LARAPINTA TRAIL E2E TREK PACKAGES

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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 NOTE! The package does not include a transfer from/to Telegraph Station

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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 operate 7 days a week.

 

In Summary

 

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

• Food drops to Serpentine Gorge option is available

• 1x50lt per food drop for Solo & Duo packages

• 2x50lt per drop for Troika packages

• 3x50lt per drop for 4-5 hiker packages

• Food drops run 7 days a week

• Food drop packaging and delivery as detailed here

• (DDPD) Digital Proof of Delivery & Alerts

 

 

NOTE: if you are doing the new rerouted Section 7, and opt for a food drop to Serpentine Gorge, you will need to order/opt for that during your booking. It costs an extra $20

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FOOD CONTAINERS AND HIRE

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Your package includes standard  50lt tubs or containers (General Plastic Storage Containers) for your three food drops.  Read more about our containers here

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In Summary

 

• Standard 50lt container

• Containers are not taped or locked.

• Lockable, zip-tied options are available. 

• 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, Serpentine 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​

• You do not need a key for the Standley Chasm for food drop.

 

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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 and alerts for all container deliveries

• (DDPD) Digital Proof of Delivery is recorded

• Containers are then collected from your accom for delivery on the trail

 

 

TRAIL RUBBISH DISPOSAL

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Trail rubbish disposal is included. Rubbish bags will be provided in the containers.

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20% DISCOUNT ACROSS OUR STORE

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Take advantage of a 20% off recommended retail prices on most of the items listed in our store. We can deliver to your accommodation for pre-trek. We sell a range of trek food options which include Strive, Radix, Back Country Cuisine and Offgrid. Password to the store is emailed to you when the invitation is set.

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Check out the great products here: https://shop.treksupport.com.au/

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LTTS Trailhead Forum

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This is an LTTS customer-only forum with exclusive content about the Larapinta Trail; how-to tips for hiking and the Larapinta Trail; live Q&A events; images and info updates directly from the trail and much more. Customers can post questions about their planning & preparation, itineraries etc and have LT experts provide answers and tips.

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