Top places to enjoy the sunset

Golden hour in the Territory and the Kimberley

Everyone loves a good sunset. It's hard not to fall in love with a place as you watch the sun go down and see the vibrant hues of pinks, yellows and oranges fill the sky.

In the Territory and the Kimberley, we are lucky to have some of the most stunning backdrops and vantage points to watch the sunset in Australia. And during the wet season, when nature puts on an extraordinary show with a mesmerizing mix of colors and occasional storm lightning, these sunsets become even more magical.

Check our our favourite places to watch the sunset.

A colorful sunset over a body of water with a beach in the foreground.

Darwin Trailer Boat Club by @amilyrestaurant2020

The sun is setting over a river surrounded by trees.

Corroboree Billabong by @twomuppetsinthent

Coroboree Billabong

Corroboree Billabong is part of the Mary River Wetlands and offers and incredible landscape to watch the sunset. The wetlands are teaming with birds, Saltwater Crocodiles and other unique Top End wildlife.

For a true Territory sunset experience, Wetlands Tours run sunset cruises through the billabong. Watch the changing colour of the sky and observe animals when they're at their most active.

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Ubirr Rock, Kakadu

Ubirr Rock in Kakadu National Park is one of Kakadu's most famous lookouts and attracts locals and visitors right throughout the year. The Ubirr lookout offers 360 degree views of Arnhem Land the Nadab floodplain, which are at their most spectacular during golden hour.

As you walk up to the lookout, you'll pass sites of ancient Aboriginal rock art telling powerful stories of history and culture.

Ubirr is in the north-east part of Kakadu, around 42km from the town of Jabiru. If you're in Kakadu, a sunset at Ubirr is a must-do.

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A group of people are standing on top of a rocky hill at sunset.

Ubirr Rock, Kakadu by @lillijacq

Three women are standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean at sunset.

East Point by @epud

East Point

East Point reserve is a local favourite for sunsets. The ocean-side bike path winds around different parts of the reserve giving you unique spots to view the sunset all year round.

Relax on the beach, sit on the rocks or enjoy a BBQ at one of the picnic spots.

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Katherine from the sky

Ever watched the sun set from a Helicopter? See the stunning Katherine landscape from the sky as your private helicopter flies along Katherine River and the 13 sandstone gorges in Nitmiluk National Park.

Your helicopter will park up on top of one of the gorges so you can enjoy the sunset with a champagne in hand and cheese board to nibble on.

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A woman is standing next to a helicopter on top of a hill at sunset.

Katherine by Immanuella

A river flowing through a canyon with a sunset in the background.

Pigeon Hole Lookout, Kimberley by @discoveryguide

Pigeon Hole Lookout, El Questro

Get your 4WDs ready for this one! El Questro offers many stunning backdrops for a sunset, but we think this lookout over the Chamberlain River is a winner.

Drive along the moderate 4WD track for 9.3km, crossing the Pentecost river before reaching the viewing platform. Admire the pastel colours of the sky against the river and sandstone cliffs.

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More sunset inspiration

A silhouette of a woman standing next to a railing at sunset.

Three people are sitting on a rock watching the sunset over the ocean.

A plane is flying over a cloudy sky at sunset

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees in the foreground

A sunset over a body of water with a cloudy sky

A person is standing in the ocean at sunset with their arms outstretched.

A group of people are standing on a beach at sunset.

A car is driving down a road with a sunset in the background

A woman is sitting on a rock watching the sunset in the desert.

Words by Captovate

Words by Captovate and photos by Mel Brautigam

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