Right now we are five, taking the Bluebridge ferry to Picton at 2:30AM on Sunday, so we have all the time to hitch hike to Marahau at that day. On the way we sort out the food in Nelson/Richmond or Motueka.
As it is tramping club tradition, we tend to buy our breakfast/lunch stuff individually and cook group dinners individually: These are three nights/dinners and four days of walking/travelling.