Larapinta Trail Emergency Support

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SERVICES

LARAPINTA TRAIL EMERGENCY SUPPORT

Emergency pick-ups, critical resupply, field support and
contingency assistance for Larapinta Trail hikers

Support options while on the trail | How It Works | When to call 000

Larapinta Trail 24/7 Emergency Support

Call 0448 988 391

SATCOMMS and SATSMS +61.448 988 391

If you are in a life-threatening and emergency situation call 000 or activate SOS.

hiker support options

EMERGENCY TRAIL PICK UP

For hikers who need to leave the Larapinta Trail at short notice and can safely reach a road, trailhead or agreed pick-up point.

EMERGENCY FOOD DROP

For hikers who have run short, lost food, had food spoiled, or been delayed on trail.

WELFARE MONITORING

For solo hikers, private groups, family members and emergency contacts.

CRITICAL RESUPPLY

Urgent delivery of essential supplies, equipment or gear when continuing without them would increase risk.

CONTROLLED TRAIL EXIT

For hikers who are not in immediate danger but need to exit the trail safely.

TRAIL MEDICAL SUPPORT

For non-life-threatening trail medical issues and field support.

how it works

1. CONTACT US

If you are on the Larapinta Trail hiking, tell us the following:

your name
phone or satellite contact
number of hikers
current location
trail section
problem or issue
what support you need
whether anyone is injured or unwell

urgency

seriousness

2. We'll Assess The Situation

We asses the situation and provide a solution.

If we can't, we'll advise who can.

3. We'll confirm options and fees

We will provide a clear price before deployment.

All costs are paid for before deployment.

4. We coordinate the support

If we are able to assist, we arrange the agreed support

5. Emergency support is expensive

Immediate, short notice or complex emergency support needs

on the Larapinta Trail can be expensive.

If you are yet to start your trail contact us

how we can help you prepare for your hike

and minimise your needs for any emergency support

when to call 000
or activate sos

when to call 000

Call 000 or activate your PLB / satellite SOS immediately if you are in a life threatening situation or for:

serious injury
severe illness
chest pain
snake bite
major trauma
collapse
fire entrapment
lost person emergency
severe dehydration or heat illness
any immediate threat to life

Trail Rescue Australia is not a replacement for emergency services.