Notable viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria

Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge is a viewpoint in Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria.

Sunset Ridge: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Sunset Ridge

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Sunset Ridge: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Sunset Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -36.75583, 147.32086. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sunset Ridge

    See everything within a day’s drive of Sunset Ridge

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Sunset Ridge

    • Mount Bogong · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Mt McKay · viewpoint · Falls Creek Alpine Resort · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Feathertop · viewpoint · Alpine Shire · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Mount Loch · viewpoint · Alpine Shire · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hotham · viewpoint · Mount Hotham Alpine Resort · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Kosciusko Lookout · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Mount Selwyn · viewpoint · Alpine Shire · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tambo · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mount Buggery · viewpoint · Alpine Shire · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gibbo · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~74 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Sunset Ridge?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sunset Ridge?

    Nearby: Mount Bogong (viewpoint, 4 km), Bogong Remote and Natural Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Mt McKay (viewpoint, 19 km), Mount Feathertop (viewpoint, 28 km), Mount Loch (viewpoint, 33 km), Dartmouth Dam (lake, 36 km).

    Is Sunset Ridge worth visiting?

    Sunset Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Victoria on Spotwander.