Uluru and its sunsets make for a romantic place to spend an Aussie honeymoon.

Uluru at Sunrise | Courtesy of ID Photography Alice Springs

Fanny Bay, Darwin, Northern TerritoryFanny Bay may have a funny name, but this Darwin suburb has one of the prime locations for catching a lovely sunset. If you fancy a drink, then the Trailor Boat Club there will provide both the proper sustenance and vantage points.

Fanny Bay at Sunrise | Couresy of ThinboyFatter

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales

Watching the sun set over one of the most iconic buildings in Australia can do nothing more than seal the fact that you have arrived in one special place. To catch the sun setting here, I suggest either grabbing a drink down at the Opera House Bar in the evening, or by going up to Mrs. Macquarie's chair on the harbour side of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Sydney | Courtesy of Snapper's Pics

Grassy Hill, Cooktown, QueenslandIf you're one of the lucky ones that gets to head up to far north Queensland, then you'll definitely want to spend some time getting to Cooktown, a town made famous because of the landing of Captain Cook. At the edge of this tiny tropical town is Grassy Hill, which both houses a lighthouse and provides panoramic views of the sunset, the Endeavor River, and the luscious foliage (if in the right season).

Sunset at Cooktown | Courtesy of Fayes4Art

About the Author: Brooke Schoenman is the blogger behind WhyGo Australia, an online travel guide with life to the land Down Under. You can use WhyGo Australia to do everything from getting trip inspiration to booking your next cheap flight to Australia. Follow WhyGo Australia on Twitter @whygoaustralia and on Facebook.