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Mount Sonder Summit
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
varies
Access
All vehicles
The highest point on the Larapinta Trail at 1,380m — the fourth-highest peak in the NT. The sunrise from the summit is one of Australia's most spectacular. 15.8km return from Redbank Gorge. Start at 3am for sunrise.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
65Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Experienced walkers, sunrise/sunset hikes
Skip if
Heat-sensitive or short on water capacity
Time needed
2-6 hours
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1550km
Drive Timevaries
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
1550km from Darwin
Drive Time
varies
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
1550km from Darwin
Drive Time
varies
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Sun & light times
Mount Sonder Summit · ACST
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:52
Day length11h 49m
Golden Hour AM
06:03 – 06:31
Golden Hour PM
17:23 – 17:52
Blue Hour AM
05:41 – 06:03
Blue Hour PM
17:52 – 18:13
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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