Larapinta 223 km End to End Trek
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Hello Sydneysider Hikers!
My name is Alaina, and I am a student from Toronto, Canada! I am excited to be travelling throughout Australia over the next year, and I am trying to put together a group of adventurers who would be interested in hiking the entire length of the Larapinta trail in late June/July, 2018.
Length: 223 km
Total Time: around 12-16 days to complete, depending on itinerary
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About: Starting in Alice Springs and ending at Redbank Gorge, the Larapinta trail makes its way through the Macdonnell Ranges in Australia's Northern Territory. As rated as one of the most unique and spectacular trekking experiences in the world, this bushwalking adventure should be high on your bucket list! For more information on trail sections and grading, please click here: http://www.larapintatrail.com.au/larapinta-trail-grading.html
Disclaimer: Participating in this trek means that you will be fully self sufficient. You must be able to carry your pack for the entire length of the trip, have all of the hiking and camping equipment necessary, and are responsible for preparing your own food/food drops (although there are many companies that offer supports in all of these areas).
Supports: One great option I have found in terms of transportation to and from the trailhead, food drops, rentals and other supports can be found here: https://www.larapintatrailtreksupport.com.au/larapinta-trail-trek-packages . This is the package I will likely be going with.
What to bring: Great hiking boots, tent/swag, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, stove (no fires permitted on the trail), a smile. For more details, check this out http://www.larapintatrail.com.au/larapinta-trail-equipment.html
Additional Prices: In addition to the cost of any rentals and supports you might need, there is also the cost of airfare/transportation to Alice Springs. I've found that prices vary greatly.
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If you are interested please feel free to comment, message or email me at alainaflegar@hotmail.com, so that we can collaborate and work out some more details. While dates are tentative at this point, they will likely only change by a few days. Once I have a solid group together, I'd like to meet and plan so that more concrete decisions and bookings can be made.
If you have done the Larapinta trail in the past, I'd love to hear about your experiences, tips and tricks. Let the planning begin! Cheers.
Alaina
Larapinta 223 km End to End Trek