Photographers chase color; families chase a quiet moment. Both groups end up at many of the same overlooks. In Brisbane those overlooks include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier.
Use this page to choose a spot, then open the city sun page for exact clocks. Right now Brisbane sees sunrise at and sunset at . Civil dawn begins around if you are timing a true early start at Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Sunrise spots in Brisbane
Sunrise spots in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier. These east-facing parks, waterfronts, and hills have a clear morning horizon. Arrive by civil dawn () and stay through sunrise at .
Moreton Bay sunrises from this historic pier attract photographers north of the CBD.
Sunset spots in Brisbane
Sunset spots in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, and Mount Coot-tha. West-facing water, skyline edges, and open hills catch evening color. Get there for golden hour () and stay past for afterglow.
Lookout sunrises and sunsets span the city, Moreton Bay, and distant ranges.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Sunrise & sunset
Cliff-top park views capture Story Bridge and city sunrises and sunsets along the river.
What to expect
On clear days the horizon contrast is sharp; on broken-cloud days, the drama often peaks 10 minutes after the official solar time.
When to go
Kangaroo Point Cliffs works for either end of the day — pick based on sky clarity and which horizon is open, then lock the plan to Brisbane's live solar times.
Lookout sunrises and sunsets span the city, Moreton Bay, and distant ranges.
What to expect
On clear days the horizon contrast is sharp; on broken-cloud days, the drama often peaks 10 minutes after the official solar time.
When to go
Mount Coot-tha works for either end of the day — pick based on sky clarity and which horizon is open, then lock the plan to Brisbane's live solar times.
Color does not switch on at the exact minute of sunrise or sunset. Plan for the shoulder: blue hour into sunrise, and golden hour through afterglow at dusk.
Sunrise window: be on site by civil dawn (), then watch through .
Sunset window: arrive for evening golden hour () and stay past for afterglow.
Source of truth: always re-check the Brisbane sunrise & sunset page for your date — especially around equinoxes and time-change weekends.
These are public viewpoints for light — not a hotel, restaurant, or shopping guide. Use Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier to time a walk or a photo stop around today's sunrise () and sunset ().
Arrive for the shoulder, not the official minute. Civil dawn is ; evening golden hour is .
Confirm access on the day. Parks, piers, and hilltops can close for weather, events, or seasonal hours.
Keep the solar page as your clock. Open sunrise & sunset times in Brisbane before you leave — especially around DST weekends and equinox weeks.
Stay on public ground. Do not trespass for a private rooftop or hotel terrace unless you are a guest.
Building a longer trip around dawn and dusk? The solar tourism hub groups destination themes. Come back here for the Brisbane shortlist.
Why these Brisbane spots make the list
Every place here is a known public viewpoint with a workable horizon — waterfronts, parks, bridges, hills, or open plazas. The notes stay specific to what you see from each overlook. Use them as a shortlist, then confirm access hours and weather on the day.
Check sunrise and sunset times in Brisbane, Australia today — plus day length, solar noon, golden hour, blue hour, and twilight at -27.4698°, 153.0251° (Australia/Brisbane). Popular places to watch the sun include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha. Browse the full-month sun calendar for day-by-day planning.
Sunrise & Sunset Places in Brisbane — FAQ
Standout public viewpoints in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier. Each spot on this guide pairs with today's solar times so you can plan golden hour and blue hour accurately.
The best places to watch sunrise in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier. Shorncliffe Pier is a strong pick: Moreton Bay sunrises from this historic pier attract photographers north of the CBD. Aim to arrive by civil dawn; check the live sunrise card on this page for today’s exact local time.
The best places to watch sunset in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, and Mount Coot-tha. Kangaroo Point Cliffs is a reliable viewpoint: Cliff-top park views capture Story Bridge and city sunrises and sunsets along the river. Arrive earlier for the evening golden hour — check the live sunset card on this page for today’s exact local time.
Solar times for Brisbane are calculated from coordinates -27.4698°, 153.0251° in the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Open the Brisbane sunrise & sunset page for live cards, a 7-day forecast, and a full-month calendar.
The places listed here are well-known public viewpoints — parks, waterfronts, bridges, hills, and similar open-access locations. Always follow local hours, closures, and safety rules on the day you visit.
Use today's local clocks on this page and the Brisbane sunrise & sunset page, then arrive by civil dawn or evening golden hour. This page is a viewpoint shortlist for Brisbane, not a generic hotel or restaurant itinerary.