Majestic Australian Sunsets & Sunrises
On my travels around Australia, I became obsessed with some of the majestic Australian sunsets and sunrises that I witnessed. There were a kaleidoscope of colours, including fiery red, crimson, cerise, magenta, lilac, burnt orange, tangerine, golden yellow, saffron, vermillion and shocking pink. Some were captured over the ocean, lakes or lagoons and some were captured over the land peeping over mountain ranges, through grassy plains or scrubby bushland.
State by state here are some of these majestic sunsets and sunrises that I have captured of our sun-drenched land, that will truly astound you.
New South Wales Sunsets
Crescent Head
One of my favourite little beach towns in Northern New South Wales, not only has great surf, but has spectacular sunsets.
Lake Macquarie
The lovely lakes near Newcastle can produce some stunning sunsets.
Scotts Head
There is nothing more enjoyable than sipping on a glass of wine watching the sunset, and surfers catching the last waves at Scotts Head.
Iluka
Perched on a jetty on the Clarence River, I captured this exquisite sunset.
Lennox Head
During the Australian Bushfire Crisis in 2019 this sunset over Lake Ainsworth in Lennox Head, created a smoky, blood orange sun.
Repton, Coffs Coast
Caravanning on the Bellinger River, I witnessed this lovely sunset.
Tweed River, Northern NSW
A sunset boat cruise down the Tweed River revealed this magical sunset, with Mt Warning as the backdrop.
Northern Territory
Darwin
A famous sunset spot at Mindil Beach, Darwin.
Queensland Sunsets
Bundaberg
I’m so glad I got up early to photograph this amazing sunrise at Moore Park, Bundaberg.
Caloundra/Glass House Mountains
The Glass House Mountains were remarkably visible at sunset from our unit in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.
Outback Queensland
The outback of Central Queensland has a unique beauty at sunset, as these photos demonstrate.
North Stradbroke Island
Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island is a great place to watch the sun dip to the west.
Sunshine Coast
Some of the best sunsets I’ve witnessed on the Sunshine Coast were on the Noosa River at Noosa Heads, Mount Coolum and the Maroochy River in Maroochydore.
Carnarvon Gorge
Camped on the edge of the gorge there was an incredible sunset to herald the end of the day, and an equally stunning sunrise to awaken to.
Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast
I was rewarded by this beautiful sunset when I was dining at Currumbin Beach Surf Club.
South Australia Sunsets
Ardrossan
A lovely soft sunset off the jetty in Ardrossan on the Yorke Peninsula.
Lake Alexandrina, Narrung
Camped right here on the shores of Lake Alexandrina there was a pretty sunset over the lake.
Flinders Ranges
Although I’m not an early riser I did get up early to capture this gorgeous sunrise over the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
Robe
An absolutely stunning sunset from our caravan park by the beach on the Limestone Coast at Robe.
Port Lincoln
Just to prove that I do sometimes get up early this sunrise was snapped at Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.
Point Drummond
A free camp right on the beach at Point Drummond on the Eyre Peninsula.
Victoria
Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga
We spent a few nights camped on the shores of Lake Mulwala and were in awe of these spectacular sunsets.
Lakes Entrance
Dining out on the wharf at Lakes Entrance entreated me to this magnificent sunset.
Tasmania
Freycenit Peninsula
Sunset over Coles Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula.
West Australia Sunsets
Cable Beach, Broome
Arguably one of the best beaches in the world, Cable Beach, also produces a stunning sunset over the Indian Ocean, camels and all.
Exmouth
Home of the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, has some of the most breathtaking scenery and colourful sunsets.
The Nullarbor
Even out in the vast desolate Nullarbor Plains the setting sun puts on a show.
North Western Australia
The sun sets over the Indian Ocean in the West that produce some spectacular sundowns. These coastal locations in the north-west of Western Australia include, Barnhill Station, Coral Bay, Kilbarri and Forty Mile Beach.
Kununurra
My view from our campsite on Lake Kununurra in The Kimberley was one to remember.
Lake Argyle, The Kimberley
Another remarkable spot in The Kimberley in West Australia with gorgeous soft hues at sunset.
It simply doesn’t get much better than this. Australia you are ablaze with magical, colourful landscapes and sensational sunsets and sunrises!
Beautiful! I live in the states just outside Chicago and although I love it here, we certainly don’t have those views!
We are fortunate that we live on the coast and we are afforded these majestic views of sunsets and sunrises over the ocean. Thank you for visiting my blog :)
Exquisite – can never decide which I prefer, sunrises or sunsets… :)
If I can drag myself out of bed, I think I prefer sunrises. There is something magical about watching the sun come up for a brand new day!
Magic, magic photos xxx
Thank you Rae, they are magical! I can’t believe I captured so many.
Wow, wow and wow! I just showed my husband who was blown away too!
Thank you. There is a lot of ‘Wow factor’ amongst these photos. I have just had one printed onto a large canvas which I think will look spectacular on my wall.
Stunning photos Kathy and some (just) worth getting up early for ;) I loved the ones of Cable Beach, but then I’m a bit biased about all things WA! Just wondering if you got to Margaret River for any sunsets – I love taking from the river mouth – and also Yallingup is spectacular. I’m wondering where your fave spot is going to be at the end of your trip – or if there have just been so many magical moments.
Yes I think Cable Beach was one of my favourite sunsets. But as you say, there is so much beauty in Australia, it is a little hard to choose one place. Th Kimberley was pretty special and so was Kalbarri, the South West and the Eyre Peninsula in SA. I didn’t get any sunset photos at Margaret River unfortunately, I was too busy out and about tasting the gorgeous wines and sampling the food in the area!