moderate
Varies—service interaction typically takes 30 minutes
Suitable for hikers comfortable walking moderate distances; physical exertion depends on chosen trails
Lighten your load on Grampians hikes with GPWC/AO’s innovative food drop service—stow your meals, skip the bulk, and keep your adventure flowing.
20L, sealed, waterproof containers • 30 mins • Drop off and pick up included
Experience hassle-free hiking with our food drop service! Pack your own food into waterproof containers, and we'll deliver them to your chosen location before you arrive. Enjoy the convenience of resupplying and disposing of rubbish, all while we handle the logistics. Make your adventure seamless and memorable!
30 mins (approx.)
PLEASE READ ALL THE BOOKING INSRUCTIONS BELOW We will provide you with 20L, sealed, waterproof containers to pack your food into prior to starting your walk. We will then deliver it to the required location before you arrive. You will be able to access the drop, resupply your food and deposit your rubbish before we head out and collect the container at a later time.
Container Size: 20L
Weather sealed: Yes
Food provided: No - Drops are for you to pack your own food
Drop off AND pick up included: Yes
Rubbish Disposal: Yes
Booking date: This is the date that you plan to visit our GPT Hiker Hub in Halls Gap to pack your food drops. (if you're not planning to come through Halls Gap before you start your walk contact us for alternative arrangements. This is NOT the date you require the drop to be placed on the trail!
Preferred time: Please select the closest likely time that you will bring your food into our GPT Hiker Hub in Halls Gap to pack your food drops. The Hiker Hub is open from 9 am until 5 pm, 7 days a week, excluding some public holidays. This can be approximate!
Quantity: Once you select the date and time, set the quantity to 1 for each drop location that you require. Do you want 2 containers at the same drop location? Leave this quantity as 1 and add additional containers below under 'Additional Information'.
Number of people: For food drops, the number of people is irrelevant to us! Each container can hold 20L, so however much you can fit in will work whether it's food for 1 person or 3 people. If you're hiking with a bigger group, simply add extra containers in the 'extras' stage of booking.
Container security We securely store your containers in our Hiker Hub until it is time to deliver them. Once delivered to the location, we have no way of guaranteeing their security and do not take any responsibility for damage or tampering with containers. If your container is damaged, missing or has been tampered with, while we cannot take responsibility for this, we will endeavour to assist if we can although there may be a cost involved. Note: to date, this has not been a problem.
Further information including GPS locations of food drops is provided in a PDF, attached to your booking confirmation email.
Pricing Food drop pricing includes our service to drive out and drop your containers within 24-36 hours prior to your arrival at the location. You can access your drop, retrieve your food, deposit any rubbish required and we then collect all of the drops and dispose of any rubbish left behind.
Use the provided 20L sealed containers to keep food fresh and dry during transit and on the trail.
Communicate your preferred resupply points clearly to ensure timely delivery and pickup of your food drops.
Use the drop service’s rubbish disposal to minimize your environmental footprint along Grampians trails.
Plan food packing at the GPT Hiker Hub in Halls Gap between 9 am and 5 pm for smooth service coordination.
The Grampians were established as a national park in 1984, with rich Aboriginal cultural significance tied to the Gunditjmara and Jardwadjali peoples.
The region emphasizes leave-no-trace principles; GPWC/AO’s food drop service supports this by managing waste and minimizing hikers’ environmental footprint.
Provided by GPWC/AO to protect food and keep it sealed during drops and on the trail.
Crucial for staying hydrated, especially during hot months when food drops lighten your load.
summer specific
Layered clothing keeps you comfortable across the park’s fluctuating conditions.
varies specific
Essential for navigating to food drop locations and throughout the Grampians’ complex trail network.