Te Araroa · St Arnaud · Nelson Lakes

Food drops in St Arnaud.

$10 a box. Send it ahead, we'll keep it dry and safe, and we'll be here when you walk in.

The property at St Arnaud with the Nelson Lakes ranges behind

How it works

  1. 01

    Send it ahead

    Post your box to the address below. Add your name and the date you expect to arrive.

  2. 02

    We look after it

    It stays dry and safe with us until you get here.

  3. 03

    Walk in and collect

    Say hi, grab your box, tell us about the trail. $10, paid on collection.

Where to send your box

Write the date you expect to arrive on the back of the box. That's all we need.

$10 per box

YOUR NAME c/o Forrester's 9160 Wairau Valley Highway RD2, St Arnaud Nelson 7072
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While you're here

Rubbish & recycling

Carry it out, drop it off. We'll deal with it for a small donation.

Gas canister swaps

Swap your empty for a full one before you head back out.

Gear sent from the shop

New boots on the way? Have the retailer post it here and we'll hold it with your food.

The hut sitting in dry tussock
The Woodsman's Den with the Nelson Lakes ranges behind

Staying the night?

Book in at The Woodsman's Den and we'll store your food parcel for free. We'll even come and collect you from the Red Hills carpark. Just let us know when you book.

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Find us

9160 Wairau Valley Highway
RD2, St Arnaud, Nelson 7072

On SH63, at the gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park.

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Forrester's, St Arnaud
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We're working towards a proper outdoor store in St Arnaud. Summer 2027, fingers crossed.