'Golden Hour' acquires over 5,400 monthly searches in Australia. But as the country boasts some of the world's most scenic views – from coastal landscapes, and serene nature reserves to the outback –which Australian locations offer the best sunset and sunrise views? Australian technology retailer, Becextech found the best sundown and rise spots nationwide, using Pinterest data. They created an index analysing the number of pin locations, reactions and re-pins for sunset and sunrise pictures.
Here are Australia's top 10 'golden hour' locations. Located along the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba has earned its place as the tenth-best golden hour hotspot with a score of 16. This coastal hub makes for an ideal spring getaway thanks to its local seaside charm.
From a sunset stroll down the beach to discovering the marine life through whale watching, there's plenty of opportunity to savour golden hour moments - whether you're living through them or capturing them on your phone to look back and enjoy for years to come. Western Australia's Lancelin earns the ninth spot with a golden hour score of 16.20.
This town is known for its stellar waters from its beaches and fishing spots. It is not short of activities enticing visitors to experience various water sports and marine life and explore the vast sand dunes – a great place to catch the sunset. Thredbo acquired a golden hour score of 16.
25 and landed in joint seventh. The little village of Thredbo in New South Wales cuts through the list, offering visitors a chance to discover the golden hour glow along the snowy mountain part of the region. While it is widely known for its ski resort, this town still draws visitors in the off-season as they can seize the opportunity to go up on a hike or simply enjoy the serene surroundings.
Also with a golden hour score of 16.25, Kings Canyon is situated in the Northern Territory's Watarkka National Park. It offers tourists a chance to discover the spectacular views of the red rock peaks on a hiking tour or on a drive through the Red Centre Way – an ideal place to witness the sunset glow in between the landscapes, while discovering the rich cultural heritage of the land.
Noosa Main Beach claims the sixth golden hour spot with a score of 16.60. Known for its gentle and calm waters and proximity to nearby amenities around the town, this area makes a suitable spot for spending the day out in the sun and waiting for the ultimate glow at sundown.
Great Ocean Road earned joint fourth position with a golden hour score of 18.45. While it boasts one of the world's most scenic coastal views it is also an iconic destination for road trip goers looking to spend time coasting along the serene waters, enjoy the view of the cliffs and experience the peak of golden hour along a hike or bike trails.
Also in fourth with a score of 18.45 is Coffs Harbour. Situated on the coastline of New South Wales, the coastal city of Coffs Harbour offers a vista of marina life and pockets of botanical beauty providing locals and visitors an endless opportunity to catch the sunset or sunrise at different viewpoints.
The Twelve Apostles in Victoria claims the third-best golden hour spot with a score of 19.10. With proximity to the Great Ocean Road, this area is a renowned tourist attraction offering residents and visitors some of the best coastline views the country has to offer – a great opportunity to witness the iconic limestone stacks in all its perfect golden hour glory.
Margaret River claims the second-best spot for golden hour, earning a score of 19.55. This golden hour hotspot boasts one of Australia's most breathtaking coastline, surfing and marine life – perfect for capturing the ultimate sunrise or sunset picture.
The Great Barrier Reef has the most picturesque skies in Australia according to Pinterest, acquiring the highest golden hour score of 20.60 out of 30. With its view of the Pacific Ocean and home to the world's largest collection of coral reefs, it's no surprise that it has the most picturesque skies nationwide.
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