Branches Camp

Beyond the craggy cliff overhangs of the high country Skippers Canyon, near Queenstown, lies the vast and beautiful Branches Station.

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For over 50 years hundreds of youngsters from Wakatipu High School, about to take a critical first step towards adulthood have first undertaken a life-changing personal journey of discovery - an unbroken, relentless 8-day camp under canvas, fending for themselves, with few facilities, far from civilisation or family and with little contact from the outside world.

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Tough physical, mental and emotional challenges are thrust their way.

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They emerge as heroes, victorious, the challenges met and overcome, unique common bonds created that will be shared for life.

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This is Branches Camp.