Solo overnight hike up Montserrat Lookout + Upper Portals - Mount Barney National Park

A solo overnight hike in Mount Barney National Park, Queensland. Overnight camping at the Montserrat remote campsite and a morning visit to the Upper Portals on the journey home. Such incredible views of Mount Barney and an amazing sunrise.
Shot with the Sony A7C (16-35mm F2.8 GM) and DJI Mavic Air 2.
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[@marleyterania_]

Absolutely love your videos man. They've given me such a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of SEQ. Keep them coming

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thank you. It is comments like these that make me want to keep producing videos. I really appreciate it!

[@DreamingBig]

Another cracking video mate. What a gorgeous spot that is up there

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks mate! Sure is. I’ve been meaning to head back up there for a while now.

[@sharnabanana2319]

Heck yes this was exactly what I came here to search up thanks Aaron

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks Sharna! I hope it helps. Cheers.

[@jameshill6653]

Great work!

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carolynharbottle4573]

I like it at the upper portials

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Yep, it’s always a great spot for a dip.

[@carolynharbottle-jj4rb]

I knew it there

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

It's a fantastic spot!

[@wilerness]

I’ve added the hike to my bucket list, absolutely loved you’re video and your style!!

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks so much! It’s a great camp, only a few hours each way 🙏

[@ashleighpenfold]

What an awesome spot! You captured it beautifully!

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thank you! Really appreciate that 😀

[@neevesutton1]

Well done. It's a beautiful part of the world in there

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Sure is. Don’t get out to Barney a lot though.

[@odetteking7389]

Wow, awesome work! Cinema level videos and photography. Very talented.

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Amazing! Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@housepark]

Phenomenal views at the top mate. And wow what a place to wake up to. Great vid. Cheers.

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! It’s quite an epic spot. Cheers 👍

[@campfirejesus]

Really well shot mate, you're always adding new areas to the list of places to be visited

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Cheers bud. Always thing to showcase places that are less visited / more difficult to get too. Got some good trips lined up, but waiting for better weather ☀️. Thanks 🙏

[@andylaurel]

Great video. Beautifully shot and edited.

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! Really appreciate your comments, cheers.

[@LOST.E4RTH]

Another awesome video mate! Such a beautiful part of our country. Ive added it to my list and cannot wait to get back out there 👌

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks mate! Yep, it’s a good one!

[@jackson.coope.r]

I am the 400th sub, love the content

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Amazing! Appreciate the support and feedback. Cheers 👍👍👍

[@slushy_tsf742]

I love it!😍 Keep up with the great content👌

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Cheers!!

[@nikkilou888]

Brilliant videoing ❤️

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks 🙏

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Them feels when the camera fell over! I know that feeling all too well 😂 Awesome quality vid dude, your channel will grow in no time if you keep at it

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it! Haha yea, the good ole’ camera fall 🤬.

[@thefowlerpower]

Nailed it bro 👌

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@issacdi]

Question, did you really have to walk in the water😂

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

The fire trail I was following crosses the creek there. There is another option to cross via logs a little further upstream but it is a little cumbersome. I don’t mind the wet feet.

[@shahnaedawson-hayes801]

That’s awesome!! I’ve been meaning to head there for a while now. May I ask what drone you use?

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! I’d definitely recommend it. I use the DJI Magic Air 2. I wish I had waited for the Air 2S that just came out though!

[@memoriesoftheshowroom1171]

This was really engaging, you can appreciate the effort you put into every shot. A race against time for the sunrise, you captured it beautifully.

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback 👍. It was such a beautiful sunrise!

[@kiwi10rmetzler71]

What camera and lens did you use Aaron?

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

I shot this with the Sony A7C with the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM. I used the DJI Mavic Air 2 for the drone shots.

[@kiwi10rmetzler71]

Epic mate, just an awesome video, thanks for making it!

[@treklinda1309]

What a quality film! Oh this walking in the water... so cool. Not sure if I would have done that.
Sunrise was stunning indeed.
Greetings from England.

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! Would love to visit England one day. We’ve had a very wet season recently so walking in the water is often mandatory. At least the water isn’t too cold 😅.

[@craigcorbit5603]

Aaron Nice footage but unnecessary to give away exact locations each time. A few places come to mind, only a few years back you could expect the mountain too yourself at any given time, now can barely get a park at the trail head.. A couple pictures on instagram and youtube and it goes viral, too many special places are pressured that use to require research and curioisity. Take a note out of scotty gone walkabout book, name the national park but not the exact spot!

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Thanks! I tend to agree. I have first hand seen how social media can ruin locations (Tallebudgera Valley for example). I often try and keep directions and locations vague and will definitely keep it in mind for the future. Thanks for your feedback.