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Sunrise is the most beautiful to watch. Not only does it have many health benefits, but it reminds us of the creator and the nature around us. You can hear birds chirping in the trees and see bright colors in the sky, bringing joy into your mundane life. Your soul fills with romance and happiness at the beginning of a new day in your life, and it is all free to watch a sunrise. If you are interested in bringing some charm and relaxation to your mind, you can watch the beautiful sunrise at the following five best places in Melbourne.

The Twelve Apostles

  • Booringa Road and Great Ocean Road in Princetown VIC, Australia
  • Phone: +61 1300 137 255

Located on the scenic Great Ocean Road, four hours from Melbourne, the Twelve Apostles is a group of limestone stacks formed by erosion over millions of years. Today, there are only eight towers left standing. The lookout and walkways are open 365 days a year, and depending on the time of day you visit, a new scene awaits. Arrive before dawn and watch as the windswept coast is bathed in pastel light, before making your way down Gibson’s Steps to see the penguins scatter into the ocean. One of the most spectacular points on Victoria’s coastline, the Twelve Apostles attracts 1.2 million visitors annually, many of whom choose to visit the site at dusk or dawn.

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach, 134 Esplanade, Brighton VIC, Australia

Brighton’s Dendy Street Beach is a must-visit to see the brightly painted bathing boxes which date back to 1881. At dawn, Mother Nature reveals an even more dazzling palette. Fiery oranges and vivid corals, and lilacs light up the sky and reflect off the waves. As the sun rises, the 82 beach boxes, worth a staggering $200,000 each, are revealed, along with Melbourne’s skyline in a row of uniformly proportioned wooden structures lining the foreshore at Brighton Beach. All retain classic Victorian architectural features with timber framing, weatherboards, and corrugated iron roofs, though they also bear the hallmarks of individual licensees' artistic and colorful embellishments.

Shrine of Remembrance

  • Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC, Australia
  • Phone: +61 03 9661 8100

This remarkable place opens later in the morning, around 10 am, but you can watch the sunrise over the building. The Shrine of Remembrance is a moving reminder of the men and women who served in wars and other conflicts. Opened in 1934, the Shrine was built to honour Victorians who served during World War I, and inside, there are over 800 artifacts dating back to the 1850s. Take in the monumental site at sunrise before turning back towards Kings Domain as the first light touches the city, or join thousands of other Australians each year on ANZAC Day when the site hosts the annual Dawn Service.

Princes Pier

Princes Pier, 2 Pier St, Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

Princes Pier is a 580-meter-long historic pier stretching out into Port Phillip Bay. Built between 1912 and 1915, it was found to be in poor condition by 1990. In 2006, the first 196 meters were restored, while the remaining pylons were preserved, creating a haunting, derelict view of Melbourne’s past. Attracting photographers, Princes Pier provides a dramatic view of the water as the sun rises over Port Phillip Bay.

Albert Park Lake

Albert Park Lake, Albert Park VIC, Australia

Located only three kilometres from the city, you can watch the superb sunrise here. Early morning witnesses to this spectacular view are fitness enthusiasts, joggers, dog owners, and other early walkers. Albert Park includes sporting facilities, a gymnasium, an aquatic center, and a golf course, and the lake is popular for water sports such as rowing. Albert Park also holds the Australian Grand Prix in March. The lake is lined with palm trees, and early risers can see the sky tinted with a pink haze at dawn.

One thing you need to note is that to watch a beautiful sunrise at all of these five places, you need to get up early. Getting up early is not difficult if you decide to do so. Remember the proverb, "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." So go for the deal and watch nature’s creation.