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Larapinta Express
Transport and Hire Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Transfers
Larapinta Express is a locally owned transport and logistics service based in Alice Springs, specialising in supporting hikers on the iconic Larapinta Trail. The business provides reliable transfers to and from key trailheads, including Redbank Gorge, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek, helping walkers plan flexible and efficient itineraries.
A core part of the service is food drop logistics, with durable containers delivered to designated points along the trail, allowing hikers to travel lighter and resupply along the way. Larapinta Express also offers gear storage solutions, storeroom key hire, and optional retrieval services for equipment and waste at the end of a hike.
Known for its practical, no-fuss approach, the team focuses on making remote hiking more accessible and less stressful, whether for solo trekkers or larger groups. With strong local knowledge and a flexible attitude, Larapinta Express works closely with customers to tailor logistics to their itinerary, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable end-to-end experience on one of Australia’s most remarkable long-distance walks.
Facilities
Non-Smoking
Membership
Visitor Information CentreServices
Alice Springs to Redbank Gorge Transfer.
Redbank Gorge is the official start point for section 12 of the trail.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from your accommodation is at 7.30am.
Drop off at Redbank Gorge is around 10am.
Larapinta Trail Transfer from Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge.
Ormiston Gorge is the official start point for section 10 of the Larapinta Trail.
The Drop Off is near the Kiosk / Container Storeroom on the main car park.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from your accommodation is at 7.30am.
Larapinta Trail Transfer from Alice Springs to Serpentine Gorge.
Official Start point for Section 8 of the Larapinta Trail.
The drop off is at the main car park, approximately 700 metres from the trailhead.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from your accommodation in Alice Springs is at 7.30am.
Transfer from Alice Springs to Ellery Creek South, the official start point for section 7 of the trail.
Drop off is at the trailhead information sign near the food container storeroom.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from your accommodation in Alice Springs is at 7.30am.
Transfer from Alice Springs to Standley Chasm, the official start point for section 4 of the trail.
Drop off point is near the Food container storeroom.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from your accommodation in Alice Springs is at 7.30am.
Redbank Gorge to Alice Springs Transfer.
The pick-up location is in the car park area, close to the trailhead information sign.
Morning Transfer: Pick-up is at 11 am.
Larapinta Trail Transfer from Ormiston Gorge to Alice Springs.
Pick up location is near the Kiosk / Food Container Storeroom area on the main car park.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from Ormiston Gorge is at 11.30am.
Larapinta Trail Transfer from Serpentine Gorge to Alice Springs.
The pickup location is at the main car park, approximately 700 metres from the trailhead.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from Serpentine Gorge is at 12pm.
Transfer from Ellery Creek South to Alice Springs.
Pick-up is at the trailhead information sign near the food container storeroom.
Morning Transfer: Pick-up from Ellery Creek is at 12.15 pm.
Transfer from Standley Chasm to Alice Springs.
Pick up point is near the Food container storeroom.
Morning Transfer: Pick up from Standley Chasm is around 1pm.
Rates
From AU$190.00
