Sunset in the Park

A free and friendly evening of photography at the Domain as the park transitions from golden hour to night.

As the day loosens its grip and the light begins to soften, we’ll wander into Auckland Domain at that in-between m oment where the park exhales and the city fades to a murmur. This is a place of long paths and old trees, open lawns and hidden corners, where evening light drifts slowly rather than switching off.

At dusk, the Domain becomes a study in tone and atmosphere. Skies cool from gold to blue, shadows stretch and overlap, and familiar landmarks take on a gentler, more reflective presence. It’s an ideal setting to slow your pace, follow the light as it changes, and let photographs emerge rather than be chased. You’ll be walking alongside a friendly, supportive group of photographers, each seeing the same space slightly differently.

What You’ll See and Photograph

• The museum silhouetted against a deepening sky, steady and luminous as evening arrives
• Tree canopies and winding paths dissolving into layered shadows and soft contrast
• Still water and quiet reflections in the lake, catching the last light and the first hints of night
• Gardens and secluded corners, where shape, texture, and negative space come into play
• People moving through the park as the day comes to an end, with small gestures and fleeting moments
• The gradual shift from golden hour to blue hour, where mood replaces detail and light becomes the subject

What to Bring

• Your camera or smartphone
• A tripod (handy for long exposures, but not essential)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Curiosity and an open mind — this is all about exploring and having fun!

Free to join. Open to everyone.

• Let’s wander, shoot, and celebrate one of Auckland’s oldest and most photogenic parks together.
• We’ll wrap up around 9:00PM as the last of the light fades away.