Online alarm clock for 3:29 am
While preparing to move the herd before Hawke’s Bay’s daytime heat, set the alarm for 3:29 am and sort out the gear the night before. That gives you a clear starting point for checking gates, water, dogs and the planned route. If everyone needs to be moving by 4:00 am, this earlier signal leaves a practical buffer for the final jobs without making the round hour the first warning.
Because the alarm runs in your browser, keep the page active after setting the time and check that the sound level is suitable. Once the browser is closed, the alarm cannot sound, so the herd departure could be delayed unless you also arrange a separate reliable alert. A quick sound check beforehand helps confirm what you will hear, and leaving the phone connected to power avoids adding a flat battery to an already early start.
For a 3:29 am start, prepare for the temperature change between the cool night and the warmer part of the run. Place water and any light layers where they can be collected quietly, then set the air conditioner before sleeping if a comfortable room will make the early wake-up less abrupt. Keep the setting moderate so stepping outside does not feel sharply different, and have the vehicle ready to minimise time spent organising once the alarm sounds.