The magic of sunsets is that each one is different and that’s especially true in Australia. Whether you’re in the rugged outback or on a beautiful beach, golden hour just hits different down under. Don’t believe us? A recent study has crowned Australia the sunset capital of the world, based on factors such as light pollution, ideal temperatures, romantic vibes, and the number of UNESCO heritage sites to determine the rankings. Australia naturally excelled in all five categories in particular its dark sky areas, pleasant temperatures, and for having the second-highest number of UNESCO cultural sites in the world.
The top 10 go-to destinations for sunsets
The study highlighted the ten most stunning countries for sunsets, with Australia taking the top spot. Conducted by the travel consultants at eShores, the research placed Argentina in second place, while Mexico secured the third spot.
Wondering what the best spots are to catch the sun’s pinkish-orange rays around Australia? The country is full of gardens, beaches, majestic cliffs, national parks, and waterfront restaurants so you’ve got endless options. Some fail-safe destinations include Observatory Hill, Lord Howe Island and Bondi Beach in Sydney, St Kilda Pier in Melbourne, and Mt Coot-tha Lookout in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Uluru has long been regarded as one of the best places in the world to watch the sun go down.
See the full list of the top 10 places to catch dreamy sunsets below:
- Australia
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Peru
- Brazil
- Spain
- Madagascar
- Zimbabwe