Seven days in the Snowy Mountains to step beyond the familiar, embrace adventure and discover what they’re capable of.
Designed for young people aged 11 to 15, this fully guided youth expedition brings together outdoor challenges, experienced mentors and meaningful connection. Away from devices and everyday distractions, they have space to build confidence, explore their values and discover their true north.
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For thousands of years, communities marked the move from childhood towards adulthood with a rite of passage. A time to step away from the tribe, learn new skills, be tested and come home changed. Modern life has quietly lost these moments, just as our children need them most.
This is a modern rite of passage program that brings that tradition back, safely with experts and with purpose.
A send off from family, devices left behind, and start to get ot know your crew. The journey has begun.
Real challenge in wild places. Take on outdoor activities and challenges with experienced guides and mentors close by. Build trust, confidence, connection and character.
Recognised in front of the crew, welcomed home by family, and supported for 30 days to carry it into everyday life.
Every day points somewhere. This is our purposefully designed methodology. Our approach brings together four pillars: Direction, Connection Adventure and Character.
Each day combines outdoor experiences with guided reflection, helping expeditioners connect what they do with what they learn about themselves. Select a compass point to explore the day.
Finding your bearings, on land, on water and inside. The evening circle turns to the values that are truly their own.
Every day of the expedition starts and ends at a purpose built alpine lodge village above Lake Jindabyne. It has hosted school groups all year round for more than 30 years, so the beds, the meals and the safety systems are proven long before your expeditioner arrives.
Warm lodges, proper meals and a team who know your child by name. You can send them off knowing exactly where they will be, and who is looking after them.
Purpose built, and running year round school group programs. A purpose built facility catering to over 120 Australian Schools.
A large co-ed expedition brings the energy, the friendships and the sense of occasion. Each day is lived in a small crew with its own guide, so every child is known.
Sleeping is always separate for girls and boys.
All meals are provided in the dining hall, with dietary needs and allergies planned for from your forms before departure.
1 guide to every 10 expeditioners by day, and NORTHSTAR Facilitators sleeping in every lodge at night.
Medical details, medication and allergy plans are with the team caring for your child before day one.
NORTHSTAR Facilitators bring experience across military service, emergency services, wilderness leadership, business and parenting, alongside a shared commitment to helping expeditioners grow.
They mentor each crew throughout the expedition, lead reflection circles and help participants connect their experiences with everyday life. Qualified activity instructors lead the outdoor challenges, while dedicated night carers support evening routines and overnight care.
Choose your departure and pay the deposit to begin your child’s journey.
Complete the participant information, medical, dietary and consent forms.
Receive your packing list, travel information and guidance to help your child feel ready for the experience ahead.
It's time
Seven days of adventure, connection and discovery.
A family welcome to acknowlege their transition is imperitive to the transition.
THAT MOMENT WHEN YOU FEEL PROUD OF THE PERSON YOU ARE BECOMING.
Return bus transfers from North Sydney are included in the price and this time is an important part of the journey
Yes on the form you can request to be with a friend
If you need to cancel your child’s expedition, please contact us as soon as possible
We send out medical form for you to complete after booking
Being only connected to others around them is part of the experience
We have night staff that are available to assist with any concerns
