Mount Bonython facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bonython |
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| Little Mount | |
The summit from the north; Mount Lofty is behind to the right
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| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Lofty |
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 Mount Bonython
Location in South Australia
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Mount Bonython is a mountain in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. It stands 677 m (2,221 ft) above sea level. You can see it from the city of Adelaide. It is one of two main peaks in the area. The other peak is Mount Lofty, which is about one kilometer south and a bit taller.
Mount Bonython used to be called Little Mount. It was later named after Sir John Langdon Bonython. He was an important person in Australian history. Today, a telecommunications tower stands on its top. This tower helps with phone and internet services.
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What's the Story Behind Mount Bonython?
The Mount Lofty Ranges, which include Mount Bonython, are special to the Kaurna people. They are the original people of this land. Their stories tell us about an ancestor-creator named Nganno.
Nganno's Journey and the Mountains
According to Kaurna mythology, Nganno traveled across their land. After a battle, Nganno was hurt and lay down to rest. When Nganno lay down, their body formed the Mount Lofty Ranges.
The Meaning of Yurrebilla
The Kaurna people have a special name for the twin hills of Mount Lofty and Mount Bonython. They call them Yurrebilla. This name means Nganno's ears. It shows how important these mountains are in their culture and stories.
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The summit from the north; Mount Lofty is behind to the right
