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LARAPINTA TRAIL E2E TREK PACKAGES

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Larapinta Trail End to End (E2E) Trek Packages   are designed for independent or self guided hikers who are planning to complete the entire 231km length of the Larapinta Trail. 

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Our E2E Trek Packages bundle the key components for your end to end trek on the Larapinta Trail such as the transfer, food drops, key and other add-ons like PLB's, stove fuel, and equipment hire. 

E2E TREK SNAPSHOT

The E2E Trek of the Larapinta Trail is by far the most popular trek option. Hands down this trek is the highest rated amongst hikers. The trek offers hikers the best way to fully absorb the magnificent Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park and its amazing and challenging landscapes.

Grade 4 : Moderate-Difficult

* Rushing is the No 1 cause of injuries and issues on the Larapinta Trail​

Satellite Image: Courtesy NASA

TREK PACKAGE OPTIONS

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E2E EXPRESS TREK PACKAGE

This E2E Express Package suits the hiker who just needs the basics for their Larapinta Trail trek: Transfer, Food Drops and Storeroom Key. You can add on extra’s such as gear retrieval or PLB hire during the booking process.

All bookings can be made online.

Prices below are total for the package. i.e E2E Duo Express $450 is for 2 people or $225 per person

* Price doesn't include key hire bond/rental. See below    All prices in AUD/Inc GST

REDBANK GORGE TRANSFER

A Larapinta Trail vehicle transfer to/from Redbank Gorge (Section 12), the official finish point of the Larapinta Trail (walking East to West). It is also a common start point for those trekking West to East.   

Town pickups and drop offs: We pick you up or drop you off from/to your respective accommodation point but it must from our approved accommodation list.   

Redbank Gorge pickups and drop offs: We pick you up or drop you off to/from the Redbank Gorge car park, which is approx 300m from the Larapinta Trail campsite.

Key Points for the Redbank Gorge Transfer

• Morning Drop Off to Redbank Gorge: 

• Depart Alice Springs: 7:00am -7:30am

• Arrive to Redbank Gorge at approx 9:30am - 10am

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• Morning Pick Up from Redbank Gorge

• Depart Redbank Gorge: 11am

• Arrive Alice Springs: Approx 2:30pm

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3x FOOD DROPS

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Three strategically placed food drops along the Larapinta Trail allow you to complete your E2E in more comfort by allowing you to distribute your food weight load and resupply every 4-6 days. It also allows you to enjoy any heavy meals at the food drop point. Our food drop services operates 7 days a week.

In Summary

• 3 food drops to Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek South and Ormiston Gorge 

• Food drops run 7 days a week

• Food drop packaging and delivery as detailed here

• (DDPD) Digital Proof of Delivery & Alerts

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• If you are doing the new rerouted Section 7, a food drop to Serpentine Gorge will cost an extra $30 which can order during your booking.

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FOOD CONTAINERS AND HIRE

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Your package includes 3x standard 50lt tubs or containers (General Plastic Storage Containers) for your three food drops.  You can order more containers at extra cost. Generally, 3x50lt are more than sufficient for up to 2-3 hikers. You can add on more containers to your booking at extra cost.

In Summary

• 3x 50lt containers per booking

• Includes container hire. No BYO

• Read here how all containers are prepared and delivered.

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STOREROOM KEY HIRE/BOND

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A key is issued to you as part of the trek package. It is delivered with the containers during pre-trek. The key is required to open the Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek food storerooms.  The key hire is $70 of which $50 is refunded once you return the key to us.  More info about the storeroom key here
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In Summary
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• Food storeroom key is organised for you

• Delivered with containers during pre-trek

• A $70 booking/hire fee is required for the key.

• Refund is only provided once key has been returned to LTTS

• The $70 hire fee is in addition to the Trek Package price. $50 is refundable​

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PRE-TREK CONTAINER DELIVERY/PICKUP

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Your empty food containers will be delivered to your nominated accommodation. Containers are normally dropped off at the Reception storerooms a day before your trek starts or at an agreed date and time.  An SMS will be sent to your nominated mobile phone when delivery has been completed. 

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In Summary

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• Containers are delivered to your accommodation

• SMS messaging is provided for deliveries

• Real Time Tracking & Alerts for all container deliveries

• (DDPD) Digital Proof of Delivery is recorded

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PRE-TREK CONTAINER COLLECTION

Your packed food containers will be collected from your nominated accommodation. Containers are normally collected the day you start your trek.  An SMS will be sent to your nominated mobile phone when the collection has been completed. 

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In Summary

• Packed containers are collected directly from your accommodation

• SMS messaging is provided for deliveries

• Real Time Tracking & Alerts for all container deliveries

• (DDPD) Digital Proof of Delivery is recorded

TRAIL RUBBISH DISPOSAL

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You can leave rubbish in your containers at Ellery Creek. Use the rubbish facilities at Ormiston Gorge and Standley Chasm. If you leave rubbish in your Ormiston Gorge or Standley Chasm containers, we will deduct $5 for each container from your key deposit.

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• General trail rubbish can be left in your Ellery Creek container

• This includes used stove fuel

• NO biohazards or sharps can be put in the rubbish

• All rubbish must be sealed in rubbish bags

• 1x rubbish bag is provided per container​ ( bag is put in container during placement on the trail)