Mount Sonder is the forth highest mountain in the Northern Territory (1,380 metres (4,530 ft)). The (very) early climb up it to see the sunrise was a bit of a highlight of my recent trip to the NT.
We were walking by just after 3am and arrived at the 'summit' in time for dawn after an 8 km walk. I say 'summit' as the real summit of Mount Sonder is not reached on this walk - which is about 3/4 of a kilometre further on. The path does not extend to that point due to safety concerns.
It was a great walk up, illuminated in some places by the pale glow of a head torch - but for much of the walk by moon light. Its been a while since I have been up that early.
The views from the summit were wonderful.
We were walking by just after 3am and arrived at the 'summit' in time for dawn after an 8 km walk. I say 'summit' as the real summit of Mount Sonder is not reached on this walk - which is about 3/4 of a kilometre further on. The path does not extend to that point due to safety concerns.
It was a great walk up, illuminated in some places by the pale glow of a head torch - but for much of the walk by moon light. Its been a while since I have been up that early.
The views from the summit were wonderful.
It was remarkable to watch the light change over the course of an hour or so. In the two pictures above you can see the shadow of the mountain being cast over the landscape by the low Sun. It was a special morning.
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Now that is well worth getting up early for!
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Gorgeous photos Stewart. I'm glad you decided to get up early to make the trip: it was definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular views. Worth every step!
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, totally worth the early rise and energy! YAM xx
Your walking prowess is quite amazing, Stewart. And this adventure sounds very worthy of an early rise.
ReplyDeleteWow..What wonderful sunrise pictures..worth getting up for..Not sure about the hike..couldn't have done it..Happy to see your pictures..Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWow - glorious views and superb shots.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots
ReplyDeleteThose tectonic shifts are out of this world...well, maybe not
Wonderful photos, and something that I will never see in reality! I have seen Mt Sonder but not at sunrise or from the (almost) summit. Thank you for sharing these great views.
ReplyDeleteUtterly breathtaking Stewart
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