2026 Phillip Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

Where can locals in Canberra go to see the best sunsets, the answer must be the National Arboretum Canberra! The arboretum, which covers more than 250 hectares, is planted with tens of thousands of rare trees, and the best and most worthwhile place to visit is the Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout at the top of the hill! When the sun sets, the entire hill is dyed golden, and the afterglow of the setting sun reflects the mountains and city landmarks in the distance. The screen is simply as romantic as a movie still! ✨Photo Perspective and Highlights Decryption: 1️⃣ Overlooking the Montenegrin Telecommunications Tower and Arc Exhibition Hall🗼: Looking down from Dairy Farmers Hill, to the front left is the arboretum’s iconic wavy main exhibition hall (The Village Centre), and in the distance stands the Canberra landmark Telstra Tower. The twilight light spreads over the entire hill, creating a very layered composition! 2️⃣ Golden Hill Trail 🌾: Walking down the trail to the top of the mountain, the setting sun illuminates the withered grass and trees through golden, and a casual shot is a Korean drama/Japanese magazine-style blockbuster full of atmosphere. 3️⃣ Sunset View Bench 🛋️: The summit features a landscaped wooden bench facing the western mountains. When the sun sets in the Brindabella mountains, the sky will appear with a super beautiful Orange & Purple Twilight, and the atmosphere will be straight up for two people to sit on a wooden bench and watch the sunset in peace! 4️⃣ Forest of Remembrance🌲: Near the summit is Forest 60, planted with Pinus brutia to commemorate the historical Australian soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country. 💡 Practical Visiting Strategies and Tips: 1️⃣ Best Arrival Time⏰: Arrive 45 minutes before sunset is highly recommended! This allows you to first take a walk on the top of the mountain to capture the golden light and shadow, then sit and wait for the gradient of the sunset after the sun goes down. 2️⃣ Transportation & Parking 🚗: It is recommended to navigate directly to Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout, where there is a small amount of parking next to the summit observation deck, and if you park in the parking lot of The Village Center at the foot of the hill, you can also hike up the mountain along the trail. 3️⃣ Totally free and open 🎟️: The outdoor space of the park is open free of charge (vehicle access to the outdoor park is usually 6:00 am - 8:30 pm daily, slightly fine-tuned in winter and summer). 4️⃣ Keep warm tips 🧥: The summit is higher and windy. The temperature will drop rapidly in the evening after the sun sets. Remember to bring enough to keep out the cold! #Australia #Canberra #Canberra #NationalArboretumCanberra #NationalArboretum #DairyFarmersHill #CanberraSunset #AustraliaTravel #SunsetPhotography #Photography #australia #australiatrip

If you ask Canberra locals where to see the best sunsets, the answer has to be the National Arboretum Canberra! The arboretum, which covers more than 250 hectares, is planted with tens of thousands of rare trees, and the best and most worthwhile place to visit is the Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout at the top of the hill! When the sun sets, the entire hill is dyed golden, and the afterglow of the setting sun reflects the mountains and city landmarks in the distance. The screen is simply as romantic as a movie still! ✨Photo Perspective and Highlights Decryption: 1️⃣ Overlooking the Montenegrin Telecommunications Tower and Arc Exhibition Hall🗼: Looking down from Dairy Farmers Hill, to the front left is the arboretum’s iconic wavy main exhibition hall (The Village Centre), and in the distance stands the Canberra landmark Telstra Tower. The twilight light spreads over the entire hill, creating a very layered composition! 2️⃣ Golden Hill Trail 🌾: Walking down the trail to the top of the mountain, the setting sun illuminates the withered grass and trees through golden, and a casual shot is a Korean drama/Japanese magazine-style blockbuster full of atmosphere. 3️⃣ Sunset View Bench 🛋️: The summit features a landscaped wooden bench facing the western mountains. When the sun sets in the Brindabella mountains, the sky will appear with a super beautiful Orange & Purple Twilight, and the atmosphere will be straight up for two people to sit on a wooden bench and watch the sunset in peace! 4️⃣ Forest of Remembrance🌲: Near the summit is Forest 60, planted with Pinus brutia to commemorate the historical Australian soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country. 💡 Practical Visiting Strategies and Tips: 1️⃣ Best Arrival Time⏰: Arrive 45 minutes before sunset is highly recommended! This allows you to first take a walk on the top of the mountain to capture the golden light and shadow, then sit and wait for the gradient of the sunset after the sun goes down. 2️⃣ Transportation & Parking 🚗: It is recommended to navigate directly to Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout, where there is a small amount of parking next to the summit observation deck, and if you park in the parking lot of The Village Center at the foot of the hill, you can also hike up the mountain along the trail. 3️⃣ Totally free and open 🎟️: The outdoor space of the park is open free of charge (vehicle access to the outdoor park is usually 6:00 am - 8:30 pm daily, slightly fine-tuned in winter and summer). 4️⃣ Keep warm tips 🧥: The summit is higher and windy. The temperature will drop rapidly in the evening after the sun sets. Remember to bring enough to keep out the cold! *Canberra sunset great for photography* #AustraliaTravel #Canberra #Canberra #NationalArboretum #DairyFarmersHill #CanberraSunset #AustraliaTravel #SunsetPhotography #Photography #australiatrip #australia

Canberras national arboretum looks amazing in fall colours. Plenty of parking opportunities and the visitor centre also has a bonsai exhibition. relax with a coffee with the cafe that’s in the visitor centre with reasonable prices and delicious wraps, I recommend the chicken caesar salad wrap. Fall colours on the trees won’t last long so make sure to visit soon